Festival FAQ

What is the deadline for submitting work to the festival?

The postmark deadline for the Experiments in Cinema v8.53 Entry Form is December 15, 2012.

 

What formats does the festival support?

Super 8, regular 8, 16mm, 35mm, DVD, HD, High resolution digital file (Quicktime / AVI / 

any non-proprietary codec)

 

Does the festival charge submission fees for international submissions?

No - never!

 

Do alumni of EIC pay entry fees for their submissions?

No, artists who have screened their work in our festival never pay entry fees again!

 

If I have multiple submissions are there entry fee discounts?

Yes - individual entries are $15 each, if an artist submits 3 or more works, the entry fee is reduced to $10 per entry.

 

Are there festival restrictions in terms of when my movie was produced?

No, EIC accepts works produced from any year, century or alternative dimension.

 

Can I submit an on-line link for my film/video in my application?

Yes.

 

Does the festival pay artist fees?

Yes, depending on our budget (and the state of the world economy) we always pay a token artist fee to participants.

 

When should I hear back about whether my work will be included in Experiments in Cinema v8.53?

You should hear back no later than Feb 15, 2013.

 

If my work is accepted into the festival, will I be provided with travel funds to attend?

Sadly, we don’t have such funds. However, we can offer discount rates for visiting artists at our official festival motel, The Hiway House. Contact experimentsincinema@gmail.com for details. We also guarantee that you will meet incredible artists, have deep and meaningful conversations about the state of the art, and more than anything, be inspired!

 

 

 

If you have other questions not addressed here, please contact EIC / Basement Films via the e-mail form on our Contact page.