5th ANNUAL WIFTV WOMEN IN FILM FESTIVAL

 2010 April 17 - 18, 2010

Vancouver, BC CANADA

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Early Bird deadline: December 17, 2009 - WIFTV $16.22 / Non-WIFTV $27.04

Regular deadline: January 14, 2010 - WIFTV $21.63 / Non-WIFTV $32.45

Extended deadline: January 28, 2010 - WIFTV $27.04 / Non-WIFTV $37.85

CRITERIA FOR FILM ENTRIES:

- WIFF is only accepting SHORT FILMS - 20 MINUTES MAXIMUM in length, including credits.

- Films must have been completed AFTER August 1, 2008.

- All non-English language films must have English subtitles or no dialogue.

- Eligible entries may be of any category/genre (narrative, documentary, comedy, sci-fi, new media, music video, video poem, experimental, webisode, live-action or animation.

- WIFF welcomes Canadian and international entries.

- Submissions featuring strong female characters and stories are encouraged. Eligible films must have THREE of the following (one woman may serve in more than one role): a woman as Writer, a woman as Producer, a woman as Director, a woman as D.O.P., a woman as Lead Actor, a woman as Lead Animator / Editor. - Films must not be scheduled to screen elsewhere in the Metro Vancouver area between January 1, 2010 and April 25, 2010.

SUBMITTING TO WIFF 2010:

- Follow instructions at www.womeninfilm.ca/WIFF_2010_Film_Submissions.html and use our online submission form.

- Complete the online submission form, print and sign the Rights Authorization Form, and pay online or enclose a cheque with your submission package. Follow the submission form's online instructions.

- Please submit your films in DVD NTSC only, 2 copies (PAL not accepted). Please note the status of your film (i.e. if screener is not final edit, missing music, not colour corrected, etc.) and ensure your screener plays on any DVD player: we will not contact you for additional copies. Screener DVDs must be labeled with the title, running time and contact information.

- DO NOT SEND any materials other than the requested authorization form, payment, and screeners with your submission package. If your film is accepted into WIFF 2010, we will request promotional materials as required.

- If you are submitting more than one film, a separate entry form and additional entry fee must be submitted for each film.

- Screeners will not be returned.

NOTIFICATION:

- All communications will be sent electronically, including selection and notification letters: please make sure the email address and phone number provided on the entry form are correct!

- You will be notified by February 28, 2010. Please do not contact the office before this time for the status of your entry.

PAYMENT:

- All payments must be in CANADIAN DOLLARS.

- Cheques and money orders must be payable to WOMEN IN FILM & TELEVISION VANCOUVER.

- Our secure online system will accept payment by credit card (using PayPal). It will also allow you to pay by cheque or international money order: print your invoice and mail your payment to us with your submission package.

- All payments must be received by the WIFTV Office no later than midnight of the submission date (early bird, regular, or late) to be accepted. - Entry fees are entirely non-refundable.