DMVIFF: Calling for Original Film and Music Video Submissions
Online, March 2, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Calling for submissions:
(DMV= DC/Maryland/Virginia)
All DMV/International Film makers submit your original films to the DMV International Film Festival
The categories that will be featured are Shorts, Features, Animation, Video Games, Documentary, and Music Videos.
Rules:
Feature Films
Running time of at least 50 minutes, Feature Films that have previously played at up to two other festivals anywhere in the world are still eligible for one of our non-competition programs.
Documentary
Any non-fiction film with a running time of at least 50 minutes, NOT including entirely scripted or improvised fictionalizations of actual events. Films that have previously played at up to two other festivals anywhere in the world are still eligible for one of our non-competition programs
Short Films
Any narrative or documentary film with a running time of 30 minutes or less.
Music Video
The DMV Independent Music Video screening. Featuring local artist either living in or Born in the DMV area.
The DMVIFF will be considered a niche festival due to the ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS such as the following:
Feature films must not have had any public or festival screenings in the greater DC, MD, VA Areas (some exceptions for niche festival screenings)
Feature films and short films must not have had any commercial theatrical or television play in the US. Additionally features films must not have been broadcast on the Internet.
DEADLINES & ENTRY FEES
Discounted fees apply to projects with pre-purchased Discount Packs, on entry fees greater than 15.00.
(All fees will be charged in U.S. Dollar)
Online Services Offered
Entry Form
Fee Payment
Press Kit
Submission Copy
March 27, 2010
Regular Deadline
Standard Fee (Feature)50.00 (Short)40.00
Student Fee (Feature) 40.00 (Short)35.00
April 24th , 2010
Late Deadline
Standard Fee (Feature)$75.00 (Short)$70.00
Student Fee (Feature)$65.00 (Short)$60.00
Music Video fee $25.00
NOTIFICATION DATE
Approximately 15-May-2010
RUNTIME
Features: minimum 50 minutes
Shorts: min of 3 minutes
Music Videos: Max of 10 minutes
COMPLETION DATE
Projects completed after 01-Jan-2007
PLACE OF ORIGIN
Projects may originate from anywhere in the world
PREMIERE STATUS
No premiere requirement
DISTRIBUTION STATUS
Projects may have distribution
2 SUBMISSION COPIES REQUIRED
Awards:
1st place: $2,000
2nd place: $1,000
3rd place: $500
Money Orders can be made out to : DMV International Film Festival
We also accept paypal payments through our website. For submissions through mail. Post To:
P.O. Box 185
Hyattsville, MD 20781
Email: [email protected]
Submit with package DIGITAL Presskit
Along with 2 copies of your films DVD
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