Guidelines for Submissions

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Summer Film Series
June 27 - August 30, 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 May 1, 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.