Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF) - SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN

Orpheus Award statuette designed by Miltos Papastergiou.

LAGFF accepts films by Greek filmmakers from Greece, Cyprus and the world; films about Greece or with a prevalent Greek theme; and films with an important contributor of Greek descent (writer, producer, lead actor).  Submit you film:

2012 LAGFF CALL FOR ENTRIES

Filmmakers are invited to submit their features, documentaries and shorts for consideration to the 2012 Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF), to be held May 31 – June 3, 2012 in Los Angeles.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Eligible films include works by Greek filmmakers and filmmakers of Greek descent worldwide; films about Greece; Greek and Cypriot productions or co-productions; as well as films by emerging US and local filmmakers with a prevalent Greek theme.

Films by Greek directors, writers, and producers; films by actors in starring roles; co-directors, co-writers and co-producers are also eligible. Must be credited.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
2012 submission deadlines:
Regular: February 24
Late: March 9

1. All non-English films must have English subtitles.
2. More than one film may be submitted, but each must be submitted on a separate DVD (NTSC or PAL region free) screener and accompanied by separate submission form, entry fee, and printed payment receipt.
3. DVD submissions should be clearly marked, including the film title (in English,) running time, format and contact information. Please indicate the country of origin. Avoid sticker labels.
4. Submission DVDs will not be returned.
5. Entry fee is non-refundable and required at the time of submission.
6. Please pay the entry fee by Paypal or through Withoutabox.com. Do not send cash or check.
7. Feature, documentary and short film submissions must have been completed within three years prior to June 2012 (no earlier than January 2009).
8. Films submitted to LAGFF 2011 which were not accepted, provided they were completed no earlier than January 2009, may be resubmitted. New entry fee and completed submission form are required.
9. It is strongly recommended that films submitted have a film trailer posted online. Films accepted into the festival must have trailer posted online. The trailer must have English subtitles.

FILM CATEGORIES
Feature film: 60 min and over
Feature documentary film: 45 min and over
Short film: under 60 min
Short documentary film: under 45 min

ORPHEUS AWARDS
Best Fiction Feature Film
Best Documentary Film
Best Short Film
Audience Choice
Special Jury Award

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS: PLEASE SEE APPLICATION
If your film is selected for exhibition, you must provide LAGFF with:

• Subtitled copy of the selected film in either 35mm or DigiBeta (NTSC/PAL,) for exhibition.
• 12 DVD screeners (NTSC) for features and 7 DVD screeners (NTSC) for shorts.
• Photo stills in electronic form.
• Complete list of credits (cast & crew)
• Biography and filmography of the submitting filmmaker.
• Posters/postcards (if applicable)
• Trailer in beta sp, digibeta, or mpeg format (if applicable).

ENTRY FEES

Feature film (60 minutes or over), feature documentary film (45 minutes or over):
REGULAR: REGULAR: $45 by February 24/ $50 by March 9, 2012
STUDENT RATE: $25 by February 24, 2011 / $30 by March 9, 2012

Short film (less than 60 min) and short documentary film (less than 45 min):
REGULAR: $35 by February 24 / $40 by March 9, 2012
STUDENT: $20 by February 24 / $25 by March 9, 2012

Option 1: WITHOUTABOX

Option 2: PAYPAL + submission form (Click to download the form).