LOUD 'N' ROLL CINEMA - LRC | REGULATIONS 2025
 

Category Changes (03/27/2025): After a review by the curatorial team regarding participant engagement in each category, it was deemed necessary to reformulate the categories. We also decided to include bird names in the categories, as both rock and music, like birds, carry their energy and song to every corner of the world. Birds symbolize freedom and the universal connection provided by art. The new categories are: Arara-Azul (Best Brazilian Music Video), Andorinha-do-mar (Best Foreign Language Music Video), and Ave-do-Paraíso (Best Symphonic Film).

1 - Introduction

1.1. Loud 'N' Roll Cinema is an international festival whose main category is dedicated to the exhibition and awarding of rock music videos.
1.2. The first edition will take place in person on July 12-13, 2025, at CASA1/2BAR, in Balneário Piçarras, SC, Brazil.
1.3. The festival will be free for the public, with no ticket charges for screenings.
 

2 - Registration and Eligibility

2.1. Registration is free and can be done through the Festhome platform or via the Google Forms link available on the official event website.
2.2. Music videos from any country will be accepted, as long as they belong to the rock genre.
2.3. The music videos must have been officially released between January 1, 2020, and April 30, 2025.
2.4. Each artist or filmmaker can submit as many music videos as they wish.
2.5. No person involved in the organization, curatorial team, or jury may have direct or indirect participation in a selected music video. If such involvement is identified, the work will be automatically disqualified with no possibility of appeal.
 

3 - Categories, Evaluation, and Awards

3.1. The festival will award the following categories:

Official Selection:
 

• Arara-Azul - Best Brazilian Music Video

The arara-azul, with its vibrant colors and strong presence in Brazil’s forests, symbolizes the richness and cultural diversity of Brazil. Like this iconic bird, the music videos in this category should reflect the authenticity and impact of rock produced in Brazil and sung in Portuguese.
 

• Andorinha-do-mar - Best Foreign Language Music Video

The andorinha-do-mar, a migratory bird that carries its beauty and song beyond borders, reflects the ability of music to transcend cultural boundaries. This category includes music videos from anywhere in the world, including Brazilian productions sung in foreign languages. It celebrates the global reach of rock, just as the andorinhas cross territories.

Parallel Section:
 

• Ave-do-Paraíso - Best Symphonic Film

The ave-do-paraíso is known for its unique beauty and impressive performances, symbolizing how art transcends aesthetics to become an immersive spectacle. Like this bird, musicals combine music and visual performance in an impactful way. This parallel competition is not limited to rock, opening up space for productions from various musical genres where music and visual storytelling merge to create unforgettable experiences.

3.2. Up to 10 finalists will be selected for each category.
3.3. The finalists will be selected by a curatorial committee, and the winners will be chosen by a specialized jury.
3.4. Evaluation Criteria:
• Creativity – Originality in visual and narrative approach.
• Technical Quality – Audiovisual execution, including direction, editing, cinematography, and sound.
• Visual Impact – Aesthetic strength, composition, use of color, and visual communication of the message.
• Musical Quality – Composition, sound production, instrumental and vocal performance.
• Harmony between Music and Image – The relationship between the audiovisual content and the sonic experience of the work.

3.5. The festival will provide digital certificates to selected participants and special certificates for the winners of each category. The awards will be honorary, without cash prizes. The selected and winning works will have their information registered on the festival’s official platforms, ensuring long-term visibility for the artists.
3.6. The organization may consider the inclusion of additional honorary or non-honorary prizes.
 

4 - Use of Image, Copyright, and Exhibition

4.1. Copyright Declaration. Participants declare that they own all the copyrights and image rights for the submitted music videos, including soundtrack, images, and other audiovisual elements. The festival organizers are not responsible for third-party claims related to copyright or unauthorized use of protected materials.
4.2. Exhibition during and after the festival. The selected music videos may be exhibited in person during the festival and later used in promotional materials, marketing campaigns, and related events. This includes exhibition on the festival's official website (www.setebarba.com.br), Setebarba producer's channels, institutional and commercial partners, and any future online addresses of the festival.
4.3. Exclusivity. The festival does not require exclusivity for the submitted music videos.
4.4. Exhibition Authorization. All selected music videos must sign an exhibition authorization to confirm their official selection for the festival.

5 - Format and Technical Requirements

5.1. The suggested formats for the music videos are MP4 or MOV, with a minimum resolution of 1080p.
5.2. Subtitles and Transcriptions:
• Music videos sung or spoken in Portuguese do not require subtitles.
• Instrumental works, without vocals or dialogue, do not require subtitles.
• Music videos in foreign languages must provide subtitles, preferably in Portuguese. If subtitles are unavailable, participants can submit a complete transcription of the lyrics, dialogue, and speech with time codes, formatted for later subtitling by the festival organization.

Example Subtitle Script:

00:00:05 - 00:00:10 | First line of dialogue or song lyrics
00:00:11 - 00:00:15 | Second line of dialogue or song lyrics
 

6 - General Provisions

6.1. Registration implies full acceptance of these regulations.
6.2. Unforeseen cases will be resolved by the festival organization, whose decision is final.
6.3. The festival reserves the right to alter dates or deadlines due to force majeure.
6.4. The festival reserves the right to modify these regulations as needed to improve the event, with any changes communicated to registered participants via email.
 

7 - Principles and Values

7.1. The festival aims to celebrate music, audiovisual arts, and creativity in all its forms, coexisting with values of freedom, diversity, and respect. We believe in art as a space for dialogue, innovation, and reflection, encouraging productions that expand horizons and promote inclusion.
7.2. Works that encourage or normalize hate speech, prejudice, violence, or any form of intolerance will not be accepted. The festival commits to being a space of respect and equity, where different voices can express themselves without compromising the dignity and fundamental rights of individuals and groups. Works that violate these principles will be disqualified.
 

8 - Expansion, Licensing, and Future Editions

8.1. Loud 'N' Roll Cinema intends to expand its activities, possibly including new categories, parallel events, and institutional partnerships.
8.2. There is the possibility of creating an official video platform for the festival, with free and open access for the public. All selected and winning works automatically grant the right to be showcased on the platform, provided it remains free. Additionally, all participants will have the option to make their works available on the platform, should it be created.
8.3. Any new distribution proposal outside the channels already outlined in this regulation will be communicated to the artists, who will have the option to participate or not in such initiatives.
8.4. The organization reserves the right to modify rules and criteria in future editions, aiming at the evolution and improvement of the festival.