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Women's Independent Film Festival

Tarzana, CA, United States, North America

14 - 16 Aug, 2020

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Women's Independent Film Festival

Tarzana, CA, United States, North America

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18375 Ventura Blvd. #432 Tarzana, CA 91356 United States

91356

contact@womensindiefilm.com

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About the festival

NOTICE: DUE TO RECENT EVENTS SURROUNDING THE COVID19 PANDEMIC, WE ARE MOVING THE FESTIVAL EVENTS TO AUGUST IN ORDER TO INSURE THAT SOCIAL DISTANCE RESTRICTIONS WILL BE LIFTED AND OUR EVENTS CAN GO ON AND OF COURSE THAT ATTENDEES AND FILMMAKERS WILL REMAIN SAFE.

Welcome to the Women's Independent Film Festival! Offering a platform in Los Angeles for the many diverse perspectives of women within the world of independent film, Women's Independent Film Festival awards and screens the best independent films made by womxn filmmakers from around the world.

In order to qualify for entry, a womxn must fill at least one of the following key positions: Director, Producer, Writer, Lead female Protagonist, Editor, or Cinematographer.

We hope to give voice to the many talented and underrepresented womxn creating great work in the independent film world.

Films in each category will be awarded Best of Category, Best Directing, Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, and Best Editing. All films accepted will screen at the festival and compete for the audience award. The winner of the best of Script category with have a chance to read an excerpt from the winning script at the festival.

Awards include Best of Category, Best Directing, Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, and Best Editing. All films accepted will screen at the festival and compete for the audience award. The winner of the best of Script category with have a chance to read an excerpt from the winning script at the festival.

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NOTICE: DUE TO RECENT EVENTS SURROUNDING THE COVID19 PANDEMIC, WE ARE MOVING THE FESTIVAL EVENTS TO AUGUST IN ORDER TO INSURE THAT SOCIAL DISTANCE RESTRICTIONS WILL BE LIFTED AND OUR EVENTS CAN GO ON AND OF COURSE THAT ATTENDEES AND FILMMAKERS WILL REMAIN SAFE.

Welcome to the Women's Independent Film Festival! Offering a platform in Los Angeles for the many diverse perspectives of women within the world of independent film, Women's Independent Film Festival awards and screens the best independent films made by womxn filmmakers from around the world.

In order to qualify for entry, a womxn must fill at least one of the following key positions: Director, Producer, Writer, Lead female Protagonist, Editor, or Cinematographer.

We hope to give voice to the many talented and underrepresented womxn creating great work in the independent film world.

Films in each category will be awarded Best of Category, Best Directing, Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, and Best Editing. All films accepted will screen at the festival and compete for the audience award. The winner of the best of Script category with have a chance to read an excerpt from the winning script at the festival.

Awards include Best of Category, Best Directing, Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, and Best Editing. All films accepted will screen at the festival and compete for the audience award. The winner of the best of Script category with have a chance to read an excerpt from the winning script at the festival.

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Terms and rules

In order for a project to qualify, a woman must hold the role of AT LEAST ONE of the following: Producer, Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor, or Lead Actor.

Please list your FilmFreeway tracking number on all submission materials.

We do not return submission materials.

By submitting your project, you agree to the following: Women's Independent Film Festival is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes. 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 Competition reserves the right to refuse entries. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Women's Independent Film Festival 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. Entries will not be returned.

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

Narrative Short
Entry fees
Early Bird (13th January, 2020) $40
Regular (3rd February, 2020) $45
Late (24th February, 2020) $55
Description

Films submitted in this category must be under 30 minutes in length and may be of any genre. To qualify, a woman must hold the role of AT LEAST ONE of the following: Producer, Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor, or Lead Actor.

Documentary
Entry fees
Early Bird (13th January, 2020) $40
Regular (3rd February, 2020) $45
Late (24th February, 2020) $55
Description

Films submitted in this category may be any length and of any genre. To qualify, a woman must hold the role of AT LEAST ONE of the following: Producer, Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor, or Lead Actor.

Narrative Feature
Entry fees
Early Bird (13th January, 2020) $40
Regular (3rd February, 2020) $45
Late (24th February, 2020) $55
Description

Films submitted in this category must be over 30 minutes in length and may be of any genre. For the film to qualify, a woman must hold the role of AT LEAST ONE of the following: Producer, Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor, or Lead Actor.

Animation
Entry fees
Early Bird (13th January, 2020) $40
Regular (3rd February, 2020) $45
Late (24th February, 2020) $55
Description

Films submitted in this category may be any length and of any genre. For the film to qualify, a woman must hold the role of AT LEAST ONE of the following: Producer, Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor, or Lead Actor.

Music Videos
Entry fees
Early Bird (13th January, 2020) $40
Regular (3rd February, 2020) $45
Late (24th February, 2020) $55
Description

Films submitted in this category may be any length and of any genre. For the film to qualify, a woman must hold the role of AT LEAST ONE of the following: Producer, Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor, or Lead Actor.

Experimental
Entry fees
Early Bird (13th January, 2020) $40
Regular (3rd February, 2020) $45
Late (24th February, 2020) $55
Description

Films with non-traditional storytelling. Films submitted in this category may be any length and of any genre. For the film to qualify, a woman must hold the role of AT LEAST ONE of the following: Producer, Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor, or Lead Actor.

Student Films
Entry fees
Early Bird (13th January, 2020) $40
Regular (3rd February, 2020) $45
Late (24th February, 2020) $55
Description

Films made by a student. Films submitted in this category may be any length and of any genre. For the film to qualify, a woman must hold the role of AT LEAST ONE of the following: Producer, Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor, or Lead Actor.

Scripts
Entry fees
Early Bird (13th January, 2020) $40
Regular (3rd February, 2020) $45
Late (24th February, 2020) $55
Description

Scripts submitted in this category may be any length and of any genre. For the script to qualify, it must either be written by a woman or be centered around a female protagonist.

Feminism On Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (13th January, 2020) $40
Regular (3rd February, 2020) $45
Late (24th February, 2020) $55
Description

Films submitted in this category contain subject matter that promotes the advancement of women in society or brings light to feminist issues. Fem on Film submissions may be any length and of any genre. For the film to qualify, a woman must hold the role of AT LEAST ONE of the following: Producer, Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor, or Lead Actor.

Girls Make Movies
Entry fees
Early Bird (13th January, 2020) $40
Regular (3rd February, 2020) $45
Late (24th February, 2020) $55
Description

Films submitted in this category MUST be made by womxn filmmakers under the age of 18. Films may be any length and of any genre. For the film to qualify, a young womxn (UNDER 18) must hold the role of AT LEAST ONE of the following: Producer, Director, Writer, Cinematographer, or Editor.

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