Whitley Bay Film Festival

Deadline for submissions is 29th JULY 2012. Films can be submitted on DVD, Quicktime mov or Mini DV. Before sending your submission, please complete the form below. Many thanks.

Terms and Conditions:

Films must be submitted on DVD, DATA DVD as Quicktime movie or mini DV marked clearly with: the 'category', 'film title' and your 'name'.

The primary contact completing this submission form must be authorised to submit this film for consideration and must have obtained necessary permissions for the inclusion of copyrighted music and/or images within the films.
We can not guarantee that your film will be screened.
We regret that we cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage of DVDs, DATA DVDs, CDs or mini DVs submitted.
Some of the information on this form may be used in various online and print publications. If you do not want any information you have included in this form made publicly available please contact us.

THE FESTIVAL

The Whitley Bay Film Festival will take place from 17th August to 2nd September 2012.

The Festival aims to celebrate cinema in unique settings while showcasing the best of local talent.

The final selection of all films presented at the festival and their placement in the programme is the festival directors discretion.

ELIGIBILITY

The primary contact completing the submission process must be authorised to submit the film for consideration including permission from a distributor or sales agent representing the film and must have obtained necessary permissions for the inclusion of copyrighted music and/or images within the films.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILMS

If the original language of any dialogue or text featured in the film is not English, the preview and screening copy must be subtitled in English.

SELECTION PROCESS

All films are viewed in front of a panel of three industry professionals; the shortlisted films are then passed onto our Creative Directors for programming.

Successful entrants will be notified of their inclusion in the festival by the 4th August 2012. Those entrants who have not been successful will also receive an email.

FESTIVAL SCREENINGS

If your film is selected for the festival you may be required to provide a screening copy on mini DV. DVD for Arthouses.

PUBLICITY

Short clips/stills of films selected may be screened or used within publicity material/screenings/online to promote the event unless requested otherwise.

STILLS SPECIFICATION

You have the choice to submit 2 production stills when submitting your film.

Formats
File Format: JPeg
DPI (Dots per Inch): Minimum 300
Image Size (Festival Brochure and Website Campaign): Minimum 5cm Width
Image size (Inclusion in Press Campaign): Minimum 15cm Width
Scanning Tip: Beware of dust and hairs
Please: No jpegs compressed for / from websites

THE SUBMISSION AGREEMENT

By agreeing to proceed with your submission you are agreeing to these Terms and Conditions and your application can then be processed. Failure to comply with these Terms and Conditions may result in the submission being disqualified.

SUBMISSION DELIVERY

Please note that all shipping and postage costs to the festival must be borne by the submitting party, including those for the submission package and, if the film is selected, for all prints, tapes and additional materials sent to the Whitley Bay Film Festival. Whitley Bay Film Festival will not accept COD shipments and will not absorb any fees incurred in British customs.
When arranging delivery you must ensure that all import and export charges associated with the film are paid. It is advised that the stated value of the package is listed as being no more than 5 euros for customs purposes.
Packages should be marked;
NO COMMERCIAL VALUE – FOR CULTURAL PURPOSES ONLY
Screening copies should be sent in packages marked ‘Submission’ addressed to:

Whitley Bay Film Festival
1 Victoria Avenue
Whitley Bay
Tyne & Wear
NE26 2AZ

PLEASE NOTE/ A confirmation email will be sent to you with a copy of this form. Please sign the form and post to the Whitley Bay Film Festival, along with your DVD and stills.

If you require any further information please contact the Festival Coordinator. Successful entrants will be notified of their inclusion in the festival by 4th August 2012. Those entrants who have not been successful will also receive an email.

The Whitley Bay Film Festival is a 'not for profit' event.