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38THCLEVELANDINTERNATIONALFILM FESTIVALMARCH 19 - 30, 2014GUIDELINES AND ENTRY FORM

2014 CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALMarch 19 - 30, 2014ENTRY CHECKLISTPlease send the following materials in a single package. No entry will be processed without all materials.• 3 DVD copies (Region 0 or 1) of film labeled as follows:TITLETOTAL RUNTIMECONTACT NAME and EMAILWITHOUTABOX TRACKING NUMBER• Completed attached entry form (if not submitted through Withoutabox)• Entry fee: Complete credit card information on entry form, or enclose check, money order or bank draftmade payable to the Cleveland International Film Festival. (Please write nothing but the film title inmemo section.) International entrants who do not pay by credit card must use an international moneyorder paid in US dollars through a US bank.SEND PACKAGES TO:The Cleveland International Film FestivalAttn: Selection Committee2510 Market AvenueCleveland, OH 44113-3434USAPRIZES FOR SHORTS AND FEATURESIn recent years, more than $200,000 has been awarded to short films and independent features presented in the CIFF.Awards will be announced on the last day of the 38th CIFF. Winners will be selected by a panel of guest judges or byaudience vote. The Cleveland International Film Festival is proud that The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences®has named the Cleveland International Film Festival as a qualifying festival in the category of Short Films. Winners ofthe CIFF Best Live Action Short Film and Best Animated Short Film awards may qualify to enter the Short Films categoryof the Academy Awards® for the concurrent season, provided the films otherwise comply with the Academy rules.FEE SCHEDULEEntry fee payment is required; exceptions will NOT be made so please do not request a waiver. The ClevelandInternational Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Fees collected through the call for entry process assist inour operations. Packages must be postmarked before deadline dates or the next deadline’s fees will be charged.Early Bird Deadline Regular Deadline Late Deadline Extended DeadlineAugust 31, 2013 September 30, 2013 October 31, 2013 November 30, 2013SHORTS(under 45 minutes)FEATURES(over 45 minutes)$45 $55 $65 $75$65 $75 $85 $95QUESTIONS?Please check our Submission FAQ on our website at clevelandfilm.org/call-for-entries for further detailedinstructions. Don’t hesitate to contact the CIFF office if you have any questions about submitting films.Email all questions to CIFF Special Projects Director Beth Steele Radisek at beth@clevelandfilm.org.

2014 CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALMarch 19 - 30, 2014ENTRY FORM(Type or print clearly. Fill out each section completely – missing information will result in an incomplete submission.)English TitleOriginal TitleDirector(s)❏ Student❏ Yes❏ No❏ Yes ❏ NoCountry of Origin Language Subtitled?Running TimeCompletion Date (month/year)Producer(s)Screenwriter(s)Cinematographer(s)Editor(s)CastPlease select the ONE category most appropriate for this film:❏ Narrative ❏ Documentary ❏ AnimationIs this an Ohio production or work of an Ohio resident? ❏ Yes ❏ NoFor marketing purposes, please detail any Ohio connections:One sentence description of the film:How did you hear about the Cleveland International Film Festival?