2009 SLIFF

General info

Cinema St. Louis is now accepting entries for the 2009 18th annual edition of the St. Louis International Film Festival. This internationally renowned event will take place Thursday, Nov. 12 through Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009.

The St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF), a 501(c)3 tax-exempt charitable organization established as a Missouri not-for-profit in July 1992, enhances the St. Louis area's cultural life by presenting events that highlight and advance film as an art form. The festival - named one of the "10 Best International Festivals in the U.S." by Chris Gore's The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide - is especially concerned with exhibiting American independent productions and horizon-expanding international films that would otherwise never screen in St. Louis. The fest also provides local audiences with the opportunity to preview high-quality art films before their commercial release. Filmmaker attendance has been an important aspect of SLIFF since its inception, allowing filmgoers to meet and question moviemakers both informally and in educational settings.

Mission: The fest's goal is to present films that offer glimpses of the human experience from around the world - SLIFF believes that when we learn about others' cultures and perspectives, we discover something about ourselves. SLIFF strives for inclusiveness by featuring films that thoughtfully and provocatively address issues of race, age, ethnicity, and sexual identity.

Submissions

Filmmakers from all over the world are encouraged to sumbit their work for consideration for the 18th Annual SLIFF. Our preferred method to receive entries is through festival partner Withoutabox - the paperless submission system used by festivals and filmmakers worldwide. Please click on the WAB logo below for rules, regulations and entry procedures.

You may also submit your entry using the downloadable SLIFF submission application available by clicking [here].

Conditions for Eligibility

ALL FILMS MUST:

• 1) be completed by entry deadline (NO works-in-progress)
• 2) be a St. Louis theatrical premiere;
• 3) be submitted with English subtitles if in a language other than English
• 4) be submitted with a completed entry form and appropriate payment
• 5) not be widely commercially available on video/DVD in the U.S. before the festival dates.

Please contact Cinema St. Louis for questions and clarifications.

Entry Procedure:

For preview purposes, films must be submitted on DVD (regions 1, 0 or PAL). Submit entry fee and a completed, legible entry form with the preview tape. Please print clearly and provide all information requested. If you want your screener returned, you must include a self-addressed, stamped, padded envelope. Nothing will be returned otherwise. It is advised that you keep a photocopy of this completed application for your own reference. Payments may be made by check, money order, or credit card. Please read and understand the agreement at the end of form before signing and submitting. SLIFF does not offer fee waivers or reduced entry fees. No exceptions. All entrants will be notified of the status of their submission by e-mail no later than Sept. 15, 2009. Notification of acceptance or rejection will not include criticism or feedback specific to your entry.