FILM SUBMISSIONS- Women must fill the role of at least one of the following positions in the films: Writer, Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Production Designer, and/or Editor. SELECTED FILMS, ART, SCREENPLAY FINALISTS, & MUSIC WILL BE NOTIFIED ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15th!!


                                                                                      SUBMIT NOW
-Music, Art, & Screenplay Contest Entry fees:

Music: $15
Art: $15
Screenplay: $15

-Deadlines:
           

Regular Deadline  June 30, 2012              $30 per short up to 15 minutes
                                                                $35 per short over 15 minutes up to 50 minutes       
                                                                $45 per feature
Student Films: $25 per short/ $35 per feature

Late Deadline July 25, 2012                     $40 per short up to 15 minutes
                                                                $45 per short over 15 minutes up to 50 minutes       
                                                                $55 per feature
Student Films: $35 per short/ $45 per feature

FINAL Deadline August 30th, 2012           $55 per short up to 15 minutes
                                                                $65 per short over 15 minutes up to 50 minutes       
                                                                $75 per feature
Student Films: $45 per short/ $65 per feature


**Films Screeners must arrive by the deadline date they have registered under!!

-Screeners: 
2 DVDs- NTSC region 0 or 1
Films must be in English or have English subtitles
Go Green! We will gladly accept a quality online screener to view but you must submit dvds if requested.  If you do not use an online screener you MUST send two dvd screeners within three business days of entry to ensure your film is watched promptly.
Screeners will not be returned. 

-Selected Films:
Films accepted will get a web page dedicated to film
Films accepted must provide 1-3 production stills for web and 1 high resolution still, 10-15 second clip, 2 dvds and should provide promotional web site, film trailer for promotional purposes.
One DVD will be kept by the festival.-Exhibition materials:
Will only be returned upon request and at the expense of the filmmaker.  Exhibition Formats: D-Beta, 35 mm, DVD

-Location: Writers Guild of America Theater, Beverly Hills, CA in October 2012 (Subject to Change)


MUSIC SUBMISSIONS - Send a maximum of ten minutes of a musical performance. Must be the actual selection that would be performed live and acoustically at the festival. Musical performances will be before film programs. Also, one act will be selected to perform at one festival party. Only microphones will be provided at the theatre. Must have at least half of the performers as women. Performances are LIVE only. No recorded music will be played.

ART EXHIBIT SUBMISSIONS - Art Exhibits include Photography, Paintings, and Sculptures to be displayed in the theatre gallery. 

The Artist must be a woman OR the subject matter must include women.
Artwork will be provided to the festival at the artists expense. Artwork will only be returned to the artist by request at expense of artist.


ALL SUBMISSIONS 
-Submitter grants Lucky Bag Films LLC, its owners, employees, contractors, consultants, and agents a non-exclusive license to use any trailer, movie clips, photographs, music, and information on the festival website (www.ladyfilmmakers.com) and in any related promotional materials.  Additionally, should submitter's film, music, or art be selected for the festival submitter grants Lucky Bag Films LLC a license to screen the film, play the music, or display the art at the festival.

-Submitter represents and warrants that it is authorized to submit the film, music, or art. Submitter agrees to defend and indemnify Lucky Bag Films LLC, its owners, employees, contractors, consultants, and agents against any and all claims, demands, actions, or lawsuits arising out of or related to the screening of the submitted film, performance of the music, or displaying of the art.

-Festival director has the right, in her sole and absolute discretion, to change the festival date or location if necessary to ensure a successful festival.   

Film Submission Page                 Music and Art Submission Page
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT US 
at (310) 601-7956 or festivalinfo@ladyfilmmakers.com

PO BOX 16302
Beverly Hills, CA 90209