Boston International Film Festival E n t r y F o r m June 6-14, 2008 FILM/video Original Title______________________________________________ English Title_______________________________________________ Language of film___________________________________________ Short______ Feature_____ (All subtitles must be in English) Country of Production_______________________________________ If USA please specify state___________________________________ Year of Completion___________ Production Budget_____________ Is this screening a world premiere? Yes___ No___ Is this the director’s first film? Yes___ No___ Running time in minutes___________ Shooting Format: FILM: 35 mm___ (S)16 mm___ 8 mm___ VIDEO: HD CAM___ Other video format (Please specify which format)_______________________________ Narrative? ___ Documentary? ___ Animation?___ Feature length?___ Short?___ DVD or VHS preview format: NTSC___ Please note: BI Film Festival does not accept films in competition that premiere more than three years before date of festival. Works-in-progress are welcome provided the final print is ready by May 15, 2008. PRODUCTION Producer Name____________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________ Phone_________________________ Fax_______________________ Email____________________________________________________ Director Name____________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________ Phone_________________________ Fax_______________________ Production Company Name____________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________ Phone_________________________ Fax_______________________ 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 DOCUMENTATION Please include the following items with this entry form: Lead actors and Director’s biography and filmography, black & white stills from the film and film synopsis If the film is selected, you will be contacted regarding the required quantities of the following materials: Complete press kit, including posters, postcards, video clips, black & white photo of director and performers. June 6 - 14, 2008 Films may screen in Film format 35mm, 16,mm, HD and video format at the discretion of The Festival. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Running time in minutes___________ No. of reels___________ Aspect Ratio:______________ Screening Format for Festival: FILM: 35 mm___ 16 mm___ VIDEO (NTSC only): HD CAM___ Digital Beta cam ___ Beta cam SP___ DVD___ tapes, no. of tapes___ Other video format (Please specify which format)___ Color___ Black & White___ Logline (One Sentence)_______________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ ____ Brief Synopsis___________________________________________________________________________ ______ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________ If you wish to have your DVD or VHS preview returned, please enclose US postal paid envelope with this entry form. The film entrant declares that he/she is empowered to lend the print of the film now entered and commits to refrain from withdrawing the film from the Festival. The entrant further commits to, and agrees with, the following: a) No entry shall have been screened commercially or released in video format or available on the internet prior to the Festival dates (exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Festival), b) The print must be sent in the format so indicated, c) Entrants must cover the expenses related to transportation of the documentation, DVD or VHS preview tapes and, later, the 35mm or 16mm print, to the Festival (indicates “No Commercial Value”) and BIFF will cover the expenses related to the return of the film print, d) Extracts of the selected film may be broadcast on television and/or radio for promotional purposes only, and e) All DVD or VHS preview tapes in the possession of the Festival may be available during the Festival only at an exclusive viewing stand for participants. DEADLINES FOR SELECTED FILMS For selection purposes, the DVD or VHS preview tape must be received by May 2, 2008 for selected films, the prints must be received by May 9, 2008. The entry of a film to the Boston International Film Festival signifies an acceptance of the regulations and statements provided with and in this form. 1. I have read, understood and complied with all eligibility requirements of the categories for which I would like this film to be considered; 2. To the best of my knowledge, all the statements in this document are true; 3. This film is not subject to litigation nor is threatened by any litigation; 4. I am duly authorized, on my own behalf and on behalf of an other person or entity who has any ownership rights in the film, to submit this film to the Festival and I represent that this submission will not violate any law or any right of any person or entity; 5. I hold the Boston International Film Festival and their affiliated and related entities, harmless from (a) any damage to or loss of the print of the film or any other material submitted by me hereunder en route to or from the Festival or otherwise during the course of the Festival's possession of the film and (b) any breach of any of the foregoing certifications. Print Name of Entrant__________________________________________________ Entrant's Signature______________________________________ Date__________ Payment Amount (Payment can be made by check or money order in US Dollars payable to; “BI Film Festival” or Credit Card (American Express, Visa, or Master Card) ___$35-Short Early Deadline ___$50-Feature Early Deadline ___$45-Short Final Deadline ___$60-Feature Final Deadline ___$50-Short Extended Deadline ___$70-Feature Extended deadline Shipping (All submission must be sent prepaid including any applicable customs fees to: Boston International Film Festival PO Box 240023, Dorchester, MA 02124 USA (617) 482-3900 How did you hear about BIFF? ____Moviemakers ____Filmmaker ____Indep. Film & Video ____Film Threat ____ Screen Int’l ____ Variety ____ IndieWIRE ____ Int’l Documentary ____ other festival/film market ____ Other (specify) _______________________________________ |
