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Carmarthen Bay Film Festival

This is a brand new festival here in Wales and the first one to be held in Llanelli the home town of Wales' very first Hollywood film star.

One of the aims of the festival is to support and promote up and coming film makers here in Wales, UK and Internationally

Also there will be special categories for Welsh and Celtic language films.

We are especially looking for entries from Patagonia because of its Welsh connections

 

Entry Criteria

Productions must be independently produced, with the maker retaining complete editorial control and copyright. Productions must have been completed after January 1, 2009,

 

Categories

Welsh language,Celtic language/themed,short,documentary,feature film,international,animation,student film,music video, north American,south American,silent film,comedy

Format accepted

DVD region 1 and 2 ntsc/pal

Three copies of your film are required 

 

Submission fees

General submission £20:00

Wales based film maker £10:00

Student £5:00 per film/video

 

Shipping

Cost of shipping to the festival is the responsibility of the entrant

International entries should be sent by mail or air courier

All entries should be clearly marked, on the outside of the package: NO COMMERCIAL VALUE — FOR CULTURAL PURPOSES ONLY

 

Promotional Materials

Please include any stills/posters, press kit, detailed synopsis, etc.

 

Return of Preview/Promotional Materials

Preview discs/cassettes and promotional materials will not be returned.

 

Disclaimer

While all due care and attention will be exercised, the festival cannot accept or assume responsibility

for damage or loss of materials submitted.

You must agree not to hold Pyramid Lake Productions/Carmarthen Bay Film Festival harmless from and defend them against all claims, demands,

losses, damages, judgments, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or in connection with any and all claims by third parties.

To find out more and enter the festival please go to www.carmarthenbayfilmfestival.co.uk

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