2012 Call for Entries

2012 Entries

Thank you for your interest in the Miami International Film Festival. Call for Entries for the 29th edition of festival has officially ended. If you have an Ibero-American feature project either completed or in post-production and seeking exposure to sales, distribution and/or programming professionals, we encourage you to submit your project to the Digital Marketplace.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

DEADLINES & ENTRY FEES

CATEGORIES

Ibero-American Competition, Documentary Competition
Cinema 360°, Doc-You-Up, REEL Music Scene, Cutting the Edge, Florida Focus, Shorts

Monday, June 27, 2011         Early Deadline         $40.00
Monday, July 25, 2011          Regular Deadline      $50.00
Monday, August 29, 2011      Late Deadline          $70.00
Friday, September 30, 2011   Extended Deadline   $100.00

IBERO-AMERICAN DIGITAL MARKETPLACE 2012

Ibero-American feature projects, either completed or in post-production, seeking exposure to sales, distribution, and programming professionals

• Feature films entered in this category must be 60 minutes or longer in TRT
• Must not have been publicly released in the US prior to MIFF 2012**
• Completion date must be after March 2011
• Projects must originate from Spain, Portugal, the Caribbean, or any Latin American country, OR originate from the US and contain a central Latino theme or character
• Rough cut must be available for viewing
• Exhibition format must be digital
• Excludes films selected for the official MIFF program
• Submissions will be accepted until January 15, 2012

NOTE: Submissions via Withoutabox are preferred and are offered at a discount. Manual submissions are available upon request.

KNIGHT IBERO-AMERICAN COMPETITION

Dramatic works from Latin America, Spain and Portugal, as well as Latino-themed works produced in the United States

• Must be 60 minutes or longer in TRT
• This category is open to any film directors
• Preference will be given to World, International and U.S. premieres, but must be at minimum a Florida Premiere at MIFF 2012.
• Must not have been publicly released in the US prior to MIFF 2012**
• Completion date must be after March 2011
• Projects must originate from Spain, Portugal, the Caribbean, or any Latin American country, OR originate from the US and contain a central Latino theme or character
• Exhibition format must be 35mm or HD CAM only (not HDCAM-SR)

KNIGHT DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION

Engaging and thought-provoking feature-length documentaries created by international filmmakers that examine social issues, diverse cultures, icons and/or inspiring people

• Must be 50 minutes or longer in TRT
• Preference will be given to World, International and U.S. premieres, but must be at minimum a Florida Premiere at MIFF 2012.
• Must not have been publicly released in the US prior to MIFF 2012 except for Oscar-qualifying theatrical runs**
• Completion date must be after March 2011
• Exhibition format must be 35mm or HD CAM only (not HDCAM-SR)

CINEMA 360°

Feature narratives from both masters and up-and-coming filmmakers, including an international selection of dramas, comedies, suspense thrillers, neo westerns, and innovative docudramas

• Cinema 360°: Out of Competition category
• Must be 40 minutes or longer in TRT
• Must be at minimum a FL Premiere at MIFF 2012
• Must not have been publicly released in the US prior to MIFF 2012**
• Completion date must be after March 2011
• Exhibition format must be 35mm or HD CAM only (not HDCAM-SR)

DOC-YOU-UP

Engaging and thought-provoking feature-length documentaries created by international filmmakers that examine social issues, diverse cultures, icons and/or inspiring people

• Doc-You-Up: Out of Competition category
• Must be 40 minutes or longer in TRT
• Must be at minimum a FL Premiere at MIFF 2012
• Must not have been publicly released in the US prior to MIFF 2012**
• Completion date must be after March 2011
• Exhibition format must be 35mm or HD CAM only (not HDCAM-SR)

REEL MUSIC SCENE

Narrative or documentary films with music-themed content

• REEL Music Scene: Out of Competition category
• Must be 50 minutes or longer in TRT
• Must be at minimum a FL Premiere at MIFF 2012
• Must not have been publicly released in the US prior to MIFF 2012**
• Completion date must be after March 2011
• Exhibition format must be 35mm or HD CAM only (not HDCAM-SR)

CUTTING THE EDGE

Provocative and stirring feature-length visual experiences guaranteed to test limits and take viewers to the extreme

• Cutting the Edge: Out of Competition category
• Category is open to radical and/or experimental works, either narratives or documentaries • Category is open to films of any length
• Must be at minimum a FL Premiere at MIFF 2012
• Must not have been publicly released in the US prior to MIFF 2012**
• Completion date must be after March 2011
• Exhibition format must be 35mm or HD CAM only (not HDCAM-SR)

FLORIDA FOCUS

Films partially or wholly shot in Florida or by a filmmaker (director/producer) who is a current resident of Florida.

• Florida Focus: Out of Competition category
• Category is open to films partially or wholly shot in Florida or by a filmmaker (director/producer) who is a current
• resident of Florida • Category is open to films of any length
• Must be at minimum a FL Premiere at MIFF 2012
• Must not have been publicly released in the US prior to MIFF 2012**
• Completion date must be after March 2011
• Exhibition format must be 35mm or HD CAM only (not HDCAM-SR)

SHORTS

The latest in short films from around the globe, appropriate for any MIFF category

• Shorts Out of Competition category
• Must be 40 minutes or less in TRT
• Documentary, Dramatic and Animated films are accepted
• Must be at minimum a FL Premiere at MIFF 2012
• Must not have been publicly released in the US prior to MIFF 2012**
• Completion date must be after March 2011
• Exhibition format must be 35mm or HD CAM only (not HDCAM-SR)

** Exceptions may be made for films with limited VOD releases outside of Florida or limited online releases associated with international Festival premieres

Notifications will be sent by January 15, 2012.