CALL FOR ENTRIES
Official Selection Notifications February 10 thru August 1, 2019.
We particularly encourage the submission of narrative works which feature jazz musicians as actors. We do however, accept documentary and concert works,
NOTE: THIS IS AN ONLINE FESTIVAL. ALL OFFICIAL SELECTIONS MUST AGREE TO:
1) Submit via Vimeo link.
2) Allow access of the film to display on The BeBop Channel at www.beboptv.com.
3) Display on beboptv.com throughout the festival judging process between February 10 and August 31, 2019.
ENTRY CATEGORIES
Shorts
Shorts are films of any genre or style that meet the JAZZ criteria
as set forth in the GENERAL RULES with a maximum running
time of 45 minutes.
Features
Features are films of any genre or style that meet the JAZZ
criteria as set forth in the GENERAL RULES with a total running
time not less than 45 minutes.
Music Videos
Music Videos are works of any genre or style that meet the JAZZ
criteria as set forth in the GENERAL RULES with a maximum
running time of 8 minutes.
Out of Competition
Out of Competition submissions are films of any genre or style
that meet the JAZZ criteria as set forth in the GENERAL RULES
with no running time limits.
Commercials/PSAs
Commercials and PSAs (Public Service Announcements) are
ADVERTISEMENTS of any genre or style that meet the JAZZ
criteria as set forth in the GENERAL RULES with a maximum
running time of 2 minutes.
GENERAL RULES
ALL works submitted MUST contain at least one of the following
JAZZ ACM components:
1) "A" The primary ACTOR is a bona fide instrumental jazz
musician.
2) "C" The thematic CONTENT of the work relates directly to jazz.
3) "M" The featured MUSIC of the work is substantially jazz.
Works can be submitted regardless of when they were completed.
Submissions do not have to be premiers to be selected for
exhibition.
Works may be submitted for consideration in multiple categories.
Non-English projects must contain English subtitles if selected for
screening.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
THIS IS AN ONLINE FESTIVAL. ALL OFFICIAL SELECTIONS MUST AGREE TO:
1) Submit via Vimeo link.
2) Allow access of the film to display on The BeBop Channel at www.beboptv.com.
3) Display on beboptv.com throughout the festival judging process between February 10 and August 31, 2019.
Applicant(s) must have the legal ownership right to participate in
the festival.
If your submission is selected for screening you agree to provide
the festival with promotional materials such as stills and bios.
New York Jazz Film Festival is hereby granted the right to utilize
promotional materials and excerpts from any film accepted for
exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes.
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 SUBMITTER shall indemnify and hold harmless New York
Jazz Film Festival, American Youth Symphony, and SVR and
Associates, and their affiliates and employees 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 and screening.
Submission Instructions
Please email to nyjff@americanyouthsymphony.org
Your screener URL (and password if applicable) and include:
Title
Director
Category
Running Time
