GO Independent International Film Festival - Washington, D.C.

Alexandria, VA, United States, North America

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GO Independent International Film Festival - Washington, D.C.

Alexandria, VA, United States, North America

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3rd

Contact details

5810 Kingstowne Ctr Dr. Ste. 120 Alexandria, VA 22315 United States

22315

contact@gofilmfestival.com

703-960-1970

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About the festival

Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C. the GO Independent International Film Festival is a part of the GO Independent series of film festivals in the FAME family. Our goal is to give more opportunities for independent filmmakers and screenwriters to showcase and promote their art.

After a 2 year hiatus GO Independent is here to support, inspire and champion the brave and passionate work of our artists.

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About

Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C. the GO Independent International Film Festival is a part of the GO Independent series of film festivals in the FAME family. Our goal is to give more opportunities for independent filmmakers and screenwriters to showcase and promote their art.

After a 2 year hiatus GO Independent is here to support, inspire and champion the brave and passionate work of our artists.

Fantastic Trophies

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

We are accepting submissions for Feature & Short Narrative Films, Feature length & Short Documentaries, Screenplays, Teleplays, Music Videos, Trailers and Art & Design. All genres are welcome. The festival programming staff will place your film in the appropriate category.

All entries will be judged on content, creativity, imagery, story and skill of the filmmaker or screenwriter. Productions produced from 2010 to June 2021 may be submitted. Works in progress will be accepted. All films must be submitted on DVD (Region 1), Blu-ray or online screener for consideration by the Jury.

All entries must be sent to GO Independent International Film Festival - DC. Videos and DVDs submitted will not be returned unless accompanied by SASE. Films selected for GO Independent International Film Festival will be announced no later than June 07, 2021.
All presentation materials for GO Independent International Film Festival DC must arrive no later than June 09, 2021 (post marked by June 07, 2021). Please notify us by mail or email of any address changes.

GO Independent International Film Festival DC is hereby granted the right to utilize footage and promotional materials supplied by the submitting agent from any film submitted, film accepted, video, or project for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes. All accepted filmmakers agree that GO Independent International Film Festival may use footage from their projects in order to promote the festival, their film or GO Independent International Film Festival DC Event and F.A.M.E. related promotion via print, web and broadcast television. The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. The submitters shall indemnify and hold harmless GO Independent International Film Festival DC and F.A.M.E. related entities, it's vendors, sponsors and supporters from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.

If 'Nominated', presence at the Awards Ceremony is NOT required to Win.

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

Feature Film
Early Bird (28th October, 2020) $40
Regular (29th March, 2021) $45
Late (26th April, 2021) $55

Feature Films are considered 45 minutes or longer.

Short Film
Early Bird (28th October, 2020) $30
Regular (29th March, 2021) $40
Late (26th April, 2021) $50

Short Films are narratives that are under 45 minutes in length.

Short Documentary
Early Bird (28th October, 2020) $30
Regular (29th March, 2021) $40
Late (26th April, 2021) $50

Documentary projects under 45 minutes that must deal with a non-fiction subject matter.

Screenplays Over 20 Pages
Early Bird (28th October, 2020) $30
Regular (29th March, 2021) $40
Late (26th April, 2021) $50

Unproduced screenplays 20 pages or more in length.

Screenplays Under 20 Pages
Early Bird (28th October, 2020) $20
Regular (29th March, 2021) $30
Late (26th April, 2021) $40

Unproduced screenplays under 20 pages.

Music Videos
Early Bird (28th October, 2020) $30
Regular (29th March, 2021) $35
Late (26th April, 2021) $40

Music Videos are short format videos under 10 minutes that tell their story utilizing strong musical themes or the basis of music as their major theme.

Trailers
Early Bird (28th October, 2020) $30
Regular (29th March, 2021) $35
Late (26th April, 2021) $40

Trailers no longer than 5 minutes in length for any genre and any size production.

Teleplay 30 Min.
Early Bird (28th October, 2020) $20
Regular (29th March, 2021) $30
Late (26th April, 2021) $40

Accepting all genres. Teleplays (30 mins) should be 40 pages or less, not including the title page.

Teleplay 60 Min.
Early Bird (28th October, 2020) $30
Regular (29th March, 2021) $40
Late (26th April, 2021) $50

Accepting all genres. Teleplays should be 45-70 pages (60 minute show), not including the title page.

Art & Design
Early Bird (28th October, 2020) $25
Regular (29th March, 2021) $30
Late (26th April, 2021) $35

Recognizing outstanding creativity, professionalism and style with regards to promotional materials, i.e., posters, one sheets and web design for film and video.

TV/Web Series
Early Bird (28th October, 2020) $25
Regular (29th March, 2021) $30
Late (26th April, 2021) $35

TV or Web Series in any genre with a submission running time of under 30 minutes.

Documentary
Early Bird (28th October, 2020) $40
Regular (29th March, 2021) $45
Late (26th April, 2021) $55

Documentary projects over 45 minutes that must deal with a non-fiction subject matter.

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