This includes, but is not limited to, public theatrical exhibition (festival or otherwise), television broadcast, home video, or any digital platform.
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Completed films that have been or will have been exhibited theatrically or otherwise made available to the general public, either for free or for purchase, prior to January 30, 2023, are not eligible to submit to this category. Only films retaining world premiere status are eligible for open submission to this category.
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Documentary Feature Film, at least half of the submitted project’s financing must originate from within the United States.
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If your documentary contains re-enactments or other fictionalized depictions of actual events, you may submit it to this category, but we will ultimately decide which of our Festival programs is best suited for your project, if accepted. Films that were previously invited to but did not participate in other festivals or events (live or digital) are still eligible to submit to this category.Īny nonfiction film originating from within the United States with a running time of 50 minutes or more. Completed films that have been or will have been exhibited theatrically or otherwise made available to the general public, either for free or for purchase, prior to Januare not eligible to submit to this category. Narrative Feature Film, the submitted project must be either scripted or improvisational fiction, or a fictionalization of actual events, and at least half of the project’s financing must originate from within the United States. All ownership and rights to the script produced and submitted to this contest remains with the writer.Any narrative or non-scripted work of fiction originating from within the United States with a running time of 50 minutes or more. The Production Agreement, in part, states that the Writer gives permission to Film Shortage producers to develop the winning script into a radio play and understands that said radio play will be owned by Film Shortage. Writer agrees that should his/her material be chosen as the winning script, the writer shall review and sign a Production Agreement before the script can be produced as part of the award. Film Shortage’s selection criteria are based upon the level of writing ability, originality, market potential, and appeal to the Film Shortage industry network.īy submitting your script for consideration to, you agree for Film Shortage and its producing partners to develop and produce your short screenplay into a radio play to be distributed throughout Film Shortage’s platforms i.e website, youtube, and podcast.Īny winners may have their name, script title, produced radio play, and pictures used for any Film Shortage promotions or promotions of our sponsors or affiliates. Selected scripts will be contacted using the email address provided on the corresponding entry form. The screenplays submitted must not have been previously sold or produced.įilm Shortage will select scripts to be produced throughout the year. Film Shortage does not share your screenplay with anyone except the staff and producers without prior permission.ġ2. There is no limit to the number of scripts you may submit.ġ0. If you wish to submit a revised draft of your script, you must enter it as a new submission.ĩ. Once a script has been submitted, we will not accept revised drafts.
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The entrant indemnifies Film Shortage and its employees and subsidiaries and holds them harmless from any claims regarding infringement or dissemination of materials.Ĩ. By submitting your script to Film Shortage, you represent that your entry is your original work, and does not infringe on any copyright or other rights of other people or legal entities. All rights and ownership to the script submitted remain with the original rights holders.ħ. Feedback is not provided to writers at any time during or after the competition.Ħ. Scripts cannot exceed more than 25 pages.ĥ. To enter, you must submit in the following format only: PDFĤ.
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By submitting, the entrant warrants that all writers have authorized the submission.ģ. All writers’ names should be listed in the online entry form. Entry in the competition is void where prohibited by law.Ģ. All scripts must be submitted in English, and entry fees must be paid in U.S.