Want your film played in New York City? This is your chance to screen your work to an audience of fellow filmmakers, industry players, press, distributors and moviegoers in the heart of Manhattan! This priceless opportunity is only the beginning. Selected films will be reviewed by an impressive panel of accomplished judges for a chance to win awards, prizes, cash and more. Your film or video will share the screen with the latest and greatest in American independent cinema for one of the most anticipated events on the industry calendar. Submit today!
Fees
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Early |
Regular |
Late |
WAB Ext |
| Feature Film |
$30 |
$35 |
$40 |
$55 |
| Short Film |
$25 |
$30 |
$35 |
$50 |
| Animation |
$20 |
$25 |
$30 |
$50 |
| Video Art / Music Video |
$15 |
$20 |
$25 |
$45 |
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Bonus! First 150 entrants receive FREE 1-year MovieMaker Magazine subscription!
Deadlines
Earlybird: February. 8 - March 15
Regular: March 16 - April 15
Late: April 16 - May 9
Withoutabox.com Extension: May 10 - May 31
Two Ways to Submit
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Submit your film or video to ACE Film Fest and other competitions worldwide, quickly, easily, and economically using withoutabox.
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Use the New York Foundation for the Arts website to download the necessary forms and submit your film or video by mail with ease.
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Submission Info
Accepting American films and videos February 8 - May 9, 2008
Preferred Formats: DVD or Mini-DVD
Note discounted entry fees when using Withoutabox.com
Entries are not returned. Do not send master copies
Above fees apply to entries postmarked by listed dates
Feel free to include press, marketing and cast materials
Students are to submit under listed categories (Sorry, no discounts)
Accepted entrants will have the opportunity to upload trailers, info, etc.
Entry Categories
Feature Film: 40 mins or longer (including credits)
Short Film: 39 mins or shorter (including credits)
Animation: Any length cartoons, stop motion, 3D, etc.
Video Art / Music Video: Experimental video piece or music video
We accept all genres of film and video including, but not limited to narrative, experimental, documentary, fantasy, noir, musical, western, sports, television, sci-fi, animation, horror, action, adventure, comedy, drama, mystery, thriller, biography, PSA, news, viral, crime, parody, children's, video art, etc. |
Prizes - More cash and prizes TBA!
1-Year Free NYFA Sponsorship for Next Film Project
Consideration for Broadcast on NYS ThinkBright TV Network
Prizes awarded for Best Feature, Best Short, Best Animation and Audience Favorite. All accepted entrants will receive two complimentary 3-Day All-Access Passes as well as a gift bag. More prize information to be announced.
Selection Notification
Entrants will be notified of their fate via e-mail or phone by June 30, 2008. Winners will be announced at ACE Film Festival 2008.
For more information about this year's event, please visit our Festival 08 page.
By submitting your work, you authorize American Cinematic Experience LLC to screen your film or video at the 2008 ACE Film Festival and related events. Moving and still images captured from your work may be used for promotional and fundraising purposes at the discretion of American Cinematic Experience LLC. This may include and is not limited to display on our website, downloadable media, artwork and related text.
