KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival: 2015

KASHISH International Poster Design Contest 2016 – Submission Call

Design KASHISH 2016 Poster to win Cash Award of Rs.20,000

KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival invites designers across the world to design the official festival poster and overall look for its 7^thedition with the theme ‘7 Shades of Love’

KASHISH 2016 will be held from May 25-29, 2016 in Mumbai.

India's top fashion designer Padma Shri Wendell Rodricks will pick the winner and also award a cash prize of Rs.20,000* to the winner.

The winning design will be used on billboards (hoardings), banners, cinema slides, delegate cards, T-shirts and catalog cover.

For the past four years KASHISH International Poster Design Contest has become a celebrated worldwide contest, receiving entries from several countries.

EXTENDED SUBMISSION DEADLINE – FEBRUARY 15, 2016

THEME: ‘7 Shades of Love’

The 7th edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, South Asia's biggest LGBTQ film fest, will sing paeans to the '7 Shades of Love'.

Love in all its forms has been celebrated as the highest form of human emotions since the beginning of civilization - romantic love or Eros, friendship or the love between friends, the love between a parent and a child, the first stirrings of love between young lovers to the enduring love of committed partners, the love for humanity and the love and acceptance of one's true self. The festival theme for 2016, ‘7 Shades of Love’ embodies this spirit. It underlines that at the core of human relationships is the capacity to love each other and offer respect so that each person can live with equality and dignity.

Poster Design Contest Rules

What to Enter

A Poster design that encompasses the KASHISH 2016 theme '7 Shades Of Love'.

How to Enter

Poster Design must include the following:

-KASHISH logo available at: http://tiny.cc/Klogo

-Tagline: South Asia’s Biggest Queer Film Festival

-Theme line: '7 Shades Of Love',

-Date: - Liberty Cinema (May 25-29th) and Alliance Française de Bombay (May26-28th)

-Space for logos of organizers & partners at the bottom of the poster (to be inserted later)

Image Orientation: Portrait. The design should be a VERTICAL image.

Poster size: A2 size (420 x 594 mm or 16.5 x 23.4 inches)

Poster design must be sent in JPEG format. Upon selection it should be available as a Corel Draw / Adobe Illustrator file.

All images used in the poster MUST be free of copyright infringements.

Poster Design Contest FAQs

When is the deadline?

The deadline for submission of entries should reach us by or before Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 12:00 PM (IST)

Who can submit and how many entries can I submit?

This is an International Competition. Anyone, anywhere in the world can participate. Each participant is allowed to submit maximum TWO entries with fully different creative.

What about images to be used?

It could be graphic design or a photograph that is easily re-producable across design platforms and branding elements. The participant should hold full responsibility of owning the copyright to the images and designs submitted to the contest. The entry will be disqualified if it has any copyrighted image or element.

Where do I submit or send my design?

Email a high resolution jpeg to info.kashishmiqff@gmail.com

How does the judging take place?

The entries will be shortlisted by the KASHISH core team and the winner will be picked by a Celebrity judge! The decision of poster selection will be based on relevance, authenticity and innovation.

Can I re-use my poster design from this contest for other projects

No. All submissions cannot be submitted or used fully or partially elsewhere till the results are announced. The winning design becomes the property of KASHISH and cannot be reused anywhere in full or in parts.

Will I get any credit if my design is selected?

The designer will be credited in the press, festival website and catalog.

Is there any other reward if my design is selected?

The reward includes a cash prize of Rs.20,000 sponsored by India's top fashion designer Wendell Rodricks, a KASHISH award trophy, a copy of the poster, a KASHISH T-shirt and a Festival Guest Pass that allows entry to all festival events during KASHISH 2016 (travel and accommodation to festival at participant’s own cost).

