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Frequently Asked Questions about Submitting Entries to the TriMedia Film Festival
- Do you accept films in languages
other than English?
- Some DVD players are unable to play
newer DVD formats, such as DVD-R and DVD+R. How can player compatibility
be guaranteed?
- Do you accept book-to-film productions?
- What aspect ratio should be used in
submissions? Widescreen or full-screen?
- Do you accept entries directly,
rather than through WithoutABox?
- Can I get my screening copy or
exhibition copy back?
- What in the heck is "WithoutABox"?
- Why the PG-13 rating limit?
- What if I miss the postmark deadline for my entry?
- What should be in my press kit?
- My film/TV entry runs longer than the
105-minute limit. May I submit my entry anyway?
- I want to send you a package
via an overnight delivery service. Do you have another (non-P.O. box)
address?
- Do you accept films in languages other than English?
- Yes, we accept and fully embrace foreign-language
films. However, English subtitles or dubbing must be included in
your submitted project.
- Some DVD players are unable to play newer DVD formats,
such as DVD-R and DVD+R. How can player compatibility be guaranteed?
- It is our intention that our judges will be able
to view the DVDs on newer players. As a preventive measure, you
may want to test your DVD on one or more DVD players. We don't
anticipate problems, but if they arise we will try to
work with our entrants to find a solution to the problem.
- Do you accept book-to-film productions?
- You bet! Please make sure you have the proper
rights and releases to use someone else's work.
- What aspect ratio should be used in submissions?
Widescreen or full-screen?
- Submissions may be sent in any standard aspect
ratio -- for example, 4:3 or 16:9 (standard NTSC television picture
and widescreen, respectively). Choose what you believe will offer
the best, most appropriate presentation of your work.
- Do you accept entries directly, rather than through WithoutABox?
- Regretfully, no. The administration headaches are too
great if we allow multiple submission avenues. Membership in WithoutABox is free,
and you get a lot of benefits by being part of a vibrant independent film/TV
community.
- Can I get my screening copy or exhibition copy back?
- Regretfully, no. It's just too much of an administrative
headache for us, so please, don't send us your only copy of anything.
- What in the heck is "WithoutABox"?
- WithoutABox.com is a Web site for filmmakers and
film festivals to make connections. It was founded in January 2000
to serve as a Web-based network for independent filmmakers and
their films -- to directly access film festivals, film buyers,
and film audiences throughout the world and to manage those
relationships and transactions from a central console. Filmmakers
enter information about their film once; then they can submit to
any of the thousands of festivals worldwide they might be
interested in. You can sign up
here.
- Why the PG-13 rating limit?
- We've set a PG-13 (or equivalent) limit for three
reasons: community, sponsors, and philosophy. First, we sought
input from all facets of the Northern Colorado community in
creating this event. One of the results was that a PG-13 rating
is a better reflection of the community's interests and activities.
Second, the TriMedia Film Festival sponsors are community businesses
that care about their corporate image, and prefer to be associated
with works that meet community standards. Lastly, the festival
organizers believe that filmmakers sometimes use language, nudity,
or violence as the "easy way out" instead of telling a good story,
and that filmmakers who can create edgy, thought-provoking films
that are G or PG-13 should be given a place to showcase their work.
- What if I miss the postmark deadline for my entry?
- You run the substantial risk of your entry being disqualified. We
will try to work with you to deal with problems, such as asking you to pay
the later-deadline fee before we screen your entry, but we can't make
extraordinary concessions because it throws a monkey wrench into administrative and
screening processes.
- What should be in my press kit?
- At a very minimum, we need 2 or 3 high-resolution stills from
your film or TV work, a good synopsis, and brief biographies of the principal
producers, directors, writers, and stars (or interview subjects). We're even happier with
more photographs, including a behind-the-scenes shot or two, stories from the
making of the film, where the idea came from, etc. We also like to know if you've
won awards at other festivals (and if so, which), or whether your work will
be a Colorado, U.S., North American, or world premiere. The more you give us,
the easier it is for us to publicize your entry in our festival.
- My film/TV entry runs longer than the 105-minute
limit. May I submit my entry anyway?
- Yes, but keep in mind that entry fees are non-refundable.
If your entry is only a couple of minutes too long, we'll probably send it
on to our screeners. Any longer than that, however, and we're very likely
to decline. And please, don't lie about the runtime -- DVD players have
counters that say how long we've been watching, and dishonesty makes us
strongly inclined to decline the entry.
- I want to send you a package via an
overnight delivery service. Do you have another (non-P.O. box) address?
- Yes:
TriMedia Film Festival
2614 Timberline Rd., Box 274
Fort Collins, CO 80525
If you're sending anything related to an entry, please remember to put your
WAB entry number on everything, including the outside of the package.
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