Frequently asked questions
When is the latest entry date?
All materials and forms for the HD Festival 2009 need to arrive monday, march 31, 2009 in our office.
Which formats are accepted to the festival?
The following tape formats are accepted for entries to the HD Festival:
HD-CAM, HDV.
Do you accept DVD or Betacam as entry format?
No, we accept only the following tape formats for entries to the HD Festival:
HD-CAM, HDV.
Do you accept 35mm film for the screenings?
No, we accept only the following tape formats for entries and screenings to the HD Festival:
HD-CAM, HDV.
In which categories could I enter my film?
- Animation
- Art Films / Experimental Films
- Automotive Films
- Best DVD Production
- Commercials
- Documentaries
- Educational Films
- Feature Films
- HDV Production
- Industrial Films / Image Films
- Music Video
- Short Films
- Scientific Films
- Special Effects
- Student Films
- Tourism Films
- Trailer/Openings
- Visual Effects
- Visualisation
What is the registration form and the entry form?
Each company/individual has to fill in one registration form per company. If you have only one film, that you enter, you need only fill in one form. If you enter more than one film, you have to fill in one entry form per film.
What is the screening form?
If you are interested, that your program is screened during the HD Film Market on november, 16, you need to apply for the screening. The screening is independant of the competition. You can apply for a screening, even if you are not participating to the award competition. As there is high demand for HD Film screenings, please apply as soon as possible for the screening. First come - first serve.
What is the HDmarket.TV?
is the first online market B-to-B-portal for HD-Productions for right owners, independent producers, distibutors, sales agents and program buyers.
To secure the film owner rights, the system will include a new DRM (Digital Right Managements) System.
The first full functional beta Version of HDmarket.TV will be shown at the Digital Film Show march during the HD Festival in munich.
You can apply for the HDmarket.TV, even if you are not participating to the award competition.