FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mike Rabehl, Programming Director TEL: 1.408.995.5033 / FAX: 1.408.995.5713 / E-MAIL: [log in to unmask] SILICON VALLEY'S CINEQUEST FILM FESTIVAL SEEKS FILMS, FILMMAKERS, AND NEW DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES SAN JOSE, Calif. July 1, 2000 -- CINEQUEST FILM FESTIVAL will be accepting submissions of feature and short films of artistic, social or stylistic merit for its Eleventh Annual celebration of international cinema. Cinequest 11will occur February 22 through March 4, 2001 in San Jose, California, the heart of Silicon Valley and seeks maverick, innovative and personal films that reveal compelling stories from a wide variety of film artists. 35mm, 16mm, digital and video for all genres are accepted. Famous for placing filmmakers in a personal, interactive environment where new visions emerge, Cinequest's goal is to empower the maverick with exciting opportunities to talk with film lovers, meet filmmaking peers, and experience the latest in cutting-edge technologies developed by mavericks in Silicon Valley for the global filmmaking community. "Cinequest is one of my two favorite festivals along with the Havana Film Festival, Havana for its cigars and Cinequest for what it does for filmmakers." Christopher Coppola, director Palmer's Pick Up and Bel Air. Early submissions are encouraged. ELEVENTH ANNUAL CINEQUEST FILM FESTIVAL FESTIVAL DATES: FEBRUARY 22 MARCH 4, 2001 SHORT FILM ENTRY DEADLINE: OCTOBER 13, 2000 FEATURE FILM ENTRY DEADLINE: OCTOBER 27, 2000 HERE'S HOW TO ENTER YOUR FILM: 1) Fill out the below information in its entirety. 2) Enclose entry form, one VHS tape, $30 entry fee, and one press kit of your film and send it to the address below. DO NOT SEND THE FILM. VHS tapes are for pre-screening only. We will ask for films after they have been accepted. Press kits should include complete film credits, a synopsis, bios and at least one black and white still suitable for a program guide. NOTE: Please choose a photo which is visually compelling, as these are often the ones which the media will also use. IF YOUR FILM IS SELECTED: 3) Once you have been notified of your acceptance, things will happen very quickly. Our publicity team will contact you for their requirements. Press materials will be required if your film is to be given the proper press exposure during the film festival. Improper materials will result in less marketing and publicity. NOTE: Please choose a photo which is visually compelling, as these are often the ones which the media will use. IMPORTANT DATES/DEADLINES: Short Film Submission Deadline: October 13, 2000 Feature Film Submission Deadline: October 27, 2000 Acceptance Notifications: November 15 - December 1, 2000 Publicity Materials Required: January 8, 2001 Submit Clean Film Print: February 14, 2000 Festival Dates: February 22 March 4, 2001 ENTRY FORM Original Film Title: ________________________________________________ English Title (if different): _______________________________________________ Company: ________________________________ Contact Name: ______________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________ City: ______________________ State: _______ Zip: ____________ Country: _________________ Phone: (__ __)______________________ Fax: (__ __)_____________________ E-mail: __________________________ Web site: __________________________ Running Time: ____________ Color Black & White Both (circle one) Original Format: 35mm 16mm Digital Beta Beta SP (circle one) Screening Format: 35mm 16mm Digital Beta Beta SP (circle one) Aspect Ratio: 1:33.1 1:66.1 1:85.1 2:35.1 (Scope) (circle one) Final Sound: Mono Stereo Dolby Dolby SR Dolby 5.1 (circle one) Country of Production: ______________________ Year of Production: ___________ Director: ______________________ First Feature for director? Yes No Producer: _________________________ Cinematographer: _______________________ Screenwriter: _________________________ Original Adapted Source: ______________________________________ Main Cast: _____________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ For Student Competition Entries, please list school and provide a copy of your student body card. School Name: ______________________________________________ AUTHORIZATION: As the authorized representative for the above-mentioned film, I accept the conditions described on this entry form. If this film is selected for Cinequest, I grant Cinequest rights to publicly exhibit during the festival, occurring February 22 March 4, 2001 in San Jose, California. I understand that my submission does not guarantee the acceptance of the above mentioned film. Signature: ____________________________________________ Your Title: ___________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________ METHOD OF ENTRY FEE PAYMENT: Write a check, drawn in the currency of your country, equivalent to $30 US (make it payable to Cinequest). Or provide credit card information: VISA Mastercard (circle one) ___________________________________________________________________________ Card Number Exp. Date ___________________________________________________________________________ Signature MAIL YOUR ENTRIES TO: Attn: Features or Attn: Shorts Cinequest PO Box 720040 San Jose, CA 95172-0040 (Will be moving office, so call, fax or e-mail if you need street address for shipping.) Tel: 408.995.5033 Fax: 408.995.5713 E-mail: [log in to unmask] ---- For past messages, visit the Screen-L Archives: http://bama.ua.edu/archives/screen-l.html