The film must have been completed after September 1, 2016, and the DIRECTOR MUST BE STILL ATTENDING HIGH SCHOOL AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2017. No director may submit more than two(2) films, if more than two(2) are submitted, only the first two(2) will be qualified.
At the start of each film, please include a slate with the title of the film, director, run time and whether the film is mono or stereo.
Before submitting any film, please ensure that there is a 100-word or fewer summary as well as a short director's bio alongside the film.
If you are submitting via post, please send your film as a .mov file on a flash drive and be prepared to send another copy in case of technical problems. Please include a Word document with the title of the film, director, run time, whether the film is mono or stereo, and a 100-word or fewer summary of the film, plus the print out of the completed application form found on the website or via email.
Submissions will be acknowledged upon receipt. All submitted materials become property of NESA Cinema and cannot be returned. No refunds. By submitting this material, you acknowledge NESA Cinema’s right to copy any submitted material for NESA Cinema’s non-commercial use only.
ACCEPTANCE OF RULES:
Your signed entry form constitutes full acceptance of the entry requirements. The producer(s) listed warrant that they are the owners of the film, including the copyright therein. They further warrant that they have obtained all required authorizations, consents, and releases from others, including but not limited to those appearing or rendering services in connection with the film. Failure to comply with these rules will render the entry ineligible, and entry fees will not be refunded. We reserve the right to request proof of copyright on questionable material.