To know more about KASHISH, please visit: http://www.mumbaiqueerfest.com

* Bank transfer charges will be deducted where applicable

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KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival

Festival Website: http://www.mumbaiqueerfest.com/

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Twitter: http://twitter.com/KashishMIQFF

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/KASHISHfilmfest

KASHISH 2016 coming soon

Call for Film Submissions - KASHISH 2016

EXTENDED DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 8, 2016
Do submit your LGBTQI films to KASHISH 2016 through
FilmFreeWay : https://filmfreeway.com/festival/KASHISH
or SurveyMonkey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KASHISH2016FilmSubmission

7th KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival will be held from May 25 - 29, 2016 at two venues - Liberty Cinema (May 25-29th) and Alliance Francaise de Bombay (May 26-28th).

KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival is the first and only LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) film festival in India to be held in a mainstream theater, and the first LGBTQ film festival in India to receive clearance from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Over the previous 6 editions, from 2010 to 2015, the festival has grown from strength to strength, attracting close to 8500 footfalls over the 4 1/2 days of the festival at two/three venues. The festival, every year, has screened from 110 films to 180 films that include shorts, documentaries, features - all centered around LGBTQ themes.

KASHISH is now considered one of Mumbai's prominent cultural event and is the biggest LGBTQ film festival in South Asia. KASHISH was voted as one of the top 5 coolest LGBTQ film festivals in the world by a worldwide poll conducted by MovieMaker Magazine in 2013.

KASHISH 2016 Festival Theme:

7 Shades of Love

The 7th edition of KASHISH will sing paeans to the "7 Shades of Love". Love in all its forms has been celebrated as the highest form of human emotions since the beginning of civilization - romantic love or Eros, friendship or the love between friends, the love between a parent and a child, the first stirrings of love between young lovers to the enduring love of committed partners, the love for humanity and the love and acceptance of one's true self. The 2016 festival theme embodies this spirit. It underlines that at the core of human relationships is the capacity to love each other and offer respect so that each person can live with equality and dignity.

Note: This is only the overall festival theme and all films need not coincide with the theme. The festival programs a broad range of films with diverse LGBTQ themes.

For further information visit Website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube

DELEGATE REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN FOR KASHISH 2015 !

Early Bird Discount of 20% available till April 26, 2015

Register Now

We are happy to welcome you to the 6th KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival that will take place from May 27 - 31, 2015 at Liberty Cinema, May 28 - 30, 2015 at Alliance Française de Bombay and May 29 & 30, 2015 at Max Muller Bhavan. The theme for this year is Reaching Out, Touching Hearts.

Every audience member who wishes to attend the film festival has to Register as a Delegate and pay a nominal delegate registration fee towards Delegate Card and Festival Catalog.

To register, visit http://instamojo.com/KASHISH_2015/

To know more details at http://mumbaiqueerfest.com/delegate-registration/

FAQs for Rewards in Wishberry Crowdfunding Campaign

‘Reaching Out, Touching Hearts’ with KASHISH2015

REWARDS FAQs

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Red Star

Rs.500

A `Thank You Note’ and acknowledgement as ‘Friends of KASHISH’ on the website and catalog

Rs.500 is equivalent to about US$10. International contributors please note when you checkout, you will be charged in Rs.

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Orange Star

Rs.1000

One free Delegate Registration for entry to KASHISH 2015 venues
A `Thank You Note’ and acknowledgement as ‘Friends of KASHISH’ on the website and catalog.

Rs.1000 is equivalent to about US$20. International contributors please note when you checkout, you will be charged in Rs.

Note:

Delegate registrations to KASHISH 2015 will open mid-April and registration costs will be Rs.500 for general delegates and Rs.300 for students, senior students & trans persons.
You will receive an email with discount code for free registration to attend KASHISH 2015.
If you are not in Mumbai, you can nominate a friend of yours or someone IN MUMBAI to avail of the free Delegate Registration. You need to share your nominated person’s name and valid email id so that we can forward the incentive to nominee. In that case the discount code will be sent to the nominee and only a notification to you.

