Call for Submissions: How to Submit a Film

1. Independent films: Digressing from over-indulgent, celebrity-clad films that cover billboards so big that they eclipse the sky, we welcome low budget films that do not run solely on the fame of its movie stars…except maybe a cameo by Steve Buscemi.

2. Subtitles: At an international film festival, subtitles are a tricky thing. In our attempts to create the most enjoyable and accommodating experience, we ask that non-English films include English subtitles.

Even though subtitles can be a drag, they also can be tools to enhance a film. Check out one of the latest articles we featured in the Best of the Blogs here.

3. Short films: “Short” is a relative term among film festivals.  For ECU, let’s keep it under 30 minutes.

4. Format: Please refrain from sending your film in the form of technology circa 1995.  That means no VHS. Embrace the era of DVDs.

5. Deadlines: We understand that as filmmakers, you may be completely immersed in your brilliant works of art. Perhaps you have forgotten to shave  for 7 months or even how to find the laundromat. While you may have fallen off the face of the earth, please do not forget the deadlines. The Early bird deadline is November 21, 2010.

6. Image: Send us a gorgeous image of your film that sums it all up and why not a piccy of yourself so we can know whose fabulous work we are watching.

7.  Trailers: send us your official trailer or we create one from the first 30seconds of your movie – not great if you’ve gone for a  Space Odyssey kinda feel.

8. The Final Step: In the process of funding your film, it would be ideal not to max out your credit card. Leave a bit aside for the entry payment.