The Heritage Film Festival 2012 Official Entry Guidelines

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The Heritage Film Festival seeks independently produced media for the 7th Annual Heritage Film Festival (April, 2012). All genres of work can be submitted, including narrative, experimental, documentary, LGBT, action, western, horror, animation, youth media, romance, etc).

How to submit:
  • You may submit one film for one submission fee, (see fee schedule below),

  • or two films (not to exceed 20 minutes total) for one submission fee (see fee schedule below). 

Please note: in general, we usually screen films that are less than 30 minutes in length.

Deadlines and fees are as follows:

  • 31 January 2012: Early Bird Deadline ~ $15.00.
  • 29 February 2012: General Deadline ~ $20.00.

Submissions must be received by 31 January 2012 in order to qualify for the Early Bird fee.

Please note:

There is no limit on the number of pieces you may enter.  However, to qualify for the lower ($15) rate, your complete entry must reach us by the Early Bird Deadline (31 January 2012).  All work received after 31 January 2012 and before 1 March 2012 must contain the general ($20) Entry Fee in order to be considered.

ed work will be considered for possible inclusion.

-- Entry Forms are available on this web site.
-- VHS tapes and DVDs can be submitted for preview. If selected, you must submit a suitable, screenable DVD or mini DVD.
-- There is no limit on the number of items you may submit. Entry Fee: $10.00 per entry. You may enter two pieces (not to exceed 20 minutes total) for $10.00. There is a $35.00 fee for all returned checks.
-- Label entries with title, artist's name, length, and date of completion.

-- Include a short description of the work and publicity photos, if available.

-- Include a short resume or bio and complete contact information (printed name, email address, telephone number, street address, city, state, zip code and country if outside of the U.S.)
-- All information on the Entry Form must be legible.
-- Read, sign, and date the Entry Form.
-- Do Not submit work in fiber filled envelopes.
-- Mail your $10.00 check per entry along with your submission, supporting materials (Bio, photos, etc.) and a copy of the Entry Form (available on this web site) by Friday, March 12, 2010 to the address below.
The Heritage Film Festival
P.O. Box 7823
Largo, MD 20792

Contact the Festival: heritagefilmvideo@yahoo.com

 
The Heritage Film Festival is supported in part by the Liberal Arts Division and the African American Studies Institute at Prince George's Community College, Maison de Jacqui,  the Prince George's Arts & Humanities Council, and local vendors.