
| Submission starts and deadline dates: Early deadline for features and shorts December 21, 2007 Final deadline for shorts January 18, 2008 Final deadline for features February 1, 2008 Extended deadline for Shorts February 15, 2008 Extended deadline for features February 29, 2008 Late Extended deadline for Shorts and features March 31, 2008 Entry Fees: Early deadline shorts $35 Features $50 Final deadline shorts $45 Features $60 Extended deadline Shorts $50 Features $70 Payment can be made by check or money order in US dollars payable to:BI Film Festival Programs: We are Accepting submissions for feature Narrative and Documentary, short Narrative and Documentary. Shorts will play prior to a feature or in a shorts program. All genres are welcome. The festival programming staff will place your film in the appropriate category. Eligibility: All Projects: 1) Must have been completed after January 1, 2005. 2) Can not have been broadcast on television or the Internet in the US prior to the festival. 3) Projects in a foreign language must have English subtitles prior to submission. 4) Can not have been financed or produced by a major studio Production Running Times: Shorts: Less than 45 minutes Features: 45 minutes or longer Works in Progress: Works in Progress are accepted for final deadlines only. WP should be clearly marked on the videotape or DVD “Work in Progress” or “RoughCut” and also indicate when exactly the final edited version will be available. Submission Materials: All Entries must include the following: 1)” VHS (NTSC) or DVD (NTSC) labeled with the movie title of project, Director and producer contact number and running time. 2) Completed and signed “BI Film Festival” submission form. 3) Entry Fee. 4) Any available press materials and Media- Kit, Credit list, Lead Actors and Directors bio and Photo. Submitted materials will not be returned and there are no refunds. Selection The programming staff of the festival will select film in their discretion. Those selected will be notified via email or regular mail. On or about April 25, 2008.Those not selected will be notified via email or regular mail the following week. If selected you should be able to provide the following material: 1) Exhibition print or video. 2) 2 Full press kits including film stills and directors bio and Photo. 3) 60 Seconds Digital Video clip or trailer for promotional press. 4) The project synopsis, Cast and crew credits Multiple Submissions: When sending in more than one project, each one must have its own submission material. You may use one check to cover entry fees for all works you are submitting at the same time. Shipping: All submissions must be sent prepaid including any applicable customs fees to: Bway 7 Productions ATTN: Submissions for BI Film Festival PO Box 240023 Dorchester MA 02124 If your project is selected, you are responsible for delivery of the exhibition print or video to our offices by the designated date. The festival will handle the return shipping of your print or video after the conclusion of the festival. Questions: If you have questions regarding the submissions process, please email info@bifilmfestival.com submissions@bifilmfestival.com. |
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