About
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About Caçador de Filmes
Caçador de Filmes was born in Mexico from a passion to discover and elevate exceptional
cinematic voices that might otherwise remain in the shadows. Our philosophy centers on
the hunt for authentic storytelling that challenges conventions, crosses boundaries,
and illuminates diverse perspectives. We seek films and media that demonstrate
innovative approaches to craft, emotional resonance, and cultural significance—whether
they arrive as animations, documentaries, short films, features, new media experiences,
or thematic explorations. The Caçador curatorial team values works that take creative
risks, demonstrate technical excellence, and speak to both the universality and
specificity of human experience. Our virtual format democratizes access to extraordinary
cinema while maintaining the highest standards of artistic excellence.
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IMDb Qualification
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Prestigious Accolades
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Elegant Platform
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Secure Showcase
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Global Audience
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Rapid Recognition
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Industry Visibility
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7 Reasons to fall in love with us
Receive results within
approximately 3 months, rather
than waiting a full year
Official selections and winners
qualify for IMDb credits
Be evaluated by our jury of
well-known industry
professionals
Films screen via multi-DRM
encryption protection during our
exclusive 7-day virtual event
Earn highly sought-after and
competitive awards
Experience a streamlined,
professional virtual
exhibition environment
Reach viewers beyond
geographic limitations through
our accessible format
Awards
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Best Picture
Best Feature Film
Best Film (Medium-Length)
Best Short Film
Best Micro-Short Film
Best Student Film
Best Experimental Film
Best Dance or Poetic Film
Best Queer Film
Best Zero/Low-Budget Film
Best Directing
Emerging Filmmaker Award
Best Directorial Debut
Best Young Filmmaker (16-25)
Best Original Screenplay
Best Original Concept
Best Cinematography
Best Lead Actor
Best Lead Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Editing
Best Sound Design
Best CGI & Visual Effects
Best Original Score
Best Art Direction
Best Makeup & SFX
Best Drama
Best Comedy or Musical
Best Action, Sci-Fi or Fantasy
Best Horror or Thriller
Best Animated Film
Best Character Design
Best Created Environment
Best Original Animation Style
Best 2D Animation
Best Student Animation
Best Feature Documentary
Best Short Documentary
Best Student Documentary
Best Documentary Directing
Best Documentary Cinematography
Best Documentary Editing & Sound
Best Nature Documentary
Best Episodic Series or Pilot Episode
Best New Media
Best VR Film
Best Filmed Theatre
Best Fashion Film
Best Fan Film
Best Mobile Film
Best Ad Film
Best Original Podcast
Best Film Trailer
Best Film Poster
Best Music Video
Best Experimental Music Video
Best Original Song
Best Music Video Artist
Best Commercial Directing
Best Commercial Cinematography
Best Commercial Scenography
Best Feature Screenplay
Best Short Screenplay
Best TV Script
Best Drama Script
Best Queer Drama Script
Best Romantic Drama Script
Best Comedy or Musical Script
Best Family Adventure Script
Best Action Drama Script
Best Horror Script
Best Psychological Thriller Script
Best Semi-Professional Screenplay
Emerging Screenwriter Award
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Full list of Awards
Rules
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BY SUBMITTING TO CAÇADOR DE FILMES YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING...
Online Festival Dynamic: Caçador de Filmes is an exclusively online film
contest that operates annually with a unique structure featuring two to three
classification periods throughout the year. The culmination of these periods
leads to a final Results Day, on which all individual award category winners
are announced. While Caçador does not routinely stream films as part of its
contest, we reserve the right to request permission to showcase the Best
Picture winners during a designated short window. This potential showcase is
subject to the following conditions to ensure the security and integrity of the
films:
a. Copyright Confirmation: Filmmakers must provide express consent and
confirm copyright ownership for any streaming of their audiovisual project,
ensuring that all necessary rights are in place for public exhibition.
b. Secure Viewing and Anti-Piracy Measures: In the event of streaming,
audiovisual projects will be protected with encryption, making them safely
viewable without risk of unauthorized access or distribution. The streaming
platform will employ robust anti-piracy measures, including but not limited to
geoblocking capabilities and digital rights management (DRM) to prevent
downloading and illegal sharing.
c. Limited Accessibility: The streaming window will be brief, and access will
be tightly controlled and limited to a specified audience, ensuring exclusivity
and respect for the filmmakers’ work.
