GENERAL INFORMATION
The New Orleans Film Festival is in its 14th year of introducing local, regional and national audiences to a diverse selection of independent films. The
Festival sponsors two programs. The invitational, non-competitive program presents major independent films, many of which may have secured national
distribution. In addition, we sponsor a competitive division which showcases the freshest local, national, and international independent works.
All films submitted to our competitive division are selected through a jury process prior to the Festival. Entries may include narrative, documen-
tary, experimental and animated films of all lengths. However, we do not accept instructional/ industrial works. In 2001 we exhibited almost 100 films
and videos from approximately 400 submissions. The Festival's film presentations include interaction between filmmakers and industry professionals
who attend the annual Festival, and film makers may engage in brief discussions after their film screens.
AWARDS
Awards are given for excellence in form and content in each of the five categories listed above.* In past years, superior works have been honored with
cash, services and/or products. The judges may award an overall prize to a film from any of the categories which deserves special recognition. A prize
will also be awarded to the most deserving film by a Louisiana filmmaker.
* Judges reserve the right to withhold awards if entries in any category do not meet award criteria. Jury decisions are final.
WORKSHOPS AND PARTIES
The NOFF presents panel discussions and symposiums headed by film industry professionals who address both the practical and creative aspects of
independent film making and distribution.
No festival in a city known for its hospitality would be complete without a round of parties and late-night activities. The NOFF hosts a spectac-
ular opening-night gala, several cocktail parties and post-screening gatherings at the city's most interesting venues and nightspots. We pride our-
selves on showing our filmmakers and special guests a good time while providing networking opportunities in a laissez faire atmosphere.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entries may be shot in any format but must have been completed on or after
January 1, 2001.
The NOFF's competitive division screens films on:
35 mm
16 mm (optical track)
super 8 mm
SVHS video (NTSC)
Beta video (NTSC)
EARLY SUBMISSIONS: postmarked by June 1, 2002 ($35)
FINAL DEADLINE: June 2 - July 1, 2002 ($45)
Films showing in the New Orleans area in the 6 weeks prior to 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 projec-
tion. Venues include The Comtemporary Arts Center, the Prytania Theatre and
other premier sites around the city.
If accepted for Festival screening, the final screening copy of your film must be
received in the Festival office no later than one week prior to the Festival.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
MAIL ENTRIES TO:
The New Orleans Film Festival
843 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130 U.S.A.
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 certified check in U.S. dollars.
Please submit video entries in NTSC format. We do not accept PAL.
Films accepted for screening at the Festival will be announced on our website by
mid-September 2002.
If you need more information, please give us a call at 504.524.5271 or visit our
website at www.neworleansfilmfest.com.
