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What
are the dates of the next festival?
12-16
May 2010
Where is the festival
held?
Carnegie
Institution for Science
1530 P St NW
,
Washington
DC
20005
What is the deadline?
Deadline - January 15th, 2010
Late Deadline - February 15th, 2010
Extended Deadline - March 15th, 2010
Where do I send my film?
Send your film to:
GI
Film Festival,
2776 S Arlington Mill Dr #810
,
Arlington
VA
22206
How long is a short film?
Films under 60 minutes are considered short films.
How long is a feature film?
Films 60 minutes and over are considered feature films.
What are the categories of films accepted?
GIFF accepts films of all categories including feature,
documentary, short, and student.
How are the films selected for the festival?
Films submitted to the festival are reviewed by our selection
team, which evaluates each film, looking for the best thematic
and well produced films.
Is it a postmarked deadline or received by deadline?
The submissions deadline is a postmarked by deadline.
Do you accept rough cuts/work-in-progress?
Yes, we will review and consider rough cuts and
works-in-progress. Please note on the submission what elements
are still being worked on.
Should I send a press kit?
Please send an electronic press kit after your film has been
selected to screen at the festival.
Can I still submit if my film has distribution or has aired on
television?
Yes, however previously aired films are not eligible to win.
Can I submit more then one film?
Yes, but each film must have its own submission form filled
out and fee paid.
Do you accept multiple submissions on one DVD?
Yes, see above.
Will my DVD be returned?
No. Submissions will not be returned.
When will I find out if my film is accepted?
We notify filmmakers if they are accepted into the festival
approximately one month prior to the festival.
What are the acceptable screening formats for your festival?
For the submission process, we can screen DVD's (Region 0 or
1), blu-ray, video files like .mov and .mpeg.
Can I get confirmation that you received my submission?
Yes, your status will be updated on www.withoutabox.com
What additional information do I need to provide for
submission as a student/military filmmaker?
Please include a photocopy of the front of your school or
military ID.
If my film is not chosen, may I speak with a member of the
selection team for notes or feedback?
Unfortunately, due to time constraints and the large number of
submissions, we are unable to give individual feedback.
Should I call if I have a question?
Email
is the best form of communication for timely responses.
I still have a question that isn't covered here?
Email: info@gifilmfestival.com
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