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Please read the following submission requirements
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2008
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- 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/videotapes should be labeled with the title, running-time and contact information (name, 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/videotape and press materials from the film for promotional purposes.
- LA Shorts Fest is permitted to retain DVD/videotape copies of each film selected as part of our festival library and for media educational use.
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| Deadlines: |
- Films must be received by the following deadline dates:
- Early Bird Savings Deadline – March 26, 2007
- Regular Deadline – April 25, 2007
- Final Extended Deadline – May 26, 2007
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| Fees: |
- 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
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| 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.
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| Awards: |
- Winners considered for Academy Award nominations
The following awards will be presented:
- Best of Fest
- Best Foreign Film
- Best Drama
- Best Comedy
- Best Animation
- Best Documentary (Not recognize by Academy)
- Best Experimental
- Best Cinematography (Not recognize by Academy)
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| Return of Video Cassettes: |
- If you would like your DVD/videotape returned please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
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| Check List: |
- Entry fee (write title of film on check)
- DVD or ½" VHS tape of film. Label with contact info (phone number, 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/videotape
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Send materials to:
LA Shorts Fest
1610 Argyle Ave. #113
Hollywood, CA 90028 |
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| Click Here to Fill Out the 2008 Entry Form |
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| If you would like to pay the Entry Fee by Credit Card, please click here. |
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