And secondly, I'm going to repost the information for our call for entries, because it can't hurt to have this information plastered as many places across the internet as we can get it!
WSIFF 2010 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS!
Please visit our partner at WITHOUT A BOX.COM to submit your film
CATEGORIES FOR ENTRY
DOCUMENTARY
The White Sands International Film Festival 2010 is accepting feature length and short documentary films in this category with particular focus on multi-cultural themes and background. Any films from any genres accepted from around the world. Please note that foreign language films should have sub-titles.
NARRATIVE
The White Sands International Film Festival 2010 is accepting feature length and short narrative films in this category with particular focus on multi-cultural themes and background. Any films from any genres accepted from around the world. Please note that foreign language films should have sub-titles.
LATINO
The White Sands International Film Festival seeks to recognize and celebrate Latino achievements in film. The WSIFF is accepting Narrative, Documentary features and shorts for it's Latino Showcase. A special Jury Award will be awarded to the best work in this category.
NEW MEXICO
The White Sands International Film Festival will be showcasing films that have been made in New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment! The WSIFF is accepting Narrative, Documentary features and shorts for it's New Mexico Showcase. A special Jury Award will be awarded to the best work in this category.
Filmmakers submitting in this category will be waived entry fee. Proof that at least parts of the film were shot in New Mexico MUST be included with the submission. Otherwise, the submission will be moved to another (correct) category.
GENERAL RULES
1. Entry Deadlines: The Festival is not obligated to review entries that are postmarked after the last deadline date.
2. Submissions: Entries should be submitted on DVD format only. Please submit two (2) copies for judging. The CD's should be clearly labeled with the Title of Film, Category of Submission, and WAB Tracking ID#.
3. Preliminary eligibility and classification shall be determined in accordance with procedures and judging recommended by the The White Sands International Film Festival 2010. If the eligibility of any entry is questioned, the White Sands Film Festival Committee shall be authorized to make a determination.
4. The entries shall be judged on the basis script writing, acting, direction and overall production quality. Advertising films and promotional films shall be excluded.
5. One award will be given to the best film directed and/or produced in each genre category, and will be awarded at the judges' discretion. An audience choice award will also be given.
6.The year of completion shall be no earlier than January of 2003.
Entry Exclusions - Please note entries will not be accepted as follows:
Entries received after 6pm on the final day for submissions. A shortlist process will take place immediately following the closing time, so late submissions (see late submission dates at Withoutabox for terms and conditions of late entry) cannot be accepted.
Entries received that are defective and unable to play will be not be accepted. WSIFF will notify filmmaker of defective disc, it is the filmmaker's responsibility to provide a replacement copy. Failure to do so will exclude your entry from the judging process.
Entries unable to be duplicated for judging purposes will not be considered for judging. You will be notified if WSIFF has difficulties making copies, it is the filmmaker's responsibility to provide a replacement copy. Failure to do so will exclude your entry from the judging process
SUBMISSION DEADLINES
October 15, 2009: Earlybird Deadline
Standard Fee Regular: 30.00 Discounted: 25.00
Student Fee Regular: 25.00 Discounted: 20.00
January 2, 2010: Regular Deadline
Standard Fee Regular: 40.00 Discounted: 35.00
Student Fee Regular: 35.00 Discounted: 30.00
January 15, 2010: Late Deadline
Standard Fee Regular: 55.00 Discounted: 50.00
Student Fee Regular: 40.00 Discounted: 35.00
February 1, 2010: WAB Extended Deadline
Standard Fee Regular: 65.00 Discounted: 50.00
Student Fee Regular: 55.00 Discounted: 40.00
NOTIFICATION DATE
Approximately March 15, 2010
RUNTIME
Shorts: maximum 40 minutes
Features: minimum 40 minutes
COMPLETION DATE
Projects completed after January 1, 2003
PLACE OF ORIGIN
Projects may originate from anywhere in the world
PREMIERE STATUS
No premiere requirement
DISTRIBUTION STATUS
Projects may have distribution
That's all for now, but check back later!
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