COMPLETE RULES
REGULATIONS:
1. Only films in 35mm or video format will
be considered for presentation.
2. All films must have been completed after
January 1, 2005.
3. Films must be presented in their original
language with English language subtitles for
purposes of participation in the event.
PROCEDURES:
Enclose a labeled 1/2" NTSC or PAL video
tape or DVD. Tapes will not be returned. All
entries must be accompanied by the
appropriate entry fee.
ENTRY FEE:
Entry fees are $30 for short films and $40
for feature films and feature documentaries.
(Please note that we offer an "early bird"
discount in the amount of $25 for shorts and
$35 for features, and a "late" deadline in the
amount of $35 for shorts and $45 for
features. See "Deadlines" below for more
details). Entry fees are to be made payable
to NIFF by check or money order. Foreign
entries should be drawn on money orders in
U.S. dollars.
FILM LENGTH DEFINITION:
Feature films and documentaries: 60
minutes or longer; short films: 30 minutes
or less.
We ask that you try to conform to these
lengths to aid our task of scheduling film
screenings. If your film runs between 30
and 60 minutes, please contact the
Programming Director at
programming@newportfilmfestival.com for
permission to submit.
DEADLINES:
Festival entries should be received by
February 28, 2006. If you submit before
January 6, 2006 you will be eligible for an
"early bird" discount. There is also a "late"
deadline of March 15, 2006. (See "Entry
Fee" section above for details). If accepted,
film prints are due no later than May 30,
2005.
NOTIFICATION OF RECEIPT:
If you wish a reply of receipt, please include
a self-addressed stamped postcard with
your mailing.
NOTIFICATION OF SELECTION:
Films are selected and invited to be shown
at NIFF by the Executive Director,
Programming Director and screening
committee. Notification of acceptance will be
determined by April 30, 2006.
SHIPPING:
NIFF will provide return shipping only.
INSURANCE:
All selected films at NIFF will be insured
during the period that they are in the
Festival's possession.
TRAVEL AND HOSPITALITY:
It is NIFF's intention to provide, within its
budget, travel and accommodation for each
filmmaker whose work is selected to attend.
However, given certain restraints,
acceptance to NIFF in no way guarantees
that the festival will pay for or reimburse the
travel or housing costs of each filmmaker.
COMPETITION AND AWARDS:
A panel of jurists comprised of filmmaker
and professionals in the various fields of
cinema will award the Festival's Best First-
time Feature Filmmaker, Best Documentary,
Best Documentary Short, and Best Narrative
Short. Audience Awards will also be
presented.
QUESTIONS & INFORMATION:
For additional information about the
Festival, contact programming director
David Nugent at the following address:
programming@newportfilmfestival.com.
CHECKLIST:
·
Entry fee (check or money order
made out to "Newport International
Film Festival"
·
Preview tape (1/2" NTSC or PAL) or
DVD
·
Completed and signed form
·
Self-addressed stamped postcard if
you wish a reply of receipt
Send submissions to:
Newport International Film Festival
39 West 19th Street #604
New York, NY 10011
FINAL DEADLINE:
March 15, 2006
