"If it's short and it's good, twice it's good"
TUTORIAL
How to register for the KURSAAL CHANNEL?
The Kursaal Channel (KC) is an online channel for new film talent, with films categorized by type and theme, making them easier for viewers to find and enjoy throughout the year. It also helps monetize creators on YouTube and Vimeo.
WHY KURSAAL CHANNEL?
How much talent is forgotten in the attics of YouTube and Vimeo, gathering dust?
What do we have to do to help short film talent emerge from its secondary role in the film industry? Easy. It has to be permanently available to viewers as another online entertainment option. Good short films surprise audiences, and more and more people can't stand bad, long films.
One of the recurring questions viewers ask us is: Where can they watch short films once they're gone from the festival? It's not easy at all. Viewers can't be asked to search the internet on their own without the certainty of finding anything. If we want to promote the world of short films, we must make it easier for viewers to search, locate, and enjoy them.
WHAT DO WE WANT TO DO WITH THE KURSAAL CHANNEL?
A. A platform to advertise the talent of independent filmmakers. We want to create a 24/7 talent distribution channel without the disruptions that come with festivals throughout the year. To showcase filmmaking talent and bring it to the general public, it is necessary to have a permanent exhibition channel where viewers can centrally access an online catalog.
B. A tool for independent filmmakers to monetize their films already installed on streaming platforms such as Vimeo, YouTube, and others that may emerge. These platforms already offer their own monetization strategies. We need to link to the film's URL so the filmmaker can monetize it.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Only €10 for submitting the film, as it requires a resource effort that we have to pass on in some way, because things don't happen on their own and the costs of the technological platform aren't free.
HOW DO WE WANT TO DO IT?
As you know in previous activities, we don't download the films, but rather link them using the film's URL provided to us from a streaming platform, where the film is already installed, ready to be viewed.
KURSAAL-CHANNEL REGISTRATION PROTOCOL
Now, we ask for your full attention in successfully completing this registration protocol for your film. We require you to read this document carefully and follow its instructions:
A/.- KFFSS REGISTRATION PROTOCOL (KURSAAL-CHANNEL).
1.- Have a copy of your film available on Vimeo (with an access code). We recommend not using overly complex passwords. Take note of your URL and access code (if applicable). Any other streaming platform, such as YouTube or Dailymotion, that does not offer Vimeo's embedding, security, and privacy features will be at the filmmaker's own risk.
For viewers to view their films, they must be previously registered with KFFSS. This ensures we comply with the privacy requirements that allow your film to be submitted to in-person festivals without any issues. As a guarantee of this, you can see below the list of the most important distributors in Spain that collaborate with our festival.
WARNINGS! Don't forget:
a).- It is mandatory to include Spanish SRT subtitles in your film.
b).- It is mandatory to provide access to your video without age or privacy restrictions on Vimeo.
c).- It is mandatory to have the option to "embed" the video in other websites on Vimeo.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE! If any errors are detected in the URL, access key, embedding, subtitles and/or access to the video, your film cannot be shown until the errors are corrected.
2º).- To submit your film, you must fill out the REGISTRATION FORM using the link we have provided below. You will also be asked to register as a member of the Kursaal Film Festival San Sebastián (KFFSS).
ATTENTION! Please enter your email address and the URL of your video correctly.
In this form, we will ask for:
- Contact email address of the filmmaker or representative.
- TITLE OF THE SHORT FILM (in capital letters).
- First and last name of the filmmaker.
- Distributor's name.
- URL for the short film's location and access code (have it ready)
- Director's photo. Requirements > 16:9 format, close-up with centered eyes, max. 150 KB. For co-directors, take the photo with all their faces in the center (have it ready).
- Film frame. 16:9 format, max. 150 KB (have it ready)
- Type: Fiction / Animation / Documentary
- Tags: Action, Comedy, Dance, Human Rights, Drama, Experimental, Children's, Musical, Romance, Sci-Fi, Sports, Horror, Thriller
- Dialogue and subtitle languages.
- Country of production.
- Running time in minutes (1 to 30 minutes)
- Synopsis
- Acceptance of the competition rules.
If you submit incorrect information, you can resubmit the form, and the last submission will be accepted.
B/.- PAYMENT OF THE REGISTRATION FEE
Upon completing the REGISTRATION FORM and submitting the film, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for making the bank transfer for the registration fee. VERY IMPORTANT: When preparing the transfer from your bank, you must write "KCHANNEL + the film title" in the subject line, with the title exactly the same as the one used for the registration.
C/.- FINAL EXPLANATORY NOTE
We remind you that the KURSAAL CHANNEL's official communication channel with you will be the email address with which you submitted your film. Any other conflicting information will not be taken into account.
ATTENTION! You can send your questions by email to the KC Support Team at kursaalchannel @ gmail.com
On behalf of the entire KFFSS Team, we thank you for your participation.
EVERY SHORT FILM IS A SURPRISE, SHARE IT.
LONG LIVE THE WORLD OF SHORT FILM!
IF IT'S SHORT AND GOOD, IT'S TWICE AS GOOD.