Greetings,
WHO: STANDING ROCK CULTURAL ARTS
WHAT: CALL FOR INDEPENDENT SHORT FILMS and/or VIDEOS
-FOR INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS & VIDEOGRAPHERS TO SUBMIT SHORT FILMS,DVD'S, AND/OR DIGITAL SHORTS (15 minutes or less) to
-THE 21st ANNUAL STANDING ROCK INTERNATIONAL SHORTS FESTIVAL AND COMPETITION.
-$200 CASH PRIZE FOR PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD.
-CERTIFICATE AWARD FOR JURIED CHOICE WINNER
WHEN: THE EVENT WILL BE ON JANUARY 27th, 2024, 8pm
WHERE:THE HISTORIC KENT STAGE
-175E. MAIN ST. DOWNTOWN KENT, OH 44240
DEADLINE:
-NOVEMBER 30, 2023(preferred)
-DECEMBER 31, 2023(final)
ONLINE SUBMISSIONS:
https://filmfreeway.com/StandingRockInternationalShortsFestival
OR:
-TO REQUEST A PROSPECTUS AND APPLICATION: EMAIL INFO@STANDINGROCK.NET
Standing Rock Cultural Arts
300N. Water St., Suite H
Kent,OH 44240
330-673-4970
www.standingrock.net
Thank you for supporting the Arts!
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FILM FESTIVAL PROSPECTUS:
Standing Rock Cultural Arts presents
The 21st Annual Standing Rock International Shorts Festival
This event will be held at The Historic Kent Stage at 175 E. Main St. in Downtown Kent, Ohio on Saturday, January 27, 8pm.
Open to all filmmakers and videographers worldwide with original work.
We are seeking films/videos that are 15 minutes in length or less.
DEADLINE:
November30, 2023 Preferred deadline*
December31, 2023 Final deadline
Traditionalapproaches as well as experimental or unconventional entries arewelcome. We look for Originality, Technical Skill, and Cultural Relevance as a way of screening our entries.
ABOUT THE COMPETITION:
The competition takes place in the 1st part of the festival, among shorts that are screened from around the world. There are two awards.
1. Juried Choice
2. People's Choice
Criteria for Judging
1. Originality
2. Technical Skill
3. Cultural Relevance
Juried Choice award is a framed certificate announcing Best of Show amongthe jurors.
People's choice is $200 U.S. Cash award. The audience is given a ballot andvotes for a favorite at intermission. Ballots are counted and winner is announced at the end of the night. The winner of the People's Choice award is also invited to be the featured artist for next year's festival.
Filmmakers and video artists will also include postage for the return of their materials.
Standing Rock will accept the following formats:
*DVD
*Digital File on USB or Dropbox
*DV tape
ONLINE SUBMISSIONS:
https://filmfreeway.com/StandingRockInternationalShortsFestival
OR
To enter, send your submission, return postage if necessary, andapplication
form to:
Standing Rock Cultural Arts
300N.Water St., Suite H
Kent,OH 44240
USA
Contact Standing Rock:
Phone:330-673-4970
E-mail:info@standingrock.net
URL: www.standingrock.net
Novembr30th, 2023 Preferred deadline*
December31st, 2023. Final deadline
January7. 2024 Jury notifications sent
February7, 2024 Film/Video Returned
*=We can accept submissions after November 30.. Any films submitted before November 30, however, are given a much higher priority.
This event will be heavily promoted through television, radio, newspaper,and magazine outlets. It will also be promoted with fliers and bulke-mailings.
Although the Standing Rock staff takes the utmost care within our secured facility, we will not be responsible for any loss or damage. Submitting an entry to this competition constitutes an understanding and agreement with all conditions.
Standing Rock Cultural Arts assumes the right to use stills from accepted films in promotional materials. Any images used will be credited tothe video artist or filmmaker that made it.
APPLICATIONS
ONLINE SUBMISSIONS:
https://filmfreeway.com/StandingRockInternationalShortsFestival
OR
Please be sure to submit your film, a completed application form, and a check that covers your submission fee and the return postage for yourfilm.
How To Enter
1)Print this application.
2)Fill out the application form completely.
3)You may submit more than one film or video with this application.
4)Mail your completed application with your submission, return postage,and $15 entry fee, ($10.00 Ohio residents) to:
Standing Rock Cultural Arts
300North Water Street, Suite H
Kent,OH 44240
Application Form - Standing Rock International Shorts Festival
1)Print out and complete this application.
2)Enclose your film(s)/video(s).
3)Enclose a S.A.S.E. if you would like your materials to be returned.
4)Mail your materials to:
Standing Rock Cultural Arts
300North Water Street, Suite H
Kent,OH 44240
mail to:
Standing Rock International Shorts Festival Application
Your Application
Please fill out completely
Name
Address
City,State, Zip Code, and Country
Phone number
Email address
How did you find out about this event?
Submission One
Title
Medium
Length of film
Information that may be used in the program or in promotional materials
Submission Two
Title
Medium
Length of film
Information that may be used in the program or in promotional materials
