AFI FEST 2009 presented by Audi
FILM SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Films that are 30 minutes or longer in length are considered Feature films. Anything under 30 minutes is considered a short film.

• Feature films (both narrative and documentary) that have previously screened for the public in Los Angeles or have been televised in the Los Angeles area are not eligible for consideration.

• DVDs are accepted for preview screening.

• Preview videocassettes and DVDs must be labeled clearly with the title, running time and contact information (including name, address and phone number).

• More than one entry may be submitted. Each entry must be accompanied by an official entry form and entry fee.

• If your film is selected, you will be asked to provide headshot and filmography of director; b&w and/or color stills from the film; press materials; and video trailer (if available).

• The entry fee is non-refundable.

• AFI Conservatory students can write to programming@afi.com to receive a entry fee waiver, we are unable to offer any other entry fee waivers at this time.

• DVDs and other submitted materials will not be returned. Please do not send film prints, master tapes or other originals.

• If you want confirmation that your entry has been received by AFI FEST, please include a self-addressed stamped postcard.

• All film entries selected for the Festival grant AFI FEST the rights to use footage, stills and/or titles and information from the film for promotional purposes.

• All films submitted must be free from any legal disputes and the filmmaker must have cleared all rights for music and exhibition.

• The filmmaker agrees to deliver the print to the festival no later than October 16, 2009.

• All filmmakers will be notified of acceptance by October 9, 2009.

Click here for a PDF of the submission rules.