2000 ENTRY RULES: NY UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL

THE 7TH ANNUAL NEW YORK
UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL
March 8-12, 2000

Entry Rules -- READ 'EM!

What is 'Underground'?
We believe that's something best left for filmmakers to answer for themselves. When selecting films for exhibition, we seek to go beyond what mainstream venues show to present works of an innovative, subversive, uncompromising, adventurous and at times controversial nature. The NYUFF exists to support and promote films that push boundaries and break new ground -- that challenge, entertain and provoke.

How to Enter
Entries must be submitted on 1/2" videocassette. Cassettes must be NTSC format only. All films in languages other than English must be subtitled or dubbed in English, unless dialogue is non-essential to comprehension and appreciation.

Each film or video must be accompanied by a completed entry form (photocopies are acceptable) and an entry fee. Checks should be made out to: FILMCORE. Directors who have screened in previous editions of the NYUFF may waive the entry free.

Entry fees
$30 for all formats if received by January 1, 2000; $35 if received by January 15, 2000.

Shipping
Cost of shipping to the festival is covered by the entrant. Shipping must be prepaid. Collect or COD shipments without prior arrangements cannot be accepted. Each tape must be marked in English with the title of the entry. Entrant's identification must be on the case and the tape. Please use only plastic or bubble-pack cases when shipping entries - no fiber cases please!

All entries must be mailed to:

Entry Coordinator
New York Underground Film Festival
341 Lafayette St., #236
New York, NY 10012

Selection
The selection of films is made by the Festival Selection Committee. No cuts or changes will be made by the Festival.

If your film is chosen, you will be notified prior to February 15, 2000. If accepted, the print of your film, or a Beta SP video, will need to be in our office by March 1.

Awards
The New York Underground Film Festival is competitive. Juried awards are given in five categories:

Best Feature
Best Short
Best Documentary
Best Experimental
Best Animation

Returning Tapes
If you would like your tape returned, please add an additional $5 for postage and packaging if within the US, or an additional $10 if outside the US. Please do not send SASEs.

How to Contact Us
For more information, call 212.252.3845 or email us at festival@nyuff.com