Entries Accepted: FEBRUARY 1 - MAY 2, 2003 (NO entries postmarked later than 5.2.03 will be accepted)
Entry Fee: $25 USD (Fee automatically makes film eligible for consideration for inclusion in the 12th Annual St. Louis International Film Festival, Nov. 13-23, 2003)
Fee Submitted: $_______________  Make Checks Payable to: Cinema St. Louis

Conditions for Eligibility:
ALL FILMS MUST: 1) be completed by entry deadline (no works-in-progress); 2) be at least a St. Louis theatrical premiere; 3) be submitted with English subtitles if in a language other than English; 4) be submitted with a completed entry form; and 5) absolutely not be available on video/DVD in the U.S. before the festival dates.
Entry Procedure:
For screening purposes, films must be submitted only on 1/2-inch VHS NTSC videocassettes. Submit entry fee and a completed, legible entry form with the preview tape. Please print clearly and provide all information requested. If you want your screener returned, you must include a self-addressed, stamped, padded envelope. Nothing will be returned otherwise. It is advised that you keep a photocopy of this completed application for your own reference. Payments may be made by check, money order, or credit card. If your film is selected, publicity photographs, posters, and a press kit must be sent immediately. Photos, slides, and 300 dpi or higher electronic images are acceptable. Please read and understand the agreement at the end of form before signing and submitting. All entrants will be notified of the status of their submission by postcard or e-mail no later than May 31, 2003.
					
Film Title:_________________________________________________________
Is this your first film?  Yes  No   Is this a student film?  Yes  No  
     What is the school you attend? ___________________ What is your year/grade? __________
Category:  Dramatic Feature  Comic Feature  Documentary Feature
 Dramatic Short 	 Comic Short   Documentary Short  Animated Short 
 Animated Feature  Other (specify) ____________________________________ 
Year Film Was Made: ______________________________________________
Director(s):________________________________________________________
Producer(s):_______________________________________________________
Company:_________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________
City/State/Province:___________________________________Zip/Postal Code:___________
Phone:______________________________Fax:__________________________
E-Mail:________________________Web Site:____________________________ 

BRIEF SYNOPSIS:____________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


TECHNICAL INFORMATION:         Running Time:__________________ 

Projection format:  16mm  35mm   Beta SP*  Other (specify)_________________   
     Color   Black/White  
*(PLEASE NOTE THAT BETA SP IS THE PREFERRED EXHIBITION FORMAT FOR NON-FILM ENTRIES)

Filmed in which format: 35mm_____ 16mm_____ Video_____ Other________________
			 Color   Black/White

Audio:  Mono  Stereo  Dolby SR   Dolby SRD     Dolby Stereo 
             DTS Digital         Other (specify)______________

Aspect (Screen) Ratio:   Normal Screen    1:33   Wide Screen    1:66     1:75    1:85
      Cinemascope    2:35     Other_____________

 World Premiere    U.S. Premiere    Midwest Premiere    St. Louis Premiere

Print Source (name of the individual /company that will be arranging the delivery/shipment of the print/tape for screening):
Contact:________________________________Title:_______________________ Company:______________________________________ E-Mail:_______________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip/Country:__________________________________________________________
Phone:_____________________________________Fax:_______________________________
											

AGREEMENT: I affirm that the information above and on the previous page is correct, that I have read, understood, and do hereby agree 
to be bound by the festival regulations as described herein and that I have the legal right to represent and to submit this film to the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase (SLFS). Submitting a film for consideration does not guarantee inclusion in SLFS. Noncompliance with form may affect, delay, and/or disqualify your entry. Submission tapes are returned only if the filmmaker has provided SLFS with a prepaid self-addressed envelope. The print source will be responsible for the cost of print shipment to SLFS. SLFS will return the print pre-paid to the supplier or to the next destination as indicated by the supplier at SLFS's conclusion. SLFS does not provide extra insurance for originals or masters. Permission for SLFS to use excerpts of each submitted film, not to exceed 3 minutes, for promotional purposes is considered granted on submission, unless otherwise noted. SLFS reserves the right to complete any information not supplied by the filmmaker from whatever source available and will not be responsible if incorrect information is entered. Participation in SLFS implies understanding and acceptance of above regulations and requirements of this application.

Name (please print):____________________________________________ Title:____________________________

Signature:____________________________________________________ Date:____________________________

Payment method:  Check #:___________  Money Order     Credit Card Type___________________________

Card #_____________________________________________________________ Expiration:________________

Received by:__________________________________________ Date:____________________________
CINMEA ST. LOUIS presents the 3rd Annual
ST. LOUIS FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE - JUNE 25-29, 2003
OFFICIAL SUBMISSION APPLICATION

St. Louis International Film Festival   394 A N. Euclid Ave.,  St. Louis, MO 63108-1247 USA
Phone:  314-454-0042 Fax:  314-454-0540    Website:   www.sliff.org          E-mail: info@sliff.org
'03 Submissions form