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 Notification of Acceptance of Films:
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All filmmakers will be notified by JULY 2010 as to whether their film has been accepted as part of the 2010 Festival Program.
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Submissions:
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Sun Valley Spiritual Film Festival prefers online entries submitted via Withoutabox.com, which provides cost-saving, paperless submission to film festivals around the world. Withoutabox's internet-only submission platform features online applications via one master entry form, online fee payments, press kits, and the option to use Secure Online Screeners, an economical, eco-friendly, and secure alternative to traditional hard-copy DVD submissions. Fill out one master entry form and take advantage of quick entry, extended deadlines, and powerful submission management tools. There's no extra cost to you, and by submitting, you'll join Withoutabox's global filmmaker community and stay in the loop about international exhibition opportunities. Click to submit your film today!
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Submissions for the 2010 Sun Valley Spiritual Film Festival are as follows:
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| March 1, 2010 | Early Bird | $30 |
| April 16th, 2010 | Regular Deadline | $35 |
| May 7th, 2010 | Late Deadline | $50 |
| Student Submission Fee | | $25 |
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In extenuating circumstances, the deadline can be extended. Please contact the Festival Directors at directors@svspiritualfilmfestival.org, to discuss deadline extensions.
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We require 2 NTSC format DVD's of the film submitted. VHS Tapes can be accepted in extenuating circumstances.
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All films submitted are required to explore their particular theme in spirituality with intellectual honesty, and respect, and in a constructive manner that does not attack or degrade the belief system of any other spiritual tradition or institution.
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A check or money order can be made out to "Sun Valley Spiritual Film Festival."
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Mailing Address:
Dr. Mary Gervase
PO Box 3531
Hailey, Idaho 83333
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Courier Address:
Dr. Mary Gervase
73 Pioneer View Rd.
Hailey, Idaho 83333
Tel: (208) 788-9729 |
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Awards:
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The Festival will offer an Award for each of the following categories:
Best Spiritual Feature Film
Best Spiritual Documentry
Best Spiritual Short Film
Audience Choice Award
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Spiritual Films - Defined
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A spiritual film or documentary is defined as one that cherishes the human spirit, and / or, explores one or more spiritual traditions from around the world.
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Other than these preliminary guidelines, each film maker will be free to decide how they want to interpret the term "spirituality" in their film.
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Films - Formats and Genres
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Feature films, documentaries, shorts and animations may all be submitted to the Festival to be reviewed by our screening committee. The genres can be comedies, dramas, thrillers, documentaries, etc.
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The festival will screen films in Digibeta, Beta SP, DVD, and 35mm (on a limited basis) formats.
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