Filmmaker Eligibility
+ Filmmakers must reside in the State of Minnesota or have a demonstrable connection to Minnesota
+ Filmmakers must be 14 years of age or older
+ Filmmakers may apply as a team of directors, but must have a primary applicant
Short Film Requirements
+ Short films must be moving pictures 20 minutes in length or less, in total.
+ Films must be within the range of a G, PG, or PG-13 rating.
+ Films must have been completed within the last year.
+ Multiple entries per filmmaker are allowed with a separate application for each film.
Submission Instructions
Application -
1. Title of your film must be written as it should be stylized, including capital letters and punctuation.
2. Loglines/Synopsis must be under 300 characters and include a general description of events or themes in the film. These are subject to editing by Eagan Art House staff.
3. Filmmakers must self-identify whether they are a professional or amateur filmmaker. Professionals are defined as those who work and earn income in the film industry.
Short Film -
1. Submissions must be provided through a downloadable web link
2. Short film files should be submitted at the highest quality resolution.
3. Sharing permissions for any downloadable files and links must be available through September 28th, 2020.
4. Downloadable links must be accompanied by access credentials, if necessary.
5. Only one version of your short film may be submitted and will be considered.
Entry Fee -
+ Filmmakers must pay the entry fee to complete entry into the festival. They must be paid on or before the deadline for application, and submissions without payment will be disqualified.
+ Early Bird Deadline July 6, 2020 Entry Fee: $15 per applicant
+ Final Deadline August 3, 2020 Entry Fee: $25 per applicant
+ Stay at Home Films Deadline is August 3 with at $15 entry fee per applicant.
Fee assistance is available upon request. Email jandersen@cityofeagan.com for more information on fee assistance.
All application materials must be received by Eagan Art House by August 3, 2020 to be considered. Submit your film by July 6, 2020 for early bird consideration.
Release and Waiver of Liability
I acknowledge and agree that display of my Property in the City of Eagan art displays, to be conducted at City of Eagan public buildings, involves the possibility that my property, including, without limitation, any art or other items on display (collectively, the “Property”) may be damaged, lost or stolen, and I acknowledge I am assuming the risk of the Property.
I am aware that the City of Eagan does not insure the Property, and that I must provide my own insurance if I so choose.
For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, I agree and hold harmless the City of Eagan, their staff, directors, officers, agents, affiliates and the public from any and all liability, cost or expense (including, without limitation, attorney’s fees) arising out of display of my property, including, without limitation, any claims for damages, lost or stolen Property. I further agree to indemnity and hold harmless the City of Eagan, their staff, directors, officers, agents, affiliates and the public, from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense that the City of Eagan may incur or suffer as a result of any claim of any kind whatsoever arising out of display of my property.
I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for obtaining all necessary rights and permissions for submissions and third-party materials included in the film, including but not limited to music, logos, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights. I agree to indemnity and hold harmless the City of Eagan for any and all losses associated with any such violations.
I hereby represent and warrant that I have read this Release and Waiver of Liability in its entirety and fully understand its contents. I have signed this Release and Waiver of Liability voluntarily and of my own free will.
Acknowledgement of Email Instruction
Email is the main form of communication used by the Eagan Art House. If I do not use email often, I will take responsibility for contacting the Eagan Art House for further instructions and information.