Guidelines
Regular Entry: postmarked by February 5, 2010
Late Entry: postmarked by March 6, 2010
About the Festival
Now in it’s eight year, The Iowa City International Documentary Film Festival (ICDOCS) is an annual festival committed to engaging our Iowa audience with the world at large through films that explore the boundaries of documentary and non-fiction filmmaking. The festival showcases independent, high-quality short (under 30 minutes) nonfiction film and video from around the world. ICDOCS was founded with the mission of serving as a catalyst for positive change and fostering dialogue on a range of contemporary issues, both local and international. We are a non-profit, all volunteer-run organization. Our Board programs approximately 10 hours of short works in competition for a ‘Best of the Festival’ award, and sponsors special out-of-competition screenings and events, including screenings by distinguished jurors.
This year’s festival is scheduled for April 15, 16, 17 - 2010
The festival awards cash prizes in the categories of Best of the Fest, Best International, Best Iowa and Best Student Film. Jurors watch all programs with the audience and determine the awards. The award winners will be notified at the final screening, a ‘Best of the Festival’ program. Jurors have included Academy Award nominee Sam Green, Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winner Sarah Price, Guggenheim Fellows Rebecca Baron and Vanalyne Green, Slamdance Best Documentary-winner Jim Haverkamp, and the “father of public access,” George Stoney. Our festival features films and videos on a wide range of subjects and themes, including a love letter to Pamela Anderson, explorations of the U.S. war in Iraq, a portrait of a hunter in existential crisis, and a diary exploration of appearances of the Virgin Mary. Both experimental and traditional non-fiction work are encouraged.
How To Enter
Send DVD preview of your work along with a brief Film Description, completed Entry Form, Entry Fee, and any additional information you would like to include. If you are a student, please include a photocopy of a current School ID. Please be sure all Entry materials are CLEARLY LABELED with the Title, Running Time, Director, and Contact Information. Films in languages other than English must be subtitled or dubbed in English. Preview tapes will not be returned.
You must complete an Entry Form for each film entered. Entry forms are available for pdf download, or you can print from your browser. This may be found at www.icdocs.blogspot.com. You may also request an Entry Form through the USPS by sending a self addressed stamped envelope to:
Iowa City International Documentary Film Festival
PO Box 10008
Iowa City, IA 52240
U S A
Entry Fees
$25.00 for Regular Entries posted by February 5, 2010 ($5 for student entries), $35.00 for Entries received by March 6, 2009 ($10 students postmarked after February 5) We accept personal checks drawn on US banks, a cashier’s check or money order, and international checks or money orders (must have written upon it “In US Funds Only”). Please make checks payable to Iowa City International Documentary Film Festival. To pay by credit card, please use Paypal with ICDOCS@GMAIL.COM
International Entries shipped from outside the US can waive the Entry Fee.
If you are seeking a student discount, please include a photocopy of your current student ID along with your entry.
Selection & Notification
Festival board members meet throughout the winter to view all entries and decide which to program for the festival competition. Works selected to screen in the festival will be notified in March. If your film or video is accepted, a festival Screening Copy must be received by April 1, 2010. We also request Production Credits, Filmmaker Bio and a Still. Film (8mm, 16mm and 35mm) is preferred whenever possible. All film prints must be on projection reels, heads out. NO CORES. Each reel and film container must be clearly labeled. The DVD preview copy will be used as a backup screening copy.
Shipping
Entrants are responsible for the cost of shipping Preview Copies and Screening Copies to the festival. The festival cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss of materials while in transit. ICDOCS will not accept entries mailed in fiber envelopes. Please use only plastic or bubble pack cases when shipping. ICDOCS will cover the cost of returning Screening Copies only to those programmed for festival competition.
Send Entries To:
Iowa City International Documentary Film Festival
PO Box 10008
Iowa City, IA 52240
U S A
Contact
For more information, or questions concerning the entry process:
Carina Johnson
icdocs@gmail.com
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