Short Film Screenings

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are inviting submissions of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) Short Films that explore queer issues / themes. Preference will be given to films reflecting diversity within the LGBT community (including moving images & artist’s videos).

We do NOT charge any submission / entry fees. We do NOT pay any screening fees. If selected, The filmmakers / agents are responsible for the mail / shipment costs for sending the screening/ exhibition tape to the GFest organisers. (GFest shall cover return mail / shipment costs)

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

-Max length of the film: 25 mins.
-Submission on DVD (PAL) or VHS (PAL) tape only. (non returnable)
-Screening / exhibition format: Beta SP / digi beta PAL only (to reach us before 31 Oct. 08)
-Submission deadline -Entries must reach us before 5pm on the 22 August 2008 -We require a Hi-resolution Image (printable – 300 dpi image, size preference 10 X 16 cms min.) of the film (Jpeg. & no bigger than 5 Mb)

STEP 1 FILL IN THE FORM BELOW (Print and Post version HERE)

About the film

Film Title
Duration
Format Shot in (e.g. miniDV, 16mm, super 8 etc.)
Cast	Required!
Crew	Required!
Synopsis of the film (up to 200 words max.)
	Required!
Any other relevant history of Exhibitions /past festivals etc.
Website (If any)

About the filmmaker

Name
tel
email
Address	Required!
Country
Post Code
Biography (200 words max)	Required!

Contact Person (If different)

Name
email
tel
address
	Tick if you want us to share your contact details with Press / Media

By submitting your film you agree that the filmmaker holds the copyright for the film and they agree to the film being screened at the GFest - LGBT Arts Festival 2008 in London. You also agree that GFest organizers have the right to use / amend the information / images that you submit for publicity / screening purposes. Please note if the film you submit is selected for GFest 2008, you will not be able to change the above details without prior consent from GFest organizers. You agree to send your screening / exhibition tape to reach to us before 31st October 2008 for screening in London.

A selection committee will decide on short-listing of all the entries & their decision will be final. Unfortunately, we will not be able to enter into any further communication regarding non-selected entries. Selection process is expected to be finalised by 1st week of Sept 2008.