Submitting to SpIFF 2011

Projected Deadlines and Entry Fees (Subject to change):

Feature films - 60 minutes and over running time
Mid-length films - 20-59 minutes long running time
Short films - 19 minutes or less running time

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SpIFF also accepts submissions directly from filmmakers:

Submission Format:

You may submit a preview copy of your feature, mid-length, or short film on DVD (NTSC Region 0 or 1) and a completed SpIFF submission form through ordinary postal channels. In an effort to go greener, we also accept esubmissions of mid-length and short films in an iTunes-friendly format via You Send It to submissions@spokanefilmfestival.org. With your yousendit email, be sure to attach a completed SpIFF submission form. Electronic entries are for SpIFF consideration only and will not be distributed or exhibited for any other purposes without prior filmmaker consent.

Payment of Entry Fees:

SpIFF prefers payment of entry fees through PayPal to spiff@spokanefilmfestival.org. However, we also accept payment as described on the submission form through ordinary postal channels. Please note that we do not recommend emailing a submission form that contains payment information.

Presentation Format:

SpIFF will exhibit accepted works in 35mm, DVD (Region 0 or 1), NTSC DigiBeta, NTSC BetaSP or a then-current digital format. Films must be submitted in the format indicated in the entry form.

Notification:

SpIFF will notify all submissions by January 2, 2010 of their final status. Notification will be by e-mail.

Loss and Damage:

Every precaution will be taken to safeguard all materials submitted to SpIFF. However, we cannot accept or assume responsibility in the event of loss or damage.

Posted Entries should include:

• Entry fee appropriate for submission category.
• Self-addressed stamped postcard if you wish us to notify you that your entry has been received.
• Self-addressed stamped mailing package if you wish your preview copy returned.
• Be sure to include one entry form for each submission.

Submission Form:		MS Word 97 Version .rtf Version
Post entries to:		Spokane International Film Festival 1519 W. 13th Ave Spokane, WA 99204 USA