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2010 Tribeca Film Festival Submissions FAQ
ABOUT REQUIREMENTS + ELIGIBLITY
ABOUT APPLICATION
- How do I submit my work to the Tribeca Film Festival (TFF ‘10)?
You may submit your film online at www.tribecafilm.com/festival. Please review the Rules and Regulations carefully prior to completing the online entry form.
- Can you mail or fax me a submissions form?
No. We are only accepting online applications.
ABOUT DEADLINES + FEES
- What are the submissions deadlines and fees for the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival?
• Early Entry Deadline is November 13, 2009. This is a POSTMARK DATE for both feature-length and short films. The EARLY Deadline fee for Short films is US $25 and for Features is US$45.
• Official Entry Deadline is December 14, 2009. This is a POSTMARK DATE for ALL feature-length and short films completed in 2009. The OFFICIAL Deadline fee for Short films is US$40 and for Features is US$65.
Please note: The EARLY and OFFICIAL entry deadlines are both postmark dates. This means that your submissions must be mailed in (not necessarily received) by the applicable date.
• Late Deadline is January 11, 2010, for Feature Works-In-Progress and Films completed after official deadline. The LATE Deadline fee (for Feature WIPs only) is US$95. This is an ARRIVE BY date. Your film must arrive in our offices by this date. ONLY feature-length films that are works-in-progress will be considered for the LATE deadline.
- Will you accept wire or bank transfers for submission fee payments?
No. We only accept payment by credit card American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa. Please do not send cash, checks or money orders.
- What if my submission arrives after the deadline for which I have registered?
Your film MUST be postmarked or MUST arrive in our office no later than the applicable deadline for which you have registered. That is, if you have submitted your short film for the Early Deadline and have paid $25, but your submission is postmarked after November 13, you will be prompted to make an additional payment of $15 to bring your account up to date. We will not consider your film until this payment is received.
- Does it make a difference to which deadline I submit?
No. All submissions are processed in the same manner. The only difference is the higher submission fees. We view all films fairly and equally in the order in which they are received, but we encourage you to submit as early as possible!
- What is the Late Deadline?
The Late Deadline is only for feature-length works-in-progress films to be completed in 2010. These films, though, must be completed by March 2010.
- Can I submit my short film for the Late Deadline?
No. We will not accept short film submissions with a postmark later than December 14, 2009.
ABOUT WORKS-IN-PROGRESS
- Can I submit a work-in-progress film for either the Early or Official deadline?
Yes. Please note that if you send a WIP short or feature-length film for the Early or Official deadline, you may only send in ONE replacement version of your film. We recommend sending the most finished version of your film.
*Please Note: Replacement copies will NOT be accepted after January 11, 2010, unless solicited by the Festival.
- I made changes to my film. Can I send in a second, newer version?
Yes, but please note you may only send in ONE replacement version. We will not accept more than one replacement version.
*Please Note: Replacement copies will NOT be accepted after January 11, 2010, unless solicited by the Festival.
ABOUT SUBMISSIONS
- I submitted last year. Can I resubmit my film for this year’s Festival?
You may resubmit if you have made significant changes to your film and meet the other eligibility requirements as outlined in the Rules and Regulations.
- What is your preferred format for submission?
Films should be submitted on DVD. We prefer DVDs to be sent in a simple paper CD/DVD sleeve in order to minimize waste. DVDs MUST be compatible with standard consumer DVD players. Please ensure that your disc plays in a standard DVD player prior to sending to the Festival.
Please use permanent marker to label your DVD. Do not use a paper label on your disc; adhesive stickers and paper may make a disc unplayable.
- Can my submission DVD be in PAL format?
It is highly preferred that you send us an NTSC formatted DVD, but we will accept ALL REGION DVD submissions. Clearly mark the format on the DVD.
- What should I include with my submission?
After you have completed the online submissions form, please send two copies of the film on DVD, a copy of the payment receipt if you have paid by credit card, and a copy of your student ID if you have submitted as a student. To minimize waste, we ask that you do not send printed press or promotional materials.
- What happens if you are unable to get my film to work?
If your DVD does not play, we will contact you to request another copy. However, there is no guarantee that we will get your replacement disc in time and we must give preference to those who originally sent in a working copy. For this reason, we ask that you make absolutely sure that your disc plays all the way through before you submit it to us.
- Can someone tell me if my entry has arrived?
If you would like to be notified of the receipt of your submission, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your entry. We will send the envelope back when your submission has been processed. You can also email entries@tribecafilmestival.org.
- Will my materials be returned to me?
No. Due to the high number of submissions we receive, we are not able to return any materials.
- How do I send in updates concerning my film’s screening history?
Please email entries@tribecafilmfestival.org with any festival or screening updates.
ABOUT REQUIREMENTS + ELIGIBLITY
- How do you distinguish short films from feature films?
Short films are works under 40 minutes and feature films are works 40 minutes and over.
- Can I choose the program I want to submit to?
