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Competition FAQ’s

Q: When is the entry deadline?
A: The regular entry deadline is March 1 every year.  The extended deadline for 2010 is March 31. Also, late fees are waived.

Q: What are the entry fees?
A: Up to 30:00 minutes - $200
Over 30:00 minutes - $300
Student entry (any length) - $25

Q: What are the elegibility dates?
A: Entries must have been produced or released between September 1, 2008, and March 1, 2010, and may not have previously been submitted into the competition.

Q: Can I submit part of my production?
A: We only accept complete productions, not excerpts.

Q: Who are the judges?
A: Individuals knowledgeable and experienced in both production and subject categories are recruited worldwide to judge our entries. All recommendations for Gold Camera, Silver Screen and Certificate Awards are reviewed by an executive committee headed up by the festival chairman. This group makes all the final award selections.

Q: When are judging results released?
A: Judging results are sent to all entrants after mid-May and released to the media at the same time.

Q: Why is the information for credits required?
A: Production credits are requested from all winners so that news releases and winner information on our website can be thorough.

Q: How do you publicize winners?
A: We send press releases to an extensive list of trade publications and other media outlets worldwide. We post Press Releases on our website for downloading.

Q: Can a company receive a custom news release?
A: Yes, our Media Relations department can help you personalize your Press Release. Contact Sandra Kelly at mediarelations@filmfestawards.com with this request.