The Festival
October 6-13, 2005
Over the past decade, NOFF has grown into a prominent vehicle for exhibitions and premieres of local, regional, national and international
independent fi lm. Each year NOFF showcases the best new American and foreign fi lms including premieres of major feature fi lms and short
works all with directors, actors, screenwriters, cinematographers, fi lm critics, and fans in attendance.
Now in our 17th year, NOFF is a whirlwind of activity over 7 days at venues such as Landmark Theatres at Canal Place, Contemporary
Arts Center, Prytania Theatre, Entergy IMAX Theatre, and other sites citywide. Over 10,000 festivalgoers attend fi lms and juried
selections at various venues.
Film Congress
October 8 & 9, 2005
Free and open to the public, the Film Congress includes panels and Mentor Sessions with industry professionals discussing the state of the
industry. Recent speakers include Godfrey Reggio (Naqoyqatsi), Peter Fonda (Easy Rider) and Mark Childress (Crazy in Alabama).
Industry After Hours
October 7 - 13, 2005
Many of NOFF attendees are up-and-coming independent fi lmmakers, and many are Film Industry execs scouting for new talent. They sit in
movies all day and night, leaving little opportunity for networking and socializing. We've decided to play social director by choosing some of
New Orleans top nightspots for after-hours gatherings.
In Competition: Awards
IN COMPETITION is the competitive arena of the New Orleans Film Festival. Each year, IN COMPETITION'S program features the top-rated
fi lms in fi ve categories: narrative short, narrative feature, documentary, experimental work, and animation. The majority of IN COMPETITION
fi lms do not have distribution deals, and the New Orleans Film Festival is the only opportunity for locals to see these original works. Several
IN COMPETITION selections have gone on to win Academy Awards! All entries submitted to IN COMPETITION go through a 4-month jury
process. IN COMPETITION screenings run over 7 days, with an awards night closing out our big opening weekend. IN COMPETITION offers the
top-scoring fi lm in each category a cash prize.
Entry Requirments
Entries must have been completed on or after January 1, 2004.
The NOFF's competitive division screens fi lms on:
35 mm
DVD
VHS
Beta video (NTSC)
EARLY SUBMISSIONS: April 22, 2005 ($40)
FINAL DEADLINE: May 17, 2005 ($45)
FILM FESTIVAL DATES: October 6 October 13
Films showing in the New Orleans area in the 6 weeks before or
after the October Festival are not eligible.
Video projection is with a high-quality, large-screen projector.
35 mm features and shorts accepted for screening may be shown
by video projection. Venues include The Contemporary Arts Center,
the Prytania Theatre and other premier sites around the city.
If accepted for Festival screening, the fi nal screening copy of your
fi lm must be received in the Festival offi ce no later than one week
prior to the Festival.
Application Procedure
MAIL ENTRIES TO:
ENTER ONLINE:
The New Orleans Film Festival
843 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130 U.S.A.
www.withoutabox.com
New Orleans, LA 70130 U.S.A.
www.withoutabox.com
Entries must be shipped pre-paid. Make checks or money
orders payable to the New Orleans Film Festival.
Foreign entries must be paid by money order or certifi ed check
in U.S. dollars.
Please submit VHS / DVD entries in NTSC format.
We do not accept PAL.
Films accepted for screening at the Festival will be announced on
our website by September 1, 2005.
If you need more information, please give us a call at 504.523.3818
or visit our website at www.neworleansfi lmfestival.com.
