8th annual Chicago Underground Film Festival
dal 16/8/2001 al 23/8/2001
Segnalato da
16/8/2001
8th annual Chicago Underground Film Festival
Underground Film Festival, Chicago
The alternative for underground, independent and experimental film and video.
The Chicago Underground Film Festival is designed to showcase the defiantly independent
filmmaker. Our mission is to promote films and videos that dissent radically in form, technique, or content from the "indie" mainstream presenting works that challenge and transcend commercial expectations...if you suspect your film is "underground," it probably is.
The alternative for underground, independent and experimental film and video.
The Chicago Underground Film Festival is designed to showcase the defiantly independent
filmmaker. Our mission is to promote films and videos that dissent radically in form, technique, or content from the "indie" mainstream presenting works that challenge and transcend commercial expectations...if you suspect your film is "underground," it probably is.
Submission Guidelines
Each film or video must be accompanied by a completed entry form (photocopies are
acceptable) and an entry fee. Entries must be submitted on 1/2" videocassette (standard
VHS). Cassettes must be NTSC format only. Foreign language work must be dubbed or
subtitled in English. We strongly encourage you to include at least one black and white photo
with your submission.
Entry fees
$20 for all formats if received by April 7, 2001; $35 if received by May 15, 2001. Entry fees
must be in U.S. funds only. Checks or money orders should be made out to Chicago
Underground Film Festival. Entry Fees are not required from filmmakers who have screened
at CUFF in the past.
You can also pay for your entry fee by credit card through Insound.com See the entry form
for details.
Shipping
Cost of shipping to festival is the responsibility of the entrant. Exhibition copies must be sent to
the festival prepaid. All film reels, cans, videotapes and cases must be labeled with the title of
the entry. The festival will cover return shipping. The festival cannot accept responsibility for
damage or loss of materials while in transit. Please use only plastic or bubble pack cases when
shipping entries. DO NOT USE FIBER ENVELOPES. FIBER ENVELOPES SUCK AND
CAN DAMAGE TAPES AND EQUIPMENT!
All entries must be mailed to:
Programming Director
Chicago Underground Film Festival 3109 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60618
Selection and Notification
The Festival Screening Committee makes the selection of films. The Festival will make no cuts
or changes. If your film is chosen, you will be notified prior to July 1, 2001. If accepted, the
print of your film, or a Beta SP video, will need to be in our office by July 15, 2001. The
festival does not pay rental fees for submitted work that is programmed.
Awards
The Chicago Underground Film Festival is competitive. The festival will present awards to
films and videos selected by our jury as best in these categories: Narrative Feature, Narrative
Short, Documentary, Experimental, Animation, Audience Choice and "Made in Chicago".
Return of Submission Tapes
Submission videos will not be returned unless you request otherwise. If you would like your
submission tape returned, please include an additional $5 postage and packaging within the US,
or an additional $10 if outside the US. Please DO NOT SEND S.A.S.E.s! If you send a
S.A.S.E., it will NOT be used.
Chicago Underground Film Fund
The Chicago Underground Film Fund has been established to provide completion funds for
films that are in keeping with the festival's defiantly independent and deliberately scandalous
spirit. Recipients are awarded grants of $500- $2,000 in cash and services.
How to Contact Us
For more information, call 773-327-3456 or email us