Are you an independent film maker? Does your production involve an East/South/Southeast Asian/Asian North American and Asian diasporic artists in a key creative role (behind the camera and on screen)? If so, the Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival wants you to submit your masterpiece for their 17th annual festival!
Reel Asian is Canada’s largest and longest-running showcase dedicated to contemporary Asian cinema and media arts from Asia, North America and all over the world. Annually, the festival attracts thousands of attendees to screenings, industry events and galas. We invite you to submit new independent films and videos of all genres by and/or about East, South and Southeast Asians. The 17th Annual Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival will take place November 5-10 in Toronto and November 15-16 in Richmond Hill.
The early bird submission deadline is April 30, 2013 (no fee). The final submission deadline is July 2, 2013 ($20 fee).
SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINES
We welcome new film and video submissions by and/or about East/South/Southeast Asians from around the world, including North America.
1) ELIGIBILITY
We encourage submissions that are independently produced with an East/South/Southeast Asian/Asian North American and Asian diasporic artists in a key creative role (behind the camera and on screen). We welcome films and videos of all genres, including but not limited to: narrative, documentary, short, animation, experimental, etc. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
2) DEADLINES
EARLY DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2013 (NO SUBMISSION FEE)
FINAL DEADLINE: JULY 2, 2013 (SUBMISSION FEE $20 CAD)
3) SUPPORT MATERIALS (in addition to printed and signed application form)
– A DVD preview copy (NTSC, Region 0 or 1) must be received post-marked by the deadline to be considered for the 2013 festival. Secure online screener links are also acceptable. (If submitting an online screener, please be prepared to send a DVD preview copy upon request.)
Do not send masters or irreplaceable material. Submitted DVDs must be able to play on standalone DVD players. Please label in ink each item clearly with title, director’s name, running time, year, and contact information. Previews will not be returned. Do not send unnecessary printed material.
4) SENDING INSTRUCTIONS
Send all submissions to:
PROGRAMMING
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
401 Richmond Street West, Suite 309. Toronto, Ontario M5V 3A8 Canada
For international packages: The customs declaration should clearly state the preview video has no commercial value, is for temporary consideration and for cultural use only. Reel Asian will not cover the resulting customs and duties charges, and will refuse the package. Do not send entries in a fibre-filled envelope.
5) NOTIFICATION
Submissions received after early deadline must include an entry fee of $20 CAD. Address cheque or money order to Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival. Do not send cash by mail. Deliver cash payments in person only. For Paypal or credit card payments fill out online application.
6) EXHIBITION FORMAT and PRINT TRAFFIC DETAILS
Selected applicants must provide a 35mm, DCP, or HDCam print. In some cases (esp short films), filmmakers may be required to provide a high quality MOV file for exhibition. We do not accept DVD as an exhibition format. Reel Asian is not responsible for transfer costs for the appropriate exhibition format.
The participant agrees to pay print shipping costs to the festival. The festival will pay the return shipping cost (one way). Shipping information (such as where/when the tape/print is coming and going to) must be settled upon confirmation of participation. The exhibition tape/print must arrive at the festival one month prior to the festival: October 7, 2013. See our FAQ section for detailed sending instructions.
7) ARTIST FEES
Reel Asian is committed to paying artist fees to directors in selection and follows standard rates set by the Independent Media Arts Alliance. Artist fees will be paid post-festival.
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