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2008 Call for Entries

Extended Late Deadline (exclusive to Withoutabox) now through May 12th!

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HDFEST is now accepting paperless film submissions through Withoutabox. Click here to continue and then follow online application instructions.

Withoutabox provides cost-saving, online entry to major film festivals throughout the U.S. and in Europe with one master entry form, allowing you and us to enter your film more quickly and with greater accuracy. This method is free and easy. Withoutabox offers the advantages of EXTENDED DEADLINES, ONLINE PAYMENT, and an ONLINE PRESS KIT with submissions. Members who choose to have an upgraded project also get $5.00 off their entry fees. If you cannot apply online, click here to download or print the paper entry form, then mail it in with submission DVD.

HDFEST is open to submissions of feature films, short films, music videos, animation, experimental films and documentaries created using HD or HDV technology. Film must have been completed after January 2006. CATEGORIES: * High-Definition or HDV Feature * HD Animated Short * High-Def or HDV Short Films * High-Def or HDV Music Videos * High-Def or HDV Experimental Shorts * High-Def or HDV Documentary Features * High-Def or HDV Documentary Shorts * HD Animated Feature * High-Def or HDV Experimental Features

Preview copies for festival consideration should be DVD format (ntsc or pal), applicant will only be asked for HD screening copy once movie is selected. HD or HDV exhibition copy must be available for screenings. HD screening copy should not be sent at the time of submission. At HDFEST all festival content is projected at HD resolution. All films in the festival are shot with HD or HDV cameras. HDFEST also screens animation rendered at HD resolution. HDFEST's upcoming main event is in New York October 2008; however, entries will automatically be considered for all HDFEST festival touring events as well. (Upon request, Filmmakers can be screened at US events only and omit international screenings) The HDFEST tour runs between September 2008 and December 2008 All films accepted to HDFEST 2008 will be automatically considered for the 2008 HDFEST Deffie Awards. Once accepted to the festival, filmmaker will have the choice to participate with HD film online (online participation is not mandatory) All applicants will be notified of festival acceptance by June 2, 2008 by phone or email

 

 

About HDFEST Since 2000, HDFEST has known that high-def and digital cinema are the future of the entertainment industry. Since that time, the festival has been at the heart and core of this revolution. HDFEST has been responsible for numerous historic digital cinema landmark events and technological firsts- check out our festival milestones page for details. Since HDFEST's inception, there have been 23 HDFEST events in 10 cities including LA, NYC, London, Helsinki, Seoul, South Korea and Sydney, Australia. HDFEST also gives out the annual HDFEST Deffie Awards recognizing achievement in HD independent filmmaking.