The second factor was the date of the film festival. Since the Film Tax Incentive is set to expire in January 2015, we need to screen the film prior to that in order to build support. That being said, we have a limited time frame based on submission deadlines.
- Orlando Film Festival is a program that is by filmmakers, for filmmakers. More importantly, they are extremely welcoming and encouraging to student filmmakers. This festival is a great outlet for educational outreach as well.
- River's Edge International Film Festival attracts people who are serious about the art of film; attending the festival would create opportunities to educate others about incentive programs/supporting their local programs as well as networking with people who are equally passionate about the topic of our film.
- Cucalorus Film Festival- no brainer :) The support we've received from local film industry members out of Wilmington has been incredible. During the production process, the community has been super supportive and resourceful; screening the film here would show that their efforts have not gone unnoticed and we're all in this fight together!
- Petaluma International Film Festival- California representation! The big dogs in California are the ones with the choice. They decide where they want to make their films and we need to make them understand why North Carolina needs to stay in the mix. Of course they do not decide if the incentive stays or goes, but their support could be a deciding factor for the NC Government.
- Indie Memphis Film Festival- Top 20 event by Southern Tourist Society; the publicity we could receive from screening here would not only benefit our own film careers, but would also increase awareness of the our ever-growing film industry.
- Underexposed Film Festival YC- the title says it all; the situation with the NC Film Tax Incentive is definitely underexposed right now. This festival will be a great way to gain exposure and also get support from a neighboring community.
- Asheville Cinema Festival- Similarly to why we want to show at Cucalorus, the North Carolina film community is what this documentary is all about. We want to spread the love for NC Film!
| Festival Name | Submission Date | Deadline (Ea/Reg/Lt/Ext.) | Submission Fee | Category | Submission Format | Location | Date of Festival | |||||||||
| Orlando Film Festival | 1-May-14, 1-Jun-14 | Early / Regular | $25/ $30 | Documentary Short | Secure Online Screener | Orlando, FL | October 22-26, 2014 | |||||||||
| River's Edge International Film Festival | 15-May-14, 15-Jul-14 | Early / Regular | $20/ $25 | Documentary Short | DVD & Blu-Ray | Paducah, KY | November 6-9, 2014 | |||||||||
| Cucalorus Film Festival | 20-Jun-14 | Early | $20 | Short | DVD or Online Screener | Wilmington, NC | November 12-16, 2014 | |||||||||
| Petaluma International Film Festival | 15-Aug-14 | N/A | No Entry Fee | Documentary Short | DVD Only | Petaluma, CA | October 17-19, 2014 | |||||||||
| Indie Memphis Film Festival | 14-May-14, 18-Jun-14 | Regular/Late | $25/ $35 | Documentary Short | Secure Online Screener | Memphis, TN | Oct 30-Nov 2, 2014 | |||||||||
| Underexposed Film Festival YC | 5/16/2014, 20-Jun-14 | Regular/Late | $20/ $35 | Documentary | Secure Online Screener | Rock Hill, SC | November 13-15, 2014 | |||||||||
| Asheville Cinema Festival | 15-Jun-14 | Regular | $35 | Documentary Short | Secure Online Screener | Asheville, NC | November 7-10, 2014 | |||||||||
| Seattle Shorts Film Festival | 30-May-14, 30-June-14 | Late/Extended | $10 | College Students Shorts | Secure Online Screener | Seattle, WA | 15-Nov-14 | |||||||||
| Reel Independent Film Extravaganza | 1-Jul-14 | Late | $40 | Documentary | Secure Online Screener | Washington, DC | October 10-16, 2014 | |||||||||
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