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LIFF 2010 Submission Guidelines

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The London Independent Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing new emerging film talent .

NOTE: all film submissions are preferred via Withoutabox

 

If you choose not to submit via Withoutabox, you can also submit via postal mail, and pay the submission fee via PayPal and send us an email

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Feature Length Submission (film or screenplay)
 Short Length Submission (film or screenplay)

 Music Video or Short Short Submission

 Screenplay Pitch Submission

  

Our submission address information:
LIFF
Studio 160
77 Beak St.
W1F 9DB
Tel: +44 2081816757
Fax: +44 2081816757

  1. Submission info:
  2. All entries must be shipped prepaid.
    Do not declare a value on your submission, as this will hold it up in customs.
    Do not send materials in fiber-filled envelopes or "jiffy packs," since fibers will damage both videotape and playback equipment. Please use bubble-lined envelopes instead.
  3. Preview format must be DVD. Preview DVD's should be clearly labeled with the title, running time and contact information (name, phone number, e-mail.) or WaB number.
  4. If you are submitting more than one entry, a separate submission is required for each film, although they may be mailed together.

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  6. ENTRY FEES:
  7. Deadlines: Early (ending June 6), Regular (June 7-Dec 6), Late (Dec 7- March 6)
    Fees for feature films are £30 early, £35 regular, £45 late . 
  8. Fees for short films are £20 early, £25 regular, £35 late.
    Music videos and short shorts: £15 early, £20 regular, £25 late
     
  9. Fees for feature scripts are £30 early, £35 regular, £45 late.
    Fees for short scripts are £20 early, £25 regular, £35 late.
    Fees for screenplay pitches are £8 early, £10 regular, £12 late.

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  12. Please send any related press materials, including electronic press kit, and photos to info@londonindependent.org .
  13. Our submissions address is:
    LIFF
    Studio 160
    77 Beak St.
    W1F 9DB
    London, UK

    Tel: +44 2081816757
    Fax: +44 2081816757
  14. Although due care will be exercised, LIFF cannot assume any liability for damage to entries.

1. The London Independent Film Festival is open to UK as well as international films in one of the following categories:

Screenplay Award categories:

2. To be eligible, a film or script entry must have been completed in 2005, 2006, 2007 or 2008. All film entries must be submitted on DVD to be considered for selection and received by the entry deadline of March 23, 2009.

NTSC and PAL submissions will be accepted, as will Region 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

3. Submission DVD will not be returned unless requested with an enclosed Self-addressed stamped envelope or tape box.

4. If selected to be showcased during the event, all Digital Tapes and 16mm/35mm prints must be received by April 7st, 2008

5. All photos provided must be clearly identified on the back. Photos will not be returned & may be used for any festival promotions.

6. Films which have been broadcast on Television, Cable or have had a theatrical release prior to the LIFF are NOT eligible for any competition but may be screened, out of competition.

7. Non-English language produced films must have English subtitles or be dubbed in English.

8. All entrants certify that they have been given full rights to use any and all music in their films.

9. Film Producers are responsible for insurance and shipment costs of films to LIFF.

10. The title of the work and name of entrant must be on all mailing containers, labels, can reels and film leaders.

11. If you choose not to submit via Withoutabox, you can also submit via postal mail, and pay the submission fee via PayPal

Our submissions address:
Studio 160
77 Beak St.
W1F 9DB
London, UK

Tel: +44 2081816757
Fax: +44 2081816757