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Okotoks Film Festival (0)

Deadlines

01 Sep 2016
Call for entries

31 Oct 2016
Early deadline

31 Jan 2017
Standard deadline

31 Mar 2017
Late deadline

31 Mar 2017
Festival closed

15 May 2017
Notification date

09 Jun 2017
11 Jun 2017

Address

38 Elma Street, T1S 1J7, Okotoks, Alberta, Canada

Festival description

Short film festival 45'<

Feature film festival >60' 150'<

Festival requirements

Film festival

Fiction

Documentary

Animation

Fantastic

Terror

Experimental

Music Video

Other

Any Genre

Any Theme

Has submission fees

International Festival

Physical Location

January 2010

Production countries: Any

Shooting countries: Any

Director nationalities: Any

Debut Films

School projects

Short Films 45'<

Feature Films >60' 150'<

Languages
English

Subtitles
English

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Festival description (Edition: 0)

Festival start: 09 June 2017 Festival end: 11 June 2017

The Okotoks Film Festival is a three day international festival to be held annually in the town of Okotoks. (located in Alberta, Canada just south of Calgary) We will be offering films in a wide variety of genres to reach a extensive audience.

Workshops will be run during the festival. Film makers submitting to the festival will receive 1 FREE ENTRY to any one workshop offered should they be able to attend the festival. Film makers with films chosen to screen at the festival will receive free entry to all workshops, screenings and galas during the festival.

We are looking for films in ANY GENRE for our general screenings. We also have two specialized screenings with specific genre needs. These genres are Children's short films and Experimental/Horror short films.

The first two months of submission is FREE TO ALL SHORT FILM MAKERS. (Sept 1-Oct 31) Submission is always free to films from the Municipal District of Foothills No. 31.

O.F.F. also runs a 48 hour film making challenge. For more information visit our website.

Mandate: Bringing a world of culture, entertainment, and artists to Okotoks; while showcasing those already here.

Prizes and qualifications

Cash Prizes: 1,000$

Best Picture Award
Audience Choice Award

Rules

• Filmmakers are responsible to securing ALL copyright clearance to film content.

• Completed works only. If selected the festival will only accept the same film as was submitted and not an updated version.

• Films should be completed after Jan 1, 2010.

• OFF has no premier status requirements. Films shown prior to the festival or films online are welcome to submit.

• Films in a language other than English are required to provide English subtitles.

• Absolutely NO pornographic or Illegal content will be tolerated.

• Film makers are responsible for submitted material. Make sure your screener or DVD works and that no spelling mistakes are made.

• Submissions are Non-refundable

• Submission DVD will not be returned

Children’s Short Films

Short Films 45'<

Fee

-8%

Early 0$ 0$ 31 Oct 16

Standard 10$ 9.2$ 31 Jan 17

Late 20$ 18.4$ 31 Mar 17

Submissions deadline
31 Mar 17

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0.8$

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Films shorter than 45 minutes in length completed after Jan 1, 2010 with content specifically created for younger audiences.

Feature Films

Feature Films >60' 150'<

Fee

-8%

Early 10$ 9.2$ 31 Oct 16

Standard 20$ 18.4$ 31 Jan 17

Late 30$ 27.6$ 31 Mar 17

Submissions deadline
31 Mar 17

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1.6$

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Films in any genre between 60 minutes and 2 hours 30 minutes in length, completed after Jan 1, 2010. Narrative, Documentary, art films, and any other film creation within the above guidelines will be considered.

Horror and Experimental Films

Short Films 45'<

Fee

-8%

Early 0$ 0$ 31 Oct 16

Standard 10$ 9.2$ 31 Jan 17

Late 20$ 18.4$ 31 Mar 17

Submissions deadline
31 Mar 17

Save up
0.8$

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Films in the horror or strange experimental genre, possibly containing content not suitable for younger audiences, shorter than 45 minutes in length and completed after Jan 1 2010. No Pornographic or Illegal content will be tolerated by the festival.

Foothills Films

Short and Feature Films 150'<

Fee

-8%

Early 0$ 0$ 31 Oct 16

Standard 0$ 0$ 31 Jan 17

Late 0$ 0$ 31 Mar 17

Submissions deadline
31 Mar 17

Save up
0$

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Any films made in or by filmmakers from the Municipal district of Foothills No. 31. If you are unsure if your film qualifies email info@okotoksfilmfestival.ca.

Short Films

Short Films 45'<

Fee

-8%

Early 0$ 0$ 31 Oct 16

Standard 10$ 9.2$ 31 Jan 17

Late 20$ 18.4$ 31 Mar 17

Submissions deadline
31 Mar 17

Save up
0.8$

Submit

Films in any genre shorter than 45 minutes in length and completed after Jan 1, 2010. Narrative, Documentary, art films, music videos, and any other film creation within the above guidelines.

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