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1. QUESTION: My movie has swearing in it.  Will you still consider it?

ANSWER: Yes.  Language is not a problem.

 

2. QUESTION: My movie has nudity, sexual situations, etc.   Will you still consider it?

ANSWER: Yes.  Adult situations, themes, etc. are not a problem.

 

3. QUESTION: My movie isn't horror, or my movie isn't science fiction, or my movie isn't fantasy?  Will you still consider it?

ANSWER: Yes.  We accept films from all kinds of genres including: Mysteries, Thrillers, Film Noirs, Comedies, Alt Lifestyle, Slip Stream/Magical Realism, and Surrealistic films, just to name a few, as well as short Animated films of all types.  Take a look at 2006's selections and those from 2005.

 

4. QUESTION: I used copyrighted music in my film.  Is that a problem?

ANSWER: Yes, it's a problem.  You need to have the rights to all music in your film.  Check with the music's publisher.  Often, festival rights are very inexpensive.

 

5. QUESTION: I used characters from other films in my movie.  Is that a problem?

ANSWER: Maybe, maybe not.  If your film can be called a "parody," then you can legally make use of a great deal.  It's your responsibility to make sure that your film does not violate anyone's copyright.

 

6. QUESTION: My finances are low.  Can you make an exception for me and eliminate/reduce the submission fee?

ANSWER: Sorry, we can't do it.  To be fair, we have to treat everyone equally.

 

7. QUESTION: Can I send you my film for you to look at, and if you accept it into the festival, then I'll pay the submission fee?

ANSWER: Sorry.  See the answer to question 6.

 

8. QUESTION: I sent my film in over a week ago, and Withoutabox doesn't have it listed as being in consideration yet.  Did you receive it?  Should I send another?

ANSWER: Patience is a virtue.  Each film comes in to our office where financial bookkeeping is done.  After "enough" films are received at the office, they are sent on to the selection committee.  When a member of the committee checks that your disk is playable, then Withoutabox is updated.

 

 

 

 

 

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