The 2012 VFF Call for Entries is now closed. Please check back here in May 2013 for information on how to submit your film to the 2013 VFF.
The 25th Anniversary Virginia Film Festival is launching its 2012 Call for Entries, inviting filmmakers around the world to submit feature films, documentaries, shorts, animation and experimental works. The 2012 VFF will run November 1-4, and the deadline for submission is Friday, August 3, with an extended deadline of Friday, August 31. Accepted films will be eligible for Audience Awards, Programmer’s Choice Awards and documentary works will have the chance to be shown on Snagfilms.com. Filmmakers will be notified of their acceptance status by September 28.
Before submitting, please read the guidelines below. Complete an entry form online or download and fill out the .pdf version to mail in with your screener and payment. All materials must be clearly labeled with the name of the film and the person submitting.
If you have any questions, please contact Wesley Harris at wesleyharris@virginia.edu or 434-243-6830.
SUBMISSION FEES
Features (50 min. and above)
$35 – Regular Deadline (postmarked by Aug. 3)
$50 – Extended Deadline (postmarked by Aug. 31)
$10 – out of state students
FREE for Virginia residents & students
Shorts (under 50 min.)
$15 – Regular Deadline (postmarked by Aug. 3)
$25 – Extended Deadline (postmarked by Aug. 31)
$10 – out of state students
FREE for Virginia residents & students
GUIDELINES
Submissions must contain: entry form, full payment, preview screener. Entry fees must be paid via check or money order made out to “UVA – Virginia Film Festival”. Submissions from outside the United States or Canada must provide entry fees in the form of an international money order in US dollars. Students must also include proof of student status at the time of production in the form of a photocopied student ID. Incomplete submissions will not be processed or considered.
Submission packets must be mailed to:
If mailing via USPS:
Virginia Film Festival
attn: Wesley Harris
PO Box 400869
Charlottesville, VA 22904
If mailing via FedEx or UPS:
Virginia Film Festival
attn: Wesley Harris
617 West Main Street, 2nd Floor
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Films must be submitted on EITHER a single DVD (NTSC Region 0 or 1 ONLY) OR as an online screener. For online screeners, provide the url in the ‘Preview format’ field on the entry form.
Films not in English must include English subtitles.
The cost of shipping an entry must be paid by the entrant. DVD screeners will not be returned.
If a film is accepted, press materials for the film will be required, which can include but may not be limited to: high-resolution publicity stills, filmmaker bio, or online trailer.
The Virginia Film Festival does NOT waive entry fees.
The Virginia Film Festival does NOT offer “notes” or specific critique of any films not accepted for exhibition, and reserves the right to turn down any submission without explanation or justification.