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Yellow Star

Rs.2000

KASHISH T-shirt
One Delegate Registration for entry to KASHISH 2015 venues
A `Thank You Note’ and acknowledgement as ‘Friends of KASHISH’ on the website and catalog.

Rs.2000 is equivalent to about US$35. International contributors please note when you checkout, you will be charged in Rs.

Note:

Delegate registrations to KASHISH 2015 will open mid-April and registration costs will be Rs.500 for general delegates and Rs.300 for students, senior students & trans persons.
You will receive an email with discount code for free registration to attend KASHISH 2015. You will also receive an email requesting you to choose your T-shirt size.
Your T-shirt can be collected between May 28^th – 31^st (2.00 pm to 8.00 pm) at Liberty Cinema between. For international donors please add US $ 20 for shipping charges, by post.
If you are not in Mumbai, you can also nominate a friend of yours or someone IN MUMBAI to avail of the free Delegate Registration and T shirt. You need to share your nominated person’s name and valid email id so that we can forward the incentive to nominee. In that case the discount code will be sent to the nominee and only a notification to you.

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Green Star

Rs.3500

KASHISH Shorts 2014 DVD
KASHISH T-shirt
One Delegate Registration for entry to KASHISH 2015 venues
A `Thank You Note’ and acknowledgement as ‘Friends of KASHISH’ on the website and catalog

Rs.3500 is equivalent to about US$60. International contributors please note when you checkout, you will be charged in Rs.

Note:

Delegate registrations to KASHISH 2015 will open mid-April and registration costs will be Rs.500 for general delegates and Rs.300 for students, senior students & trans persons.
You will receive an email with discount code for free registration to attend KASHISH 2015. You will also receive an email requesting you to choose your T-shirt size.
Your T-shirt and DVD can be collected between May 28^th – 31^st (2.00 pm to 8.00 pm) at Liberty Cinema. For international donors please add $ 35 for shipping charges by courier.
If you are not in Mumbai, you can also nominate a friend of yours or someone IN MUMBAI to avail of the free Delegate Registration, T shirt and DVD. You need to share your nominated person’s name and valid email id so that we can forward the incentive to nominee. In that case the discount code will be sent to the nominee and only a notification to you.

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Blue Star

Rs.5000

Exclusive Invite to the Red Carpet Opening Night Party
KASHISH Shorts 2014 DVD
KASHISH T-shirt
One Delegate Registration for entry to KASHISH 2015 venues
A `Thank You Note’ and acknowledgement as ‘Friends of KASHISH’ on the website and catalog

Get a Half-Page Black / White Advertisement in the 2015 Festival Catalog for the organization you support, your business, services or your ‘with compliments’ Ad
One Delegate Registration for entry to KASHISH 2015 venues
A `Thank You Note’ and acknowledgement as ‘Friends of KASHISH’ on the website and catalog

Rs.5000 is equivalent to about US$80. International contributors please note when you checkout, you will be charged in Rs.

Note:

Delegate registrations to KASHISH 2015 will open mid-April and registration costs will be Rs.500 for general delegates and Rs.300 for students, senior students & trans persons.
You will receive an email with discount code for free registration to attend KASHISH 2015, and the invite to the opening night party. You will also receive an email requesting you to choose your T-shirt size.
Your T-shirt can be collected between May 28^th – 31^st (2.00 pm to 8.00 pm) at Liberty Cinema. For international donors please add $ 35 for shipping charges by courier.
If you are not in Mumbai, you can also nominate a friend of yours or someone IN MUMBAI to avail of the Invite to the Opening Night Party, free Delegate Registration, T shirt and DVD. You need to share your nominated person’s name and valid email id so that we can forward the incentive to nominee. In that case the discount code will be sent to the nominee and only a notification to you.
For those opting for Advertisement in Festival Catalog: Half-Page Ad size: 6" width x 4 1/4" height (160x110mm), Format: 300 dpi Jpeg or Pdf; Deadline for Ad to reach us: April 30, 2015. But rush early to book a good spot in the catalog.

