| APRIL 22 - 26, 2009 At Raleigh Studios Hollywood, CA |
| The brightest place for independent film! |
Features - General
Narrative films 60 minutes or more in length which embody the themes of consciousness, awareness,
and/or spirit. These are broad categories and can be expressed in many ways. Films may delve into
dark places or be positive throughout.
Shorts - General
Narrative films 59 minutes or less in length which embody the themes of consciousness, awareness,
and /or spirit. These are broad categories and can be expressed in many ways. Films may delve into
dark places or be positive throughout.
Documentary
Documentary films of any length which embody the themes of consciousness, awareness, and /or
spirit. These are broad categories and can be expressed in many ways. Films may delve into dark
places or be positive throughout. Films may represent any of the special categories below.
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SPECIAL CATEGORIES -
FILMS MAY EITHER ENTER GENERAL CATEGORIES ABOVE OR IF APPLICABLE SPECIAL
CATEGORIES BELOW. Special category entries are automatically also considered for the general
competition.
Really Really Indie Narrative Features
Really Really Indie films are just that, narrative (fictional) feature films, 60 minutes or more, from first
or second time filmmakers with small budgets, under $100,000. Due to the budget these films may
not be perfect, yet the raw talent, the story, and the heart is what makes these stand out. Films may
delve into dark places or be positive throughout. Really Really Indie film budget must be specified.
Remember under $100,000.
Supernatural / Sci-Fi
Films of any length dealing with supernatural or sci-fi subject matter which embody the themes of
consciousness, awareness, and /or spirit. These are broad categories and may be expressed in
many ways. Films may delve into dark places or be positive throughout.
About Women By Women
Films of any length, about women and made by women filmmakers, which embody the themes of
consciousness, awareness, and/or spirit. These are broad categories and may be expressed in many
ways. Films may delve into dark places or be positive throughout.
Gay / Lesbian
Films of any length, depicting gay / lesbian subject matter, which embody the themes of
consciousness, awareness, and/or spirit. These are broad categories and may be expressed in
many ways. Films may delve into dark places or may be positive throughout.
Multicultural American
Films of any length, depicting the Latino American, African American, Asian American, Native
American or other American Cultures under represented in film, which embody the themes of
consciousness, awareness, and/or spirit. These are broad categories and may expressed in many
ways. Films may delve into dark places or may be positive throughout.
International
Films of any length, filmed outside the US, which embody the themes of consciousness, awareness,
and/or spirit. These are broad categories and may be expressed in many ways. Films may delve into
dark places or may be positive throughout.
Narrative films 60 minutes or more in length which embody the themes of consciousness, awareness,
and/or spirit. These are broad categories and can be expressed in many ways. Films may delve into
dark places or be positive throughout.
Shorts - General
Narrative films 59 minutes or less in length which embody the themes of consciousness, awareness,
and /or spirit. These are broad categories and can be expressed in many ways. Films may delve into
dark places or be positive throughout.
Documentary
Documentary films of any length which embody the themes of consciousness, awareness, and /or
spirit. These are broad categories and can be expressed in many ways. Films may delve into dark
places or be positive throughout. Films may represent any of the special categories below.
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SPECIAL CATEGORIES -
FILMS MAY EITHER ENTER GENERAL CATEGORIES ABOVE OR IF APPLICABLE SPECIAL
CATEGORIES BELOW. Special category entries are automatically also considered for the general
competition.
Really Really Indie Narrative Features
Really Really Indie films are just that, narrative (fictional) feature films, 60 minutes or more, from first
or second time filmmakers with small budgets, under $100,000. Due to the budget these films may
not be perfect, yet the raw talent, the story, and the heart is what makes these stand out. Films may
delve into dark places or be positive throughout. Really Really Indie film budget must be specified.
Remember under $100,000.
Supernatural / Sci-Fi
Films of any length dealing with supernatural or sci-fi subject matter which embody the themes of
consciousness, awareness, and /or spirit. These are broad categories and may be expressed in
many ways. Films may delve into dark places or be positive throughout.
About Women By Women
Films of any length, about women and made by women filmmakers, which embody the themes of
consciousness, awareness, and/or spirit. These are broad categories and may be expressed in many
ways. Films may delve into dark places or be positive throughout.
Gay / Lesbian
Films of any length, depicting gay / lesbian subject matter, which embody the themes of
consciousness, awareness, and/or spirit. These are broad categories and may be expressed in
many ways. Films may delve into dark places or may be positive throughout.
Multicultural American
Films of any length, depicting the Latino American, African American, Asian American, Native
American or other American Cultures under represented in film, which embody the themes of
consciousness, awareness, and/or spirit. These are broad categories and may expressed in many
ways. Films may delve into dark places or may be positive throughout.
International
Films of any length, filmed outside the US, which embody the themes of consciousness, awareness,
and/or spirit. These are broad categories and may be expressed in many ways. Films may delve into
dark places or may be positive throughout.
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DEADLINES:
June 20, 2008
Earlybird Deadline Regular Without A Box Discounted
Standard Fee 45.00 40.00
September 19, 2008
Regular Deadline Regular WAB Discounted
Standard Fee 50.00 45.00
November 21, 2008
Late Deadline Regular WAB Discounted
Standard Fee 60.00 55.00
January 23, 2009
WAB Extended Deadline
Only Available Through WithoutABox.com
NOTIFICATION DATE
Approximately February 9, 2009
We are only able to notify of acceptances.
June 20, 2008
Earlybird Deadline Regular Without A Box Discounted
Standard Fee 45.00 40.00
September 19, 2008
Regular Deadline Regular WAB Discounted
Standard Fee 50.00 45.00
November 21, 2008
Late Deadline Regular WAB Discounted
Standard Fee 60.00 55.00
January 23, 2009
WAB Extended Deadline
Only Available Through WithoutABox.com
NOTIFICATION DATE
Approximately February 9, 2009
We are only able to notify of acceptances.
