Montezuma
International Film Festival
International Film Festival
November 12 - 15, 2009
Montezuma, Costa Rica
Montezuma International Film Festival Submission Guidelines:
Montezuma, Costa Rica
Montezuma International Film Festival Submission Guidelines:
MIFF will consider films from every country, of every length and genre.
The festival in Montezuma is brought to you as part of the Costa Rica International Film Festival, held November 5 - 8, 2009 in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica and November 12 - 15, 2009 in Montezuma, Costa Rica.
If you are interested in showcasing your film during the first week in Manuel Antonio, please click this link.
SHIPPING
Cost of shipping exhibition
prints to the festival is the responsibility of the entrant unless a request is made prior to entry. Exhibition
copies must be sent to the festival prepaid. The festival cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss of materials while in transit. Please
use only plastic or bubble pack cases when shipping entries.
Montezuma International Film Festival
(or MIFF)
1132 Virginia Ave. NEsuite #19
Atlanta, Georgia USA
30306
CONFIRMATION
Please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or email us if you wish to receive confirmation that your entry has been received. Please do NOT ask for signature confirmation for your entry.
RETURN OF SUBMISSION
Due
to the large number of entries received submission materials and videos
will not be returned. For specific requests, please feel free to email us at montezumafilmfestival@gmail.com.
FILM FESTIVAL SUBMISSIONS
2009 submissions accepted through Withoutabox which provides cost-saving, online entry to major film festivals throughout the U.S. and in Europe with one master entry form, allowing you and us to enter your film more quickly and with greater accuracy. Withoutabox users enjoy the advantages of Extended Deadlines and Online Press Kit submissions and filmmakers with an upgraded project on Withoutabox receive $5.00 off their Entry Fees.
or you can choose to:
download the paper version of the
Montezuma Film Festival Entry Form
or:
Complete the on-line Entry Form
email us at montezumafilmfestival@gmail.com for information concerning entry fees, or click the withoutabox link above to get started on filling out your entry form.
FORMATS
A completed entry form and an entry fee must accompany each film or video. Entries must be submitted on 1/2" (standard VHS in NTSC format) videocassette or NTSC DVD. Foreign language work must be dubbed or subtitled in English or Spanish. In addition to your entry, please enclose any press kits, reviews, or publicity materials. If possible, send a menu-less DVD for screening.
SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION
Programming decisions are made by the festival directors and our selection committee. If accepted, we will notify filmmakers by email. After acceptance, the presentational format will need to be in our office two weeks before the festival. Be sure to indicate aspect ratio of your film/video as well as any other special screening/presentation information we might need to know. We do not pay rental fees for submitted work that is programmed.
AWARDS
Although the art of filmmaking is not competitive, MIFF does give awards. The festival jury will present awards to films and videos selected as best in these categories: Drama Feature and Short, Comedy Feature and Short, Documentary Feature and Short, Experimental, Animation, "Best of Fest" and more.
2009 submissions accepted through Withoutabox which provides cost-saving, online entry to major film festivals throughout the U.S. and in Europe with one master entry form, allowing you and us to enter your film more quickly and with greater accuracy. Withoutabox users enjoy the advantages of Extended Deadlines and Online Press Kit submissions and filmmakers with an upgraded project on Withoutabox receive $5.00 off their Entry Fees.
or you can choose to:
download the paper version of the
Montezuma Film Festival Entry Form
or:
Complete the on-line Entry Form
email us at montezumafilmfestival@gmail.com for information concerning entry fees, or click the withoutabox link above to get started on filling out your entry form.
FORMATS
A completed entry form and an entry fee must accompany each film or video. Entries must be submitted on 1/2" (standard VHS in NTSC format) videocassette or NTSC DVD. Foreign language work must be dubbed or subtitled in English or Spanish. In addition to your entry, please enclose any press kits, reviews, or publicity materials. If possible, send a menu-less DVD for screening.
Programming decisions are made by the festival directors and our selection committee. If accepted, we will notify filmmakers by email. After acceptance, the presentational format will need to be in our office two weeks before the festival. Be sure to indicate aspect ratio of your film/video as well as any other special screening/presentation information we might need to know. We do not pay rental fees for submitted work that is programmed.
AWARDS
Although the art of filmmaking is not competitive, MIFF does give awards. The festival jury will present awards to films and videos selected as best in these categories: Drama Feature and Short, Comedy Feature and Short, Documentary Feature and Short, Experimental, Animation, "Best of Fest" and more.
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