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Indigo Star

Rs.7500

Reserved Dress Circle Seats at Liberty Cinema for all KASHISH 2015 screenings
Exclusive Invite to the Red Carpet Opening Night Party
KASHISH Shorts 2014 DVD
KASHISH T-shirt
One Delegate Registration for entry to KASHISH 2015 venues
A `Thank You Note’ and acknowledgement as ‘Friends of KASHISH’ on the website and catalog

Get a Full-Page Black / White Advertisement in the 2015 Festival Catalog for the organization you support, your business, services or your ‘with compliments’ Ad
One Delegate Registration for entry to KASHISH 2015 venues
A `Thank You Note’ and acknowledgement as ‘Friends of KASHISH’ on the website and catalog

Rs.7500 is equivalent to about US$120. International contributors please note when you checkout, you will be charged in Rs.

Note:

Delegate registrations to KASHISH 2015 will open mid-April and registration costs will be Rs.500 for general delegates and Rs.300 for students, senior students & trans persons.
You will receive an email with discount code for free registration to attend KASHISH 2015 and the invite to the opening night party. You will also receive an email requesting you to choose your T-shirt size.
Your T-shirt and DVD can be collected between May 28^th – 31^st (2.00 pm to 8.00 pm) at Liberty Cinema. For international donors please add $ 35 for shipping charges by courier.
If you are not in Mumbai, you can also nominate a friend of yours or someone IN MUMBAI to avail of the Dress Circle seat at Liberty Cinema, Invite to the Opening Night Party, free Delegate Registration, T shirt and DVD. You need to share your nominated person’s name and valid email id so that we can forward the incentive to nominee. In that case the discount code will be sent to the nominee and only a notification to you.
For those opting for Ad in Festival Catalog: Full-Page Ad size: 6 " width x 8 1/2" height (160mm x 220mm), Format: 300 dpi Jpeg or Pdf; Deadline for Ad to reach us: April 30, 2015. But rush early to book a good spot in the catalog.

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Violet Star

Rs.10,000

VIP seating for Opening and Closing Night
Reserved Dress Circle Seats at Liberty Cinema for all KASHISH 2015 screenings
Exclusive Invite to the Red Carpet Opening Night Party
KASHISH Shorts 2014 DVD
KASHISH T-shirt
One Delegate Registration for entry to KASHISH 2015 venues
A `Thank You Note’ and acknowledgement as ‘Friends of KASHISH’ on the website and catalog

Get a Half-Page Colour Advertisement in the 2015 Festival Catalog for the organization you support, your business, services or your ‘with compliments’ Ad
One Delegate Registration for entry to KASHISH 2015 venues
A `Thank You Note’ and acknowledgement as ‘Friends of KASHISH’ on the website and catalog

Rs.10,000 is equivalent to about US$160. International contributors please note when you checkout, you will be charged in Rs.

Note:

Delegate registrations to KASHISH 2015 will open mid-April and registration costs will be Rs.500 for general delegates and Rs.300 for students, senior students & trans persons.
You will receive an email with discount code for free registration to attend KASHISH 2015 and invite to the Opening Night party. You will also receive an email requesting you to choose your T-shirt size.
Your T-shirt and DVD can be collected between May 28^th – 31^st (2.00 pm to 8.00 pm) at Liberty Cinema. For international donors please add $ 35 for shipping charges by courier.
If you are not in Mumbai, you can also nominate a friend of yours or someone IN MUMBAI to avail of the VIP seats for Opening and Closing night, Dress Circle seat at Liberty Cinema, Invite to the Opening Night Party, free Delegate Registration, T shirt and DVD. You need to share your nominated person’s name and valid email id so that we can forward the incentive to nominee. In that case the discount code will be sent to the nominee and only a notification to you.
For those opting for Ad in Festival Catalog: Half-Page Ad size: 6" width x 4 1/4" height (160x110mm), Format: 300 dpi Jpeg (CMYK) or Pdf; Deadline for Ad to reach us: April 30, 2015. But rush early to book a good spot in the catalog.

