Albany FilmFest

In submitting this film, the filmmaker represents that they are authorized to submit this film for screening at the 2020 Albany FilmFest and acknowledges and agrees to the following:
(a) All films submitted to the Albany Film Festival and selected for screening may be screened more than once during the festival and may also be screened at our Best of the Fest events, on the KALB public access channel, at promotional screenings, and on any associated online outlets. Filmmakers may opt-out to the replaying of films in writing to KALB (1249 Marin Ave. Albany, CA 94706) before March 29, 2020.
(b) Filmmaker grants Albany FilmFest, KALB, and the City of Albany the nonexclusive right to use any content from films accepted for screening and their accompanying materials (such as stills and biographical data) as well as media from the Opening Gala and Festival for publicity and promotional purposes.
(c) Filmmaker warrants that the submitted film does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any person or entity and agrees to hold harmless and fully indemnify and defend Albany FilmFest, KALB, City of Albany and their representatives against any and all claims made for such infringement or any other violations of law.
The filmmaker acknowledges that the film submission fee does not guarantee acceptance and no refund will be provided if a film is not selected.
To be considered for the Albany Filmmakers Showcase category, filmmakers must be residents or former residents of Albany, California, and must indicate the nature of their Albany connection in the cover letter section. Submissions not meeting these specifications will be ineligible for screening.

ENTRY FEE WAIVERS

MADEINALBANY: Filmmakers whose films have 50% or more of the footage shot in Albany, California, are eligible for a 50% submission fee reduction.

AFFFF50: Filmmakers whose films were accepted and shown at previous Albany FilmFest screenings are eligible for a 50% submission fee reduction for new films.

AFFSTUDENT: $10 discount on submission fees for college/film school students. MUST provide proof (valid current student ID)

No other waivers or exceptions will be granted.

DELIVERABLES UPON ACCEPTANCE

Upon a film’s selection for screening, Albany FilmFest will ask for the following deliverables:

(1) 1 high-quality digital file for judging:

* File type: 1 hi quality h.264 file: 1920x1080 .mp4. We can accept other file types, but please contact us first. Letterbox if necessary.

*Name the file using this format: AFF_2017_CATEGORY_Title_Filmmaker

* Use the following codes for category type: NS = Narrative Short, DS = Documentary Short, AS = Animated Short, TM = Tiny Movie, MOPA = My Own Private Albany, Y612 = Youth 6-12, Y1317 = Youth 13-17, AFS = Albany Filmmakers Showcase

(2) 1 high-quality digital file for screening:

* File type: 1920x1080 24fps .mov (Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT). We can accept other file types, but please contact us first. Letterbox if necessary.

* Name the file using this format: AFF_2017_CATAGORY_Title_Filmmaker

* Use the following codes for category type: NS = Narrative Short, DS = Documentary Short, AS = Animated Short, TM = Tiny Movie, MOPA = My Own Private Albany, Y612 = Youth 6-12, Y1317 = Youth 13-17, AFS = Albany Filmmakers Showcase

(3) Digital images for promotion:

* Send 1–3 promotional stills (the images you want associated with your film): 300ppi hi-rez .jpg.

* Name each file using this format: AFF_2017_Title_Filmmaker_1 (2, and/or 3)
Upload these files directly to AFF (up to 10 gigabytes) via Hightail:

* https://www.hightail.com/u/albanyKALB
For files over 10 gigabytes, use your own preferred file transfer service and send directly to jeallen@albanyca.org

OR

Deliver a thumbdrive containing all of the above digital files to:
Albany FilmFest c/o KALB
1249 Marin Ave
Albany CA 94706