How are film festivals like BQFF able to bypass CBFC certification?

How are film festivals like BQFF able to bypass CBFC certification? - Content male partners in shamrock hats with jars of beer celebrating Feast of Saint Patrick at table in pub

I have heard about film festivals like BQFF, etc. where they show films which have even failed to clear CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification)'s certification or few might not even applied for it.

How can a film festival be able to bypass CBFC certification? Do film festivals have a different rule in India for clearance than released films?






Pictures about "How are film festivals like BQFF able to bypass CBFC certification?"

How are film festivals like BQFF able to bypass CBFC certification? - Happy friends clinking mugs of beer on Saint Patricks Day
How are film festivals like BQFF able to bypass CBFC certification? - Overhead view of crop unrecognizable male with approve gesture on wooden table between American decoration with stripes and stars
How are film festivals like BQFF able to bypass CBFC certification? - Unrecognizable female recording video of friend playing guitar on camera in flat with shiny garlands



What is CBFC explain the process of film censoring?

Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) or more commonly known as the Censor Board is a statutory body under Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, regulating the public exhibition of films. The board, set up under the Cinematograph Act, 1952 functions with its headquarters at Mumbai.

Which certificate is given by CBFC to films which are restricted to specialized groups of people editor of the newspaper?

The CBFC had given a U/A certificate to Chidiakhana, over which the court said in a statement that CBFC is a certification board and not a censor board.

How does the film festival circuit work?

Film Festival Circuit LLC, is a partnership of different film festival events in the United States. We accept film and screenplay submissions from international independent filmmakers. Each festival has its own set of judges and have very different audiences. Each group of judges independently evaluates submissions.

What is Film Certification rules?

The Cinematograph Act lays down that a film shall not be certified if any part of it is against the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, public order, decency or involves defamation or contempt of court or is likely to incite commission ...



How to Get Your Short Screened at Film Festivals




Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Images: Laura Tancredi, Laura Tancredi, Brett Sayles, Maria Varshavskaya