SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
• To be considered for competition, entries must have completed production after November 30, 2016.
• Entries must have either a principal that identifies as Asian/Pacific Islander (writer, producer, director, main actor, cinematographer) –OR- be about an Asian/Pacific Islander experience or subject –OR- be made with Asian/Pacific Islander Americans as the target audience. (“For us, by us, or about us”)
REQUIRED SUBMISSION MATERIALS
1. Entry Deadlines & Fees: Early Deadline October 5 $20 USD
Regular Deadline November 9 $30 USD
Late Deadline November 30 $40 USD
• We do not provide waivers; we encourage artists to take advantage of the early deadline discount . There is no entry fee for Oregon Student Film Competition submissions.
• If paying by check, please make checks or M.O. payable to “C.A.B.A” and mail to:
DisOrient Film Festival
1430 Willamette Street #30
Eugene, OR 97401-4049
• NOTE: The festival does NOT pay rental or appearance fees.
2. Preview Format: A password-protected Vimeo (720p optimal) link or secured online screener MUST be uploaded at the time of submission. This link must remain active and working through March 2019.
3. Electronic Press Kit Packet & Materials, uploaded to FilmFreeway. Press kit must include:
• 2 OR MORE Print quality still images (at least 300 dpi)
• Synopsis (long and short versions)
• Director’s biography & statement
• List of cast and crew, awards, and festival appearances
• Link to a downloadable theatrical trailer (in full quality DV or QuickTime format).
* Note: If you are a student, please list student year and school.
4. Mandatory qualification questionnaire:
• Does your film have a principal that identifies as Asian/Pacific Islander? (writer, producer, director, animator, cinematographer, main actor)
• Name of principal(s), the role they played, and their ethnicity
• Does the subject matter address an Asian/Pacific Islander experience.? How?
• Is the target audience Asian/Pacific Islander Americans?
*Note: If your film is selected, the festival may also request the following items to maximize exposure for your film: posters, director's photo, trailers, clips, press releases.
EXHIBITION FORMATS
•Feature-Length: Digital; D-Cinema (DCP) or an Apple ProRes file in its native resolution and frame rate with either stereo or 5/1 audio tracks.
•Shorts: Digital; D-Cinema (DCP) or an Apple ProRes file in its native resolution and frame rate, with either stereo or 5/1 audio tracks.
SHIPPING
Exhibition copies or electronic file of invited entries must be received at DisOrient Film Festival no later than 30 days prior to its scheduled screening. Return or forward shipping will be covered by DisOrient Film Festival.
By submitting, the filmmaker or authorized representative of the submitted work, hereby grant the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon a program of the Chinese American Benevolent Association (CABA) to publicly display the submitted work both during the festival and for “Best of” and special screenings held at the discretion of the festival (if selected) and understand that the festival does not pay rental fees or appearance fees. In addition, you agree that the DisOrient Film Festival and CABA are not liable for any loss or damage to screeners or exhibition prints and cannot be held financially responsible for any other damages. Submitted preview materials will not be returned. You also agree to allow use of stills, audio, and video clips from the submitted work for promotional purposes. Your signature also certifies that you have received all appropriate copyright clearances and assumes full liability for any and all copyright infringement. DisOrient reserves the right to amend policies at its discretion.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By submitting, the filmmaker or authorized representative of the submitted work, hereby grants the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon, a program of the Chinese American Benevolent Association (CABA), to publicly display the submitted work both during the festival and for special screenings and promotional events for the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon held at the discretion of the festival (if selected) and understand that the festival does not pay rental or appearance fees. In addition, you agree that the DisOrient Film Festival and CABA are not liable for any loss or damage to screeners or exhibition prints and cannot be held financially responsible for any other damages. Submitted preview materials will not be returned. You also agree to allow use of stills, audio, and video clips from the submitted work for promotional purposes. Your submission to DisOrient also certifies that you have received all appropriate copyright clearances and assumes full liability for any and all copyright infringement. DisOrient reserves the right to amend policies at its discretion.
DisOrient is a program of the Chinese American Benevolent Association (CABA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit cultural arts organization that also runs youth groups such as the Chinese Lion Dance Troupe, which is comprised of middle school, high school, and college age students. CABA also offers college scholarships for local Asian American youth and aspiring filmmakers.
