The NMWIF Fiesta! celebrates and showcases the creativity, vision and artistry of the NMWIF Members. NMWIF invites qualified film students (student entrants do not have to be members) in New Mexico to apply to the NMWIF Fiesta!

New Mexico Women in Film is a branch of Women in Film & Television International, which has over 40 chapters worldwide. By creating a professional alliance with the international force, New Mexico members make a statement of professionalism and intent as filmmakers and film workers.

Awards will be presented to the BEST in each category: Documentary, Narrative (any sub-genre), Animation, Experimental, Webisodes or Series, Commercial, and Music Video. Awards and Prizes will given on the final day of the NMWIF Fiesta!

The number of winners in each category is dependent on the number and quality of entries received in that category. Awards to be announced by March 1, 2017. If the Judges feel that it is in the best interest of the filmmaker to change the category of an entry, the NMWIF Fiesta Committee reserves the right to do so.

NMWIF FIESTA! MISSION:
The New Mexico Women in Film Fiesta! honors current NMWIF Members, who are in good standing and regardless of gender, by showcasing their creativity, vision and artistry of their film work and networks emerging film students at the institutions of higher education throughout New Mexico.

PLEASE NOTE: ONLY RESIDENTS OF NEW MEXICO, USA CAN SUBMIT TO THIS FESTIVAL.

NMWIF MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA:
In order to qualify for the NMWIF Fiesta, Entrant must be a current NMWIF Member in good standing. If you are currently not a NMWIF Member and would like to submit a film, please apply for a Membership before you begin the submission process by going to the following link: https://newmexicowomeninfilm.wildapricot.org/

Film students at an institution of higher education in New Mexico do not need to be a NMWIF Member to submit a film.

ENTRIES:
Submissions are open to works of all lengths in Documentary, Narrative (any sub-genre), Animation, Experimental, Webisodes or Series, Commercial, and Music Video. Feature length is any film over 15 minutes. Short length is any film under 15 minutes. Entries must have been Produced between January 1, 2014 and January 31, 2017. Entries must be in English or have English subtitles.

Entrant must be a NMWIF Member, regardless of gender, and must listed as either Director or Producer on the film. Film students at an institution of higher education in New Mexico do not need to be a NMWIF Member to submit a film, and and must listed as either Director or Producer on the film.

By entering your film into the NMWIF Fiesta you are agreeing to it being selected for screening in the NMWIF Fiesta, April 20 - April 23, 2017. Festival locations, days and times may be subject to delay or change. The same film program will be shown in all locations. An Entrant may submit as many entries as they would like. Each submission will be considered a separate entry and will require additional submission materials and entry fees. The Film Submission must not currently have major distribution in United States that conflicts with exhibition dates at the NMWIF Fiesta. Entrant represents and warrants that Submission is the original work of Entrant, it has not been copied from others, and it does not violate the rights of any other person or entity. Entrant further represents and warrants that Submission does not contain any defamatory, obscene, or otherwise unlawful matter.

The Submission must:
a) only use authorized content, including, without limitation, music, images, film clips, and other intellectual property;

b) only contain images or likenesses of any individuals who have provided their authorization or whose parents or guardians have provided authorization if such individuals are under the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence;

c) be appropriate for viewing by the general public (appropriateness will be determined by NMWIF in its sole discretion); and

d) be originally authored or the Entrant must have written permission to use copyright protected material.

ENTRY FEES:
Entry fees must be paid in US Dollars at the time of entry. Judging results will not be released until all fees are paid in full. An entry fee must be paid for each Submission. Fees covers administrative and theater costs. All fees are non-refundable. Early Bird Entry Fee is $10.00. Regular Entry Fee is $15.00. Late Entry Fee is $20.00. Extended Entry Fee is $25.00

DEADLINES:
Early Bird Deadline: November 15, 2017
Regular Deadline: December 15, 2017
Late Deadline: January 15, 2017
Extended Deadline: January 31, 2017

JUDGING:
The NMWIF Fiesta Committee will review all films and decide whether the film will be screened at the NMWIF Fiesta. Film Submissions will then be evaluated in their entirety by film professionals in the industry using an evaluation form with the following criteria: Originality / Creativity, Direction, Writing, Cinematography, Performances, Production Value, Pacing, Structure, and Sound/Music.

