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Film Submissions

NJISACF will showcase independent films by or about South Asians from across the globe.

Filmmakers are invited to submit Features, shorts and documentaries of all genres (including animation), formats and lengths. Films should have been completed no earlier than 2004. Submissions for NJISACF 2007 will be accepted only through February 10, 2007. Films postmarked after February 10, 2007, will not be considered for the Festival.  For questions about submission, please send an e-mail to: submissions@njisacf.org

How to submit your film

  • Download the Submission Form.
    If you don't have Adobe Acrobat 5.0 or above, click here to download it for free. If you have any problem, contact us at submissions@njisacf.org and we will fax, email or mail you the submission form.
  • Print the submission form.
  • Carefully read the Submission form.
  • Fill out, Sign and date the submission form.
  • 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, and a check or a US money order payable to “Asian American Film and Theater Project”.
  • All applicants will be notified via email by March 9, 2007.

Entry Fee

  • Films under 60 min: $15
  • Films 60 min and over: $20

Submission Guidelines

  • Filmmakers may submit more than one entry. Each entry must be accompanied by the entry form and the entry fee. Films should have been completed no earlier than 2004.
  • Only films by filmmakers of South Asian origin/ about South Asians worldwide/ involving South Asian actors in major roles will be considered
  • All foreign language films must be subtitled/ dubbed in English language
  • Only NTSC DVDs or VHS tapes will be accepted for submission screening.
  • 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.
  • Every submission must be accompanied by a film synopsis (60 words) and Bios (50 words each)
  • Please do not send submissions in fiber-filled envelopes, as the dust damages DVD players or VCRs.
  • The entry fee is non-refundable. We only accept US checks or US money orders.
  • Please make check or money order payable to Asian American Film and Theater Project, in US dollars ONLY.
  • If your film is selected, you will be required to provide 1 screening master (DVD- NTSC Format only) , 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. Please note that the screening master will not be returned.
  • All filmmakers will be notified via e-mail by April 6, 2007.

Submission deadline is February 10, 2007

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

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

  • Two DVDs or VHS tapes (NTSC)

  • 60-word Film Synopsis

  • Bios of cast and crew

  • Application Form

  • Entry Fee

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