With the aim of presenting innovative works of merit, we are now inviting all South Asian Filmmakers to submit their films for DCSAFF 2015. Submissions must demonstrate originality, creativity and technical excellence.
Please fill out the form below. Your application will be reviewed by our selection panel and we will get in touch with you shortly.
Before submitting your film, please read the eligibility criteria. If you are unsure weather your film meets DCSAFF requirements please contact the festival at: info@dcsaff.com.
ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
Only films that comply with the following criteria will be considered.
1. The Applicant must be legally authorized to enter DCSAFF 2015.
2. Films must be from the South Asian Diaspora with a unique voice, message and creative appeal.
3. Films must feature the work of filmmakers of South Asian descent living inside or outside the subcontinent.
4. Films made by Non-South Asian filmmakers must feature significant South Asian content.
5. Films must have completed production by September 1, 2013. Films produced prior to this date will not be considered.
6. Duration: Feature Films must have a maximum duration 140-minutes, Short Films must have a maximum duration of 20-minutes and Documentaries must have a maximum duration of 45-minutes. If your film is longer in duration, please contact the festival before submitting.
7. Non-English language films must be subtitled in English.
8. Participation at another international film festival does not preclude entry into DCSAFF. However, preference will be given to North American Premieres.
9. To remain in consideration, the submitted film should not have premiered in Washington DC (including Maryland and Virginia) prior to the festival.
10. Films that are available on Netflix, YouTube or any other online platform (including digital download sites) will not be accepted.
11. Films that have been officially released on home video (VCD, DVD or Blu-ray) or have been broadcast on TV will not be accepted.
12. Re-entry: If your work was submitted and considered for previous editions of DCSAFF, you may re-submit your film if you have made significant changes and if all eligibility requirements are met.
13. DCSAFF can only accept and consider entries submitted with a valid entry form and non-refundable entry fee.
14. Late Entries: If you are unable to meet the late submission deadline (August 15, 2015), please contact the festival and tell us of your intent to send a late entry.
15. It is the sole responsibility of the Applicant to secure clearance from the copyright holders of any copyrighted materials. The applicant releases DCSAFF from any and all claims related to infringement of copyright or violation of any other right arising out of screening the film.
16. DCSAFF reserves the right to settle all cases not covered by the guidelines and to grant exceptions in special cases.
SUBMISSION FORM
Early Submission:
Until July 31, 2015
Late Submission:
August 01 – August 15, 2015
SUBMISSION FEE
Entry fees are in U.S. Dollars
Early Submission:
Feature Film – $50.00
Short Film – $30.00
Documentary – $30.00
Late Submission:
Feature Film – $100.00
Short Film – $50.00
Documentary – $50.00
PAYMENT
Submission fees can be paid via PayPal. If you are unable to pay the entry fee through PayPal please contact the festival.
We request that once you have made your payment, drop us a mail with your confirmation details at: info@dcsaff.com.