Call For
E n t r i e s
O f f i c i a l E n t r y Fo r m
Ru l e s & Re g u l a t i o n s
E a r l y E n t r y D e a d l i n e :
September 9, 2005
Regular Entry Deadline:
November 4, 2005
E x t e n d e d E n t r y D e a d l i n e :
December 2, 2005
Among the Most Highly Respected Awards
in the US and International Film Community
Top Prize - Features
T h e R e g a l C i n e m a s / N a s h v i l l e F i l m F e s t i v a l D r e a m m a k e r Aw a r d e n t i t l e s t h e
w i n n i n g f e a t u r e f i l m t o a w e e k 's r u n i n a L o s A n g e l e s C o u n t y R e g a l C i n e m a
t h e a t e r. T h e L . A . s c r e e n i n g q u a l i f i e s t h e f i l m f o r A c a d e m y Aw a r d
®
c o n s i d e r a t i o n .
(Films must not have acquired U.S. distribution prior to the Festival to qualify for this
award. A 35mm print must be available by the fall of 2006.)
Top Prize - Shorts and A n i m a t i o n
F i r s t p r i z e s i n t h e S h o r t N a r r a t i v e a n d A n i m a t i o n categories (including College
S t u d e n t ) q u a l i f y t h e w i n n i n g f i l m s f o r A c a d e m y Aw a r d
®
consideration. (While NaFF
screens shorts of all lengths, only shorts 40 minutes and under can qualify for an
A c a d e m y Aw a r d
®
. )
Special
Music Films in Music City Aw a r d s
Nashville Film Festival celebrates Music City's heritage with unique music and film
awards: Best Music In a Feature Film, to recognize particularly effective or innovative
uses of music, whether through original score, imaginative musical arrangements,
or song selection in a feature; and Impact of Music Aw a r d, for the film (feature or
documentary) that most effectively explores or celebrates the impact of music on the
human experience. See complete list of awards on following page.
Rules and Regulations
Competition is open to U.S. and international entries. Films that have shown
theatrically or been broadcast on television in Nashville prior to the Festival or are
available for sale are not eligible for consideration (except for locally produced shorts).
Entries must be submitted on VHS videocassette or DVD for pre-screening. NTSC is
preferred, but we also accept VHS entries in PAL. Foreign language entries must have
English subtitles. Works in progress are accepted. Entries must have been com-
pleted after January 1, 2004. No repeat entries. Send entries in sturdy, reusable con-
tainers or bubble wrap envelopes. You may submit mulitple entries.
Notification of acceptance into the festival will be made by Friday,
March 3, 2006. If chosen, all screening prints must be submitted on 35mm film
or Beta-NTSC, Digibeta-NTSC or DVD-NTSC for Festival screening. We regret that
we are unable to screen 16mm or PA L video.
How To Enter
The following must accompany each entry:
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Entry fee (Visa, MasterCard, U.S. check or money orderl)
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Official entry form, completed and signed
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25 words or less synopsis and filmmaker bio
The following are optional:
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Self-addressed, stamped postcard for notification of receipt of entry
April 20-26
2006
"One of the best programmed competitive festivals in one of the most
surprising cities in the U.S." --Nancy Gerstman, Co-President, Zeitgeist Films
"A rare breed of film festival; it's a regional festival that can offer varied films
so there's something for everyone in the local community, but it also has
enough focus--as a showcase for music films--so that it isn't just another
generic stop along the festival circuit." --Wendy Mitchell, indieWIRE
www.nashville
film
festival.org
Nashville Film Festival is supported in part by grants from Tennessee Arts Commission,
Metro Nashville Arts Commission, Frist Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts,
The Memorial Foundation, Target Stores, Cal Turner Family and The Community
Foundation of Middle Tennessee.