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Rainbow Star

Rs.15,000

Special KASHISH Gift Hamper
VIP seating for Opening and Closing Night
Reserved Dress Circle Seats at Liberty Cinema for all KASHISH 2015 screenings
Exclusive Invite to the Red Carpet Opening Night Party
KASHISH Shorts 2014 DVD
KASHISH T-shirt
One Delegate Registration for entry to KASHISH 2015 venues
A `Thank You Note’ and acknowledgement as ‘Friends of KASHISH’ on the website and catalog

Get a free Full-Page Colour Advertisement in Festival Catalog for the organization you support, your business, services or your ‘with compliments’ Ad
One Delegate Registration for entry to KASHISH 2015 venues
A `Thank You Note’ and acknowledgement as ‘Friends of KASHISH’ on the website and catalog

Rs.15,000 is equivalent to about US$240. International contributors please note when you checkout, you will be charged in Rs.

Note:

Delegate registrations to KASHISH 2015 will open mid-April and registration costs will be Rs.500 for general delegates and Rs.300 for students, senior students & trans persons.
You will receive an email with discount code for free registration to attend KASHISH 2015 and invite to the Opening Night party. You will also receive an email requesting you to choose your T-shirt size.
Your Special Hamper, T-shirt and DVD can be collected between May 28^th – 31^st (2.00 pm to 8.00 pm) at Liberty Cinema. For international donors please add $ 35 for shipping charges by courier.
If you are not in Mumbai, you can also nominate a friend of yours or someone IN MUMBAI to avail of the Special hamper, VIP seats for Opening and Closing night, Dress Circle seat at Liberty Cinema, Invite to the Opening Night Party, free Delegate Registration, T shirt and DVD. You need to share your nominated person’s name and valid email id so that we can forward the incentive to nominee. In that case the discount code will be sent to the nominee and only a notification to you.
For those opting for Ad in Festival Catalog: Full-Page Ad size: 6 " width x 8 1/2" height (160mm x 220mm), Format: 300 dpi Jpeg or Pdf; Deadline for Ad to reach us: April 30, 2015. But rush early to book a good spot in the catalog.

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To contribute to our 'Reaching Out, Touching Hearts' with KASHISH 2015 Crowdfunding Campaign, please visit: https://www.wishberry.in/campaign/reaching-touching-hearts-kashish-2015/

Support KASHISH 2015 with an Advertisement

'Reach Out, Touch Hearts' through an Advertisement in ‪#‎kashish2015‬ Festival Catalog

Inviting Organizations, Brands, Services and Businesses to support KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival 2015 with an Advertisement.

https://www.instamojo.com/KASHISH_MIQFF/

KASHISH is a not-for-profit event and funds collected are utilized to meet costs of organizing the event. The festival relies on companies, organizations and individuals who believe in KASHISH and in supporting LGBTQ initiatives.

‪#‎ReachingOutTouchingHearts‬

Advertise with KASHISH2015

KASHISH 2015 requests Brands, Products, Organizations, Films, Film Festivals, Service Providers to place a Full Page Colour Advertisement in Festival Catalog.

KASHISH Festival Catalog has a wide Indian & International following with 2000 printed Catalogs and about 15,000 global views of Online Catalog.

View last year's KASHISH 2014 Festival Catalog

Rates for Advertisement
Full Page Color - Rs.15,000 (US$ 240)
Full Page B/W - Rs.10,000 (US$ 160)
Half Page Color - Rs.7,500 (US$ 120)
Half Page B/W - Rs.5,000 (US$ 80)

Artwork specifications
The artwork should be a High Resolution PDF or Jpeg (300dpi) of your advertisement, as per specifications below:
Width x Height
Full Page - 6 " width x 8 1/2" height (160mm x 220mm)
Half Page - 6" width x 4 1/4" height (160x110mm)

Last date to receive artwork is April 30th

If you have any queries, please write to partners.kashish@gmail.com

KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival is the first and only LGBTQ film festival in India to be held in a mainstream theater and the first queer festival in India to receive clearance from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. KASHISH was voted as one of the top 5 coolest LGBT film festivals in the world by a worldwide poll conducted by MovieMaker Magazine in 2013.

