Tapestry Entertainment Family Film Festival November, 2007

There is definitely a need for wholesome family films that are free of nudity and unnecessary graphic violence. That’s the objective of this film festival, a celebration of the creative efforts of many people who have a message to share with the world.

Please read the following submission requirements carefully before you complete the entry form below.

2007 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1- All films must be in English or have English subtitles.

2- Films may not contain any nudity or foul language.

3- Films must be wholesome, expressing a Family theme.

4- All films must be no longer than 30 minutes

5. Place of Origin-Projects may originate from anywhere in the world

6. Premiere Status- No premiere requirement

7. Distribution Status- Projects may have distribution

8. Completion Date- No requirement

9- Although not mandatory, we encourage you to submit a Press Kit containing promo materials on CD with high resolution production stills and promotional photos of key film participants. These files make it easier for us to promote your films on the web, in the media, and in the program.

10- Format of entered film must be DVD and be able to play in any American, home DVD player.

11- Preview DVD should be labeled with the title, running time, screening format and contact information: Name; Address; Email Address; Phone Number

12. The Tapestry Entertainment Family Film Festival is permitted to retain videotape or DVD copies for each film elected as part of our festival library and for media educational use.

13- All filmmakers will be notified via e-mail of acceptance on or about the second week in November of 2007. Each entrant must therefore provide an email address.

14- The Tapestry Entertainment Family Film Festival cannot be held liable for print/video materials which may be lost or damaged.

15- The use of original music or royalty-free music is strongly recommended but not mandatory.

16- Please ensure that you have all necessary releases on file, including actors’ releases.

17- Once entered, films may not be withdrawn from participation. Submission tape and DVD will not be returned and applicant gives permission for Tapestry Entertainment to retain tape, DVDs and promotional materials as part of its library.

18- The entrant will be responsible for ALL SHIPPING FEES.

19. You may enter as many films as you like but you must submit a separate application form and entrance fee for each film entered.

20. Registration fees are to be paid through WAB or Money Order only please, and must include the WAB tracking number

21. DO NOT send tapes in fiber-filled envelopes as the dust can damage tapes and viewing equipment.

22. Submissions may NOT be withdrawn from the Festival once they have been entered, except at the sole discretion of the Festival.

CATEGORIES

1. Family/Children

2. Christian Films

3. Fantasy

4. Foreign

5. Suspense/Thriller

6. Science Fiction

7. Western

8. Music Videos

9. Visual/Special Effects

10. Action/Adventure

11. Animated (any technique)

12. Documentary

13. Comedy

14. Dramatic

15. Historical

SELECTIONS

23- Film selection for the festival will be made by the Festival Committee which will consider the following attributes of the film:

a- The film must support and encourage positive family values?

b- Creativity– how innovative and artistic is the movie?

c- Production – how well the movie is directed, filmed, edited, etc?

24- The Festival will use its best efforts to ensure the correct title and credits are listed in the program, but shall not be held liable for inadvertent errors or omissions.

25- Festival programmers and judges shall determine finalists and award winners at their sole discretion.

26- The Festival reserves the right to decide all questions not specifically provided for in the Festival rules and guidelines.

27- The Festival reserves the rights to adjust dates and times of film screenings without notice.

28- The Festival shall not be held responsible for delays or cancellations due to equipment failure, shipping delays, or the condition of the films delivered.

REGISTRATION FEES

*Money Orders ONLY Please, Made payable to Belinda Wilson TE

Early Registration Fees:

            Films must be received by August 24, 2007

All films up to 30 minutes in length are $20.00

Regular Registration Fees:

            Films must be received by September 24, 2007.

All films up to 30 minutes in length is $30.00

Late Registration Fees:

            Films must be received by October 24, 2007.

All films up to 30 minutes in length is $40.00

Make all money orders payable to Belinda Wilson TE

SEND MATERIALS TO

The Tapestry Entertainment Family Film Festival; Attn: Belinda Wilson; P.O. Box 232; West Berlin, New Jersey 08091 USA

Address any questions to: Belinda Wilson 856-719-1941; tapestryenter@yahool.com

DO NOT send tapes in fiber-filled envelopes as the dust can damage tapes and viewing equipment.

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Tapestry Entertainment International Family Film Festival 2007 Entry Form

Title of Film:

Title of Film in English:

Director 1:     

Director 2:                                         

Producer 1: 

Producer 2: 

Producer 3: 

Writer 1: 

Writer 2: 

Contact Address: 

City:                           

State/Province: 

Zip/Postal Code:        

Country: 

Contact Phone:                              

Cell Phone:

Fax:                            

Email: 

Explain the production process and your experience making the film.

PRODUCTION NOTES

Country of Production: 

Production Format: 

Camera: 

Editing System: 

Film Budget:  

Genre: Music

Screening Format: 

Running Time:  (Length of film)

Date Completed:

Previous Festivals, Screenings, if any: 

If film is selected for Tapestry Entertainment International Christian Film Festival it will be this film’s

World Premiere ________   or U.S. Premiere: ________

Synopsis of  film: Please limit synopsis to 40 words or under (about 400 characters).

Anything over 400 characters will be cut and not saved. (use separate sheet of paper)

Does your film have a distributor?         

How did you hear about the International Christian Film Festival?

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AGREEMENT

A festival contribution implies that my film can be part of the Festival – Tour and in addition can be used for the festival reporting on television.

A contribution to the festival implies the acceptance of the regulations. I declare that I am authorized to submit this work free of charge. There is no legal basis for inclusion in the program.

The producer warrants to the NO BUDGET festival that they have obtained all the necessary permissions to enter this film and that the film does not infringe the rights, including copyright, of any third party.

Applicant hereby grants The Festival rights to use all or part of the film for promotional purposes; to use stills, biographical material, names and likeness from the film for promotional purposes and in program and merchandise, to provide copies of the film for journalists to review, to show the film at press screenings and to exhibit the film during the event and at any time before and after the event.

The Festival will use its best efforts to ensure the correct title and credits are listed in the program, but shall not be held liable for inadvertent errors or omissions.

The Festival reserves the right to decide all questions not specifically provided for in the Festival rules and guidelines.

The Festival reserves the rights to adjust dates and times of film screenings without notice and shall not be held responsible for delays or cancellations due to equipment failure, shipping delays, or the condition of the films delivered.

I have read the regulations of the Tapestry Entertainment Family Film Festival and accept them. By submitting this form and signing it, I will be agreeing to these regulations.

Submitted To: Tapestry Entertainment Family Film

Signature (Your Name)

Title (Director or Producer)

Festival November, 2007

Submitted by: Signature _____________________________________

Date _____________________________