CINE Golden Eagle Film & Video Competition
Spring Deadlines: Early Bird: March 1 Final: March 15
Fall Deadlines: Early Bird: Audust 1 Final: August 15
CINE is a nonprofit organization that recognizes excellence in
documentary, instructional, informational, and short feature films,
videos, and interactive productions and facilitates their entry in
international film and video festivals.
Who should enter?
* Professional and non-professional film and video makers.
* American producers, sponsors or distributors
* Dedicated craftspeople, such as directors, screenwriters, etc.
What are the Criteria?
CINE entries are judged on creative and technical merit. Criteria
include: prsendtation, writing, sound, edting, creativity, visuals &
insights, effectvie communication to the intended audience, and
fulfillment of stated purpose.
CINE juries base recommedations for an award on how well a production
measures up to the standards it sets for itself, thereby allowing the
"little guy" a chance to stand alongside the "giants" of the
industry.
How do I enter?
* Read the enclosed rules and regulations carefully
* Complete the entry form.
* Submit entry form to CINE by mail with check
* Or fac the entry form with credit card information.
* DO NOT SUBMIT a film or video with your entry form. Soon after the
deadline, a letter with instructions for shipping your non-returnable
1/2" VHS entry will be sent to you.
* Results will be available early June for the March deadline and
late November ofr the August deadline
Competition Results
All entries will be judged in the first stage of a potential
3-stage process. All entrants will be notified by either the end of
May or the end of November of the competition results.
Awards
Each entry considered worthy of representing the U.S. in
international festivals receives two free Golden Eagle or CINE
Eagle (Pre-Professional and Amateur) certificates in recognition of
the honor. Winners are also eligible to purchase Golden and CINE
Eagle trophies and other award items.
International Festival Participation
Golden Eagle and Amateur Eagle winners will be considered by CINE
for competition in international festivals. The decision to enter
is yours. Should you agree, CINE may ask you to provide extra
prints or tapes. Films, tapes and videodiscs are insured by CINE
(replacement cost) while in transit and while in the custody of
CINE. CINE assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss, or for
any infringement of rights, while films/tapes are in the custoday
of overseas festivals or authorities. Although a CINE award does
not guarantee that your entry is eligible for international
competition, if it fits the requirements of one or more festivals
you will be notified by the CINE office.
For Further Information, contact
CINE, 1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite # 638
Washington, D. C. 20036
Phone: 202-785-1136
Fax 202-785-4114
Web-Site: www. cine.org
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