Call for submissions to Superfest

Someday I am going to Superfest. Yes I am.

SUPERFEST International Disability Film Festival Calls for Submissions:

Your Opportunity to Contribute to Disability Culture

SUPERFEST, the world's longest-running juried international disability film festival, is seeking your entry for submission to our 27th film competition. SUPERFEST is the primary international showcase for cutting-edge films that portray disability culture and experience in all its diverse, complex, and empowering facets.

NEW FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE:
January 15, 2007 (post-marked). Early bird discount if mailed by Jan. 3, 2007. Judging takes place in Spring 2007, and winners will be announced on or around April 1st, 2007. Winners will be screened in the SF Bay Area in June 2007, and all entries will be listed in the festival catalogue. Winners will be asked to provide still production photos and tape copies for publicity purposes.

Eligibility Requirements:
1. Works must be on the subject of disability.
2. Work must have been produced within the last 10 calendar years (since January 1997, for entry in Superfest XXVII in 2007).
3. Entries for Superfest XXVII must be postmarked on or before January 15th, 2007, no exceptions.
4. Must be in the following formats:
a) NTSC VHS Video
b) NTSC DVD (Region I)

Superfest strongly encourages filmmakers to provide captioning and audio description so that films are accessible to the widest possible audience.

Entry fees range from $30 to $90, depending on film length and production budget. This Festival is funded solely by entry fees, small grants, and individual contributions. For detailed information, and to download an entry form, visit: http://www.culturedisabilitytalent.org. You can also e-mail: Superfest@aol.com; phone: 510-845-5576, or send a legal size SASE to: CDT, P.O. Box 1107, Berkeley, CA 94701.

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