Submissions

  

			Please click here for more details and to submit via 'Withoutabox' for the Silicon Valley Film Festival 2011.
	Submission deadlines :		Maximum Length: 30 minutes. Categories:-  Shorts- Entrepreneurship - Innovations - Green Earth - General, Animation, Music, Documentary
	Early entry fee:  $35.00		March 30th
	Regular entry fee: $45.00		June 30th  (For SF Bay area films : $ 35  (After Discount $10, WAB disc: $5) )
	Late submissions: $50.00		July 15th
	If you are a filmmaker local to the greater San Francisco bay area,  with proof of residence, you receive a $10 discount .

FAQ
Is it a postmarked deadline or received by deadline? -The submissions deadline is a postmarked by deadline. How would I go about requesting a fee waiver? -Unfortunately, due to the numerous requests, we are unable to make any adjustments to the fee structure. Should I include anything with the submission? -Please be sure to label the  DVD or Blue Ray with the title, contact information, Withoutbox tracking number and run time. Do you accept rough cuts/work-in-progress? -Yes, we do consider rough cuts and works-in-progress. Please note in the submission cover letter what elements are still being worked on. Can I get confirmation that you received my submission? -Yes, please send a self-addressed stamped postcard if you like. Soon after we receive your submission and payment, your film status on Withoutabox will be changed to green. When and how will filmmakers be notified of their acceptance? -Our final decisions will be announced on the approximate Notification Date. All filmmakers will be contacted via email. Can I still submit if my film has distribution or has aired on television? -Yes. Does my film need to be a World Premiere? -Your film must only be a Silicon Valley premiere to be considered. Can I submit more then one film? -Yes, but each film must be submitted and paid for separately through Withoutabox. Do you accept multiple submissions on one DVD or Blue Ray? -Yes, see above. Do I need to have all my music rights cleared?? -It is suggested that you retain at least film festival rights for your music.