CALL FOR ENTRIES

Submit your Film:

submit your music:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the film entry submission dates?
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: MAY 30, 2011
ENTRY SUBMISSION DEADLINE: July 15, 2011
LATE DEADLINE: July 20, 2011
EXTENDED WITHOUTABOX DEADLINE: July 20, 2011
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: Aug. 8, 2011
EXHIBITION FILM PRINTS OR VIDEO (DIGIBETA, BETASP) DUE: Sept. 1, 2011
FESTIVAL BEGINS: Sept. 14, 2011

What are the music entry submission dates?
Festival Dates: Sept. 14-18, 2011
MusicFest Showcase: Sept. 16-19, 2011
ENTRY DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2011
ABSOLUTE FINAL, EXTENDED DEADLINE: JULY 16, 2011

How will you be accepting submissions?
We accept online submissions throughwww.withoutabox.com for films
And www.sonicbids.com or www.reverbnation.com for music.

What is the submission fee?
For Film Entries, there is a non-refundable:
Regular deadline entry fee of $30 (Students, $15).
Early Bird submission fee is $25 (Students ,$10)
Late Submission is $35 (Students, $20)
WAB Extended submission, $40 (Students, $25)
Entries must be submitted with the entry fee and entry form which includes, a plot synopsis, cast and crew list, basic technical details and complete contact information. You may submit more than one entry. However, a separate entry form, preview copy and entry fee are required for each title.

For Music Entries, there is a flat, non-refundable fee of $25.

Is it a postmarked deadline or received by deadline?
The submissions deadline is a postmarked by deadline.

Do you accept rough cuts/work-in-progress?
No, we do not.

Do you require films to be made after a certain date?
To be eligible for our 2011 festival, a film entry must have been completed in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

Must I submit online?
We prefer you submit online. But if you absolutely cannot submit through our online submission partners (withouitabox.com, sonicbids.com) you may download and complete the 2011 paper entry form.

Do you return my submission and marketing materials after the submission process and/or after the festival?
No, we do not.

What are the acceptable screening/exhibition formats for your festival?
We can screen films on 35mm, DigiBeta and BetaSP and Blu Ray.
We can not screen 16mm film prints. For the submission process, we require DVD’s (region 0 or 1)
NO PAL FORMATS accepted. ONLY NTSC.

Is there an age requirement for the film festival?
Filmmakers of any age can submit a film.

When will I be informed If I have been accepted?
You will receive an email notice (or fax or a phone call) from us by August 8, 2011.

Do you watch the submissions all the way through?
Yes. Every film and music submission are screened or listened to completely by our professional film and music programming team. We also hold film entry previews and music entry listening sessions for select members of the community, so our community residents have a hand in the film and music program selection.

Does my film need to be a World Premiere?
No. However, premiere status will be considered for Opening Night or gala screening presentations.

Do you accept multiple submissions on one DVD?
NO. Please send each film on a separate DVD.

What materials (i.e.: tapes, press kits, etc.) should be sent?
If selected, you will also be asked to send press kits (digital, ok) ) which include B&W or color stills from the film, press materials, video trailer (if available) or MPEG video clips for web site inclusion.
Before then, you need to just send us a DVD of your film or in the case of music entries, if you are not applying online, a cd of your music along with your basic entry application information.

Do I need to have all my music rights cleared to show a film at TVIFF.
We recommend that you have at least film festival rights for your music.