The Call For Entries invites film submissions for the International Buddhist Film Festival.
The International Buddhist Film Festival is committed to presenting, archiving and preserving Buddhist-themed or Buddhist-inspired cinema of all kinds from all over the world. All types of films are sought: features, documentaries, shorts, animated works, children’s films and experimental/art works. IBFF particularly seeks films that explore the diversity of Buddhist experience, perspective, aesthetic or tradition, or which present a new, alternative take on Buddhist identity, culture, and/or history.
Works to be exhibited are chosen through a combination of program committee invitations as well as through international Call For Entries solicitations. The IBFF is non-competitive; no prizes are awarded. Films include English language or subtitled works from all over the world, and embrace a very broad and fluid definition of "buddhist."
GENERAL RULES
The IBFF presents a continuous series of film festivals in several cities in a two year season. Once accepted for IBFF presentation, your film is eligible for all festivals in the season. Submissions are accepted year round; deadlines for specific festival events are posted here as they are announced.
Categories:
Dramatic
any film made with actors performing a script
Documentary
nonfiction works
Animated Works
any work primarily of animation (of any kind)
Television Works
any work produced specifically for television as part of a show, strand or series (does not include independent feature productions that have been broadcast on television)
Experimental/Art Works
short works that creatively approach Buddhist issues, iconography, practice, aesthetics, history, literature, culture, personalities, philosophy, places or art, or derive from or relate to meditation, even obliquely.
Children’s Films
works that are designed for audiences under the age of 16
Entry Fees
Up to 50 minutes in length: US$25 Over 50 minutes in length: US$35
Payment by US bank check or VISA/MC credit card (please include the expiration date along with the card number)
Formats Submission: Please send vhs or dvd screeneers only, PAL or NTSC.
Exhibition: Selected works will be screened from 35mm prints or BetaSP (NTSC) tape. Please indicate with your submission which format is available.
Press Materials
A press kit will be required for all selected works. Must include promotional photographs as color chromes or print-quality digital files, as well as director’s biography, production notes and film’s screening history. Instructions for delivery will be provided with selection notification.
Deliveries
Mailing address: International Buddhist Film Festival
P.O. Box 3070,Oakland CA 94609 USA
Courier or express deliveries:
International Buddhist Film Festival
5111 Telegraph Avenue,
Oakland CA 94609 USA
