1. Entrant confirms and warrants required legal authority to submit the entry into the ESIFF
and to use all music, images, and content in the entry.
2. Entrant will allow usage of clips from the film for promotional use on television, radio, in print
and at live Film Fest events.
3. All entries must be either in English or subtitled in English.
4. Only complete entries (including entry form, payment, and preview DVD screener) will be processed.
5. DVD entries are not typically returned after the film fest but special arrangements may be set up.
6. Young Filmmaker entrants (18 years and younger) must must have adult/parent/guardian co-signer
on entry form; and must have an adult accompany them at all ESIFF events and functions.
7. The undersigned accepts that as a nonprofit organization, ESIFF will not be held liable for any
infringement or copyrights related to the film, its music, vintage or other footage, or material which
the maker or representative or agent may be responsible for. Nor will ESIFF or its sponsors, agents or
affiliates be held culpable for any damage or loss of materials.
8. The cost of shipping an entry to the Film Fest must be paid by the entrant. Collect or COD shipments
will not be accepted.
Selection
A minimum of three finalists will be selected for each of the genre and craft categories.
Winners in each category will be announced at the ESIFF “Indie Awards Ceremony” on April 25, 2015.
For publication purposes, entries selected will be required to supply three high resolution stills from the film
and at least one high resolution photograph of the film's director. The Film Fest may also request
publicity materials and a video trailer (if available). Publicity and press materials will not be returned.
Entry Fees
Each completed entry form must be accompanied by the appropriate entry fee. Entry fees are not refundable.
Multiple entries will be accepted. If your entry is selected as a finalist, the fee covers registration for all
film fest screenings, events and the ESIFF “Indie Award Ceremony”. Travel, lodging and food is not included.
These fees may be paid by check, online credit card, or money order, made payable to The Eureka
Springs Indie Film Fest.
Judging:
All entries will be judged by film professionals and educators who have the knowledge of, and respect for storytelling, creativity, originality, ambition and determination. Judging is based on a point system.
Submission Lengths and Categories:
The Eureka Springs Indie Film Festival is open to all ages. Films produced after 2007 qualify for entry.
Lengths: 5 – 30 minutes in all but feature length
40-120+ feature length
Primary Categories:
Drama
Comedy
Documentary
Cause-related Documentary
Animation
Art Film
Feature Length
Young Film Maker (open to all 18 years and younger)
Innovative Women in Film
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