Visualis

About

Visualis Film Festival is a review competition of films received evaluation by the Selection Committee.

The Festival is organized by Catharsis Film Company in Saint-Petersburg. The Festival is held annually, starting in 2019.

The Festival’s aim is to support cinematographers and to contribute to the development and promotion of film industries and audience involvement in film evaluation.

The film festival focuses on a variety of themes and genres.

Part of the funds will cover organizational expenses and some money will be sent to charitable funds for sick children.

Awards

Semifinalists receive laurels to promote their films, videos and posters.

Participants receive laurels, an electronic certificate of participation and a 30% discount on one of the partner film festivals.

Winners receive prizes, gifts, electronic diplomas, laurels and a 50% discount on one of the partner film festivals.

Rules

• The Festival accepts full-length films (any genres and themes) at least 60 min in length, short-length films (any genres and themes) up to 40 min.
• A film can be of any year of production, a premiere is not required.
• The Festival includes films produced in any country.
• English subtitles are not necessary for Russian films.
• We also accept films which have already been released on the Internet. We understand that cinematographers should advance their work.
• A request for participation may be sent via the platform filmfreeway.com after paying a fee indicated on the website. The fee depends on the category and the deadline. The fee does not guarantee a work to be included in the official selection and cannot be refunded.
• All rights (including music and literature base) must be cleared. The filmmakers are fully responsible for the observance of rights.

Premiere Requirements

No premiere requirement

Jury and Organizers

Organizers: Catharsis Film Company