LEEDS FILM FEST

Eligibility:
· Films must be submitted to the Film Festival by Friday 20th August 2010.

· The film must have been completed after 1st January 2009.

· Any genre and any length of film will be considered – anything under 45 minutes is classified as a short, anything over 45 minutes is classified as a feature.

· The film must not have appeared on British television.

Please note that by submitting a film to us, you agree that:
1) You are authorised to submit the film, including having permission from a distributor or sales agent representing the film, and you must have obtained necessary permissions for the inclusion of copyrighted music and/or images within the films.
2) The Film Festival can keep the DVD screener and any extra materials sent to us (DVDs of selected films will be used for archive and videotheque purposes).

Premiere Policy:
UK Premieres will be prioritised in the selection process in all Film Festival sections, especially for the Official Selection. However, we do not categorically insist on UK Premieres – this is up to the discretion of the Film Festival Team. Features in the Golden Owl Competition must be English Premieres to qualify.

How to submit a film:
Click on the Withoutabox logo to be taken into the Withoutabox submission system, the easiest and most effective way to submit your films to festivals. Once you have completed the submissions process, send your DVD screener and Press Kit (if it is not available digitally) to the address below complete with your Withoutabox tracking number - this is essential! (without the tracking number we will not be able to process your submission). We do not accept submissions in any other way. If we have contacted you ourselves to request the film you can still submit through Withoutabox, asking for a fee waiver.

How to submit a film for free:
This is only applicable if we have specifically contacted you requesting it, or if the film was made in Yorkshire.

If we contacted you, please send your DVD screener to the address below. If the film was made in Yorkshire, please send us your DVD screener and include a completed submission form for Yorkshire entries (click here for form).

Please note: The Film Festival only accepts DVDs as submissions (both NTSC and PAL are accepted).

Address:
Leeds International Film Festival
Town Hall
The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AD
United Kingdom

Submission Fees:
Due to increasing economic pressures and the high level of administration necessitated by the submission process, the Film Festival is introducing a fee-paying system. We have tried to make it as affordable and competitive as we can, and unfortunately the decision to implement fees was unavoidable. As a small and dedicated team putting on a world class film festival, we hope you understand the pressures we face and our decision to join Withoutabox.

Feature submission deadlines and charges
Early bird deadline – Tuesday 3rd June - £40
Regular deadline – Thursday 5th August - £50
Late deadline – Friday 20th August - £60
Notification date – Approx Monday 30th September

Short submission deadlines and charges
Early bird deadline – Tuesday 3rd June - £20
Regular deadline – Thursday 5th August - £25
Late deadline – Friday 20th August - £30
Notification date – Approx Monday 30th September

Films Made in Yorkshire:
We will waive the fees for any films made in Yorkshire, but you must include a completed submission form (click here for form).

Solicited Films:
We will waive the fees for films we have specifically requested DVD screeners of, please send them to us by post. Unfortunately we are unable to provide a courier account number due to the sheer number of films we request.

Multiple Submissions:
You may submit as many films as you like, but each film must be treated as a separate entry (one fee per film).

Submission Deadline:
Friday 20th August 2010.

Selection Process and Notification:
· The selection will be carried out by the Film Festival Team.

· Due to the sheer number of entries we receive, we regret we are unable to enter into correspondence regarding the selection process.

· Successful applicants will be notified by Friday 25th September. A further message will be sent to all applicants in early October with thanks to those applicants whose films have not been selected.

· Please do not include an SAE as we are unable to return any DVD screeners.

Formats:
If your entry is chosen for the Film Festival Programme, you will be asked to supply either a 35mm print, a Digibeta (PAL or NTSC), or a DV Cam.

Submission Delivery:
Film submissions and screening copies being sent to the UK from a non-European country must be accompanied by the necessary customs documentation / pro forma invoice. When arranging delivery you must ensure that all import and export charges associated with the film are paid. It is advised that the stated value of the package is listed as being no more than 5 Euros for customs purposes. Packages should be marked as: NO COMMERCIAL VALUE – FOR CULTURAL PURPOSES ONLY. The Film Festival accepts no responsibility for DVD submissions which do not arrive at the office.

If you have any further questions, please email leedsfilmfestentry@gmail.com or ring us on +44 (0)113 247 8489.


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