ZERO Film Festival- New York

New York, New York, United States, North America

22 - 24 Nov, 2020

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ZERO Film Festival- New York

New York, New York, United States, North America

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General Information

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12th

Contact details

PO Box 2038 New York, New York 10113 United States

10113

richard@zerofilmfest.com

206-697-4821

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About the festival

12th Annual
Zero Film Festival - New York
November 08, 2020 to November 10, 2020

MISSION & OBJECTIVE
Zero Film Festival is the first and only festival EXCLUSIVE to self financed filmmakers and the authentically independent films they create.

ZFF is an independent not-for-profit organization firmly committed to supporting under-represented filmmakers and screening the world's best self-financed films for cinema lovers everywhere. ZFF focuses on community, inclusivity, innovation and good times on planet Earth.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Zero Film Festival - Focusing on a niche in the independent film community which has been under appreciated and ignored, Zero Film Festival is the first and only festival exclusively screening self financed films from filmmakers all over the world.

In the age where the majority of festivals are Hollywood marketing campaigns, and even "indie" and "underground" festivals screen financed films, we are here to offer a unique opportunity. We recognize authentically independent films and filmmakers who take risks and fight odds to see their cinematic visions through.

Based in New York, this festival utilizes hometown connections and partnerships to create Zero's most innovative and largest festival.

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Zero Film Festival has established itself as a festival representing authenticity, integrity and innovation. Since 2007, ZFF has screened over 500 films from filmmakers in five continents.

Zero Film Festival alumni have gone on to receive distribution and financing for their next film projects.

Join the filmmaker community of one of the fastest growing film festivals!

Audience Choice Award- Cash Prize
Grand Jury Award- Cash Prize

About

12th Annual
Zero Film Festival - New York
November 08, 2020 to November 10, 2020

MISSION & OBJECTIVE
Zero Film Festival is the first and only festival EXCLUSIVE to self financed filmmakers and the authentically independent films they create.

ZFF is an independent not-for-profit organization firmly committed to supporting under-represented filmmakers and screening the world's best self-financed films for cinema lovers everywhere. ZFF focuses on community, inclusivity, innovation and good times on planet Earth.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Zero Film Festival - Focusing on a niche in the independent film community which has been under appreciated and ignored, Zero Film Festival is the first and only festival exclusively screening self financed films from filmmakers all over the world.

In the age where the majority of festivals are Hollywood marketing campaigns, and even "indie" and "underground" festivals screen financed films, we are here to offer a unique opportunity. We recognize authentically independent films and filmmakers who take risks and fight odds to see their cinematic visions through.

Based in New York, this festival utilizes hometown connections and partnerships to create Zero's most innovative and largest festival.

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Zero Film Festival has established itself as a festival representing authenticity, integrity and innovation. Since 2007, ZFF has screened over 500 films from filmmakers in five continents.

Zero Film Festival alumni have gone on to receive distribution and financing for their next film projects.

Join the filmmaker community of one of the fastest growing film festivals!

Audience Choice Award- Cash Prize
Grand Jury Award- Cash Prize

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

Zero Film Festival is the the first festival exclusive to independent filmmakers. Your film MUST be self-financed.

You MUST include a cover letter with your entry, detailing premiere status, why you made this film and any noteworthy details we should know before previewing it.

IMPORTANT:

A select few filmmakers from this year's program will be invited to include their films in International ZERO Film Fest Screenings and inclusion in the Zero Film Festival DVD.

Along with your submission to Zero Film Festival, you can opt in to the ZFF Written Review/Feedback, which offers filmmakers a chance to receive feedback about their films. For filmmakers we aren't able to program, it will explain the reasons why as well as provide suggestions for making future projects more program friendly. For accepted filmmakers, it provides feedback and a base from which to gather a pres quote.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Zero 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 (including but not limited to multiple screenings in multiple U.S. and International locations), and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations.

The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Zero 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.

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

Feature
Early Bird (10th May, 2020) $45
Regular (10th July, 2020) $55
Late (10th August, 2020) $65

Narrative and Documentary films with run time over 45 min. We screen all genres of features: narrative, documentary, narrative/docu blend- including niche genres such as horror and experiments.

Short
Early Bird (10th May, 2020) $35
Regular (10th July, 2020) $40
Late (10th August, 2020) $45

Narrative or documentary under 15 minutes runtime.

Mid-Length
Early Bird (10th May, 2020) $40
Regular (10th July, 2020) $50
Late (10th August, 2020) $60

Narrative or documentary between 15-45 minutes.

Experimental
Early Bird (10th May, 2020) $35
Regular (10th July, 2020) $40
Late (10th August, 2020) $45

Experiments in film and video. Zero is especially interested in progressive experimental films. Shouldn't tell a story..

music video
Early Bird (10th May, 2020) $35
Regular (10th July, 2020) $40
Late (10th August, 2020) $45

Music Video

Animation
Early Bird (10th May, 2020) $35
Regular (10th July, 2020) $40
Late (10th August, 2020) $45

Animation

Web Series
Early Bird (10th May, 2020) $35
Regular (10th July, 2020) $40
Late (10th August, 2020) $45

Web Series

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