6 Annual June 20, 2013 to June 23, 2013
OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES
We are now accepting entries in all categories for the 2013 Las Vegas International Film Festival. We accept both domestic and international submissions.
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Deadlines and Fees for Submissions
Early Submission Deadline - October 10, 2012
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Film Competition: |
$40 US Dollars |
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Screenplay Competition: |
$40 US Dollars |
Regular Submission Deadline - January 10, 2013
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Film Competition: |
$45 US Dollars |
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Screenplay Competition: |
$45 US Dollars |
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All Screenplays: |
$45 US Dollars |
Late Submission Deadline - February 15, 2013
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Film Competition |
$50 US Dollars |
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Screenplay Competition |
$50 US Dollars |
Extended Submission Deadline - April 15, 2013
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Film Competition |
$55 US Dollars |
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Screenplay Competition |
$55 US Dollars |
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Select a Category of Entry to continue.
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Feature Films |
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Feature Films are over 50 minutes in length. |
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Documentary Films |
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Documentary Features are over 50 minutes in length. Documentaries under 50 minutes should be submitted in the Short Films category. |
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Short Films |
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Short Films are films of any genre, form, or category as long as they are under 50 minutes in length. |
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Nevada Films |
Films that meet at least one of the following categories:
(1) Filmed in the State of Nevada.
(2) Are about the history and culture of Nevada or Las Vegas.
(3) Key cast or crew (director, producer, screenwriter, lead actors) from Nevada. |
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Music Videos |
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A filmed or videotaped rendition of a recorded song or musical composition of any form. |
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Screenplay Competition |
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Awards are given for the top three Best Screenplays in competition for feature length screenplays, over 75 pages in length. Official Finalists and Honorable Mentions are selected as well. |
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Student Films |
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Television Pilots |
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Animation Films |
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Short Screenplay Competition |
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Awards are given for the top three Best Screenplays in competition for short screenplays, under 75 pages in length. Official Finalists and Honorable Mentions are selected as well. |
MISSION & OBJECTIVE
Dedicated to showcasing and promoting the finest quality films and screenplays that the entertainment world has to offer, our mission is to bridge the gap between independent film audiences and filmmakers, as well as to connect emerging filmmakers with established industry professionals.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The Las Vegas Film Festival is Las Vegas’ premiere film event, taking place annually in the heart of the entertainment capital of the world. Dedicated to showcasing the finest American and international cinema the world has to offer, our mission is to bridge the gap between independent film audiences and filmmakers, as well as to connect emerging filmmakers with established industry professionals.
The festival offers a variety of film screenings from Oscar-winning films to world premieres, exclusive celebrity tributes and interviews, interactive panel discussions, a screenplay competition, red carpet parties, a filmmaker reception, as well as a closing night ceremony and awards.
The Festival showcases Feature Films, Shorts, Foreign Films, Documentaries, Animation, Music Videos, Television Pilots, a Nevada Filmmakers Showcase, Experimental Films, a Screenplay Competition and more..
The LVFF enlightens and entertains thousands of film festival attendees and offers a creative outlet to some of the film world’s best storytellers and innovators. We look forward to seeing you at this year's Las Vegas Film Festival!
AWARDS AND CASH PRIZES
This year's festival will see over $10,000 in cash and prizes given away to the winning filmmakers and screenwriters. Juried and audience awards are given in several categories to celebrate achievements in filmmaking, screenwriting and acting including cash prizes for the Grand Jury Award, the Jury Award and the top three screenplay finalists. The awards given include:
Grand JuryAward
Jury Award
Special Jury Prize
Best Director
Best First-time Director
Best Screenplay
Best Actor/Actress
Best Documentary
Best Short Film
Best Nevada Film
Best Music Video
Best Student Film
Best Animated Film
Best Television Pilot
Screenplay Competition
Short Script Competition
PANELS, DISCUSSIONS, AND SEMINARS
Festival panels, roundtable discussions, and seminars explore the craft and creative process of cinema, as well as the business of making, financing, and distributing a film.
CELEBRITY TRIBUTES
The Las Vegas International Film Festival honors celebrity directors, actors, and entertainers who have made profound and lasting contributions to their respective crafts.
633 S. Fourth Street
Suite 9
Las Vegas NV 89101
U S A
Phone: 702-485-3456
info@lvfilmfest.com
http://www.lvfilmfest.com
ORGANIZERS
Milo Kostelecky ; Milo Kostelecky (Director) ; Milo Kostelecky (Festival Director) ; Milo Kostelecky (Festival Director) ; Voula Konstantarakis (Event Manager)
GENERAL RULES
DVDs must be clearly labeled with title of film and contact information.
All foreign entries should be clearly marked on the package as "No Commercial Value - For Cultural Purposes Only"
DVDs will not be returned unless a prepaid envelope is provided with the submission.
More than one entry may be submitted. Each entry must be submitted separately.
The filmmaker will assume shipping costs of material and print to LVFF.
Selected filmmakers are expected to provide: film stills, director photo, synopsis, full production credits, director biography.
Films produced in languages other than English must have legible English subtitles or be dubbed in English.
Entrants are responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, royalties, release forms, clearances, permits necessary to present their work.
The selection committees' and juries' decisions are final.
Entry fee is nonrefundable.
LVFF reserves the right to make any necessary changes in regulations or festival scheduling.
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