Entry Rules

Call for Entries Begins October 22, 2009

1. Submission deadline dates.
   October 22, 2009 – Entry period starts
   November 27, 2009 – Early deadline
   January 15, 2010 – Regular deadline
   February 19, 2010 – Late deadline
   March 12, 2010 – Final deadline for Withoutabox entries
2. All deadlines are "Received By" deadlines. They indicate the dates that films must be DELIVERED BY, either at our post office box or at our office address. No exceptions. No deadline waivers.
3. Entry fees are non-refundable.
4. Preview copies must be submitted on DVD (Region 0 or Region 1).
   Do NOT send film reels or original footage material.
5. Exhibition copies format varies according to the category of the selected film. See specific categories for details.
6. A completed entry form and appropriate fee (payable to Indie Film Force, Inc. in U.S. dollars only) must accompany your entry.
7. Neither preview nor exhibition copies of entries will be returned, unless accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.
8. Eligible works must have been completed after January 1, 2008 and must not have been publicly screened in the Charlotte, North Carolina area prior to the 2008 festival dates.
9. Accepted running times are as follows:
   NARRATIVE and DOCUMENTARY FEATURES: 50 minutes or longer
   NARRATIVE and DOCUMENTARY SHORTS: 49 minutes or shorter
   STUDENT FILMS: 100 minutes or shorter
10. Works in Progress are accepted only if submitted by the regular deadline. The DVD must be clearly marked "Work in Progress" or "Rough Cut". A final cut must be RECEIVED by March 1, 2010. Entry fees will not be refunded for entries that fail to submit a final cut by the required date.
11. Projects in a foreign language must have English subtitles prior to submission.
12. YOU MUST SUBMIT 2 DVD COPIES OF EACH FILM ENTERED FOR CONSIDERATION.
13. We will NOT replace your original entry with an upgraded version after the deadline, unless your film is selected for exhibition.
14. All exhibition copies must be received by August 15, 2010 for inclusion in the festival.
15. If you are entering a student film, you MUST include a copy of the student's I.D. with your entry package. The student needs to be credited in the film as Director or Producer.

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