KinoDrome

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KinoDrome is: 
-- SHORT FILM and VIDEO festival; 
-- SCREENWRITING contest; 
-- PHOTOGRAPHY contest; 
-- one of best reviewed "smaller indie niche festivals"; 
-- based out of Cleveland, Ohio, USA (ground event + online screening); 
-- listed in global database (Amazon's IMDb);

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Kinodrome celebrates work that is fresh, strange, scary, provocative, shocking, unconventional, hilarious, or politically incorrect in a thoughtful and nonconformist way. Merriam-Webster defines “nonconformist” as “a person who does not conform to a generally accepted pattern of thought or action.” Be distinctive. Provoke conversation. Create content that stands apart because it is unlike anything else. KinoDrome does not focus on how much money you spent on your film or video. Your project may be shot on old film stock, with a vintage camera, on a mobile phone, or with a high-end 8K camera. Whatever tools you use, please pay attention to basic audiovisual technique and overall quality. Regardless of “pixel quality,” show us your:

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— ORIGINALITY: fresh ideas, unique visuals, and creative concepts;

— ARTISTIC EXPERIMENTATION: a distinctive approach to mise-en-scène;

 

KinoDrome is less focused on mainstream or popular content and more interested in arthouse, experimental, and edgy work. This applies to all categories. We do not reject properly submitted and fully completed artwork. Unlike many corporate festivals, we do not send an impersonal “We are sorry...” rejection letter after you pay and submit your content. If you follow our submission rules, you will become an official selection for public screening. If, for any reason, we must reject or cancel your submission, we will issue you a full refund. The festival takes place in mid-late September (on ground event in Cleveland, Ohio, USA).

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Find us online by searching for “Kinodrome festival.” Explore this site using the buttons at the top. Visit us on FilmFreeway, read reviews from artists, and submit with confidence. Become a friend of Kinodrome—we are here for you.

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