International Short Film Coordination

The ISFC statutes

The International Short Film Conference - ISFC - is an informal body, concerned with professional short fiction and animation films as well as with documentaries. By short films ISFC understands all types of films at the maximum length of 60 minutes.

The Aims of the ISFC

	To promote the exhibition of short films through all different media.
	To foster the role of film festivals and monitor their activities as to distribution of short films.
	To encourage co-operation between festivals.
	To lend active support to film festivals which implement the aims of the ISFC.
	To further the exchange of views and information between festivals, governmental and non-governmental organizations, film agencies and film schools in order to stimulate and facilitate action for financing, production and distribution of short films.
	To publish regular information concerning the matters above.
	To make recommendations for film festivals, governmental and non- government organizations, agencies and film schools based on the current and constantly changing media-situation.
	To propose standards and guidelines for matters concerning circulation, evaluation and registration of short films.

The Members of the ISFC

	Delegates and representatives of governmental or national film boards concerned with production, distribution or promotion of short films.
	Delegates and representatives of regional, national or international film organizations, associations, film schools or agencies concerned with production, distribution or promotion of short films.
	Organizers of international short film festivals or feature film festivals presenting short films. Individuals concerned with production, distribution or promotion of short films.
	Only members who have paid their annual membership fee have the right to vote at the General Assembly meetings.

The General Assembly Meetings

The ISFC holds an annual General Assembly meeting:

	To elect its board by selecting a president, a vice president, a secretary general and a treasurer. -The board should not exceed seven members. Each member is elected personally.
	To elect two auditors who are not members of the board.
	To receive reports on financial and other activities during the past period.
	To prepare plans for future activities.
	To prepare the budget for the coming period and settle the level of the annual membership fees.
	To accept a plan of publications.
	To accept new members of the ISFC.

When required, items on the agenda can be discussed in two sub- committees, representing the organisations and the festivals respectively. The sub-committees report back to the General Assembly.

The Plenary Meetings

The Plenary Meetings of the ISFC are attached to the General Assembly meetings. Through inviting guest speakers they inform on general issues concerned with production, distribution or promotion of short films. The Plenary Meetings are open also to guests and observers.

The Board Meetings

The board of the ISFC meets regularly, at least once a year:

	To prepare the agenda for the General Assembly.
	To prepare plans for future activities, including financial plans.
	To be submitted to the General Assembly for approval.
	To take care of the regular business and, if necessary to decide on urgent matters.

The Budget and Accounts

The budget and the accounts of the ISFC are in Swiss francs (SFR). The financial year starts January 1st. The membership fees are:

SFR 1.000	for governmental or national film boards and organizations.
SFR 500	for feature film festivals presenting short films.
SFR 200	for short and documentary film festivals, film schools, short film agencies and associations.
SFR 50	for individuals.

The festival hosting the annual General Assembly meeting is exempted from paying its contribution for that year.

Approved at the General Assembly meeting in Huesca, June 11, 1995.