CKF INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

ANNUAL EVENT 2023-24

    

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CKF International Film Festival (CKFIFF) is an IMDb listed UK film festival, designed for the indie filmmakers who would like to present their creative work with an understanding that it is submitted to a jury comprising of producers, filmmakers, independent scriptwriters besides including alumni of Met Films Institute, London. As CKFIFF is organised to promote and collaborate with new and established filmmakers from various genres, we’ve kept the entry fee reasonable.

CKFIFF is currently headquartered in the United Kingdom although our International judging panel and support partners are scattered around the globe. The festival submissions run every month. All monthly selections are notified at the end of the respective month or beginning of next month and all monthly winners are notified on every 12th of next month. Once a year, we organise the Annual CKFIFF Festival Event where we will screen the best of the final selected (refer Rule no.3) submissions from every month (except the Feature Film Category; their trailers, special excerpts will be screened throughout during the Event) in a theatrical projector based presentation.

In wake of current global circumstances, the final annual selectees are also given an opportunity to compete for the annual trophy by showcasing their projects on Festival's YouTube platform for global audience visibility and recognition by invitation.

You are welcome to submit your current project(s) in multiple categories classified as Films based on duration (qualifies to compete for film and crew awards), Actors (qualifies to compete for cast/performer awards) and Screenplay/Script (qualifies to compete for screenplay/script awards).

Happy Submissions !

REVIEWS

 



Director : Rodney Kimbangu (United States)
Category : Best Documentary (Annual Winner 2019)
 
Lituka is a real-life heart-touching story of determination, hope and believing in dreams. This short documentary revolves around a young 14-year-old boy Meschack who lives in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Meschack is from a financially challenging family who could not afford to provide him basic necessities of life. He makes charcoal stoves to fulfill his basic needs against his family’s will. He started making charcoal stoves at the tender age of 8 years old when many children could not even think of a term like "basic human needs".

He learned the craft of making charcoal stoves from his community barber Papa Cele. He teaches Meschack how to make charcoal stoves called "Lituka" (Lee - Too - Kah) in Lingala. Meschack used to observe him and developed an interest in making stoves. Meschack is not ashamed of making stoves because it fulfills his survival requirements. He aspires to basic things like going to school and playing with other kids. He has plans of becoming a mechanic in the future. This short film throws light on many subjects in a subtle manner. Right to education for children, providing equal opportunities based upon skills, promoting skill development/entrepreneurship and appreciating life. Lituka showcase the harsh side and inequality of the world we live in.  On one side, some kids have everything in life they aspire for, on the other hand, some kids are fighting for day-to-day necessities. These kids learn from life and their motivation is derived from their basic needs.They are the ones who learn out of necessity, because... READ MORE...


PROMOTIONS



Project Review

Project submitters who wish to get an independent, in-depth Project Review can avail the service by opting for one of the following sponsored public/ private reviews:

1. Standard: An independent Article highlighting the key takeaways of the Project with integrated posters/ photos/ animations/ links/ latest news in the Reviews section: £99
2. Premium : Standard + Social Media platforms : £199
3. Platinum : Premium + (YouTube) Independent Trailer : £299

You may convey your selected choice of review via email : admin@ckfiff.co.uk

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Terms of Promotion

1. CKF reserves the right to approve/reject the project for promotional service based on insufficient material/ incomplete information. On receipt of essential details and fees, the expected detailed Review / Independent Trailer is delivered within 15 to 20 business days based on the length of the project with the best of efforts. We aim to collaborate with the creator/submitter of the project w.r.t. project material for a merit-based Review. Those who wish to keep their review private may kindly mention in the email.

2. Minimum Resolution for any video trailer promotion must be at least: 1080 pixels (HD)

3. Projects which have been submitted with and officially selected by CKF International Film Festival may request for a Review. For other Projects, it is at the sole discretion of the CKF team. Once approved, you may submit the necessary fees.

4. The above service is complimentary for the Annual Festival Winners.

5. CKF is not responsible for any copyright issues related to/arising out of the project. It is the sole responsibility of the project owner(s). We might remove the project or part thereof where copyrights disputes arise, communicated to and not satisfied by the project owner(s).

6. Fees are non-refundable due to the nature of cost and efforts involved.

TEAM

Event Organizers & Venue

Chandra Kamini Films Ltd.

Swindon Marriott

Vishal Sharma

Geeta

CONTACT

admin@ckfiff.co.uk