Early Submissions Period -- July 1, 2009 to Sept 26, 2009
Early Submissions Deadline -- Sept 26, 2009 (films must arrive within 2 weeks)

Regular Submissions Period -- Sept 27, 2009 to November 14, 2009
Regular Submissions Deadline -- Nov 14, 2009 (films must arrive within 2 weeks)

Late Submissions Period -- Nov 15, 2009 to February 6, 2010
Late Submissions Deadline -- Feb 27, 2010 (films must arrive within 2 weeks)

 

All filmmakers will be notified before April 5, 2010.

Feature Film (budget over €250k)
Micro-budget Feature (budget under €250k)
No-Budget Feature (budget under €25k)
Documentary Feature
Sci-Fi / Horror Feature Film
Female Director Feature
LGBT film
Short Film
Short Documentary
Animated Short
Experimental Short
Short Short
Horror / Sci-Fi Short
Music Video

Screenplay Award categories:
Feature Screenplay
Sci-Fi / Horror Screenplay
Comedy Screenplay

Fees for feature films are £75 early, £80 regular, £90 late .
Fees for short films are £40 early, £45 regular, £55 late.
Music videos and short shorts: £20 early, £25 regular, £30 late

Fees for feature scripts are £40 early, £45 regular, £55 late.

 

Fees for Team Cannes feature films are £175 early, £180 regular, £190 late

Please send any related press materials, including electronic press kit, and photos to info@cannesfest.org .

Our submissions address for film screeners is:
CIFF
Studio 21
456 Strand
WC2R 0DZ
London, UK

Although due care will be exercised, CIFF cannot assume any liability for damage to entries.

NTSC and PAL DVD submissions will be accepted, as will Region 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

 

All film entries must be submitted on DVD to be considered for selection and received by the arrival  deadline of March 28, 2010.

Submission DVD will not be returned.

If selected to be showcased during the event, all Digital Tapes and 35mm prints must be received by April 30, 2010

All photos provided must be clearly identified on the back. Photos will not be returned & may be used for any festival promotions.

Non-English language produced films must have English subtitles or be dubbed in English.

All entrants certify that they have been given full rights to use any and all music in their films.

Film Producers are responsible for insurance and shipment costs of films to CIFF.

The title of the work and name of entrant must be on all mailing containers, labels, can reels and film leaders.

If you choose not to submit via Withoutabox, you can also submit via postal mail, and pay the submission fee via PayPal and send us an signed entry form. Email us for details

 

Jury Award winners will be selected by a panel of active film industry professionals. All films go through a screening process and are reviewed by at least two film industry professionals.

Winners agree to participate in the publicity for the Festival as well as other promotional events, including the website. The determination of the winners is final.

Selected film entries will be notified by April 5, 2010. Jury Award and audience award winners will be announced at the Closing Night Party. An Awards Certificate will be awarded to the winners. Some Award categories may have co-sponsors providing prizes. One award or prize will be given to the individual designated on the official entry form.

Filmmakers or screenwriters accepted and are attending the festival are responsible for travel, lodging, and all other expenses.

All stated information, eligibility and submission guidelines, terms and conditions of entry, and entry information is subject to change by the Cannes Independent Film Festival, without notice.

Jury Film Award categories:
Best Feature (over £100k)
Best Micro-budget Feature (under £100k)
Best No-Budget Feature (under £10k)
Best Documentary
Best Sci-Fi / Horror Feature
Best Female Director Feature
Best LGBT film
Best Short Film
Best Short Documentary
Best Animated Short
Best Experimental Short
Best Short Short
Best Horror / Sci-Fi Short
Best Music Video

Screenplay Award categories:
Best Feature Screenplay
Best Sci-Fi / Horror Screenplay
Best Comedy Screenplay

Audience Award categories:
Best Feature
Best Short

*  All entries must be shipped prepaid.
*  Do not declare a value on your submission, as this will hold it up in customs.
*  Do not send materials in fiber-filled envelopes or "jiffy packs," since fibers will damage both disc and playback equipment. Please use bubble-lined envelopes instead.
*  Preview format must be DVD. Preview DVD's should be clearly labelled with the title, running time and contact information (name, phone number, e-mail.) or WaB number.
*  If you are submitting more than one entry, a separate submission is required for each film, although they may be mailed together.

 

 

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