RULES, REGULATIONS, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS,
AND ENTRY FORM GUIDELINES

Entries can be any genre or theme and must not exceed 15 minutes in length. Entries must be made and produced
after January 1, 2010 (videos produced prior to this date will not be accepted).

Applicants must enter the appropriate age category (Under 18 years old, or 18 and older). Entries will be judged against each other within their age specific category.

NOTE: Profanity, sexual content and derogatory language towards any group or specific individual is prohibited.  Family-friendly films only.

Each applicant may submit no more than two (2) works. If an applicant is submitting two entries, two separate entry forms must be submitted.  The entry form can be filled out here: Entry Form

The applicant must have prime artistic responsibility for the video submitted. Roles considered to have prime artistic responsibility are director, producer, writer, or editor.

Although any shooting format may have been used to produce the original film or video, the only acceptable submission formats for consideration are DVD or MiniDV tape. Do not send original prints, stills, or other materials related to the entry. Movietime Video and APK Studios will not be responsible for damage to videos resulting from shipping, handling, judging, or screening.

Entries will be judged by a panel selected by Movietime Video. Entries will be judged on Audience Appeal, Story, Directing, and other categories. A sample judge’s form can be found here: Judges Rating Guide

A $100.00 cash award will be given for the First (1st) place entry in each category that represents an overall outstanding achievement. A $50.00 cash award will be given for the Runner-Up (2^nd) place entry. The decision of the judges is final.

The deadline for receiving entries is October 10, 2011 (online applications should be submitted in advance of the entry but video must include applicant’s name in order to be matched to the entry form).

For entrants under 18 years of age, completed Parental Permission forms  with parent or legal guardian’s signature must be included with the entry, or be postmarked by October 10, 2011 and mailed or dropped off to:

McMinnville Short Film Festival
c/o Movietime Video
801 SW Baker St
McMinnville, OR 97128

For more information, call (503) 472-1925 or email info@macmovietime.com

By submitting the entry form, the applicant (a) certifies that the exhibition of the submitted entry will in no way violate any copyright laws or any other rights of any person, film, or corporation and (b) accepts all responsibility relating to - and indemnifies and holds harmless Movietime Video and APK Studios, and their representatives from - any and all disputes and liabilities arising from any such claims by a third party.

Royalty free music and music samples for use in films can be found at:

www.sounddogs.com                            www.royaltyfree.com

www.evolutionstudios.com.au                www.cssmusic.com

In addition to agreeing that the material is clear of all copyright concerns, you are granting The McMinnville Short Film Festival and Movietime Video the rights to show your film or images from your film, in part or in their entirety, during the McMinnville Short Film Festival and for use in promotional materials related to the contest in print, electronic, or digital form at any time, before, during and after the contest.

In addition, unless you specifically direct The McMinnville Short Film Festival not to do so, by entering your work in the contest you are granting permission for your film to be included as part of a compilation DVD showcasing contest entries that will be produced and available to rent at no charge from Movietime Video. If you do not wish your entry to be included in the compilation DVD, please print the exclusion form here, fill in the name(s) of all filmmakers, sign, and include with your video entry upon submission.

Applicants who do not follow these rules and regulations will have their entry returned and be disqualified from the competition.

Applicants wishing to retrieve their copy can pick theirs up during store hours at Movietime Video after November 1.