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SANTA FE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR 2014 SUBMISSIONS


The following is an explanation of the Rules and Guidelines governing the submissions of a film to the 2014 Santa Fe Independent Film Festival. Compliance with these Rules and Guidelines is necessary in order to participate in the Film Festival. Submission of a film implies unconditional acceptance of the Rules & Guidelines, therefore, please carefully read through the Rules prior to submitting your film. If you have any questions, please contact the Santa Fe Independent Film Festival: info@santafeindependent.com or 505-349-1414.


1. The Santa Fe Independent Film Festival accepts submissions for films in the following categories: Animated, Art, Documentary, Experimental, International, Narrative Feature, Narrative Short (under 45 minutes), New Mexican, and Student Film.


2. The submitted film must be the original work of the Filmmaker.


3. The Entrant/s submitting the film must hold all legal rights for the submission, as well as all necessary clearances for public exhibition.


4. The Filmmaker/s retains all submission and intellectual property rights.


5. Films may be submitted electronically via Festhome or mailed on DVD (2 copies) with the completed submission form and correct entry fee.


6. The DVDs should be formatted for NTSC or PAL and labelled with Title, Running Time, and Tracking Number (if applicable).


7. To submit film via Festhome:

Log onto the website, set up an account, and submit your film to SFIFF.
Your fee will also be taken over the internet.


8. The Filmmaker/s is/are responsible for making sure all submission material arrives by the submission deadline indicated. If your film does not arrive by the deadline for which you have registered, you may be required to pay the higher submission fee.


9. The following concerns submission deadlines and submission fees. Note, the deadlines are the postmark dates or the dates by which the film must be registered with Festhome.

Early Deadline: March 3, 2014
Shorts: $35
Features: $40
Student Rate (with valid school ID or a letter verifying current enrollment): $25
Regular Deadline: May 15, 2014
Shorts: $45
Features: $60
Student Rate (with valid school ID or a letter verifying current enrollment): $25
Late Deadline: July 1, 2014
Shorts: $50
Features: $75


Each submission must be accompanied by the appropriate fee. Submission fees are in are U.S. Dollars per submission and is non-refundable. These fees may be paid by check, cashier’s check, money order, or by Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express) made payable to: Santa Fe Independent Film Festival.


10. If a film received 50% or more of it’s funding from sources outside of the United States or originates outside the United States, the film can only be submitted as an International Film. If a film received 50% or more of it’s funding from sources within the United States, the film can only be submitted as a Domestic Film.


11. All films must be in English or with English subtitles. Non-English language films without subtitles will not be considered.


12. Please test your DVDs prior to submission to make sure they run properly on a standard DVD player and are not damaged.


13. The Santa Fe IFF is not responsible for any damage to materials that occurred while in transit. If your film arrives damaged, we will contact you to request another copy.


14. Filmmakers are allowed to submit more than one film for the Festival provided that each film is submitted separately and meet Santa Fe IFF guidelines. Please do not send a compilation DVD composed of films for separate entries.


15. Filmmakers are allowed to resubmit a film that was previously submitted provided significant changes were made and all eligibility requirements are met. When re-submitting the film, include a brief letter detailing the changes made.


16. A student submitting a film must provide a photocopy of a current and valid student ID or a letter from his/her school verifying enrollment.


17. If you would like notification that your submission has been received, please include a self-addressed, stamped postcard, which Santa Fe IFF will mail back to you once your submission has arrived. Entrants may also contact Santa Fe IFF to find out if the Festival received the submission: info@santafeiff or (505) 349-1414. Filmmakers submitting through Festhome can check their status through the website.


18. Only complete entries (entry form, payment) will be processed.


19. The Filmmaker is responsible for all shipping costs, domestic or international.


20. Materials submitted for the Santa Fe IFF will not be returned unless requested by the Filmmaker. In such case, the Filmmaker/s will absorb the return costs and must provide a SASE.


21. All personal contact information is to remain confidential and not to be shared with any third parties.


22. Santa Fe IFF reserves the right to use images from films selected in the Festival for marketing purposes.


23. The Santa Fe IFF panel of judges will judge all films, with the exception of the Audience Choice Awards. All decisions regarding award winners are considered final and incontestable.


24. Please do not send press kits unless otherwise requested.