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[ Frequently Asked
Questions ]
- WHEN ARE THE
SUBMISSION DEADLINES?
- WHAT ARE THE FESTIVAL
PROGRAMS?
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DO
I HAVE TO SELECT THE CATEGORY I AM SUBMITTING TO?
- DO YOU HAVE
TO BE A WOMAN TO SUBMIT A FILM?
- HOW DO YOU
DISTINGUISH "SHORTS" FROM "FEATURES"?
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WHEN DOES THE 2005 LA FEMME FILM FESTIVAL TAKE PLACE?
- CAN I SUBMIT MY
FILM AS A "ROUGH CUT"?
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CAN I SUBMIT MY FILM WITH A "TEMP TRACK" OR "SCRATCH MUSIC"?
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CAN
I ARRANGE A SCREENING FOR YOU OF MY FILM PRINT?
- DO YOU
ACCEPT VHS TAPES IN PAL OR NTSC FORMAT?
- DOES LA
FEMME PROJECT DIGITAL AT THE FESTIVAL?
- HOW MANY FILMS CAN I
SUBMIT?
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DOES IT MATTER HOW BIG MY BUDGET WAS, OR IF I HAVE AN AGENT OR
CELEBRITIES, OR IF IT'S BLACK & WHITE, OR VIDEO, OR GENRE?
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SO WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? WHAT KIND OF FILMS STAND OUT?
-
IF MY FILM IS NOT CHOSEN, MAY I SPEAK WITH A PROGRAMMER FOR NOTES OR
FEEDBACK?
- WHEN
WILL I FIND OUT IF MY FILM WAS SELECTED?
- DO YOU ACCEPT
SUBMISSIONS ON DVD?
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IF I SUBMIT MY INFORMATION ONLINE AND THEN DON'T SEND A TAPE OR DVD,
CAN I GET A REFUND ON THE APPLICATION FEE?
1) WHEN ARE THE
SUBMISSION DEADLINES? BACK TO TOP
LAST CHANCE DEADLINE - August 13, 2007 for Screenplays
LAST CHANCE DEADLINE - August 20, 2007 for Shorts, Features,
Documentaries, Music Videos and Commercials
PLEASE NOTE that our deadlines are not postmark deadlines. We must
receive your submission materials in our Los Angeles office by these
dates. No exceptions please.
2) WHAT ARE THE FESTIVAL
PROGRAMS? BACK TO TOP
PREMIERES: An Invitation-Only category for Special screenings of feature
films from established female directors and production companies.
FEATURE FILM: This is exclusively for featuring films made in the United
States or Internationally by women directors ONLY. In this program the
films will compete for the Audience LA Femme Awards.
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY: Documentary films can be foreign or American in
origin and they must be directed by Women for the Audience LA Femme
Awards.
PRODUCER'S FEATURE FILM: These Films will compete in for the best
feature produced by women either in the United States or
Internationally.
FEATURE FILM WRITER: This category may be included with the other
Feature Film categories above. We will honor the best screenplay written
by a woman either in the United States or Internationally.
SCREENPLAY: This category awarded to best spec screenplay written or
co-written by a woman either in the US or Internationally.
SHORTS: This category is open to any female producer, writer, director
who has participated in one of the above categories or all of the above
positions.
COMMERCIAL: This category is for women who directed a commercial or PSA
in the United States or Internationally.
MUSIC VIDEO: This category is for women who directed a music video of
any type in the United States or Internationally.
3) DO I
HAVE TO SELECT THE CATEGORY I AM SUBMITTING TO? BACK TO TOP
No. If your film is selected for the Festival, our Programming Staff
will determine which program best suits the project. Please submit works
and we will figure out the rest. Make sure your application is complete.
4) DO YOU HAVE
TO BE A WOMAN TO SUBMIT A FILM? BACK TO TOP
" NO this film festival is to support and nurture the development of
women in leading film positions.
" A woman needs to be involved in one of the three film positions:
Director, Producer, Writer.
" Premieres is by invitation only.
" We accept films from all countries world wide.
" We will put your film in the proper category.
" Except for short films of all genres inclusive of animation.
" We accept music videos and commercials.
5) HOW DO YOU
DISTINGUISH "SHORTS" FROM "FEATURES"?
BACK TO TOP
The requirements are different for narrative Feature Films and
documentaries.
NARRATIVE FEATURE FILMS
" 40 minutes or less running length is considered a SHORT
" 60 minutes or more running length is considered a FEATURE
DOCUMENTARIES
" 30 minutes or less running length is considered a SHORT
" 50 minutes or more running length is considered a FEATURE
ANYTHING THAT FALLS BETWEEN, WE WILL DECIDE WHAT CATEGORY OF FEATURE OR
SHORT.
