2009 Great Lakes Independent Film Festival 

FEES and DEADLINES:

Feature Length Film:

$45.00 ($35.00 Student) if postmarked by January 10, 2009 (U.S. Currency only)

$55.00 ($45.00 Student) if postmarked by March 28, 2009 (U.S. Currency only)

$65.00 ($55.00 Student) if postmarked by June 27, 2009 (U.S. Currency only)

$75.00 ($65.00 Student) if postmarked by August 29, 2009 (U.S. Currency only) Withoutabox entries ONLY

Short Length Film:

$35.00 ($25.00 Student) if postmarked by January 10, 2009 (U.S. Currency only)

$45.00 ($35.00 Student) if postmarked by March 28, 2009 (U.S. Currency only)

$55.00 ($45.00 Student) if postmarked by June 27, 2009 (U.S. Currency only)

$65.00 ($55.00 Student) if postmarked by August 29, 2009 (U.S. Currency only) Withoutabox entries ONLY

Animation and Experimental and Music Video Submissions:

$25.00 ($20.00 Student) if postmarked by January 10, 2009 (U.S. Currency only)

$35.00 ($30.00 Student) if postmarked by March 28, 2009 (U.S. Currency only)

$45.00 ($40.00 Student) if postmarked June 27, 2009 (U.S. Currency only)

$55.00 ($50.00 Student) if postmarked by August 29, 2009 (U.S. Currency only) Withoutabox entries ONLY

All student entries MUST be accompanied by a copy of entrant's student identification.

ABSOLUTELY NO INTERNATIONAL CHECKS, WIRE TRANSFERS, OR MONEY GRAMS WILL

BE ACCEPTED. For all entries submitted outside the United States, we will only accept payment for submission fees in the form of INTERNATIONAL POSTAL MONEY ORDERS

Only one title per entry form. Productions from 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 may be

submitted. Do not submit works in progress. All films must be submitted on DVD or 1/2" VHS

(NTSC system only) for consideration (if DVD is burned, please send VHS). All films submitted

must be available on DVD for presentation.

With the advancements in digital technology, the ordinary movie viewing experience will change, and this is why we are brought the technology to our festival. The use of the DLP technology will enhance the audience’s experience by allowing them to observe the films as they are meant to be viewed. The technology allows most independent filmmakers to keep their exhibition formats as close to the original shooting format of their project, while reducing transfer costs.

The Great Lakes Independent Film Festival is the first film festival world wide to completely

exploit the DLP projection technology by Texas Instruments. Entry forms and application

information are available from the Great Lakes Film Association website at:

www.greatlakesfilmfest.com. 

All entries will go through Withoutabox.com.

To ensure that your entry is properly processed, you must fill out the form completely and

enclose proper payment. Please mark the tape with the title of your project, running time, your name, contact information and category. Along with the VHS tape or DVD, a black and white still from the production, a complete cast and crew list and a 50-100-word synopsis of the project must be included. We will notify you by email when your tape has been received.

ABSOLUTELY NO INTERNATIONAL CHECKS, WIRE TRANSFERS, OR MONEY GRAMS WILL

BE ACCEPTED. For all entries submitted outside the United States, we will only accept

payment for submission fees in the form of INTERNATIONAL POSTAL MONEY ORDERS

No videocassette or DVDs will be returned. Participation in the Great Lakes Independent Film

Festival implies understanding and acceptance of all terms included in this application. All fees

must be paid in U.S. Currency.

Category Summary:

Narrative Feature = 50+ minutes

Narrative Short = 49 or less minutes

Animation Feature = 70+ minutes

Animation Short = 69 or less minutes

Documentary Feature = 50+ minutes

Documentary Short = 49 or less minutes

Experimental Feature = 70+ minutes

Experimental Short = 69 or less minutes

Horror Feature = 50+ minutes

Horror Short = 49 or less minutes

Gay/Lesbian Feature = 70+ minutes

Gay/Lesbian Short = 69 or less minutes

Religious/Spiritual Feature = 70+ minutes

Religious/Spiritual Short = 69 or less minutes

Music Video =15 minutes or less

All entries must be postmarked no later than the appropriate entry deadline they were submitted under. Additional entry fee will be required if not postmarked by the appropriate deadline. Entries received with uncompleted information will not be considered.

PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL BELOW INSTRUCTIONS

ABSOLUTELY NO INTERNATIONAL CHECKS, WIRETRANSFERS, OR MONEY GRAMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. For all entries submitted outside the United States, we will only accept payment for submission fees in the form of INTERNATIONAL POSTAL MONEY ORDERS

Checks returned to us will incur a standard $25 fee that must be paid, even if you choose to pull your script/film from the competition.

No Refunds will be honored for any reason

Film selections will be announced no later than September 12, 2009

Not following the guidelines, rules, regulations, or eligibility may be cause for disqualification.

 Online Entry Form