Use of Stills and/or Clip Fragments: You certify that your work is ready for
festival exhibition (all music, fonts, visuals, etc. are cleared worldwide, in
perpetuity, multi-platform), and that the intellectual property is yours. If you
are acting as a distributor, you affirm you've secured permission from the
copyright owner. You allow us to use stills and short clips from your
audiovisual project on the festival's digital platforms, including our website
and social media channels, exclusively for promotional, non-commercial, and
educational purposes.
Downloading: You grant permission to the Festival Director and Jury to
download your audiovisual project(s) to assist with offline viewing and to
fulfill the festival's programming needs. There may be an opportunity for your
audiovisual project to be showcased, to be confirmed, in those events you
permit us to showcase your audiovisual project online with appropriate
encryption and password protection.
IMDb: Caçador's team can update your awards/nominations on your IMDb
pages, but will not initiate the creation of project pages if they don't exist.
Code of Conduct: You pledge to maintain respect and courtesy toward all
involved.
Feedback: While we don't provide feedback on every submission, we do offer
a critical review option.
No Refunds and Sportsmanship: No refunds will be provided based on
dissatisfaction with final festival decisions.
One-Time Fee for All Categories: A singular fee ensures your project is
evaluated across all festival categories for potential awards/nominations.
Accepted Submission Types: We accept a broad spectrum of submission
formats.
Submission Permissions: Filmmaker teams can enter multiple projects in the
same festival round.
Submission Restrictions: Once an audiovisual project has been submitted to
a particular edition, it cannot be re-submitted in subsequent ones.
Film Reviews: To request a written critique, your audiovisual project must
have been submitted to the competition.
Official Selection: A submission does not automatically grant "Official
Selection" status.
Mailing List: By submitting to CAÇADOR, you automatically join our
newsletter.
POLICY ON FREE WAIVERS AND ONLINE INTEGRITY
At CAÇADOR, our mission is to ensure a level playing field for all filmmakers
who wish to showcase their creative prowess. We are fully committed to
maintaining the integrity and fairness of our online platform, and to this end,
have set forth the following guidelines:
Email Marketing & Official Selection: While we employ email marketing as
a strategy to amplify the reach and awareness of our festival, it is important
for filmmakers to understand that receiving marketing communication does
not equate to automatic official selection or nomination. Audiovisual projects
undergo a stringent selection process, and there is no guarantee of selection
based solely on marketing outreach.
No Free Waivers: In the realm of online creative contests, optics matter as
much as substance. Offering free waivers can inadvertently send a mixed
signal about the festival's integrity and the value it places on filmmakers'
contributions. Our decision to not provide free waivers is twofold:
a. Respect for All Participants: Many filmmakers invest both time and
resources to participate in our festival. It is paramount that every filmmaker
feels their efforts and investments are respected and valued equally.
b. Maintaining Prize Integrity: Granting the prestigious winner of the year
title, accompanied by a grand cash prize, to someone who entered on a fee
waiver could potentially undermine the perceived value and fairness of the
competition. Such an approach might unintentionally devalue the efforts of
those who adhered to the standard entry process.
Our festival thrives on the passion, dedication, and sportsmanship of its
participants. We believe these policies ensure an environment where
creativity is celebrated, and all filmmakers are given an equitable chance to
shine.
PRIVACY POLICY
Newsletter and Promotional Communications Opt-In: By submitting an entry
to our festival, you consent to be added to our mailing list and marketing
communications from partner film festivals and creative contests.
Opt-Out Rights: You may unsubscribe or withdraw consent for electronic
communications at any point. Opt-out is available by emailing us with a
request to unsubscribe.
Use of Personal Information: We respect your privacy and will handle your
data according to relevant data protection regulations.
Changes to this Clause: We may update this Privacy Policy Clause when
necessary.
Contact: Any queries regarding this Privacy Policy Clause can be directed to
our team.
By agreeing to these terms, filmmakers understand that their content will be
treated with the highest level of care and consideration, with safety and
security as a priority. Caçador de Filmes is committed to promoting cinematic
excellence while safeguarding the filmmakers' intellectual property.
By entering CAÇADOR, you confirm your understanding of and compliance
with the above terms and acknowledge having read and accepted CAÇADOR's
rules and regulations.
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General Enquiries
team@cazadordefilmes.com
Submission Enquiries
isaac@cazadordefilmes.com
