Theme
The Minerva Film Festival and Awards is a celebration of films that touch the hearts and open the minds of global audiences. It is an opportunity to encourage the portrayal the critical role women have played in military affairs throughout history. It is also a chance for writers, actors and members of the motion picture industry to encourage young artists and filmmakers to produce work that address the role women have played in military affairs throughout the world.
Festival Portrait
Minerva welcomes submissions from students and independent filmmakers reflecting our theme. Selected entries will be showcased throughout the Festival. Audiences will determine the competition winners via confidential ballots provided at the screenings. Cash awards honoring filmmakers will be presented during the Festival’s closing ceremony. The Minerva Award will be presented to a motion picture industry dignitary and will also highlight this event.
In addition to the film screenings, Minerva’s three-day agenda includes informal morning coffees with special guests, seminars, panel discussions, interviews with film executives in production, distribution and exhibition, as well as celebrities plus time to discover and enjoy the natural beauty and tourism opportunities of the Nation’s Capital.
Requirements
1. Feature-length and short film (less than 30 minutes).
2. Films music must be available for Festival in 35 mm “composite” condition with an optical soundtrack, titles included. Submissions may be made on 1/2″ Betacam tape.
3. Films produced in languages other than English must have English sub-titles or be dubbed in English. All entries must be submitted on 1/2″ VHS videotape and filmmakers must submit three copies of each entry for jury review.
4. Each film entry must include the entry form, the entry fee, synopsis and resume(s) of principals, and two production stills, or other media for display and the Minerva Program Booklet.
5. Film producers are responsible for the cost of insurance and shipment of 35mm prints. Minerva does not assume any liability for damaged entries due to improperly shipped containers.
6. Mailing labels must contain the name of the entrant, title of the work, and be affixed to all mailing containers, video cassettes, film containers, cans, reels and film leaders. Multiple containers must be numbered (1 of 2, 2 of 2…). Return address mailing labels must be included with all entries.
7. A SASE postcard must be included with all entries requiring a notice of arrival at the Minerva office.
8. IT IS ESSENTIAL FOR AT LEAST ONE FILMMAKER FROM THE SELECTED ENTRIES TO BE PRESENT AT THE FESTIVAL COMPLIMENTARY ACCOMMODATIONS PROVIDED.
Submissions
1. A nonrefundable entry fee of $50.00 US must accompany each individual submission.
2. Make all checks payable to Plum Orchard Communications, Inc.
3. All entries must be submitted on 1/2″ VHS videotape.
4. To have video returned enclosed additional $10 with a return address.
5. All entries must be postmarked by October 15, 1998.
6. Selected entries will be notified by October 20, 1998.