Early Submissions Period -- June 15, 2010 to July 24, 2010
Early Submissions Deadline -- Sept 24, 2010 (films must arrive within 2 weeks)

Regular Submissions Period -- July 25, 2010 to November 12, 2010
Regular Submissions Deadline -- Nov 12, 2010 (films must arrive within 2 weeks)

Late Submissions Period -- Nov 13, 2010 to February 25, 2011
Late Submissions Deadline -- Feb 25, 2011 (films must arrive within 2 weeks)

 

All filmmakers will be notified before April 5, 2011.

Low-budget Feature (budget between €250k and €1M)
Micro-budget Feature (budget under €250k)
No-Budget Feature (budget under €25k)
Documentary Feature
Sci-Fi / Horror Feature
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.

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 all Regions.

 

All film entries must be submitted on DVD to be considered for selection and received by the arrival  deadline of March 28, 2011.

Submission DVD will not be returned.

If selected to be showcased during the event, all screening copies must be received by April 30, 2011

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 film copies

If you choose not to submit via Withoutabox, you can also submit via postal mail, and pay the submission fee via PayPal.

 

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 members of the selection committee.

Winners agree to participate in the publicity for the Festival as well as other promotional events, including the website.

Selected film entries will be notified by April 5, 2011. Awards will be announced on the final day of the festival. 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 as "submitter".

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 Low-budget Feature (over £250k)
Best Micro-budget Feature (under £250k)
Best No-Budget Feature (under £25k)
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

*  All entries must be shipped prepaid.
*  Do not declare a value on your submission, as this will hold it up in customs. The festival will NOT pay duty to release your film.
*  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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