Joshua Tree International Film Festival (0)

Festival start: 16 September 2016      Festival end: 18 September 2016

The Joshua Tree International Film Festival’s mission is to provide a platform for independent and noteworthy films and filmmakers to connect with industry professionals and the diverse audience that recognizes Joshua Tree as an oasis of creativity, art and culture throughout the international arts community. With special focus and support for projects that encompass the diverse vision of the urban and LBGTQ communities and bring to light the perspectives of indigenous cultures from around the world, we hope to cast the widest possible net to grow future generations of filmmakers and movie goers in Joshua Tree and beyond.

The Black Lotus Spirit Award will be presented to two outstanding filmmakers/films in the following catergories:

Outstanding Documentary Short
Outstanding Documentary Feature
Outstanding Feature Short
Outstanding Feature
Outstanding Director Feature
Outstanding Male Performer Feature
Outstanding Female Performer Feature
Outstanding Break-thru Performer

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Feature films must have been completed after January 1, 2015.

Although films to Premiere at the Festival are highly desired, we welcome non-premiere works as well.

Feature films must not have had any public or festival screenings in Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties.

Feature films in a language other than English must be subtitled in English for Festival presentation.

For submission purposes, preview materials may be works-in-progress, films with temporary soundtracks or digital outputs.
Filmmakers must deliver final format (as indicated) for Festival screenings. No exceptions will be permitted.

If you prefer not to submit through festhome.com, please fill out the SUBMISSION FORM and mail. Please write your tracking number on the face of your DVD and on the front of your envelope and mail it to us along with your film and payment, to:

JTIFF
Attn.: JTIFF Programming
7460 Ronald Drive, Suite B
Yucca Valley, California 92284
United States

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
If your film is selected for exhibition, please be advised that the Festival will require:

All films must be submitted on DVD or Blu-ray disc ONLY.

Digital press kits with photo stills (color and black/white).

Headshots and biographies of Director(s) and Writer(s).

Trailers, posters, postcards, and EPKs, if available, to maximize exposure for your film.

All foreign films, features and short films in languages other than English must be subtitled in English to be considered for Festival presentation.

ENTRY FEES

Payment in US dollars may be made by money order or credit card (Visa, Mastercard and American Express). Money orders (from a US bank in US Dollars only) should be made payable to the JTIFF. The film title must be clearly printed on all money orders. Do not send cash.

Early Bird Official Late
Feature Films (50 mins.+) $20.00 (Int’l-$25.00) $30.00(Int’l-$35.00) $50.00 (Int’l-$45.00)
Short Films (Under 50 mins.) $15.00 (Int’l-$20.00) $20.00 (Int’l-$25.00) $40.00 (Int’l-$35.00)

LABELING
For all submissions, include the English language title and the running time on the DVD or Blu-ray. Indicate the region-coding of the disc, and if the DVD is in PAL format, print “PAL” on the disc. If submitting a work-in-progress, indicate the elements that are incomplete.

MULTIPLE ENTRIES
You may submit more than one film, but each one must be on a separate DVD and must be accompanied by its own completed submission form and entry fee.

SHIPPING
All costs for shipping submission materials to and from Joshua Tree, CA are the responsibility of the sender. Ship your materials in a protective envelope. The Festival recommends bubble-pack envelopes over fiber-pack envelopes as the fiber type can lead to damaged DVDs and Blu-ray and players. The Festival is not responsible for damage to submitted materials incurred in shipping.

INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES
All entries from outside the US should be sent Air Mail Registered or by a parcel or express service. We cannot accept entries shipped via air-freight if customs and delivery fees have not been paid.

LIABILITY
Although every possible care will be taken with tapes and films while in our possession, the Joshua Tree Film Festival cannot accept responsibility for loss or damaged submissions. Do not send original prints or tapes. Please keep the JTFF notified of any address/phone number changes.

SUBMISSION MATERIALS CHECK LIST (SUBMISSIONS MADE THROUGH Festhome.com – SEE LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE)

Completed SUBMISSION FORM, submitted electronically via Festhome.com.
Preview DVDs (Region 0 or 1 and NTSC preferred) or online digital submission
For feature-length films (50 min. or more), submit two DVD or Blu-Ray discs. For short films (under 50 min.) submit one DVD or Blu-Ray.

Entry fee payment

If you cannot upload online, provide 2 Preview DVD or Blu-Ray discs.

No press kits to be submitted in the submission process.

All submission materials must be delivered together in one package. Do not deliver your submission materials until you have completed your online entry and be sure that your online entry number is printed clearly on all materials.

Please note that preview DVDs, Blu-Rays and all other submission materials will not be returned. All materials will be recycled through a secured facility.