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NOTE: In an effort to make our submission process more efficient and friendly to the environmrnt, we no longer accept paper submission forms. Please use the electronic form below.

First Name: Last Name:**
Role in Production*
Address Line 1* Address Line 2
*City: State* (abbreviation, no periods or spaces please):** Zip* *Country:**
Tel(h)*	Tel(w)	Email*
Title of Entry*
Submission Format: * DVD (all regions) VHS (NTSC) 35mm Other:
Genre *
Country of Origin*		Year Completed *
Run Time* (in minutes):		Other Festivals, Awards, Screenings:
PRODUCTION CREDITS Director *		TOOLS (Not required, we're just curious.) Production Format(s) Used: miniDV DVCAM DVCPRO Digi Beta HD Super 8 16mm 35mm 35mm Still Digital Still OTHER Editing Software: Avid Xpress Final Cut Pro iMovie Media 100 Premiere OTHER
Producer *
Screenwriter *
Cinematographer *
Editor*
Sound Designer*		Does the film have any exclusive or non-exclusive licensing or distribution deals?* yes no If yes, with whom?
Composer
Cast		Will you or a representative be coming to the festival?* yes no If yes, would you be willing to take part in a Q&A panel discussion, etc.* yes no
DESCRIPTION* Please provide a description of your film in 100 words or less.		SUBMISSION FEES* Fees are $5 for trailers, $15 for a short (up to 35 min.); $20 for a feature (35-99 min.); and $25 for 100+ minutes. Please choose a payment option (see INSTRUCTIONS section below for more info.) Credit Card via PayPal E-Check via PayPal Once you've completed payment please insert the PayPal Transaction ID:
SUBMISSION FEES The EARLY BIRD* submission fee is $15 for short films 35 minutes or less, $20 for films up to 99 minutes, and $25 for films 100+ minutes. The EARLY BIRD submission period ends on July 15 at midnight. After July 15, 2010 fees are $20 for shorts up to 35 minutes, $25 for features up to 99 minutes, and $30 for films 100 minutes or more. The FINAL DEADLINE is September 25, 2010 The submission fee for Trailers is $5, and trailers are accepted all year long. Submission fees are non-refundable. The preferred method of payment is via PayPal, which lets us process your form immediately and takes care of any foreign currency exchange issues. Payments can be made by check or credit card. 1. Find the SUBMISSION FEES section in the above form, and choose either Credit Card or E-Check as your payment option. 2. Click the PayPal button. 3. When the PayPal window pops up, be sure to include your film title in the "Item" field. 4. Once you've completed your transaction, please put your PayPal Transaction ID number in the appropriate box above. If you submit without the Transaction ID, your application may be delayed. INTERNATIONAL SUBMISSIONS Submission fees must be paid in US dollars. SUBMISSION MATERIALS Once you complete the online application above, you will receive an email confirmation within 24 hours. In addition to completing the Online Entry Form, you will need to submit by regular mail the following items by the submission deadline. A DVD or DVD-R (Region 1 or Region 0), or a VHS videotape (NTSC only), clearly labeled with: Film Title Contact Name Phone Number Email Address Running Time Please send to: David E. Pruett Attn: Dark Carnival Submissions 1824 E. Thornton Dr. Bloomington, IN 47401 NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE Final selection announcements will be made in October, 2010 and you'll receive an email regarding the selection of your film. We'll also keep a running a list of all the scheduled films on DarkCarnivalFilmFest.com. If you need your DVD or tape back, you'll need to be sure to include a stamped, self-addrressed envelope with your submission materials. INQUIRIES If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at submissions@darkcarnivalfilmfest.com.
Terms of Submission Agreement I, the contact person for the film submitted with this application, agree to the following: I have read, understood and complied with all eligibility requirements of the categories for which I would like this film to be considered. To the best of my knowledge, all statements on this document are true. My film is not subject to litigation nor is threatened by any litigation. I am duly authorized to submit this film to Dark Carnival and I hold the Festival harmless from damage to or loss of the materials en route or otherwise during the course of the Festival's possession of the film. Should this film win any awards at the Festival, I am authorized and/or empowered by all parties legally representing this film to receive all cash prizes and awards. Click Here if you agree to the terms listed above
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