Preparing for 60SIFF-Islamabad Screening

As you guys already know the date & venue for the 60 Second Intl. Film Festival-Islamabad Screening has been announced. The festival will be organized on May 2^nd, 2015 at Sir Syed Memorial Society in Islamabad, which will include the screening of the top 60 films that we have received in this round, along with a number of other activities for all of you.

The festival will kick-start at 5:00 PM with a networking session and an eclectic mix of different stalls including video apps demonstration, letter writing, cultural handicrafts, video competitions and a number of other interesting activities. Following this will be a Panel Discussion on Filmmaking for Social Change; how films can be used as a tool to bring positive change in the society, and how they can inspire your ideas and ignite your insights and creativity.

Simultaneously, there will be a workshop on Introduction to Filmmaking for all those folks who are interested in knowing the basics of filmmaking.

The Screening will begin at 7:30 PM, featuring films based on the categories of Comedy, Colors of Your Country, Conflict, Creative, Fiction, Environment, Interfaith, Peace, Tolerance and Water. The screening will take you to a fascinating journey, enabling you to relish and revel in the thought provoking stories.

Here, take a look at the schedule:

 

Passes are available at various locations. You can get your pass from:

-Hi-Volts (F-8 Markaz)
-Khiva Restaurant (Bahria Town)
-Coffee Planet (F-11 Markaz)
-Gloria Jeans (Kohsar Market, F-6)
-60SIFF Office (H#17-A, St.67, G-6/4)

You can also get the passes from our campus ambassadors in different universities. Details about the campus ambassadors can be seen on our event page. To be able to attend the festival, you would need to get a pass and register at bit.do/60siffreg.

We invite you to be a part of this unique film festival. Be there to admire the masterpieces of filmmakers. We are excited to have you as our audience.

Results are finally here!

We are proud to state that we have received hundreds of films from over 20 countries in the world for 60 Second International Film Festival (60SIFF) 2014-15. The enthusiasm in the filmmakers is a treat to watch and we are pleased to cater to such talent in all age groups.

The films received, went under three phases of shortlisting. First, top 60 films were selected internally and shared with the jury members for further selection. The jury members rated each of the top 60 films according to a set criterion.  Top 3 films and best films from each category were then selected on the basis of points given to each film by the jury.

The film which topped the list is “ONE WON” by a Pakistani filmmaker, Zahid Gill. The film was a masterpiece of animation and creativity which portrayed the life of a small girl going to school and conquering peace over terrorism through education.

The film for the 2^nd position award is “GRAPHENE”, by a filmmaker from Nepal, Shankar Dhital. Graphene is a powerful depiction of schoolkids whose minds are impacted by war and terrorism which results in their choosing artillery prototypes as the most powerful weapon when asked by their teacher. One of the kids, however, comes in front of the class with his arms wide open.

The 3^rd winning film is “TO SEE” by a filmmaker, Asia Khmeleva, from Ukraine. The film realistically shows two people with conflicting perspectives on looking at the world. One is completely immersed in a rigid system while the other attempts to make her perceive the world with a broader outlook.

60SIFF is proud to announce the results and congratulate the top 3 winners for working hard and gaining international recognition via our platform. This is not all; apart from the top 3 films, we have also selected best films in each category.  The results are up on our website.

We have a series of 60SIFF screenings lined up for you all from 23^rd of April to 16^th of May 2015. A curtain raiser on 23^rd of April in Karachi will commence the festival, to be followed by the grand 60 Second Intl Film Festival in Islamabad on 2^nd May 2015. The grand festival will include screening of the top 60 films, filmmaking workshops for adults and kids, and many other interactive activities. We will also be visiting different universities, schools and colleges for screening before hitting Karachi for the second grand festival on 16^th May 2015.

60SIFF welcomes you all to the only film festival of its kind in Pakistan. It will be an honour to have you as our audience. Join us in watching the amazing films made by astounding filmmakers from all over the world. We will keep you updated about our international screenings.

To watch the winner films, log on to our website and stay tuned to our social media platforms.

60SIFF Collaborates With The American Film Showcase

The American Film Showcase in an esteemed touring film program that features American documentaries, feature films and animated shorts in various countries worldwide. Their showcase in Pakistan will be hosted in collaboration with the 60 Second International Film Festival. Make sure you apply in time to be part of a wide range of community and professional activities, including a workshop on “The Art of Cinematic Storytelling”.

Rest assured, we’ll see you during the American Film Showcase workshop on the official Curtain Raiser of the event where we will even screen a few select films from the 60 Second International Film Festival submissions.

All those who wish to participate in the American Film Showcase workshop must send in the following details before 15th February 2014 at hunerkada@gmail.com

and salman@60siff.com

 :

• A digital photograph

• CV

• A one minute video on why you should be selected (upload to vimeo and provide the link)

• Specimen of your work (provide links if possible)

• A one page treatment for a short film to be discussed in the workshop. You will be required to produce a short film of 5-15 minutes after the workshop

For details and updates on the event make sure you’re in tune with our website and facebook page.

http://www.60siff.com

http://www.facebook.com/60secondfilmfestival

http://americanfilmshowcase.usc.edu/

This workshop is an excellent opportunity for all those who have a passion for film and want to take their interest/career to the next benchmark. Don’t miss out!