San Diego International Kids Film Festival (23)

• Short film or video (under 40 minutes).

• The action of the film should be child & family -driven and the stories should be culturally authentic, timely, and of universal appeal.

• Films should be made for, rather than about, children and family.

• Film content should be creative, highly original, and demonstrate artistic and technical mastery.

• Content should speak positively to children of diverse backgrounds and cultures and should provide strong role models for both boys and girls.

. English Language (subtitled or dubbed into English when original language is other than English).

• Feature-length film or video (41 minutes or longer).

• The action of the film should be child & family -driven and the stories should be culturally authentic, timely, and of universal appeal.

• Films should be made for, rather than about, children and family.

• Film content should be creative, highly original, and demonstrate artistic and technical mastery.

• Content should speak positively to children of diverse backgrounds and cultures and should provide strong role models for both boys and girls.

. English Language (subtitled or dubbed into English when original language is other than English).

• Films must have a completion date of Jan 1, 2023 or later.

• Acceptable NTSC exhibition formats are: DVD, Blue ray

• All non-English language films must have legible English language subtitles.

• All entries submitted must be suitable for children ages 18 and under.

• Films accepted into the festival must arrive with shipping and customs duties or taxes pre-paid.

• You may submit a completed paper submission form.

Categories include: Americana, Blues, Children's Music, Comedy/Novelty, Country, EDM (Electronic Dance Music), Folk/Singer-Songwriter, Instrumental, Jazz, Lyrics Only, Performance, Pop/Top 40, R&B/Hip-Hop, Rock, Teen, World Music, and Unsigned Only.

SCREENPLAY ENTRY GUIDELINES:

1. Submissions must be the original work of the applicant. Entries may be adapted from the applicant's own work.

2. All screenplay entries must include a completed entry form, the correct entry fee; the screenplay in in one of the following formats: .PDF (preferred), Microsoft Word, or Text. (Your name should NOT appear anywhere on the screenplay as it is mandatory that adjudication is conducted without knowledge of the writer's name or identity); a character description and a 50-word synopsis that in PDF/Doc/text. Incomplete forms may cause delays.

3. Screenplays that are currently optioned or sold are not eligible for competition. Judges who work for the SDKIFF are not eligible to enter the competition, nor are their affiliates or immediate family members.

4. Feature length screenplays must be no longer than 120 pages and short screenplays should be no more than 45 pages. All screenplay entries must be written in English.

Any revisions after the entry has been entered are not accepted. Screenplays must be in 11 pt courier font, no promotional materials or illustrations are accepted, pages must be numbered.

5. It is the responsibility of the screenwriter to ensure that their work is protected (US Copyright Office, The Writers Guild of America or Screenwriters Federation of America). International entries should protect their work with similar organizations within their respective country.

6. Entries will not be returned. Be sure to retain a copy of all material submitted.

SCREENPLAY ENTRY GUIDELINES:

1. Submissions must be the original work of the applicant. Entries may be adapted from the applicant's own work.

2. All screenplay entries must include a completed entry form, the correct entry fee; the screenplay in in one of the following formats: .PDF (preferred), Microsoft Word, or Text. (Your name should NOT appear anywhere on the screenplay as it is mandatory that adjudication is conducted without knowledge of the writer's name or identity); a character description and a 50-word synopsis that in PDF/Doc/text. Incomplete forms may cause delays.

3. Screenplays that are currently optioned or sold are not eligible for competition. Judges who work for the SDKIFF are not eligible to enter the competition, nor are their affiliates or immediate family members.

4. Feature length screenplays must be no longer than 120 pages and short screenplays should be no more than 45 pages. All screenplay entries must be written in English.

Any revisions after the entry has been entered are not accepted. Screenplays must be in 11 pt courier font, no promotional materials or illustrations are accepted, pages must be numbered.

5. It is the responsibility of the screenwriter to ensure that their work is protected (US Copyright Office, The Writers Guild of America or Screenwriters Federation of America). International entries should protect their work with similar organizations within their respective country.

6. Entries will not be returned. Be sure to retain a copy of all material submitted.