Awards will be presented to the BEST in each category: Documentary, Narrative (any sub-genre), Animation, Experimental, Webisodes or Series, Commercial, and Music Video. Judges reserve the right not to select a winner in any given category. All decisions by the judges are final.

Accepted Entrants are notified via email by March 1, 2017. Entrants who are not accepted will be notified via email by March 1, 2017.

AWARDS:
The number of winners in each category is dependent on the number and quality of entries received in that category. Awards to be announced by April 1, 2017. If the Judges feel that it is in the best interest of the filmmaker to change the category of an entry, the NMWIF Fiesta Committee reserves the right to do so.

SUBMISSION PROCESS:

NMWIF Fiesta! proudly accepts entries via FilmFreeway.com, the world's best online submission platform. FilmFreeway offers free HD online screeners, unlimited video storage, digital press kits, and more. Submit with FilmFreeway at the following link: https://filmfreeway.com/festival/NMWIFFiesta

NMWIF Fiesta will only accept online submissions. In order to enter this competition, Entrant must upload their film/video to YouTube or Vimeo (a password can be used if necessary), then go to the FilmFreeway at the following link: https://filmfreeway.com/festival/NMWIFFiesta to complete the Submission Form along with the link to their film/video and pay the entry fee. Online entries must be received by the end of the Competition Period: January 31, 2017.

Entrant must be 18 years of age or older (or have guardian to submit on your behalf) to enter the competition. After Entrant has submitted their film/video, the required Submission Agreement & Release Form must also be submitted.

In submitting to the NMWIF Fiesta, Entrant is: a) admitting copyright of film and images and b) granting permission to use the images and content from the submission in advertisements and promotions both for any screening of the submitted film, but also in any promotions for NMWIF Fiesta in general for the 24 months following first receipt of the submission. In submitting, Entrant grants NMWIF Fiesta the right to screen the submission at no charge to NMWIF. All films submitted for review are consenting permission to have NMWIF Fiesta publicly screen the film submitted (at least) one time in 24 months after selection notification. It is the responsibility of the Entrant to check all emails listed during the application process to see if your submission was accepted.

RIGHT TO REFUSE:
NMWIF Fiesta reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. Any person behaving disrespectfully to any festival or theater staff may be refused service and may be pulled from competition with no return of fees.

PUBLICITY MATERIALS:
If your film is selected NMWIF will request publicity materials (press kits, posters and publicity photos). Press materials can be submitted in an electronic format (photos should be 300dpi). If Submission is selected, Entrant will be notified on how to submit publicity materials. The NMWIF Fiesta may use extracts from films and stills for promotional purposes and festival publicity.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXHIBITION COPIES:
Exhibition Copies will only be accepted through online links for download. Finalists are responsible for arrangements of the exhibition print to NMWIF Fiesta by March 15, 2017. If NMWIF Fiesta does not receive exhibition copies within two weeks of the festival, NMWIF Fiesta may screen the Preview Copy on hand.

NMWIF Fiesta is not responsible for delays. NMWIF Fiesta is not responsible for non-functioning films. Any and All Exhibition Screeners, and press materials and posters will not be returned via mail or at the festival. Every care will be taken to safeguard entries while they are in the possession of NMWIF. However, if loss or damage occurs, NMWIF cannot accept or assume responsibility.

OWNERSHIP AND LICENSE:
Ownership in any Submission shall remain the property of the Entrant, but entry into the NMWIF Fiesta constitutes Entrant’s irrevocable and perpetual permission and consent, without compensation, with or without attribution, that NMWIF Fiesta may use, print, transmit, or display such Submission, and the Entrant’s name and/or likeness, for any purpose, including any and all media now in existence or hereinafter created, throughout the world, for the duration or the copyright in the Submission.

