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The California Film Foundation has announced that a record 22 countries, including Iraq, Palestine, Puerto Rico,
and China have submitted films for consideration to the Sacramento International Film Festival.
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT
In the last two years alone, we have screened Academy award winner for best picture, SlumDog Millionaire,
Best Film from the SLAMDANCE, Snow and Ashes, The best film from The Los Angeles Film Festival,
Prince of Broadway, and the best film of the San Antonio Film Festival.
If selected, your film will enter a select group of previous films and festival winners that have truely made an impact
on our culture. Films like Idiots and Angels by the world reknown animator Bill Plympton and Jeffie
Was Here by Hoodwinked producer, Tim Hooten.
Please examine our rules and consider submitting your film to the Sacramento International Film Festival. We look forward
to meeting you.
OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES • Select a Category of Entry to continue.
| Short form |
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All styles of film will be accepted for review. Short form must be under 20 minutes
total running time.
Films that are currently in distribution or have played in Sacramento are not eligible for submission.
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| Long form |
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All styles of film will be accepted for review. Long form must be over 20 minutes
but under 60 minutes total running time.
Films that are currently in distribution or have played in Sacramento are
not eligible for submission.
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| Feature |
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All styles of film will be accepted for review. Feature films must be over 60 minutes
total running time.
Films that are currently in distribution or have played in Sacramento are not eligible for submission.
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| Latino Fimmaker's showcase |
The Latino filmmaker's showcase is a special project this
year. The emergence of Latino and Black films and media in Hollywood has underscored the contribution and importance of these
Americans to the overall cultural fabric of our country.
Locally, one of the largest ethnic groups in our region is
the Latino population. Issues of importance to this segment of our community are of paramount importance to this Festival.
Latino
and African American filmmakers are encouraged to submit work of any theme or variety to this category. The only pre-requisite
is that the film-maker must be of African, Hispanic, Latino or native American descent.
Thank you for your consideration
and good luck!
Films that are currently in distribution or have played in Sacramento are not eligible for submission. |
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Environmental Visions |
This year, the Sacramento Film Festival seeks films of an
environmental nature and theme. Working closely with University of California Davis, Environmental Sciences Department, the
City and county of Sacramento, we're seeking the best films that speak to the fragile nature of our environment and how we
all can keep it safe. Knowledge is the key. We look to your film as part of the solution to our environmental issues as a
planet by shedding light.
Films that are currently in distribution or have played in Sacramento are not eligible for
submission. |
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Urban Films Showcase |
This category responds directly to the rise of African American
Cinema. While mainstream media is slow to support African American productions, the Sacramento Film Festival seeks to acknowledge
these amazing works and their contribution to Cinema art.
Films that are currently in distribution or have played in
Sacramento are not eligible for submission. |
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Animated Film Showcase |
This year, The Sacramento Film Festival honors animation:
These are films that have been created in some way through manipulation of real, digital or drawn images to create a final
piece which simulates live motion. With a long history of support for animation and animated pieces, the Sacramento Festival
now officially recognizes animation as a specific category of entry.
Films that are currently in distribution or have
played in Sacramento are not eligible for submission. |
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Future Visionaries: Youth Showcase |
This program displays the best in Youth Filmmaking, meaning
projects created by students from 7th to 12th grades. These filmmakers are the future Spielbergs, Lucas' and therefore are
our future visionaries.
Films must all be under 20 minutes in total running time and must be suitable for all ages
viewing ( G - general audiences) to qualify.
The Sacramento International Film Festival will acknowledge up to ten
projects created by student teams. The topics may range. Both documentaries and dramatic forms are accepted.
Films
that are currently in distribution or have played in Sacramento are not eligible for submission. |
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Nor Cal All-Stars |
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The Absolute BEST films from Northern California.
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| California Film Screenplay Competittion |
This competition is judged by a distinguished panel led by
Dr. Lew Hunter (screenwriting Dean Emeritus of UCLA).
Winners will receive full access passes to the Sacramento International
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MISSION & OBJECTIVE
As Sacramento's only festival
dedicated solely to Cinema art, The Sacramento Film Festival's mission is to be a catalyst for greater appreciation of Cinema
as art, build the local filmmaking community and work with Hollywood and independents alike to showcase Northern California
as a dynamic place to shoot and screen movies.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
It gives us great pleasure
to introduce you to a very important film arts event, The Sacramento International Film Festival.
The Sacramento Film
Festival (TM) is Sacramento's only premiere film arts showcase.
We accept only SACRAMENTO PREMIERES, meaning films
which have not previously played in our area. Filmmakers enjoy the Festival for its exceptional hospitality and its commitment
to visionary artists. With enthusiastic audiences and beautiful venues including historic Tower and Crest Theaters, the Sacramento
International Film Festival offers a fantastic way to premiere a film in the Capital of California. Plus, as the region's
only all Cinema event, the Festival can gain much publicity for a film opening.
Don't be confused by similar names
or marketing slogans. The Sacramento Film Festival (TM) is the centerpiece for film arts in our region and the only Capital
area Film Event to have featured exclusive Hollywood talent including: American Icon Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs, Kill
Bill), Actor/Director Louis Mandylor (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Two time Academy Award winner for best picture John Daly
(Platoon, The Last Emperor), Pixar Producer, John Walker ( The Incredibles, Ratatouille), William Morris executive Chris Lockhart,
UCLA Screenwriting Dean Lew Hunter, Director Vicky Jenson (Shrek, A Shark's Tale) and a host of industry luminaries.
Our
goal is to blend the worlds of international, independent, local and Hollywood cinema that all may learn, grow and celebrate
the craft of filmmaking. The Festival is proud to offer this first class event in celebration of artists and their craft.
ORGANIZERS
Martin
Anaya (Executive Director) ; Martin Anaya (Executive Director) ; Martin Anaya (Executive Director)
GENERAL RULES
Sacramento Film Festival
Submission Guidelines:
The following guidelines govern submissions for 2011's
Festival, scheduled for late March, early April at the Crest Theater and other venues. For more information, call 916-524-5138.
Please read these guidelines carefully and follow all directions for submission.
General guidelines for all films:
1)
Categories of Entry:
There are three main categories of entry for this festival, short form (under 20 minutes total running
time), long form ( 20 minutes to an hour total running time), and features, (over one hour total running time), plus special
Showcases.
Please make certain that you have specified which genre(s) your film falls under, in your Online Project
Form. A genre helps our judges to identify the film's content. All styles of film will be accepted for review.
2)
Eligibility Requirements:
Employees and board members are prohibited from entering. By acceptance of these rules and submission
to our festival, the entrant certifies that he/she has sole legal authority to enter into this agreement.
3) Format
Requirements:
Please submit a preview copy of your film on DVD with your completed application form. DVDs must be NTSC
standard for the US. No PAL tapes or other formats will be accepted for preview. Sound must be 2 channel mono or stereo, 48
hz 16 bit. If accepted, you will be contacted to provide a final screening copy on one of the accepted formats.
All
final exhibition prints must be submitted on one of the following formats: 35mm, DVD, Bule ray, DV cam or mini DV with the
same provisos listed above. No other formats will be accepted for screening prints.
4) Disclaimer:
The festival
holds no responsibility for lost tapes or films. Preview tapes are non returnable. Screening films or tapes will be returned
only with proper return postage or arrangements made at film maker's expense.
5) Awards: Awards and acknowledgments
for best International film, best short, best local short, and the "Visionary spirit" best overall film will be awarded at
the festival.
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