LA Shorts Fest

*Please read the following submission requirements
carefully before you complete the online entry form.

2008
Submission Requirements:

All films submitted regardless if they are selected for the Festival, will be listed on our web site. You will also have the opportunity to upload a trailer or clip of your film.
Films must have been completed after Jan, 1, 2007
All non-English films must have English sub-titles.
Films must be submitted on DVD or ½” VHS tape (NTSC or PAL).
Works-in-progress will be considered, provided they will be completed prior to the Festival
Preview DVD should be labeled with the title, running-time and contact email and phone number.
Publicity stills - If your film is selected we will ask you to email us a still image.
All films selected for the Festival grant LA Shorts Fest the rights to use DVD and press materials from the film for promotional purposes.
LA Shorts Fest is permitted to retain DVD copies of each film selected as part of our festival library and for media educational use.
Though not a requirement, we prefer that shorts NOT screened in Los Angeles, Orange or Ventura County. Our selection committee will factor in previous screenings in the Los Angeles area when determining a films selection.
You may submit more than one film, but each one must be on a separate DVD and must be accompanied by its own completed submission form and entry fee.
The Festival will not confirm receipt of film submitted by telephone or email. If you would like to make sure that we received your submission, please enclose a self-address, stamped postcard which we will send back to you as your confirmation.

Deadlines:

Films must be received by the following deadline dates:
• Early Bird Savings Deadline – March 26, 2008
• Regular Deadline – April 25, 2008
• Final Extended Deadline – May 26, 2008

Fees:

Shorts under 30 minutes, for each entry:
    •    Early Bird Savings Deadline: $39
    •     Regular Deadline: $49
    •     Final Extended Deadline: $59
Long shorts 30 to 60 minutes, for each entry:
    •    Early Bird Savings Deadline: $49
    •     Regular Deadline: $59
    •    Final Extended Deadline: $69

Checks or money orders made payable to: LA Shorts Fest
Foreign entry fees should be drawn on money orders or traveler's checks in U.S. dollars. Only through a U.S. affiliated bank.
All fees are non-refundable
Write title of film on check or money order
Entries will not be viewed without entry fee payment

Selection:

Film selection for the festival will be made by the Festival Committee.
The entrant will be responsible for ALL SHIPPING FEES.
All filmmakers will be notified via email of acceptance.
The LA Shorts Fest cannot be held liable for print/video materials which may be lost or damaged.
If your film is ACCEPTED in to the festival and your screening format is Beta SP or Digital Beta, it must be in NTSC.

Awards:

The following awards will be presented:

Return of Preview DVD:

If you would like your DVD returned please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Check List:

Entry fee (write title of film on check)
DVD labeled with contact information (phone number and email)
Include a print out of the confirmation email you receive (after you submit the online entry form) with your entry
If you would like to make sure that we received your submission, please enclose a self-address, stamped postcard which we will send back to you.
If film was shot as a college or high school project, please indicate with label on DVD

Send Materials To:
LA Shorts Fest
1610 Argyle Ave. #113
Hollywood, CA 90028