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Call for Entries

The Festival is now accepting film entries for the 2009 festival. This popular and critically acclaimed Festival presents the best contemporary films from around the world on Jewish themes. Our annual Festival is the core of our programming; we also screen films throughout the year.

You can download the entry form February - May (PDF, 2 pages / 120k) Download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file.

Eligibility

The Boston Jewish Film Festival screens films that highlight the Jewish experience; explore Jewish culture/heritage/history; or are of particular interest to the Jewish community. The Festival presents narrative, documentary, animated and experimental works of any length. Entries must meet these guidelines:

Entries must meet these guidelines:

  • Must be a Massachusetts premiere (no prior screenings or TV broadcasts)
  • Films completed in 2007 or later
  • Screening formats: 35mm, Beta SP (NTSC or PAL), Digibeta (NTSC or PAL) and HDCAM (no HDCAM SR)
  • Foreign language films must have English subtitles or be dubbed in English
  • No resubmissions

Submission deadlines and fees

  • Submissions before May 1, 2009 - $25 entry fee
  • Submissions after May 1, 2009 - $40 entry fee
  • No submissions after May 31, 2009
  • There is no fee for international entries

    Notifications regarding films selected for our November Festival are sent in early September. Notifications are sent via email for all entries at that time. You may be contacted during our review process for additional materials including press photos. No phone calls please!

    Entries must include
    • Preview screener, preferably a DVD (NTSC or PAL). Please note that the preview screener will not be returned unless a self-addressed, stamped mailer is included with the submission.
    • Completed entry form.
    • Entry fee (if applicable).
    • Brief description or synopsis of film, 50 word maximum.
    • Screening and broadcast history. Include honors and awards.
    • Biographical information and filmography of director and other key personnel.
    • At least two film photos in jpeg format (300dpi or higher, 4 x 6 inches preferred) provided on CD.
    • Press materials (if available).
    When mailing submissions, use bubble wrap mailers or boxes. Do not send submissions in fiber-filled envelopes (the dust from the paper fiber damages tapes and players). We will not view screeners shipped in fiber-filled mailers.

    Submit to:
    Programming Office
    The Boston Jewish Film Festival
    1001 Watertown Street, West Newton, MA 02465 USA

    General questions regarding the Call for Entries form can be directed to: programming@bjff.org

    You can download the entry form February - May (PDF, 2 pages / 120k) Download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file.