6)
WHEN DOES THE 2005 LA FEMME FILM FESTIVAL TAKE PLACE?
BACK TO TOP
The Festival will take place October 11-14 2007 in Beverly Hills, CA.
7) CAN I SUBMIT MY FILM
AS A "ROUGH CUT"? BACK TO TOP
"Rough Cuts," "Avid Cuts," or "Temp Prints" will be accepted. You should
always list directly on the tape box which elements of your film are
missing. This will assist us in the judging process.
8)
CAN I SUBMIT MY FILM WITH A "TEMP TRACK" OR "SCRATCH MUSIC"?
BACK TO TOP
"Temp Tracks," "Scratch Music," or "Temp Sound" will be accepted. Again,
you should always list directly on the tape box which elements are
missing.
9) CAN I
ARRANGE A SCREENING FOR YOU OF MY FILM PRINT? BACK TO TOP
No. We now screen everything on ½" VHS videotape or DVD.
10) DO YOU
ACCEPT VHS TAPES IN PAL OR NTSC FORMAT? BACK TO
TOP
We accept ONLY NTSC formats.
11) DOES LA
FEMME PROJECT DIGITAL AT THE FESTIVAL? BACK TO
TOP
Yes we will be capable of digital projection. However, the digital
projection options are given at time of film selection.
12) HOW MANY FILMS CAN I
SUBMIT? BACK TO TOP
As many as you like. However, each submitted film must have its own VHS
tape or DVD, completed Submission Form, Entry Fee, and Supplemental
Materials. DO NOT put multiple projects on the same screening tape or
DVD. Even if you are submitting a commercial or music video.
13) DOES IT MATTER HOW BIG MY BUDGET WAS, OR IF I HAVE AN AGENT OR
CELEBRITIES, OR IF IT'S BLACK & WHITE, OR VIDEO, OR GENRE?
BACK TO TOP
Not at all. Just send in the work. We will be selecting a wide variety
of projects so no worries.
14) SO WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? WHAT KIND OF FILMS STAND OUT?
BACK TO TOP
Good story telling with a female in one of three key positions,
Director, Writer, Producer. We look for well crafted films of all kinds
with diverse voices that push the limits.
15) IF MY FILM IS NOT CHOSEN, MAY I SPEAK WITH A PROGRAMMER FOR NOTES OR
FEEDBACK? BACK TO TOP
Unfortunately, no. With over 3,000 films to go through, we don't have
enough time to speak or correspond with you individually about your
film. Please forgive us.
16) WHEN WILL
I FIND OUT IF MY FILM WAS SELECTED? BACK TO TOP
We will contact you via email the first week in September. Please make sure
that the email address and telephone you provide will be operational at
that time. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT.
17) DO YOU ACCEPT
SUBMISSIONS ON DVD? BACK TO TOP
Yes, but since universal technical standards don't yet exist for burning
and copying DVDs, please read the following carefully.
DVD's must be submitted in plastic safe cases. These are the industry
standard push-button hub, literature clip, full sleeve for artwork, dark
plastic cases. Size is 5 1/4" by 7 1/2". No other cases of any kind will
be accepted. If you do send an alternate case it will be discarded and
replaced. Please don't waste money or efforts on artwork that fits other
cases.
DVD's must be formatted for Zone 1 / North America. No other zones are
accepted in the submission process, including projects in International
Category.
DVD's must be formatted in MPEG video using the code of your choice.
Neither QuickTime (.mov) or Microsoft (.avi) files are accepted.
DVD's must not include labels or stickers of any kind: only laser
printed artwork, if any, should be on the disc itself. Many consumer
labeling products (like stickers) can actually damage the disc and make
it unplayable in our systems. If you are burning a consumer disc please
write your Project Title, Film ID# and Contact # on the disc with a
black Sharpie pen. PLEASE test your consumer-burned DVD on several makes
and models of players BEFORE sending it to our offices. If in doubt,
always send a VHS tape as back-up. Technical problems can delay the
completion of your submission.
18) If I SUBMIT MY INFORMATION ONLINE AND THEN DON'T SEND A TAPE OR DVD,
CAN I GET A REFUND ON THE APPLICATION FEE? BACK
TO TOP
No. The application fee is non-refundable.
If you need further assistance after reading the information above or
would like to be put on the LA Femme mailing list call the Office at
310-441-1645.
If you have any further questions, please email us at
Submissions LAFemme.org
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