{"id":48,"date":"2016-01-07T12:56:04","date_gmt":"2016-01-07T12:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/melbourneindiefilmfestival.com\/festival\/?p=48"},"modified":"2016-01-07T13:34:45","modified_gmt":"2016-01-07T13:34:45","slug":"melbourne-indie-submissions-opens-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/melbourneindiefilmfestival.com\/festival\/melbourne-indie-submissions-opens-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Melbourne Indie Film Festival \u2013 Submissions Open Today!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Melbourne Indie Film Festival \u2013 Film’s Submissions Open Today!<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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The Submissions for the Melbourne Indie Film Festival\u00a0opens today,\u00a07th<\/sup> of January 2016!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Submit your film exclusively through FilmFreeway!<\/h2>\n

Filmfreeway is simple, fast and easy to use!<\/h2>\n

You can submit using the secure online screener system offered by FilmFreeway, which will make it easy and quick to submit to the Melbourne Indie Film Festival, and many other major film festivals from around the world.<\/h2>\n

Get started now!<\/h2>\n

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DIVERSITY<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

The Melbourne Indie Film Festival accepts all genres and types to be included in the festival program:<\/h2>\n

Drama, Comedy, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror, Documentaries, Animation, Student Films<\/h2>\n

The Festival accepts entries from around the world.<\/h2>\n

All films must be English or have subtitles in English.<\/h2>\n

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DEADLINES:<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

7th<\/sup> January 2016 \u2013 SUBMISSIONS OPEN<\/h2>\n

7th<\/sup> February 2016 \u2013 Earlybird Deadline<\/h2>\n

31st<\/sup> March 2016 \u2013 Regular Deadline<\/h2>\n

30th<\/sup> April 2016 \u2013 Late Deadline<\/h2>\n

22nd<\/sup> May 2016 \u2013 Extended Deadline<\/h2>\n

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SUBMISSION FEES:<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

SHORT FILMS (UNDER 25 MINUTES) <\/b><\/h2>\n

7th<\/sup> February 2016 \u2013 Earlybird: US$15.00<\/h2>\n

31st<\/sup> March 2016 \u2013 Regular: US$25.00<\/h2>\n

30th<\/sup> April 2016 \u2013 Late: US$30.00<\/h2>\n

22nd<\/sup> May 2016 \u2013 Extended: US$35.00<\/h2>\n

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FEATURE FILMS (FROM 45 MINUTES)<\/b><\/h2>\n

7th<\/sup> February 2016 \u2013 Earlybird: US$25.00<\/h2>\n

31st<\/sup> March 2016 \u2013 Regular: US$35.00<\/h2>\n

30th<\/sup> April 2016 \u2013 Late: US$40.00<\/h2>\n

22nd<\/sup> May 2016 \u2013 Extended: US$45.00<\/h2>\n

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NOTIFICATION DATE:<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

1st<\/sup> June 2016<\/h2>\n

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FESTIVAL DATES:<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

9th<\/sup> \u2013 14th<\/sup> July 2016.<\/h2>\n

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HOW TO SUBMIT:<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Online Submissions accepted exclusively via FilmFreeway.<\/h2>\n

You can choose between \u201cSecure Online Screener\u201d via FilmFreeway,<\/h2>\n

Or Send your DVD Screener to the festival:<\/h2>\n

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MELBOURNE INDIE FILM FESTIVAL<\/h2>\n

ATT: SUBMISSIONS<\/h2>\n

PO BOX 143<\/h2>\n

GLADESVILLE NSW 1675<\/h2>\n

AUSTRALIA<\/h2>\n

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DVD specifications: PAL compatible, All Regions.<\/h2>\n

DVDs MUST BE LABELED WITH:<\/h2>\n

FilmFreeway Tracking Number<\/h2>\n

Film Title<\/h2>\n

Running Time<\/h2>\n

Director\u2019s name<\/h2>\n

Contact<\/h2>\n

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Please do not put adhesive labels on the disc. Use a permanent marker to write the information on the disc or have it printed in the actual disc when using printable disc.<\/h2>\n

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The submission and\/or screener DVDs must be sent to the Festival with the following statement: \u201cwithout commercial value, for cultural purposes only\u201d. In order to facilitate customs clearance, please indicate a maximum value of AU$10 or less.<\/h2>\n

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The festival does not pay for mailing\/shipping costs.<\/h2>\n

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The festival does not return DVD copies.<\/h2>\n

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Please read \u201cRules & Terms\u201d at the Melbourne Indie Film Festival\u2019s Submission Page at https:\/\/filmfreeway.com\/festival\/MelbourneIndieFilmFestival<\/a> \u00a0for more information.<\/h2>\n

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Melbourne Indie Film Festival \u2013 Film’s Submissions Open Today!   The Submissions for the Melbourne Indie Film Festival\u00a0opens today,\u00a07th of January 2016! Submit your film exclusively through FilmFreeway! Filmfreeway is simple, fast and easy to use! You can submit using the secure online screener system offered by FilmFreeway, which will make it easy and quick … <\/p>\n

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