CineYouth 2012
Submissions for CineYouth 2012 are accepted from November 15, 2011 to March 15, 2012.
Entry Requirements and Submission Guidelines
Original films of any CineYouth Festival genre (Documentary, Drama, Comedy, Music Video, Experimental, Horror, Public Service Announcement, Animation) that have not been submitted to CineYouth in the past can be entered into the Festival.
Filmmakers must have been 21 years old or younger when they completed their project. If the film was a group project, the average age of the group must be 21 years old or younger.
The project length of all films and videos submitted must be 10 minutes or under. Projects that go over this limit will not be viewed or considered for screening or competition. If you have questions regarding this regulation, please email cineyouth@chicagofilmfestival.com
There is a submission fee for entries, see below. Please make your check or money order out to Cinema/Chicago. Individual or groups may submit as many projects as they wish to the Festival, but a completed entry form must accompany EACH ENTRY and each submission must be on ONE DVD (no compilation discs, please!).
Filmmakers will be notified of jury decisions in early April, 2012 via email.
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ENTRIES |
COST |
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1 entry |
$15 |
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2-3 entries |
$20 |
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4-6 entries |
$30 |
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7-10 entries |
$40 |
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11 or more entries |
$50 |
Individual Filmmaker Submission Form (PDF) This is an electronic form. If you choose to fill it out manually, please do so legibly!
Group/Organization Filmmakers’ Submission Form (PDF) This is an electronic form. If you choose to fill it out manually, please do so legibly!
Submission Formats
All projects must be submitted on DVD or Blu-ray for preview screening and judging. Clearly label each entry with the film title, entrant’s/group representative’s name, phone number, and an email address. Your submission will not be returned, so please do not submit an original product.
Where to Submit Your Entry
| Cine Youth Festival c/o Cinema/Chicago 30 E. Adams St., Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60603-5628 |
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