 When is the next submission deadline?Early deadline: Posted by November 30, 2004 (entry fee $30) Final deadline: Posted by March 15, 2005 (entry fee $50) Is the festival competitive? Through the resources of industry-related sponsors, the festival awards the winners with a total of approximately US $65,000 in film services and cash. + AWARDS How do i submit my film?Click on SUBMIT and follow the instructions. The entire process takes between 10 and 20 minutes. At the end of the process you will be asked to print and sign your entry form. If you dont have a printer, dont worry! Once submitted, your application is saved in our database and it can be later retrieved, edited, and printed from any computer connected to the internet. Did you receive/select my submission?Click on CHECK STATUS and enter your email to view the status of your submission. Can i update my submission?Click on EDIT/PRINT and enter your email and password to CHECK THE STATUS, EDIT, and PRINT your application. How many submissions do you receive every year?For each of the the past 3 editions the festival received around 1600 submissions. A live counter of the submission so far received for the upcoming edition is available at + STATISTICS How many films do you accept in the festival?We estimate that the next festival line-up will include about 120 films. In which film categories do you accept submissions? Categories: Feature Narrative, Short Narrative, Experimental, Documentary, Animation. + REQUIREMENTS Are there any time restrictions? Narrative Features must be no less than 70 minutes. Narrative Short films not longer than 70 minutes. Documentary, Animation, and Experimental categories have no time restrictions. + RULES Which Preview Copy Formats do you accept? Entries must be submitted on VHS tape (NTSC or PAL) or DVD. DVDs formatted for Zone 1 / North America are preferred. NOTE: Last year about 15% of all DVD submissions had playback problems and had to be re-submitted. Please TEST your DVD on a stand-alone DVD player BEFORE sending it to our offices. + requirements How can i pay the entry fee?IFF accepts the following entry fee payment methods: Personal or Company check in US dollars, Travelers check in US dollars, Money Orders in US dollars and Credit Cards IFF may waive the entry fee to directors who have screened in previous editions. Can I submit a work-in-progress or "rough cut"?Works-in-progress are considered only during the final submission deadline and if the film will be completed at least 3 weeks before the beginning of the festival. Please list directly on the tape/disk box which elements of your film are missing. Do you have a printable version of the entry form?The festival strongly encourages filmmakers to submit using the online entry form, however, a printable entry form can be requested via email. Screening Format for selected films: If your film is selected, the International Film Festival will accept screening copies in the following formats: Film: 35mm, 16mm - Video (NTSC ONLY): Digi-Beta, Beta, DV, DVD. + requirements for selected films Can I submit my film if previously screened at other festivals?Yes. There is no maximum number of festivals at which the film may be screened. The "World Premiere" status is preferred, but not mandatory. Can I release my film theatrically or on broadcast television before the Festival?Entries shall not have theatrical release or be broadcast anywhere in the U.S.A. before the last day of the upcoming festival. Previous festivals, cast&crew, and private screenings are OK. I submitted my film last year but it was not selected. Can I resubmit my film?To resubmit a film, the film must be significantly re-edited. A film may be resubmitted more than once if it has been worked on in the last year. When will I be notified if my film has been accepted?Filmmakers selected for the festival will be notified via email by May 1st, 2005. Does the festival project digital films? If so, in which formats?The projects selected for the Festival, if not available on film, will be projected in DigiBeta, Beta, DV, and DVD formats (NTSC). How many films can I submit?As many as you like. Although each film must have its own screening copy, submission form, entry fee, and supplemental materials. DO NOT submit multiple projects on the same screening tape or DVD. Additionally, we recommend that you use the same main email address for all your submissions. |
| Int'l Film Festival | submit@iff.org |