Over the previous 5 editions, from 2010 to 2014, the festival has grown from strength to strength, attracting close to 6500 footfalls over the 4 1/2 days of the festival at two venues. The festival, every year, screens around 120 - 130 films that include shorts, documentaries, features - all centered around LGBTQ themes. The festival attracts more than 30% non LGBT audience, film & media celebrities and intentional guests.

6th edition of the festival will be held May 27 - 31, 2015 at the iconic Art Deco theater Liberty Cinema (built in 1947!) and Alliance Française de Bombay.

The theme for this year is Reaching Out, Touching Hearts, reflecting the urgent need for all of us to reach across barriers and boundaries, reach out to everyone, and build alliances across race, class, caste, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual orientation to challenge prejudice, change attitudes and create a society that allows each person to live with love and dignity.

Whether you are an organization, film festival, company, an outlet or a service provider, an advertisement in our festival catalog can offer you a unique and exciting opportunity for outreach.

Intern with KASHISH2015

CALL FOR INTERNS FOR KASHISH 2015 IS NOW CLOSED

Wondering where to do your internship this Summer? How about working and watching the best of LGBTQ cinema from around the world?

KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival is South Asia's and India's biggest LGBT film festival that today is an important event in Mumbai's cultural calendar. If you are motivated to work, passionate, committed, hardworking and want to make a difference, while at the same time gaining valuable work experience, then apply for the KASHISH 2015 Summer Internship Program.

Duration of #kashish2015 Internship: May 1 to June 1, 2015

Who are we looking for: Students and working professionals over the age of 18, who want to intern with KASHISH to gain valuable and real world work experience at India's biggest queer film fest or you are just looking for a summer break. Candidates should be computer literate, can read, write and speak English and have a working knowledge of Marathi and Hindi. Knowledge of a regional or foreign language would earn you more credits.

Check out what our earlier interns have to say at : http://tiny.cc/2013interns

Functional areas:

Media Intern: Interact with the press persons, organise press conferences and media interviews with filmmakers and actors, prepare press releases and dockets, manage the festival website as well as other social media accounts.

Event Management Intern: Filmmaker and guest coordination, stage and foyer management, handle adminsties, coordinate with the festival team to arrange for the events - from press conferences to press preview, ensuring everything is in place from panelists to flowers and mikes.

Technical Interns: Should technical knowledge of handling projectors, making playlists, calm demeanour to handle crisis situations and problem solving skills.

Rewards:

Interns will receive a token compensation. An experience certificate will be awarded at the successful completion of the internship program.

Rush your CVs/resumes to info.kashishmiqff@gmail.com

Last date to receive CVs/resumes : April 10, 2015

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Winner of KASHISH 2015 International Poster Design Contest

*Drumrolls*

Revealing the winner of KASHISH 2015 International Poster Design Contest. The winner is NIHARIKA RASTOGI, art director from New Delhi. Her design was chosen from 122 entries from 38 countries by celebrity fashion designer Padma Shri Wendell Rodricks

Speaking about the winning design, Wendell Rodricks said, "The winning poster was very cinematic in its visualization. There is a calm without the shrill in terms of excessive colour. It is what we need today to communicate the LGBT cause. It reaches out to everyone without a sexual barrier. Anchoring the base in the city of Mumbai is another plus. This is a poster that truly opens the LGBT door to embrace every person by reaching out with a hand and touching hearts via cinema".

KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festivalcongratulates the winner who will be awarded Rs.20,000 cash prize and trophy at KASHISH 2015 (May 27-31, 2015)