NJISACF, 2010

Fourth New Jersey Independent South Asian Cine Fest (NJISACF)

October 2010

Click here to download Submission Guidelines in pdf

Submission Guidelines

NJISACF 2010 will showcase independent films by or about South Asian women from across the globe.
Filmmakers are invited to submit Features, shorts and documentaries of all genres (including animation), formats and lengths. Submissions for NJISACF 2010 will be accepted only through August 16, 2010. Submissions postmarked after August 16, 2010, will not be considered for the Festival.  For questions about submission, please send an e-mail to: asamfilmtheater@yahoo.com
How to submit your film

o    Print out the submission form.
o    Carefully read the Submission form.
o    Fill out, Sign and date the submission form.
o    Refer to the Application Checklist below before mailing your entry. Send the completed entry form to the address provided on the form with 2 copies of NTSC DVDs or VHS tapes.
o    All applicants will be notified via email by September 16, 2010.

Submission Guidelines

o    Filmmakers may submit more than one entry. Each entry must be accompanied by the entry form. Films should have been completed no earlier than 2007.
o    Only films by women filmmakers of South Asian origin/ about South Asian women worldwide/ involving South Asian female actors in major roles will be considered
o    All foreign language films must be subtitled/ dubbed in English language
o    Only NTSC DVDs or VHS tapes will be accepted for submission screening.
o    DVDs and VHS tapes must be labeled with the title, running time, contact information on the DVD/ tape label. Submission DVDs/ tapes will not be returned.
o    Every submission must be accompanied by a film synopsis (60 words) and Bios (50 words each)
o    Please do not send submissions in fiber-filled envelopes, as the dust damages DVD players or VCRs.
o    If your film is selected, you will be required to provide 1 screening master, electronic press kit including synopsis, full credits, b/w and/or color stills from the film, poster and promo reel or trailer (if available), filmography and the director’s headshot.
o    All filmmakers will be notified via e-mail by September 16, 2010.

Submission deadline is August 16, 2010

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

o    Two DVDs or VHS tapes (NTSC)
o    60-word Film Synopsis
o    Bios of cast and crew
o    Application Form

Mail Submission to:

Asian American Film and Theater Project,
P.O. Box 136, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey,
08852, USA

If you are using courier service, mail to:

Sakti Sengupta, 117 Jared Drive,
North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902, USA

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SUBMISSION FORM

ORIGINAL TITLE: __________________ ENGLISH TITLE (if different): ________________

DIRECTOR(S): _______________________ PRODUCER(S): ________________________

SUBMITTED BY: __________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________

CITY: _______________ STATE: ___ ZIP/POSTAL CODE: _____ COUNTRY:________________

PHONE: ________________ FAX: ________________ E-MAIL: ____________________

PRINT SOURCE CONTACT:

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________

CITY: _______________ STATE: ___ ZIP/POSTAL CODE: _____ COUNTRY:________________

PHONE: ________________ FAX: ________________ E-MAIL: ____________________

CATEGORY:
Full Length Feature Full Length Documentary Short Feature Short Documentary

SUBMISSION FORMAT:
VHS DVD

SHOOTING FORMAT:
16 mm Super 16 mm 35 mm DV OTHER _____________________________

EXHIBITION FORMAT:
DVD only

ASPECT RATIO (if shot on FILM):
1:33 1:66 1:85 Scope
SOUND:
Mono Stereo Digital Dolby

ASPECT RATIO(if shot on VIDEO): 4:3 16:9 OTHER___________
COMPLETION DATE___________(no earlier than 2004)

COUNTRY(IES): ___________ RUNNING TIME ___________ LANGUAGE(S) ___________

PRESS KIT AVAILABLE (REQUIRED UPON ACCEPTANCE)? Yes No WITH PHOTOS? Yes No

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ENTRY:

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IF SCREENED IN NEW JERSEY, THIS ENTRY WILL BE A:

WORLD PREMIERE
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
U.S. PREMIERE
EAST COAST PREMIERE
NJ PREMIERE

PREVIOUS FESTIVAL, THEATRICAL & TELEVISION SCREENINGS AND/OR AWARDS:

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PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

I (print name) __________________________________ certify, that I hold all necessary rights for this submission and I have applied to the Fourth New Jersey Independent South Asian Cine Fest (NJISACF) 2010, after reviewing and accepting all terms and conditions of the festival. If my film is accepted at NJISACF 2010, I will not be able to withdraw my film from the festival. I am aware that if accepted, I could not have a screening in New Jersey prior to the screening at NJISACF 2010.

SIGNED  _____________________________________
DATE       _____________________________________