Submission Guidlines
Age Elgibility
Open to all ages 16+!
Special consideration will be given to student filmmakers (ages 16-21)
Submission Guidelines
Entry Cost: Free
Date Submission: -
Film Length: Less than 20 minutes
Upload Platform:Youtube
**If needed, subtitles in English**
Categories
General Theme
Ideally a positive outcome/growth of character.
Local Documentary
Documentary about local historical subjects, current social issues, or human experiences
The World Through My Eyes
Overcoming a difficulty/living with a disability.
** We are looking for films that move audiences and/or explore and individual's life experiences**
Video Specs
Video: HD 1920x1080, 23.98fps; (Target Video bitrate should be 10Mbps)
Audio: AAC, Stereo, 48k, 196 - 320 Bitrate, STEREO ONLY (Sound number-- kilobits to 192-320)
File Format: MP4 or H264
Upload Platform:Youtube
**If your film is not 1920x1080 (i.e, 1.85, 2.35, 4x3) letterbox or pillar box your film so it fits into a 1920x1080 frame**
Sellection Process
Step 1: Submit your film for the first round of judging.
Format for viewing purposes only: Submit your film using YouTube. Please ensure that there are no passwords so it can be viewed for the initial judging step. Note: Once your film is submitted on YouTube, no major changes can be made to the final delivery.
Step 2: Look out for an email from BandBFilmFest to see if your film has been chosen to be screened. You will be notified within 10 days of the submission deadline.
Step 3: If your film has been chosen for screening...
We will provide you with a link to a Dropbox folder where you will be required to upload your film with the specs provided. In order for us to screen all selected films at the film fest, we ask that you deliver your final film using the specs indicated below.
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