Home The Films Tickets Press Volunteers Extra Stuff Archives Submissions Contact		2007 Submissions Are Now Closed Please check back for information about next year's festival. The Ellensburg Film Festival accepts submissions through the Without a Box submission system, with the exception of experimental and fine art works, which may be submitted to our gallery exhibition, Vertical Hold. Please direct any questions about film submissions to Djordje Popovic. Submission Categories Feature Film Documentary Short Subject Experimental and fine art works may be submitted separately to our gallery exhibition, Vertical Hold. “Feature” is any film over forty minutes total running time. “Short” is anything under forty minutes. Submission Fees Before June 10, 2007 = $30 June 11- July 10, 2007 = $45 July 11 - August 4, 2007 = $55 August 5 - 15, 2007 = $65 Awards Best of Fest – $400 Best Feature – $200 Best Documentary – $200 Best Short Subject – $200 Best Film Made in Central Washington – $200 In evaluating submissions, the EFF will take into account the following: Does the Film… 1.  Demonstrate a firm competence of technical skill 2.  Demonstrate excellence in artistry and creativity 3.  Present an original or unique idea, even if it is introduced within a familiar context The EFF will not reject films based on explicit content, however we will not consider ANY work that is sexually exploitive or pornographic in nature. Films Submitted to the Ellensburg Film Festival must: 1. Be available for exhibition in a 35mm print, BetaSP, or MiniDV for the duration of the 2007 EFF, October 4-7. 2. If submitting on consumer-burned DVD, please test your submission copy on multiple players before sending it to our offices. If in doubt, send a VHS copy as back up. A DVD that is not readily viewable can significantly delay the completion of your submission. 3. Make sure your full name, film title, and WAB entry # are clearly marked on both your submission media and its case/cover. 4. Fully comply with all applicable legal criteria regarding copyrights, including soundtrack licensing, etc. Frequently Asked Questions Q: CAN I SUBMIT MY FILM AS A "ROUGH CUT"? A: No. Q: CAN I ARRANGE A SCREENING FOR YOU OF MY FILM PRINT? A: No. We only screen submissions in DVD or VHS format. Q: HOW MANY FILMS CAN I SUBMIT? A: As many as you like. However, each submitted film must have its own VHS tape or DVD, completed Submission Form, Entry Fee, and Supplemental Materials. DO NOT put multiple projects on the same screening tape or DVD. Q: WHEN WILL YOU NOTIFY ME THAT MY FILM HAS BEEN ACCEPTED. A: Notification of Acceptance will be made in writing on a rolling basis. All notifications will be made no later than September 1st, 2007. Accepted films will receive both e-mail and paper copies confirming their acceptance. Declined films will only be notified through e-mail. Q: IF MY FILM IS NOT CHOSEN, MAY I SPEAK WITH A JUROR FOR NOTES OR FEEDBACK. A: No. Q: CAN I GET A REFUND ON THE APPLICATION FEE? A: No. The application fee is non-refundable.