film submissions
Now Accepting submissions for the 2008 Illinois International Film Festival.
Accepting the following categories:
FEATURES – 60 Minutes and MoreFeature Drama
Feature Documentary
Feature Comedy
Feature Family Animated
Feature Adult Animated
Feature Science Fiction
Feature Horror
Feature Family/Children’s Film
Feature Fan Film
Feature Experimental
Feature Musical
Feature Mockumentary
SHORTS - 59 Minutes and Less
Short Drama
Short Documentary
Short Comedy
Short Family Animated
Short Adult Animated
Short Science Fiction
Short Horror
Short Family/Children’s Film
Short Fan Film
Short Experimental
Short Musical (Videos Included)
Short Mockumentary
*New this Year* Best Film Trailer
Submissions only accepted on DVD. (NTSC only)
If accepted Screeners must be made available on DVD. (NTSC only)
FILM SUBMISSION DEADLINES:
Open Submissions Start November 1st, 2008
Discounted Submission prices on www.withoutabox.com
January 1, 2008 - Earlybird Deadline
Features (Over 60 minutes)
45.00
Shorts (Under 60 minutes)
35.00
March 31, 2008 - Regular Deadline
Features (Over 60 minutes)
55.00
Shorts (Under 60 minutes)
45.00
May 31, 2008 - Late Deadline
Features (Over 60 minutes)
65.00
Shorts (Under 60 minutes)
55.00
June 30, 2008 - WAB Extended Deadline
Features (Over 60 minutes)
75.00
Shorts (Under 60 minutes)
65.00
NOTIFICATION DATE
13-Jul-2008
Best Film Trailer
January 1, 2008 - Earlybird Deadline
35.00
March 31, 2008 - Regular Deadline
45.00
May 31, 2008 - Late Deadline
55.00
June 30, 2008 - WAB Extended Deadline
65.00
NOTIFICATION DATE
13-Jul-2008
Please make Checks or Money Orders made out to Illinois International Film Festival.
Please send all entries to:
Illinois International Film Festival
134 N. Cass Ave., Suite A
Westmont, IL 60559
Please read before signing Certification/Release on the entry form.
· I certify that I hold all necessary rights for the submission and/or exhibition of this project to the Illinois International
Film Festival Competitions.
· I understand that the entry fee is NON-REFUNDABLE and does not guarantee my acceptance into the festival’s competition.
· I fully indemnify the Illinois International Film Festival, it’s directors, affiliates, associates and judges against any
claim made for any violations of law.
· I certify that this film is not subject to any litigation nor is any litigation threatened.
· I warrant that the submission is my original work and that there are no disputes filed against this project.
· I understand that should my project be accepted or win an award, you may use my name(s), titles of materials,
clips or trailers for advertising and promotional purposes.
. I understand that just by submitting my film does not guarantee me acceptance into the Illinois International Film Festival.
· I also grant permission for the festival to use my film in the Illinois International Film Festival and it's promotions as long as
I am given credit.
· I understand that I must complete a separate entry form for each project submitted with the appropriate fee.
Please copy & paste the following to a word document and send along with your entry:
ILLINOIS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
TITLE OF FILM:
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TOTAL RUNNING TIME:
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ORIGINAL FORMAT:
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SCREENING FORMAT:
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GENRE:
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SHORT SYNOPSIS:
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WRITTEN BY:
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DIRECTED BY:
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PRODUCED BY:
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CINEMATOGRAPHY BY:
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EDITED BY:
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MUSIC BY:
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WEBSITE (If applies):
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ATTACH OFFICIAL CAST & CREW CREDIT SHEET IF NEEDED.
NAME OF PERSON SUBMITTING FILM:
FIRST:
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LAST:
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TITLE:
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PHONE:
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EMAIL:
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ADDRESS:
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CITY:
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STATE:
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ZIP:
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COUNTRY:
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·MAY ATTACH ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Poster, production pictures, previous festival or award information, additional cast
or crew information, film maker bios, production stories, etc...)
·ALL ENTRIES WILL NOT BE RETURNED UNLESS ACCOMPANIED WITH A SELF ADDRESS/POSTAGE PAID ENVELOPE.
·FESTIVAL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOST OR DAMAGED MATERIALS.
·ALL ACCEPTED FILMS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS.
·I HAVE READ THE TERMS OF SUBMISSION AND CERTIFY THAT I AM AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT THIS MOVIE
FOR FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING.
SIGNATURE
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DATE
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