Submissions deadline
04 Jul 16
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Feature films must be 60 minutes up to 120 minutes. This category includes a cash prize for the following: Best Feature ($1000); Best Director ($500)
08 May 2016
Call for entries
01 Mar 2016
Early deadline
30 Apr 2016
Standard deadline
30 May 2016
Late deadline
04 Jul 2016
Festival closed
10 Jul 2016
Notification date
26 Aug 2016
28 Aug 2016
Festival start: 26 August 2016 Festival end: 28 August 2016
The Hudson Valley International Film Festival is a lifestyle that celebrates an interactive and contemporary experience, which will inspire, challenge, and enlighten viewers and participants alike. HVIFF is a contemporary festival, showcasing only current productions. All submissions must have completed filming after January 1st, 2015.
According to Fodor's Travel, The Hudson Valley is listed on the 25 places around the world to visit in 2015. With a rich historical background and breathtaking views, it's no wonder why Fodor's gave the nod to The Hudson Valley, located just north of New York City.
The newly renovated Monroe Arts & Civic Center, home of The Hudson Valley International Film Festival, is equipped with stadium style seating with three screens capable of displaying films, two theaters dedicated to filmmaker Q&A sessions and seminars, and an additional theater that will be utilized for events such as slam poetry and music.
Filmmakers are welcome to submit shorts, pilots, features, music videos, animation, one minute (and under) videos, and much more! The red carpet event will be sure to give a Hollywood feel to all participants.
The HVIFF is the haven for free thinkers, innovators, and pioneers of the arts community.
All selected winners will receive an award
1) All films must have completed post production AFTER January 1, 2015.
2) Films must be in English or have English subtitles
3) HVIFF, does not require a World Premiere, but appreciates if you notify us if you are either a World Premiere, International Premiere (your first premiere outside your country of origin), North American Premiere or New York Premiere.
5) Entry fees are in U.S. dollars, per film entry and are non-refundable.
6) Submitting filmmakers/individuals will be notified by e-mail on or before July 15, 2015
7) Regarding shipping to HVIFF, the submitting filmmaker will be responsible for the mailing/shipping costs of submissions
8) Award recipients must be present to receive their cash prize. Prizes will not be mailed or available for pickup at a later time.
9) Best Narrative Feature Film must be accepted by the Director, Writer, Director of Photography, or Executive Producer.
10) All submitted entry materials will not be returned.
11) If accepted into HVIFF filmmakers will be required to send 3 bluray copies to the address listed for Hudson Valley International Film Festival. Hard copies will not be returned.
12) A filmmaker with multiple entries (titles) must submit each entry separately.
13) Fee waivers are limited in number to grant, but those granted a film submission fee waiver are not eligible to receive any cash prizes.
14) Anyone who submits a film understands they are in no way entitled to any of the ticket sales, concession sales, merchandise sales, and so forth made at the venue.
15) Films submitted may be spliced up by HVIFF staff to use for promotional purposes
16) ALL FILMS MUST BE A PREMIERE WITHIN 30 MILES, WINNERS OF FESTIVALS, OR NOMINATIONS OF FESTIVALS.
Submissions deadline
04 Jul 16
Feature films must be 60 minutes up to 120 minutes. This category includes a cash prize for the following: Best Feature ($1000); Best Director ($500)
Submissions deadline
04 Jul 16
Short films must be under 60 minutes. This category includes a cash prize for the following: Best Short Film ($500).
Submissions deadline
04 Jul 16
Documentary features are over 60 minutes. This category includes a cash prize for the following: Best Feature Documentary ($500).
Submissions deadline
04 Jul 16
Documentary shorts must be under 60 minutes.
Submissions deadline
04 Jul 16
Animated Feature films must be fictional and 60 minutes. This category includes a cash prize for the following: Best Animated Feature ($250).
Submissions deadline
04 Jul 16
Animated short films must be under 60 minutes.
Submissions deadline
04 Jul 16
TV Pilots may include presentations or full-length pilots, and must be over 5 minutes, but no more than 60 minutes.
Submissions deadline
04 Jul 16
Music Videos must be a minimum of 2 minutes and maximum of 8 minutes. This category includes a cash prize for the following: Music Video ($100).
Submissions deadline
04 Jul 16
One minute videos must be 60 seconds.
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