No. If your film is selected to screen at the Festival, TFF programmers will determine which program best suits your film.
- Do I have to obtain rights clearance for the music in my film?
Yes, please review the Rules and Regulations carefully.
- My film has aired on television. Is it still eligible for consideration?
If your film has been publicly broadcast via TV, Internet or otherwise, it is not eligible for consideration. The Festival reserves the right to waive this rule in limited circumstances.
However, short films may be shown prior to the 2010 Festival on a non-commercial website only, for a limited amount of time (i.e., part of an online-only film festival).
ABOUT NOTIFICATION
- When and how will I find out the status of my submission?
We notify ALL filmmakers in early March via email. If you have not received any notification by April 2010, please email entries@tribecafilmfestival.org.
- If my film isn’t chosen to screen during your Festival, will you let me know why?
No. Due to the large volume of submissions, our programmers can not offer individual critiques.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
- When does the Tribeca Film Festival take place?
The 9th Tribeca Film Festival will take place April 21 to May 2, 2010.
September 25, 2009 01:37 AM
Interfilm said:
Entry fee paymet
How to make the entry fee payment? There's no link to a secure page where the payment could be made by credit card. Thank you.
October 10, 2009 03:49 AM
dantart said:
entry fee
Where is the page the entry payment? Thank's all
November 24, 2009 05:57 PM
payment said:
How do I pay online with credit card?
November 25, 2009 08:43 AM
TFF submissions said:
Submissions payment site
To pay the fee for your submission, you must first complete the entry form. Once you do this you will be taken to the payment site. If you have already completed the online form and still can not access the payment site, please send an email to entries@tribecafilmfestival.org with the title of your film. We will email you a direct link to the payment site that corresponds with your completed entry form.
November 28, 2009 02:33 PM
Zed said:
DVD receipt notification
Does SFiFF email filmmakers to inform them that the DVD and all the submission material are complete? Thank you
November 30, 2009 06:26 AM
Matthew said:
Entry Form Information
Is is possible to see or print out a copy of the entry form so we can prepare all the needed answers in advance?
December 01, 2009 07:57 AM
eileen thalenberg said:
query
Hi there, My documentary aired 2 weeks ago on Canadian television (CBC) in a shortened version. Does this disqualify me from entering the longer version in the Tribeca festival. The film is called Up Against the Wall and focusses on walls that have been constructed since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Thank you, Eileen Thalenberg STORMY NIGHTS PRODUCTIONS
December 01, 2009 08:05 AM
TFF submissions said:
DVD receipt notification
Because of the amount of submissions we receive we do not notify filmmakers to let them know if their submission is complete. If you would like to know if we have received your materials, please send an email to entries@tribecafilmfestival.org.
December 01, 2009 08:12 AM
TFF submissions said:
Entry Form Information
The only submissions form available is the online version. We basically ask for general information about your film- title, runtime, type of film (short or feature length, documentary or narrative, premiere status, festival history, and brief synopsis as well as contact information. If you have any questions while you are filling out the form, you can always call us at (212) 941-2305.
December 01, 2009 08:26 AM
TFF submissions said:
TV broadcast inquiry- Eileen Thalenberg
You may submit the longer version of your film for consideration. When you are filling out the form and get to the festival history page, please let us know that a shorter version of the film was broadcast on Canadian TV.
December 07, 2009 12:30 PM
Jarrod said:
New York
What attributes must a film have to check the "New York" box on the submission form?
December 08, 2009 10:57 AM
Tanya Lemke said:
broadcast
Hi there, I would love to submit my short film "Happy Pills" for consideration, however it is set to air in Canada (HBO Canada) in January 2009, as part of a one-hour anthology film called "Little Films About Big Moments". Does this disqualify me from submitting? Thanks very much, Tanya Lemke
December 08, 2009 02:33 PM
Tanya Lemke said:
broadcast-correction
Hello there, The air date on the previous comment was meant to read January, 2010. Thank you, Tanya Lemke
January 07, 2010 11:16 PM
Lisa Leeman said:
the 2 synopses
Hi - Should the 50 word synopsis stand on its own, or can it build on the 20 word synopsis? (ie, would they be used together, or independently?)
January 11, 2010 12:06 PM
Sara Maamouri said:
Premiere Status
If the film I'm submitting has not yet screened anywhere but I did apply to 2 film festivals already (Both International, not US), do I check "International premiere" since I am unsure that it will be accepted but then update you as I find out, or do I check "National premiere?"
January 14, 2010 02:00 PM
joann@arketypeinc.com said:
Film transfer
if my film is accepted does it have to be transfered to a different format?
February 02, 2010 12:47 PM
Jenna said:
Length of Film
My film is just under 20 minutes, that length shouldn't be hurt our chances right? What is the standard length of shorts that get programmed into Tribeca?
August 28, 2010 10:11 AM
BP said:
Prior film fest screenings
Will films screened at festivals outside of NY prior to the Tribeca screening, be considered for your Fest?