Film Competition Entry

Please complete one of the film competition forms that best meet the description of your film. Entries will be collected and then evaluated for award consideration at our 2021 Cine Gear Expo in Los Angeles. You can enter as many films as you like, but each film must use a separate entry form. Just click the toggle to expand and view the entry form.

SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

Early: May 5, 2021
Regular: June 9, 2021
Late: June 30, 2021
Extended: July 12, 2021

NOTIFICATION: AUGUST 23RD, 2021

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Start: August 23, 2021
End: September 6, 2021
Show: September 23, 2021

Entry Deadline: July 12, 2021

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Film Type*
Please select your submission type. Independent Short Film ($50), Music Video or Commerical ($50) or Student Short Film ($45)
Project Title*
Submission Format*
- DVD
- YouTube
- Vimeo
Link to Video
Password If Link Is Protected
Genre*
Running Time*

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All submissions must be short films with a maximum length of 30 minutes
Date Completed*
Month
Day
Year
Original Language
- English
- Subtitled
- Dubbed
Director Contact Info
Directors Name*
First Last
Teachers Name
First Last
Student Filmmakers Name*
First Last
School Name*
School Website*
Contact Phone*
Contact Email*
Contact Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Film Details
Director(s)
Separate names with a comma
Producer(s)
Separate names with a comma
Screenwriter(s)
Separate names with a comma
Cinematographer(s)
Separate names with a comma
Previous Screenings, Festivals, & Awards:
Brief Synopsis
Terms and Conditions
Terms of Service*
You must scroll to the bottom of the terms field before you can agree to the terms.
- The applicable entry fee is nonrefundable. We accept Visa, Master Card,
  money order, personal check. Make checks payable to Cine Gear Expo, Inc.
- Preview DVDs will not be returned. Do not send your master copy until you are notified.
- If your film is ACCEPTED to the festival, the format must be a DCP.
- Filmmakers are responsible to have all rights-cleared including music, images, script, etc.
- Preview cassettes should be labeled with the title, running-time, screening
  format, contact information (name, address and phone number), and
  competition category.
- Cine Gear Expo is permitted to retain DVD copies of each film selected as part of our festival library and for local media educational use only.
- More than one entry can be submitted. Each entry must have an Official Entry Form (photocopy accepted) and entry fee.
- The entrant will be responsible for ALL SHIPPING FEES.
- All filmmakers will be notified via email of acceptance.
- If your film is selected, you will be asked to provide: B&W and color stills from the film; press materials; video trailer and digitized trailer for website (if available) posters and flyers.
- If your film is selected, original format prints or video format tape will be due at the Cine Gear offices no later than September 6, 2021.
- The filmmaker will assume shipping costs of materials and print to FilmSeries at Cine Gear Expo.
- Titles produced in languages other than English must have legible Englishsubtitles.
- The selection committees’ and juries’ decisions are final.
- Title of work and name of entrant must be on all mailing labels. DVD boxes must be numbered (1 of 2, 2 of 2, etc,).
- Cine Gear Expo, Inc. reserves the right to make any necessary changes in regulations or Film Series scheduling.
- I agree to the Terms of Service
Signature
Payment
Payment Type*
- Credit Card
- Check
- Money Order
We cannot accept personal checks from international entrants. Please read the entry rules above carefully before submitting this form.

You will receive an email with a PDF copy of this entry form. Please print out that PDF and enclose it with a labeled DVD copy of the film, press kit (optional), and the applicable entry fee.

**Submit by mail only - Do not ship or send by courier.** MAIL ENTRY (CANNOT FEDEX OR UPS TO A PO BOX) postmarked by July 12, 2021
TO:

Film Series at Cine Gear Expo
PO Box 492296
Los Angeles, CA 90049
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Cost for Film Submission
$0.00

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Entry Deadline: July 12, 2021

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