Film Festival Rules

Are you a filmmaker?

Are you a geek?

Are you a film geek?

 

 

Well the signature pop-culture event of the southwest is now bringing you the signature film festival of the southwest.

 

The Phoenix Comicon Film Festival this year is expanding with special guest judges, awesome awards and great entertainment for all ages. This is going to be an exciting event and we want you to join the fun. We are inviting all Indie Filmmakers to submit their projects for the 2010 festival.

 

There are two areas to enter films. The first is the traditional competition series. This is open to short and feature films but they must have been produced within the last year (2009 or later). They also must fall into one of the following categories: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror, Film Noir, Mystery, Animation, Comedy, Pop Culture Documentaries, Fan Films or be related to Comics, Anime, or Gaming. If you have something that hasn't been listed here but you feel might fit our festival, please feel free to contact us (see below) and let us know about it.

 

The second area you can submit for is our Spotlight Series. This is for special screenings only but the films may have been produced at any time. The films chosen for this series will be limited but will consist of fun and innovative films that fall into one of the already mentioned categories.

 

And want more?! It's free! There are no submission fees.

Download Phoenix Comicon 2010 Film Festival Entry Form
The deadline for all submissions is April 1st, 2010. We ask that all submissions include a small press kit with at least a brief synopsis, a cast/crew list and production stills. We will announce all selected films on or before May 1st, 2010 via e-mail to the filmmakers and on the Phoenix Comicon website.

Official Rules:

1. All films must be submitted in a DVD (Region 1) playable format.

2. All films entered should be able to fall under one of the following categories: Sci-Fi, Thriller/Horror, Film Noir, Mystery, Animation, Comedy, Pop Culture Documentaries, Fan Film or be related to Comics, Anime, or Gaming.
3. No anonymous submissions. All submissions must be done by the filmmakers. You may submit, free of charge, up to two films in any combination, for either the Competition or the Spotlight Series, but please provide separate entry forms for each film.
4. Only films produced within the last year (2009 or greater) are eligible for the competition series.
5. All foreign language films must have English subtitles.
6. All films will be pre-screened by members of the Film Festival staff.
7. The Phoenix Comicon is a family friendly event. Preference will be given to films appropriate for all ages. Any intense or graphic films will be considered for late night screenings.
8. Notice of selection in the competition or spotlight series will be announced on or before May 1st 2010 by e-mail and on the Phoenix Comicon website.
9. You do not need to attend the convention or festival in order to be eligible.
10. WE WILL NOT SEND YOU BACK YOUR MOVIE. Do not send us your one and only copy!
11. We are not responsible for any lost or damaged submissions in the mail.

 

For further information, questions or concerns, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and follow us on Twitter @PCFilmFest. We will be providing tons of updates on the festival and con as well as general movie news.