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Sundance Film Festival

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Start: 21/01/2010
End: 31/01/2010
Deadline:
Early Submissions 18/08/08
Official Submission:
Shorts 05/09/08
Features & Documentaries 08/09/08
Late Submissions:
Shorts 19/09/08
Features & Documentaries 22/09/08

2009 Entry Fee:
Early Submission:
Shorts $US35
Features & Documentaries $US45
Official Submission:
Shorts $US50
Features & Documentaries $US75
Late Submissions:
Shorts $US75
Features & Documentaries $US100

Introduction
A well received screening and positive press review within the Premiere, World Cinema and Shorts Programs of Sundance can greatly benefit a film's positioning for the US. Because so many buyers and execs attend, Sundance can generate hype and excitement like few other festivals. Sundance has a long history of showcasing the works of emerging and established Australian directors, with over 80 films screened since 1990.
Sections of festival
Competitive Program:

Independent Film Competition: America's premiere showcase for independently produced documentary and dramatic films. The competition is a way to create enthusiasm and recognition for the work of American independent filmmakers. Note: The Independent Film Competition is divided into two different competitions - Independent Film Competition - Documentary and the Independent Film Competition - Dramatic

World Cinema Competition: Dramatic: This section consist of a competitive screening of 16 new feature works from some of the most innovative filmmakers from across the globe. The international films exhibited at Sundance reflect the Institute's long-standing commitment to support independent artists, both emerging and established.

World Cinema Competition: Documentaries: A selection of outstanding documentary works from talented non-fiction storytellers around the world. In 2005, this section, for the first time, consisted of a competitive screening of 12 films.

Shorts Program: A competition of American and international short films. Shorts are exhibited before features or combined in feature-length programs.

Non Competitive Program

Premieres: A showcase of diverse contemporary cinema with a selection of latest works from established directors and world premieres of highly anticipated films

Spectrum: A showcase of independent narrative and documentary feature films from the U.S. and around the world.

New Frontier: Presents a selection of some of the most exciting experimental work (feature, short, documentary) submitted to Sundance by American and international artists.

Park City at Midnight: An 'after-hours' showcase of American and international feature films. This series provides kinetic, surprising, and occasionally outrageous concoctions throughout the week of the festival.
Awards
Awards include:
Grand Jury Prize
The Audience Award
Special Jury Prizes
Alfred P. Sloan Prize
Sundance/NHK International Filmmakers Awards
Submission requirements*
Accepted film length:
Feature narrative (70 mins or longer); Short narrative (under 70 mins); Feature documentary (50 mins or longer); Short documentary (under 50 mins)

Accepted screening formats:
16mm and 35mm film; HD Cam

Accepted preview formats:
VHS (PAL, NTSC); DVD

* Disclaimer:
This information is to be used as a guide only and is of a general nature. The AFC has undertaken all reasonable measures to ensure its accuracy and specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly of the use and application of any of the contents. Exact submission requirements are stipulated in the festival's Rules and Regulations which are available on the festival website.






















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Contact Information

http://festival.sundance.org/festival
Trevor Groth
Senior Programmer
Sundance Film Festival

Email: programming@sundance.org


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