LIABILITY:
NMWIF assumes no responsibility for productions submitted in the incorrect category. Reasonable care will be exercised to protect entries from damage or loss. NMWIF, its management and judging committees, cannot assume liability.

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You agree to indemnify, defend and hold NMWIF harmless from any claim, expense or demand, including without limitation reasonable attorneys´ fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of this Agreement, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.

GOVERNING LAW:
You acknowledge and agree that this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New Mexico, excluding conflict of laws provisions thereof that would indicate the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction and you hereby submit to exclusive jurisdiction in the federal and state courts of New Mexico. You agree to receive service of process through certified mail or by other means sanctioned by law, and you expressly waive any claim of improper venue and any claim that such courts are an inconvenient forum.

GENERAL:
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced. You agree that this Agreement may be automatically assigned by NMWIF, in its sole discretion, to a third party. Section headings are for reference purposes only and in no way define, limit, construe or describe the scope or extent of such section. Our failure to act with respect to a breach by you or others does not waive our right to act with respect to subsequent or similar breaches. This Agreement, along with any other terms and conditions regulating use of the Website, sets forth the entire understanding and agreement between us with respect to the subject matter hereof. The provisions of this Agreement and any ancillary terms and conditions will survive termination or expiration to the extent necessary to carry out the intentions of the parties.

COPYRIGHT:
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TRADEMARKS:
Unless otherwise indicated, all names, graphics, designs, logos, page headers, button icons, scripts, commercial markings, trade dress, and service names included in the Website are trademarks of NMWIF and are protected by the trademark laws of the United States and other jurisdictions. You may not use, copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, modify or post any Trademarks in any way, including in advertising or publicity pertaining to or distribution of materials on the Website, without our prior written consent. The Trademarks may not be used in any manner that is likely to cause confusion, or in any manner that disparages or discredits us.

RISK OF LOSS:
You acknowledge and agree that your only remedy for failures, delays or interruptions with respect to the ordering of and delivery of passes ordered by you through the Website is limited to a refund for such passes, issued at the discretion of NMWIF.

RIGHT TO ENTER:
Entrants warrant that they have the legal right to enter film work to the NMWIF Fiesta . As Director/Producer/Entrant of the Film, Entrants have submitted and represent and warrant to the NMWIF Fiesta that the Film and all parts thereof are original; that the Film does not contravene the rights of any person or entity and that entrants own or control the Film and all parts thereof and have the sole authority to submit the Film to the NMWIF Fiesta ; the Film entrants submitted to the NMWIF Fiesta is not subject to nor threatened by any litigation. Entrants acknowledge that no fiduciary or confidential relationship now exists between NMWIF and Entrants, and Entrants further acknowledge that no such relationship is established by these guidelines, the submission of the Film, or by the NMWIF Fiesta S' acceptance, review or retention of the Film.

AGREEMENT:
Entry into the Fiesta constitutes agreement with all NMWIF Fiesta Official Rules and Regulations and implies permission to exhibit work during the Fiesta. Submission of an entry gives NMWIF permission to screen accepted work at local theaters, unless otherwise indicated. Any violation of these rules may, at NMWIF’s discretion, result in disqualification. All decisions of the judges regarding this Competition are final and binding in all respects. By submitting your film to the NMWIF Fiesta you are agreeing that you have read, understood and consent to abide by our Official Rules and Regulations.

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  • Fantastic Festival and very well organized. Very accommodating to the filmmakers. The organizers and the audience were very gracious and kind. Great energy all around!

    May 2017
  • ann bromberg

    Great Festival! Lovely staff! Excellent Films!

    May 2017
  • Jody McNicholas

    I LOVE New Mexico women in film! Thank you for including Longshotsville in your line-up!

    April 2017