Joedance Film Festival is held annually, the first weekend of August, at the Charlotte Ballet’s Center for Dance in Uptown’s Historic Fourth Ward. The event honors the late Joe Restaino, raising awareness and funds for pediatric cancer research and clinical trials at Charlotte’s Atrium Health Levine Children’s, by screening original films connected to North or South Carolina.

Joedance Film Festival is committed to supporting directors, producers, writers and actors with North or South Carolina connections. All selected filmmakers will be invited to exclusive receptions, the Cultural Arts Evening, the Filmmakers' Dinner, and the Red Carpet Event, as well as receive support and recognition for their filmmaking progress following the 3-day Festival.

Joedance Film Festival is scheduled next, August 1-3, 2019, at the Charlotte Ballet Center for Dance. All selected filmmakers participate in a lively Q&A immediately following their film screenings, and receive 2 VIP passes to the Festival and surrounding events. Selected filmmakers will enjoy the cozy atmosphere, attentive audiences, and drinks and food provided by local vendors.

Joedance Film Festival is recognized as one of the Queen City's hidden gems, where filmmakers, community leaders, and arts supporters gather to view and discuss films in an inviting environment, all proceeds are donated to Atrium Health Levine Children's.

ALL FILMS MUST HAVE A CONNECTION TO NORTH OR SOUTH CAROLINA TO BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE READ THE ELIGIBILITY RULES BEFORE SUBMITTING. (No refund will be issued to a submission failing the eligibility rules.)

Awards & Prizes

A Judges Award will be given to one filmmaker on Saturday, August 3, 2019. This award will be determined by the Joedance judges during the selection process.

Selected filmmakers will receive a VIP pass to three nights of screenings, which also includes an invitation to the Cultural Arts Evening on Thursday, Filmmakers' Dinner on Friday, and Red Carpet Event on Saturday, prior to the screenings. All filmmakers will be featured on Joedance Film Festival's website and social media pages up to and following the Festival, and will receive exclusive access to network with community leaders, supporters of the arts, and fellow filmmakers.

Joedance Film Festival is a cultural arts event which promotes community-building through cinema and performing arts. All proceeds support pediatric cancer research at Atrium Health Levine Children's. To date, over $150,000 has been donated. Thank you to the Joedance Film Festival artists and supporters who have made this possible.

Rules & Terms

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY RULES BEFORE SUBMITTING: ALL FILMS MUST HAVE A CONNECTION TO NORTH OR SOUTH CAROLINA TO BE CONSIDERED. (No refund will be issued to a submission failing the eligibility rules.)

Rules & Terms
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

ELIGIBILITY: All filmmakers selected to present at Joedance Film Festival must have a North Carolina or South Carolina, United States connection (a resident, a previous resident, or films which take place in, or are filmed in, the Carolinas and/or feature lead actors with Carolina roots). Submissions not meeting all requirements will not be accepted. If you submit, and it is determined your film does not meet the requirements, you will not be refunded. If you are unsure of your film’s eligibility, please reach out to Festival Director Chip White at chip@stack3productions.com.

FILM SUBMISSION: All filmmakers are required to provide an online link to their film via FilmFreeway. Do not send master tapes or other originals. Submissions will not be returned to the applicant.

MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS: Maximum 2 films allowed. Separate forms are required for each submission.

LANGUAGE: Films must be in English or contain English subtitles.

FILM AND FILMMAKER INFORMATION: Submitted films must include the following information in the online description: Title, Running Time, Category, Contact Information (Name, Postal Address, Email Address, and Phone Number). All information is required for consideration.

SELECTION

SELECTED FILMS: Selected films are chosen for their artistry, strength of content, originality, and overall quality interpretation of category and genre.

SELECTION NOTIFICATION: During the process, filmmakers will be notified of their film's status. After the submission period ends, acceptance and rejection notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided. Filmmakers will be notified by June 15, 2019.

SCREENING FORMAT: All selected filmmakers will be asked to submit a link or digital download of their final films for screening.

SCREENING DISPLAY MEDIA: All selected filmmakers should submit single-sheet art, posters, trailers and headshots for social media promotion leading up to and following the Festival.

EVENT ATTENDANCE: All selected filmmakers should attend the festival weekend (August 1-3, 2019) and participate in the Question And Answer Session immediately following their film's screening. Filmmakers each receive 2 VIP passes for the festival, including access to all screenings; the Thursday, August 1st Cultural Arts Evening Showcasing ArtsPlus; and the Friday, August 2nd Filmmakers' Dinner & Saturday, August 3rd, Red Carpet Event.

JUDGING: The judges for the festival have been carefully selected and consist of working industry professionals, each with a broad and unique knowledge of cinema. Jurors are not directly affiliated with the organization and are separate from all filmmakers and films submitted for consideration.

QUESTIONS AND CONTACT:
For additional information, email Chip White at chip@stack3productions.com.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Joedance Film Festival is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the festival, for promotional purposes, leading up to and following the event. In addition to promotional materials leading up to the event, Joedance Film Festival is also granted the right to a one-time screening of submitted film(s) at the event.
The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations.
The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Joedance Film Festival from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening and loss of or damage to the videos entered.