Newport International Film Festival

Newport International Film Festival
12 Annual June 03, 2009 to June 07, 2009



International

Film

Video

Short

Feature

Competition

Film Market

Submit Online
P.O. Box 146
Newport RI 02840
U S A
Phone: 401.846.9100
info@newportfilmfestival.com
http://www.newportfilmfestival.com

OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES • Select a Category of Entry to continue.

Feature Competition
International fiction films of qualifying length. Films must be presented in their original language with English language subtitles.
Documentary Competition
International documentary films of qualifying length. Films must be presented in their original language with English language subtitles.
Short Film Competition (Narrative & Documentary)
International short films of qualifying length. Films must be presented in their original language with English language subtitles.
Children's Program
A series of films for children of all ages. Features, shorts and animated works are welcome to submit to this category

MISSION & OBJECTIVE
The mission of the Newport International Film Festival is to serve the community by presenting unique programs that inspire, challenge, and engage a broad and diverse audience through the art of film.


ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The Newport International Film Festival (NIFF) was founded in 1998 by Christine Schomer, Nancy Donahoe and Pami Shamir.

In its 11 years, NIFF has grown dramatically into one of America's leading regional film festivals. The Festival has a reputation for stellar programming and has cemented its status as one of the most exciting and exclusive festivals of its kind. Annually attracting over 10,000 filmmakers, celebrities, journalists, and film enthusiasts of all kinds together in a less frenzied, less commercial, and more intimate environment, the Festival has distinguished itself as one where art ranks before commerce.

In addition to panel discussions with well-known industry professionals, NIFF schedules over 100 screenings of feature length narrative films, documentaries and shorts, as well as both international and U.S. film premieres.

NIFF programming offers unique opportunities for the community to interact with filmmakers and artists in a celebration of the art of film and storytelling. NIFF secures the attendance of about 80% of all featured filmmakers who conduct Q&A sessions with the audience following their film's screening.

ORGANIZERS:
Jennifer Maizel (Executive Director) ; Joe Ruggeri (Director of Operations)

GENERAL RULES
REGULATIONS:
1. Only films in 35mm or the specified video formats will be considered for presentation.
2. All films must have been completed after January 1, 2008.
3. Films must be presented in their original language with English language subtitles for purposes of participation in the event.

PROCEDURES:
DVDs will not be returned. All entries must be accompanied by the appropriate entry fee.

FILM LENGTH DEFINITION:
Feature films and documentaries: 60 minutes or longer; short films: 30 minutes or less.

We ask that you try to conform to these lengths to aid our task of scheduling film screenings. If your film runs between 30 and 60 minutes, please contact the Programming Director at programming@newportfilmfestival.com for permission to submit.

DEADLINES:
Festival entries should be received by April 3, 2009. If accepted, exhibition prints or tapes are due no later than May 30, 2009.

NOTIFICATION OF RECEIPT:
Please request this service from the courier of your choice.

NOTIFICATION OF SELECTION:
Films are selected and invited to be shown at NIFF by the Executive Director, Programming Director and screening committee. Notification of acceptance will be determined by early May of 2009.

SHIPPING:
NIFF will provide standard return shipping for accepted films; requests for expedited or overnight return deliveries MUST be paid for by filmmaker or distributor.

INSURANCE:
All selected films at NIFF will be insured during the period that they are in the Festival's possession.

TRAVEL AND HOSPITALITY:
It is NIFF's intention to provide, within its budget, travel and accommodation for each filmmaker whose work is selected to attend. However, given certain restraints, acceptance to NIFF in no way guarantees that the festival will pay for or reimburse the travel or accommodations of each filmmaker.

COMPETITION AND AWARDS:
A panel of jurists comprised of filmmakers and professionals in the various fields of cinema will award the the festival's Best Feature, Best Documentary and Best Short (Narrative or Doc). Audience Awards will also be presented.

QUESTIONS & INFORMATION:
For additional information about the Festival, contact programmer Holly Herrick at the following address:
programming@newportfilmfestival.com.

CHECKLIST:
- Entry fee (if not paid via credit card thru Withoutabox, a check or money order made out to “Newport International Film Festival”)
- Preview DVD

Send submissions to:

Newport International Film Festival
P.O. Box 146
Newport, RI 02840

If you send your DVD via a courier other than the USPS, you may need to use our street address, which is:

Newport International Film Festival
49 Bowen’s Wharf
Newport, RI 02840

Withoutabox Submission Deadlines for 2009
NIFF deadlines for submissions via Withoutabox are as follows:

Regular deadline is February 27, 2009;
Late Deadline is March 27, 2009.
Fees for deadlines are below:

Regular Deadline - February 27, 2009
REGULAR DEADLINE FEES Regular Discounted
Standard Fee $50 $40
Student Fee $30 $20
Late Deadline - March 27, 2009
LATE DEADLINE FEES Regular Discounted
Standard Fee $65 $55
Student Fee $30