Eligibility

1. Entrants must be Canadian citizens, landed immigrants or hold a valid student visa.

2. Independent status means that the film-maker(s) maintain creative control.

3. The entrant(s) must have served in the capacity of director or producer of the work(s) submitted and maintain copyright.

4. Entries must have been completed between May 16, 2006  and May 16, 2008.

5. Non-English entries must be subtitled in English.

6. Pre-screening format must be VHS or DVD.

6. Festival screening formats are:  DVD (NTSC only).

* Do not send masters*

Submissions Must Include

1. One complete entry form per submission, typed or neatly written. Photocopies acceptable.

Entry forms here - word

2. Each entry must be submitted on a separate VHS or DVD (NTSC), with either a mixed stereo or mono soundtrack. Other formats will not be accepted and are subject to disqualification. Tapes must be clean of all other material.

3. All videos and DVDs must be clearly labelled with the following information: entrant's name and telephone number; title of work; entry category; and running time. Include email address.

4. Entry fee of $25.00, cheque or money order, payable to: Niagara Indie Filmfest . NSF cheques will be charged a $20.00 processing fee. Cheques must clear prior to adjudication or entry will be disqualified.

5. If you wish your entry to be returned you must include a self-addressed stamped mailer.

Categories

Narrative Drama - Comedy - Documentary - Animation - Experimental


Rules and Regulations

1. The entrant(s) acknowledge that all necessary photographic and music copyright clearances have been obtained (proof  may be requested) and hereby grant public performance rights to the NIFF, including permission for the NIFF to use excerpts of the work for publicity purposes, including audio, video and stills.

2. Entries must not exceed 30 minutes including credits.

3. Cash prizes will be awarded. Student entries will be considered separately for prizes. The jury reserves the right not to award prizes in any or all categories.

4. Winning entries will be judged not only on the basis of production values, but also on the creative treatment of subject matter and originality of concept.

Dates

Independant submissions must be received NO LATER than Friday, May 16, 2008.

Student entries (full time only) must be received NO LATER than Friday, May 9, 2008.

If selected for inclusion in the festival, entrants will be notified by May 30, 2008.

If screening format is digital, the cassette must be received by June 6, 2008.

Screening of selected entries will take place June 20-21, 2008 at the Niagara Artist's Centre and the Centennial Library in downtown St. Catharines.

The Awards will be presented Saturday, June 21st, 2008.

Please note - The entrants of works selected for screening are encouraged to attend the festival.