Film Entry Form

Big Bear Lake International Film Festival
2009 OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
September 17-19, 2010

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Entry package MUST include the following (please check):

_____Completed and signed entry form
_____$35 Early Processing Entry Fee postmarked by February 1, 2010
_____$40 Regular Processing Entry Fee by postmarked by April 2, 2010
_____$45 Late Processing Fee postmarked by May 15, 2010
_____$35 Big Bear/Mountain Resorts "Locals" Fee by May 15, 2010
_____$65 Withoutabox.com Extended Deadline May 22, 2010
_____Student Films must submit a copy of their student identification card
_____NTSC format DVD screener enclosed


Mail Entry Material to:
Big Bear Lake International Film Festival
P.O. Box 1981
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315-1981

Telephone: 909.866.3433
For Fed-EX, UPS or courier deliveries email below for delivery address.
Email: -email- or Website: http://www.BigBearLakeFilmFestival.com

Big Bear Lake International Film Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to showcasing new emerging film talent and independent films.


PROJECT INFORMATION:
Please note: Should your film be accepted, the following information with be reproduced verbatim in the official film guide with the exception of the synopsis. Please write clearly. The Big Bear Lake International Film Festival reserves the right to complete any information not supplied by the filmmaker from whatever source available and will not be responsible if incorrect information is entered.

Film Title: ________________________________________________________________
Category: Feature: ________Short: ________ Student: ______ Documentary: __________
Animation: ________ Family Film: _____Youth Film: _______Sidebar Showcase: ________
Director: __________________________________________________________________
Writer: ____________________________________________________________________
Producer(s): _______________________________________________________________
Principle Cast: _____________________________________________________________
Year of Completion: ________Running Time: __________minutes____________________
Country(ies) of Production: ___________________________________________________
Cinematographer: __________________________________________________________
Editor: ___________________________________________________________________
Music: ___________________________________________________________________

IMPORTANT FILM INFORMATION:
For exhibition, all films should be NTSC with colorbars and a 1khz tone at 0db for 1min. This will be used to check the quality of each film. All projection is set to standard 4:3 so 16:9 films should be letterboxed or labeled "16x9 ASPECT" for correct projection. All DVD's must have a selection menu and should not auto start.

Exhibition Format: BetaSP: ___ DigiBeta:____DVD: ___ HDcam___ Aspect Ratio: 4:3 ___16:9 ___ Letterbox ____
Shooting Format: 35mm: __16mm: __ Digital/Video: __ MiniDV: ___ HD:____ BetaSP:___
Other: ______________________________ B&W: _____ Color: _______
Aspect Ratio: 1:33 _____1:66 _____1:75 _____1:85 _____ 2:35 _____Other: ________
Sound: Dolby Stereo _____  Mono _______
Student Film/University: _____________________________________________________
Genre: __________________________________________________________________
Blurb/Synopsis (20 words; please make sure you add this information here - print so we can read it):

CONTACT & PRINT SOURCE INFORMATION:
(Address where accepted films should be returned after festival)
Name of individual submitting film: __________________________________________
Affiliation (producer, director, sales agent, etc.): ________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________State: _____________Zip: ____________
Phone Number: ________________________E-mail: ___________________________
E-mail and/or website address for official film guide and festival website: _____________
Director Phone Number: __________________E-Mail: ___________________________
Producer Phone Number: _________________E-Mail: ___________________________

PUBLICITY MATERIALS:
Permission for the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival to use an excerpt from any accepted form (not exceeding three minutes), for promotional purposes, is considered granted unless otherwise noted. Please send black & white or color stills with application.

ENTRY FEE: $35 Early fee by February 1; $40.00 regular entry fee by April 2; $45 late entry fee postmarked by May 15; Student Films require a copy of their student ID card and note the name of your film school. MAKE SURE YOUR FILM IS POSTMARKED BY THE ENTRY DUE DATE.
Amount: $_______ Check: ___ Money Order: ____ VISA: _____ M/C: _____
Card Number: ___________________________________Expiration Date: ___________
Name of Cardholder: ______________________________________________________
Signature of Cardholder: ___________________________________________________
City: _____________________________State: __________Zip: ___________________
Check should be made payable to: Big Bear Lake International Film Festival

PREMIERE INFORMATION:
The Big Bear Lake International Film Festival recognizes a "world premiere" as any film that has never been shown to a public audience; and "U.S. premiere" as any film that has never been shown to a public audience in the U.S. Please list any previous film festival screenings: indicate awards or honors, if applicable: _________________________________

PLEASE READ AND SIGN THE FOLLOWING:
Authorization:
1. Films accepted for the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival will be projected on DVD, BetaSP, DigiBeta (Village Theaters & Performing Arts Center). No changes other than aspect ratio will be made to films at the time of screening. No VHS projection will be screened.
2. Non-English language films must have English subtitles or be dubbed in English.
3. The number of screenings, date, time and location of the screenings of the film are at the discretion of the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival.
4. The print supplier will be responsible for the cost of shipment to the festival. The Big Bear Lake International Film Festival, in turn, will return the print postage prepaid to the supplier/filmmaker or the next festival destination as indicated by the supplier/filmmaker as long as it is in the continental U.S. and NOT an overnight or RUSH delivery. The Big Bear Lake International Film Festival will not incur the cost of sending prints outside the U.S. A Fed/Ex, UPS or courier account number must be provided for International delivery.
5. The festival takes utmost care of your print entry and provides insurance for loss or damage to a maximum value of $500.00 USD. The festival does not pay additional charges for originals, masters or special prints. Participating organizations cannot assume responsibility for damage or loss of the print and other film material, en route or otherwise, during the course of the Festival's possession of the print.
6. The festival retains submission tapes in its film library; if you wish your tape or press kit returned, you must send a self-addressed stamped envelope or tape box.
7. The festival reserves the right to complete any information not supplied by the filmmaker from whatever source available and will not be responsible if incorrect information is entered. Make sure you write your film synopsis/blurb on the call for entry form.
8. Participation in the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival implies understanding and acceptance of all terms included in this application.
9. Please read the "submission guidelines" on the website.
10. Attach a photocopy of Student Identification for Student Films

I have read the submission guidelines (and understand what the festival will provide accepted filmmakers) and accept all terms of participation in the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival contained herein.

Name: ____________________________________________Date: _________________
Signature: _________________________________________Date: _________________
How did you hear about our film festival? ________________________________________

Notification will given only on acceptance by August 17, 2010 via accepted 2009 films on the website. If accepted, BetaSP, DigiBeta and DVD copies MUST arrive by August 28, 2010. Film shipment address information will follow via e-mail upon acceptance.

*NO COLLECT SHIPMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
For more information, call 909.866.3433 or e-mail: -email-
or visit our website: www.bigbearlakefilmfestival.com and select "Film Guidelines" under the menu labeled "Entry Forms".

Revised 10/28/09