Apr 1 2008 - 9:00pm
2008 Young Filmmakers Competition
T Tauri Film Festival Seeks Entries to the 4th Annual Young Filmmakers Competition
DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2008
website: http://www.ttauri.org/enter_a_movie
COMPETITION CATEGORIES
Drama, Comedy, Documentary,Music Video, Public Service Announcement, Animation, Experimental
The "Kid With A Camera" ~ All films entered that are made by an indie youth filmmaker will be considered for the "Kid With A Camera" Award. You are an indie filmmaker if you made your movie with no assistance from a school or youth media organization.
ArkanSTAR! ~ BEST ARKANSAS FILM! All films entered in any category that are made by Arkansas filmmakers will be considered for the ArkanSTAR Award.
NEW THIS YEAR Young Movie Critic Award ~ Given to the writer of a film review or essay on a film related subject. Click here for details.
ENTRY GUIDELINES
Movies must be received by April 1, 2008.
Movies must be produced by youth in grades 7 through 12.
Movies must have been produced in the past two years (between April 2006 and April 2008) and not previously submitted to the T Tauri Film Festival.
Movies must be submitted in DVD format.
Movies must be 30 minutes or less in length.
There is no limit to the number of movies or writing submissions you may enter. Each movie submitted should be on a separate VHS or DVD to facilitate the judging process.
A completed and signed Entry Form must be submitted for each movie entered. All entry forms will be kept confidential. Only the names and ages of the filmmakers will appear in the program and on the website, along with the name, year, length, and format of the movie and the filmmaker's description.
Due to copyright laws, any music, images or text used in your movie must be original or, if copyrighted, you are responsible for obtaining written permission for music, images, and/or text used. Use of copyrighted material in works produced in an educational setting may be acceptable for entry to the festival under the Fair Use doctrine (section 107) of the U.S. copyright act.
Movies depicting extreme violence, pornography, racism, sexism, or profanity will not be considered.
The T Tauri Film Festival and Ozark Foothills FilmFest, Inc., their employees, volunteers, partners, or sponsors do not assume responsibility for any liabilities, costs, or injuries incurred in the production of your movie nor for any complaints, judgments, losses, expenses, or attorney's fees arising in connection with any and all claims based on material you are submitting to the T Tauri Film Festival.
NOTIFICATION
You will be notified by July 1, 2008 whether your movie has won a T Tauri award. You will be notified by June 15, 2008 if your movie is selected to be screened as an Official Selection at the T Tauri Film Festival. In 2007, about 40% of the movies entered were shown as Official Selections.
TO ENTER YOUR MOVIE
1. Read the Entry Guidelines carefully to confirm that you are eligible and understand the contest rules.
2. Open and print an entry form (one for each movie or writing submission entered):
Click here for a Movie Entry Form (web page):
http://www.ttauri.org/entry_form.htm
3. Complete and sign either the Movie Entry Form or the Writing Submission Entry Form and ask your parent or guardian to sign at the bottom of the form.
4. Send a copy of your DVD or writing submission, with the completed and signed entry form, before April 1, 2008 to:
T Tauri Film Festival
195 Peel Road
Locust Grove, AR 72550
If you have any questions about the contest or the entry guidelines, call 870-251-1189 or send us an email.
