Guidelines for Submissions

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The 12th Annual Martha's Vineyard Film Festival
March 16 - 18, 2012

Selected feature filmmakers will be given an honorarium (screening fee), and will also be provided with accommodations.  We invite and encourage all participating filmmakers to attend.

DEADLINE for submissions:
Entries must be postmarked no later than January 9, 2012.

All submissions MUST include:

• A DVD clearly labeled with title, running time, and aspect ratio or a link to an online version of the film (email links here)
• A SASE, if you would like your DVD returned
• A short synopsis of your film (80-100 words)
• Your contact information
• The MVFF entry fee:
  • $25 for shorts (films under 30 minutes in length)
  • $35 for features
  • Please make your check payable to the MVFF.

Mail submissions to:
The Martha's Vineyard Film Festival
Attention: MVFF Film Submissions
P.O. Box 592
Chilmark, MA 02535

If you are using an express service, please mail to:
The Martha's Vineyard Film Festival
Attention: MVFF Film Submissions
9 State Road
Chilmark, MA 02535

If your film is accepted, you will be contacted and asked to send your highest-quality HD Cam, Blu-Ray, DigiBeta, DVCam, MiniDV, or DVD copy of your film.