For selection purposes, the VHS tape or DVD preview copy must be received by -
Early submissions    : films submitted before December 15, 2005 - entry fee $25
Late submissions: films submitted after December 16, 2005 - entry fee $35

Student film (student must be currently enrolled or no more than one year past graduation) – films must be submitted before January 15,2006 - entry fee $25

We urge you to complete an online entry form, at: http://www.riversidefilmfest.org
In addition, you must submit the following 3 items for each film entry:
One completed, three-page, signed film entry application form
One entry fee per film

Two (DVD or VHS) preview copies of your film

Questions?

Information will be used for the festival’s program, website, and publicity. Please be sure it’s correct!
CONTACT INFORMATION

Your name:___________________________________________________________________________

Your email address: ____________________________________________________________________

Your phone number (with country, city, area codes):__________________________________________

Alternate phone number: ________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

City/Town: ___________________________________________________________________________

State/Province: _______________________________________________________________________

Post./Zip code: ___________________ Country: _____________________________________________

Original title:__________________________________________________________________________

English title: (optional)__________________________________________________________________

Country of origin: ______________________________________________________________________

Language: (English subtitles required for other than English) ___________________________________

Director/Creator: ______________________________________________________________________

Production Company Name (If applicable): _________________________________________________

Film's Website Address: ________________________________________________________________

Feature (55 min. or more) Short (55 min. or less) Documentary Animation

Date film was completed: ___________________Length of film in minutes: _______________________

Is this screening a world premiere? ___________ Is this the director's first feature film? _____________

Genre and brief description: _____________________________________________________________

(RIFF's preferred screening format is 35mm. Films may screen in video/DVD format at RIFF's discretion.)

Format for Festival: 35mm _______ No. of reels: ______ DVD_____ Video: ______No. of tapes: ______

Color: _______ Black and white: _______ Sound: ____________ Aspect ratio: ____________________

Return or forwarding address for print:

Date required to be returned or forwarded: ________________________________________________

Name: _____________________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

Phone: _____________________________________________________________________________

onetary value of print: _________________________________________________________________

The film lender declares that she/he is empowered to lend the print of the film now entered and commits to refrain  from withdrawing the film from the Festival. The lender further commits to and agrees with the following:

the print must be sent in the format so indicated

g) RIFF reserves the right to complete any information not supplied by the filmmaker from whatever source available and will not be responsible if incorrect information is entered.

h) Submission tapes or DVDs will not be returned.

i) Every reasonable effort will be made to protect films and tapes shown at the Riverside International Film Festival  from damage or loss, but RIFF, its management, or its juries cannot assume liability for damage or loss.

Each entry must be accompanied by the appropriate entry fee. Entry fees are not refundable. Fees cover registration,  notification that your entry has been received, and notification of results. These fees may be paid by check,  money order, or cashier's check, made payable to Riverside International Film Festival.

Student film (student must be currently enrolled or no more than one year past graduation)

• $25 All other films
• $35 for films submitted before December 30, 2006
• $50 for films submitted December 30, 2005 - January 21, 2006

The RIFF Film Selection Committee selects the films for public presentation at the Riverside International Film Festival.  If a film is selected for screening, RIFF will notify the entrant by phone, fax, or email. For publication and publicity purposes,  selected entrants will be required to immediately supply at least one black and white or color print from the film, and a  photograph of the film's director. Any publicity materials that are available and a complete credit list are also required.

AWARDS
The Digiquest Award is for a movie that currently exists only on DVD or video which the judges deem especially important  and worthy of conversion to 35mm. The work will be converted by Digiquest. The value of this prize is approximately $50,000.

Best of Festival Jury Award.
Audience Favorite Award
For other awards, please see the RIFF website: http://www.riversidefilmfest.org

Signature of Authorized Representative of Production Company                                          Date