GENERAL RULES 1. Films that have played in Alabama in a theatrical setting to a public audience are generally not eligible to be screened at the Alabama International Film Festival. Exceptions to this rule include cast and crew screenings and films that are connected with public and private colleges and universities in Alabama. If you have questions, please contact the director via email at alafilm@alafilm.org.

2. Judges for special awards are randomly drawn from a volunteer pool from the previous year's festival patrons and these names are not released publicly.

3. We prefer that all films be submitted on DVD NTSC (please test before sending). Films must be available for screening during the festival date.

4. If you wish your submission materials to be returned, please include the appropriate self-addressed container with correct postage.

5. Deadlines - Submission Earlybird $20 Ends Jan. 31 2011 Regular $25 Ends Feb. 28 2011 Late $30 Ends March 30 2011 WAB Extended $40 April 2 2011 Student Submission $15 (no deadlines)

6. Person/persons submitting film must hold all necessary rights for the submission of the film, and all necessary clearances for public exhibition.

7. Submissions can be made online through Withoutabox.com or via post to our mailing address. Include your Withoutabox tracking number, if you have one.

8. If you do not use Withoutabox, payment must accompany your submission and entries must be received by our festival staff by the deadlines posted. We are not responsible for missed deadlines.

9. Selected films will be announced as they are screened/accepted.

 

 

 

 

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