MEXICO – OAXACA INTERNATIONAL IFV FEST 2010

Oaxaca, a main epicentre of culture in the Americas for centuries, is proud to announce the OAXACA INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL. Central Mexico is proud to host this premiere cinematic event, showcasing films exploring a broad range of subject matter and spanning multiple genres. The Festival will also play host to the OAXACA INTERNATIONAL LITERATURE COMPETITION and will be held from November 8-11 of this year.

Independent filmmakers from each continent will be competing for nearly $80,000 USD worth of cash and prizes with the winner of the prestigious AGAVE award for Best Film walking away with $10,000 USD cash, a complete travel package to and from the event, a special festival screening, syndicated media coverage, and a private screening with 25 of the industries top distribution executives. Every film submitted to the 2010 Oaxaca International Independent Film and Video Festival is eligible for a private screening with all or part of the 25 top distribution executives upon request of said executives.

Eligibility : For Submission purposes your film may be in any language. However, if not in English or Spanish the film must have either English or Spanish subtitles. However, if your film is selected for screening at the festival it must be in Spanish or with Spanish subtitles. We will also require all Spanish films that are screened during the event to have English subtitles.

Screening or Rental Fees : The Oaxaca International Independent Film and Video Festival does not consider films that require screening/rental fees.

Running Time :
Feature: no less than 60 minutes
Short film: less than 60 minutes

Prior Screenings : Entries can not have theatrical run (commercial release) or be broadcast (TV) anywhere in MEXICO before November 12, 2010. Previous screenings at other film festivals as well as private, industry, and press screenings are OK.
Films with honours or films that have won other festival are also ok. However, this information must be disclosed in advance.

Independent Production : Films produced, financed, or initiated by a major motion picture studio are not eligible for the competition.

Rules : The Oaxaca International Independent Film and Video Festival is entitled to make interpretations in any case not considered in these regulations and may make exceptions whenever justified. The Festival Management will review unforeseen cases. Whenever a controversy arises from the interpretation of any of the articles in these regulations, the ruling document shall be the original document in English. A submitted film implies full agreement with this document. Failing to comply with any of its articles may result in denying the participation of a film in Festival.

Submission Procedure : OAXACA INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL prefers online entries submitted via Withoutabox.com, which provides cost-saving, paperless submission to film festivals around the world. Withoutabox’s internet-only submission platform features online applications via one master entry form, online fee payments, press kits, and the option to use Secure Online Screeners, an economical, eco-friendly, and secure alternative to traditional hard-copy DVD submissions. Fill out one master entry form and take advantage of quick entry, extended deadlines, and powerful submission management tools. There’s no extra cost to you, and by submitting, you’ll join Withoutabox’s global filmmaker community and stay in the loop about international exhibition opportunities. Click to submit your film today !

Online Submission : For Online Submission Click https://www.withoutabox.com/login/9336

Contact :
Oaxaca Filmfest
Attn: Señor Azar
Apartado Postal #156
Oficina Correos Centro
Oaxaca Mexico
CP: 68001

Email : contact(AT)oaxacafilmfest.com

Contact Number : +52 1 951 154 3661

Source : http://www.oaxacafilmfest.com/eng/

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