BelizeIFF 2023 FILM ENTRY FORM

FILM ENTRY FORM

NEW Submission Deadline: June 15th, 2023 / NO ENTRY FEE REQUIRED
BelizeIFF 2023 has 5 competitive FILM categories open to films produced between Jan. 1st, 2021 and June 15th, 2023. The first four are open to international submissions but the STUDENT FILM Category is only open to films from students currently enrolled at Caribbean or Central American film schools or programs. Films from recently graduated students are also eligible if the films were made while enrolled. Student film entries will need to submit proof of enrollment via official school documentations at time of submission. Please email belizeiffsubmissions@gmail.com for any queries.

FILM ENTRY SCREENING FORMAT

A viewing link to your screener and trailer along with passwords if necessary.

OFFICIAL SELECTION PROJECTION FORMAT

Should your film be chosen to be a part of the 2023 OFFICIAL SELECTION please be prepared to forward additional production info, publicity stills and a downloadable digital file with the following specifications:

FILE SIZE: 1920 x 1080p h.264 @Mbps
FILE TYPE: .mp4 and/or .mov
AUDIO CHANNEL: Stereo AAC
SIZE: less than 10GB
- Feature Narrative ( 70 min +)Feature Documentary (50 min +)Short (15 min -)Short Doc (30 min -)Student Film (15 min -) School Info required
- b) Original Title*
- c) English Title *
  Please repeat Original title if there is no official English Title
- d) Director*
- e) Country(ies) Of Production*
- f) Duration:*
  Provide Total in Minutes and seconds
- Romantic ComedyDramaThrillerSci-Fi/ FantasySocialBiographyHistoricalEthnographicEnvironmentalKidsOther
- h) If Other
  Please Specify
- i) Year Released*
  Please specify if this is year produced or year released
- j) Original Language*
- YESNO
- G - General Audiences. All ages admitted.PG - Parental Guidance Suggested. Some material may not be suited for children.PG 13 - Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for Children under 13.R - Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by parent or adult guardian.NC-17 - No one 17 and under admitted.
- For a more detailed Rating Guide click HERE
- YESNO
- Belize PremiereCaribbean PremiereCentral America PremiereWorld Premiere
- YESNO
- Belizean Film Criteria: 1. Has a Belizean Writer, Producer or Director. 2. Employed over 50% Belizeans for cast and crew during production. 3. Filmed 75% on location in Belize. 4. The story is set in Belize.
- p) Screener Link*
  Vimeo, YouTube, Google drive, Dropbox etc.
- q) Screener Password
  If Applicable
- r) Trailer Link
- s) Short Synopsis (approx 120 words)*
- t) Publicity materials
  
  Please upload any existing EPK or marketing materials already made. Maximum File size is 10 MB
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- u) School Name & Contact Info
  For Student Film Entries Only
- v) Student ID & School Letter
  
  Please upload current Student ID and a Letter from School stating film was made as part of the film program during your time of enrollment. Maximum File size is 10 MB
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- w) Name of Person Submitting Film*
  
  First NameLast Name
- x) Relationship to Film*
- y) Cell *
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- z) E-mail
  example@example.com
- I declare that I have the authority or have been authorized by the production company/rights holder to submit a copy of this FILM to the Belize International Film Festival (BelizeIFF) on their behalf. I confirm that all clearances and releases have been obtained for this FILM and will indemnify BelizeIFF from any third-party claims for the screening or publication of the FILM or any materials associated with it for breach of copyright or privacy or failure to obtain the appropriate clearances and releases. I accept responsibility for the accuracy of information supplied here and authorize the Festival to reproduce credits and company contact information in its publications – in part or whole - as submitted. If submission is incomplete, I authorize Festival to use its own resources to complete any missing information. I will not hold the Festival responsible for any misprints in its promotional materials. I have read the 2023 Rules and Regulations of the 16th Edition of the Belize International Film Festival and accept them:
- Signature*
- Should be Empty: