SUBMIT YOUR FILM
Attention Local filmmakers … The GI Film Festival San Diego wants to share your military or veteran film project during its third annual festival, October 18-22, 2017. The Film Consortium San Diego will be partnering with KPBS to hold the Local Film Showcase during the festival. Submissions are now being accepted from student and professional filmmakers. All film genres are welcome. Continue reading to learn more about the requirements for submitting a film for the GI Film Festival San Diego’s Local Film Showcase.
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REQUIREMENTS
To be selected for the 2017 GI Film Festival San Diego’s Local Film Showcase, films must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- A storyline or narrative arc that is about the military experience within San Diego County or Imperial County.
- A military themed film that is made by individual(s) who reside in San Diego County or Imperial County.
- A military themed film that features more than 60% of cast and crew from San Diego County or Imperial County.
- A military themed film that was shot or edited within San Diego County or Imperial County.
- A film of any genre made by a local filmmaker who is currently serving or has served in the U.S. military. Local filmmaker should reside in San Diego County or Imperial County.
All submissions must have been completed and released after January 1, 2011.
To be considered for the Local Choice Award, the film must have at least 60% of the cast, crew and locations sourced from San Diego County or Imperial County.
DEADLINES AND ENTRY FEES
March 1, 2017: Submissions open
April 10, 2017: Early Bird Deadline ($35 fee, Students $20)
May 15, 2017: General Deadline ($45 fee, Students $30)
June 19, 2017: Late Submission Deadline ($55 fee, Students $40)
FILM CONSORTIUM PLUS MEMBERS and active and former military get $10 off of submission fees.
CATEGORIES
Professional/Independent:
Narrative Shorts (under 60 minutes)
Documentary Shorts (under 60 minutes)
Narrative Features (60 minutes and over)
Documentary Features (60 minutes and over)
Student:
Narrative Shorts (under 60 minutes)
Documentary Shorts (under 60 minutes)
JUDGING AND SELECTION PROCESS
Films submitted to the festival are reviewed by our selection team(s) and assessed for storyline and overall production value.
Judging Round 1
The selection committee will consist of a volunteer group of film producers and filmmakers judging the films on their general Story/Plot, Production Value, and Sound Quality. Each criterion will be judged on a scale of 1-10. Scores will be added up and the top 50% of all films will move to round two.
Judging Round 2
Round 2 consists of a panel of KPBS selected judges who will watch the films, score them, and nominate for awards. Highest scoring films will be selected by KPBS for screening.
Judging Round 3
Judges designated by the GI Film Group will select the winners in each award category except the Audience Choice award.
TENTATIVE AWARD CATEGORIES
Student Awards
Best Narrative Short
Best Documentary Short
Professional/Independent Awards
Best Narrative Short
Best Documentary Short
Best Narrative Feature
Best Documentary Feature
Additional Awards
Audience Choice
Local Choice*
*Note: Only films where at least 60% of the cast, crew and locations have been sourced from San Diego County or Imperial County are eligible for the Local Choice Award.
GENERAL RULES
Competition is open to U.S. and international entries. There is no limit to the number of films you can submit to the festival. Each film must be submitted separately with submission fee paid. All submission fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.
FILM/VIDEO ENTRIES
Entries must be submitted via online link for pre-screening. Please make sure to include the password if password protected and make downloadable. Do not send original prints or tapes.
If selected for the festival, filmmakers will be required to provide an Apple Pro-Res 422, 1080p digital version of the film (or highest resolution available). If available, a DCP version is appreciated too. Send entries in sturdy, reusable containers or bubble wrap envelopes. Drives used for film delivery will be returned.
LIABILITY
Although every possible care will be taken with tapes and films while in our possession, we cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage. Do not send original prints or tapes. The festival reserves the right to pull any film from competition and screening for any reason whatsoever without incurring liability.
REPRODUCTION AGREEMENT
Submission of an entry gives the festival permission to have accepted work photographed, locally presented, and reproduced, either in part or whole, for publicity purposes, unless otherwise requested in writing by the filmmaker.
To help the festival promote your film and drive attendance, please submit the following with your entry:
- Entry fee via online payment system
- High-res digital production photos/JPEG images of film for program guide. These are required upon acceptance.
- Digital format trailer of film for posting on festival website. Requested, but not required.
- Filmmaker bio (100 words)
- Filmmaker headshot (JPEG)
- Promotional materials (eg, electronic press kit) available for your film, including, but not limited to, endorsement quotes/reviews, press clippings, etc.
