Info for film & script submitters
Submissions
1. FEATURE FILM (films 60 minutes and over, all genres)
2. SHORT FILM (films under 60 minutes, all genres)
3. FEATURE DOCUMENTARY (over 60 minutes, 180 max, all topics)
4. SHORT DOCUMENTARY (under 60 minutes, all topics)
5. EXPERIMENTAL (all style, all lengths)
6. ANIMATION (all style, all lengths)
7. MUSIC VIDEO (minimum 1 min, max 15 min, all genres, all topics).
8. STUDENT FILM (all style, all lengths)
9. SCREENPLAY (SCRIPT) COMPETITION (All Genres under 180 pages)
10. TV PILOT (1 minute minimum, 180 minutes maximum, all topics)
11. WEB EPISODE (1 minute minimum, 180 minutes maximum, all topics)
12. FOREIGN FILM (All genres, all style, all lengths, produced outside U.S)
General Rules
1. DO NOT submit pornography of any kind.
2. Please do not send original materials
3. Entry and payment will not be processed without an accompanying preview of your film
4. Filmmaker MUST prove ownership to be considered for Award
5. ALL SUBMISSIONS must mention what category they are applying for.
6. If your film is selected for screening, you will be asked to send us a press Kit, including: CAST, CREW and STILLS for the film, as a .jpg attachment to an e-mail.
7. Preview copies: other then online-screeners: (1 copy) of a submitted work is requested to send in form of DVDs (NTSC or PAL- Region free) or MOV file (1 copy- on CD or DVD)
8. DVDs or CDs preview screeners WILL NOT be returned
9. Festival will only accept international films subtitled in English.
10. Make sure all necessary info is on your DVD or CD disk and on cover. Info needed: TITLE, RUN TIME, YOUR CONTACT INFO, WAB (withoutabox) TRACKING NUMBER (if applied this way).
11. The top films (first place) of each category will be screened on festival. All other winners will be assured to receive an official award diploma for their accomplishments.
12. ALL FEES are non-refundable.
13. FOREIGN SUBMISSIONS must mention "Non Commercial, No dollar value" in custom declaration form. Sunset Film Festival will not pay customs duties or fees.
14. All fees must be paid with entry. All entries must be accompanied by Money Orders ONLY payable to Sunset Film Festival Los Angeles in US Dollars or paid online through WAB.
15. Works in progress will NOT be accepted.
16. Fee Waivers will NOT be offered.
17. All entrants will be notified of acceptance by E-mail only. Make sure your email address is valid.
18. SFFLA is not liable for any damage to films, videos, or publicity materials.
19. All entries must be postmarked by the deadline date to be considered.
20. There is no limit on how many entries you may submit, but each entry must have a separate entry and entry fee. You may send multiple submissions in one package
21. All festival show times are subject to delay or change.
22. Rules are subject to change at any time with or without prior notice.
23. Festival does not provide travel, hotel (motel) for filmmakers
24. Foreign entry fees should be drawn from US banks, or international money orders in U.S. dollars
Deadlines & Fees
February 1, 2013
Earlybird Deadline
Regular
WAB Discounted
Standard Fee
25.00
20.00
Student Fee
25.00
20.00
March 1, 2013
Regular Deadline
Regular
WAB Discounted
Standard Fee
50.00
45.00
Student Fee
50.00
45.00
March 13, 2013
Late Deadline
Regular
WAB Discounted
Standard Fee
75.00
70.00
Student Fee
75.00
70.00
April 1, 2013
WAB Extended Deadline
Regular
WAB Discounted
Standard Fee
100.00
95.00
Student Fee
100.00
95.00
April 13, 2013
Sunset Extended
Regular
WAB Discounted
Standard Fee
100.00
95.00
Student Fee
100.00
95.00