Submitting a film to the festival

Submission Deadlines for the 2009 Festival:

Feature-length films - 60 minutes and longer
Mid-length films - 20- 59 minutes long
Short films - 19 minutes or less

Submission Format:

Submit preview copies on NTSC VHS or NTSC Region 0 or 1 DVD .

Presentation Format:

We will exhibit accepted works in 35mm, NTSC Region 0 or 1, NTSC DigiBeta or NTSC BetaSP . Films must be submitted in the format indicated in the entry form.

Notification:

The Festival will notify all submitters on or before December 10, 2008 whether or not their film has been selected to be screened. Notification will be by e-mail.

Loss and Damage:

Every precaution will be taken to safeguard all materials submitted to the festival. However, we cannot accept or assume responsibility in the event of loss or damage.

Separate Entries Required:

Each entry must be submitted individually in a separate package, along with:

Entry fee appropriate for category as listed below.

Self-addressed stamped postcard to notify you that your entry has been received.

Self-addressed stamped mailing package if you wish your preview copy returned. Caution: Please do not send tapes in fiber filled envelopes as they can ruin tapes and equipment.

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