Filmmaker Information
Film Submission Details:
Requirements:
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Films must be produced/made in Washington
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Film Length: Between 3-13 minutes long
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Films are required to have been completed after January 1, 2019
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Filmmakers must have proper license to all copyrighted music, video, and images included in the duration of their submission(s)
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All non-English films must have English subtitles
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Submissions must be made online. DVDs and Blu-Rays will not be accepted
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Filmmakers may submit only one film
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All entries are final and may not be withdrawn from the festival once submitted
Submission Fees:
$10 for Students
$15 for General Submission
Important Dates:
Submissions open: 1st December, 2020
Submissions close: 15th February, 2021
Notice of acceptance: Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by March 15th, 2021
Awards: films will be juried and awards will be given out at the event for the following categories:
Best Picture | $500
Best Comedy | $250
Best Music Video | $250
Best Student Film | $250
Best General Film | $250
Best Animated Film | $250
People's Choice Award | $250
Jurors: Who are they?
Tony Doupe | SCC Professor/SAG Actor
Vivian Hua | Northwest Film Forum Executive Director
Amy Lillard | Washington FilmWorks Executive Director
Zubi Mohammed | Magnussen Media Group (Seattle & Los Angeles)
Event Details (Final details confirmed March 15th 2021):
Due to COVID-19, we have several plans in place to make this event happen. The final plan will be announced March 15th 2021, in conjunction with acceptance notifications.
Please note: This information is likely to change with COVID-19. We will notify you of any changes if and when they happen. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email us.
Event date: Saturday, April 24th, 2021 (rain date backup: 1st backup date Sunday, April 25th, 2nd backup date Sunday, May 9th, 2021) - note on what the weather would be like if we had to change the date. i.e. over 15mph winds etc.
Location: This event will be held as a Drive-In Movie style event. Shorewood High School, 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133.
Tickets: Accepted films will receive 1 complementary ticket to this event (1 car) by April 10th, 2021
Additional tickets purchases (per car): $40 Standard (member $30), $75 VIP (member $65). Each ticket will come with a custom made goodie box (details announced when tickets go on sale March 15th).
Hours: 7pm - 11pm
Arrival: Cars arrive 7-8pm (strict cutoff time). Introductions start at 8.15pm, films start playing at 8.30pm
Parking: We park cars according to size (large in back and small in front)
Social distancing: You must stay at least 6 feet away from other people, and mask must be worn at all times.
Food and drink options: Coming soon
Marketing Material for Filmmakers:
Laurels will be provided to accepted filmmakers. Social share images will be made available as well.
Hashtags: #SSSFF2021 #SSSFFpart5
