Call for Entries 2007
The Boston Palestine Film Festival (BPFF) is now accepting
entries for its first annual festival to be held in September-October 2007.
Download the Call for Entries (CFE) PDF From
BPFF seeks to present the extraordinary narrative
of a dispossessed people living in exile or under Occupation. Palestinian
cinema represents a powerful means for visually interpreting the collective
identity, historic struggle and emotional expression of Palestinians today.
Eligibility
BPFF will showcase the diverse and creative work of
all filmmakers (any nationality) exploring both historic and contemporary
themes related to Palestinian culture, experience, and narrative.
The BPFF Selection Committee accepts films, videos and
digital media in the following categories:
- Feature Films
- Documentaries
- Shorts (including animated
or experimental works)
- Youth Work (created by filmmakers under the age of 16)
Entries can be of any length. All foreign language
entries must be subtitled in English. Entries should be produced between 2000
and 2007. Any works currently in production may be submitted as rough cuts, but
if selected, must be provided in final form with English subtitles by August 1st,
2007.
Formats
accepted for Submission (for selection committee
only):
DVD/VHS (PAL or NTSC) or QuickTime movies on CD
(for shorts or youth work only)
Formats
accepted for Exhibition (for
presentation at the festival):
Film: 35mm and 16mm
Video: Beta SP (PAL or NTSC)
Digital: DV and Mini DV
Deadlines and Entry Fees
Early submission deadline: May 5th, 2007
$15
entry fee for each submission
Extended submission deadline: June 1st,
2007
$25
entry fee for each submission
There is no entry fee for International
Entries or Youth Work.
Filmmakers
will be notified of selections via email by July 1st, 2007. This
will be followed by letters of acceptance mailed to all filmmakers whose works
have been selected for inclusion in the festival.
Film
selections will be publicly announced on the BPFF website by August 15th,
2007.
Instructions
for Submission
Entries
submitted for screening must include the following:
- Completed entry
form with applicable entry fee
- Two copies of each entry in DVD/VHS format (PAL or NTSC) or CD
(QuickTime movie)
- Brief description
or synopsis of entry (40-50 words) in English or Arabic
- Biography of
filmmaker (or other key personnel involved) and any previous screenings,
awards or promotional materials on the entry submitted
- One or more
still photos from your film (300 dpi if submitted electronically)
Entries
must be postmarked by the submission deadline date. The entry form may be
submitted by mail or fax prior to media and other materials being shipped.
All
other documents (in Microsoft Word, RTF or plain ASCII text format) or photos
(in JPEG or TIFF format) may be submitted via email (if overall file size less
than 2MB). For larger file sizes submit via CD mailed to the address below or
FTP (contact us for instructions).
When
applicable, payment must be made by check or money order, payable to MECCS\Tawassul marked with “
All
entry fees are nonrefundable. Preview copies of all entries submitted will not
be returned; they will be retained by BPFF and added to our library of
submissions for future review.
Note: The shipping cost is the sole responsibility of the
owner/distributor. BPFF is responsible for the return shipping of the exhibited
film/video to its owner/distributor. Our staff will take every precaution in
handling all films and videos. However, BPFF cannot accept or assume
responsibility for damage to, or loss of, materials submitted.
BPFF
may consider paying for the cost of shipping materials for international or
youth entries. Please contact us via email/phone to make your request.
Submit Entries To:
BPFF Selection Committee
Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
Phone : 617-642-9640
Fax : 617-661-4405
Email :
Web : www.bostonpalestinefilmfest.org
BPFF Submission FORM 2007
Original
Title: ___________________________________________________________________
Title
in English: _________________________________________________________________
Director:
_______________________________________________________________________
Producer:
______________________________________________________________________
Duration
(in minutes): ______________ Date
Completed: _________________________
Category:
Feature Film ____ Documentary____ Short ____ Animation____ Experimental ____
Youth Work ____ If so, indicate age of filmmaker(s) at the time of
completion ________
Brief
description or synopsis (40-50 words) and Biography of filmmakers (on separate
page)
Submission
Format: VHS NTSC ____ VHS PAL ____
DVD _____ QuickTime CD _____
Exhibition
Format: 35mm ___ 16mm ___ Beta SP
NTSC ___ Beta SP PAL ___
DV ___ Mini-DV ___ Other Formats
____________________________
Language(s):____________________ English Subtitles: Yes / No
Previous
Screenings in the
______________________________________________________________________________
How
did you hear about our festival?
_________________________________________________
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name:
________________________________________________________________________
Address:
_______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________ Fax: _______________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________
Terms
and Conditions
By
signing, I acknowledge and agree to the following: To the best of my knowledge,
all statements in this document are true.
§
I am duly authorized, on my behalf and on behalf of
any person or entity who has ownership rights in the work, to submit it to the
Festival and I represent that this submission will not violate any law or any
right of the person.
§
I hold the Boston Palestine Film Festival, their
fiscal sponsor, their officers, and their affiliated entities, harmless from
any damage to, or loss of the work or any other materials submitted by me en
route to or from the Festival or during the course of the Festival’s possession
of the work.
§
I grant the Festival permission to keep the
preview video, CD or DVD in the Festival library which is available for
research, education, and/or noncommercial screenings.
Signature: ______________________________________
Date: ___________________________
Please
print out and mail or fax this completed entry form (both pages) by the
deadlines indicated to BPFF staff at the address below. Separate forms must be
completed for each entry submitted.
BPFF Selection Committee
Phone : 617-642-9640
Fax : 617-661-4405
Email :
Web : www.bostonpalestinefilmfest.org
Download Call for Entries
(CFE) PDF Form
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