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Film Submission Form — Cinema Official
Please fill out each section carefully to submit your work to Cinema Official – the international platform for Beninese cinema.
If a section does not apply to you, leave it blank.
Briefly introduce your work (film, series, documentary, etc.).
Summarize its general concept, theme, or message.
You may also include special features (e.g., first series in a local language, 100% Beninese production, etc.).
Tell the story in a few paragraphs.
Describe the context, main characters, and central conflict.
You don’t need to reveal the ending, but make the audience eager to watch the film.
Please follow the format below:
Original Title:
Director:
Production:
Language(s):
Number of Episodes (if series):
Duration:
Genre:
Release Year:
Country of Origin:
Studios or Partners:
Academic Partner (if applicable):
Format (e.g., short film, feature film, TV series…):
Themes:
Official Link (if available):
Official Trailer Link:
List the main actors and their roles:
Introduce the director(s) of the project. Include:
Full Name
Artistic or Academic Background
Major Works
Director’s Goal or Vision in Cinema
Please attach the film poster in high quality (JPEG or PNG format, minimum 800px width).
By sending this information to admin@cinemaofficial.com for review, you confirm that you either own the rights or have official authorization to publish it for informational purposes on Cinema Official.
To ensure the reliability of information published on Cinema Official, each submitted work or biography undergoes a rigorous verification process before publication.
1. Verification of Identity and Rights Holders
Our team ensures that the person or production team submitting the work is the rightful owner or official producer. If there is any doubt, supporting documentation or direct contact may be requested.
2. Content Consistency Review
We examine the relevance and consistency of the submitted information: synopsis, technical sheet, cast, partners, etc.
Works with incomplete, exaggerated, or clearly false information are automatically returned for correction.
3. Online Presence Verification
We analyze the real visibility of the project or individual:
Presence on social media or video platforms (YouTube, Facebook, etc.)
Evidence of filming, posters, trailers, or press coverage
Consistency between the provided dates, titles, and visuals
4. Biography Authenticity
For biographies, we verify the professional and artistic background (produced works, participation in events, press mentions, etc.).
Unverifiable or implausible elements may be removed before publication.
5. Compliance with the Cinema Official Editorial Charter
Only works and profiles that comply with the site’s charter (professional language, respectful tone, non-defamatory and non-political content) will be published.
6. Final Approval
Once the review is complete, your profile will be:
Either published on the site,
Or returned with recommendations to correct before final validation.