20th POLISH FILM FESTIVAL IN AMERICA
www.pffamerica.com
November 8– 23, 2008

Presented by the Society for Arts at several venues in the Chicago area.

English language title of film: _____________________________

Original language title of film: ____________________________

Original language(s): ________________________

Director: _________________________________

Script: __________________________________

Cinematography: __________________________

Music: ___________________________________

Editing: __________________________________

Sound: __________________________________

Producer: ________________________________

Production companies: __________________________________________

Country(y/ies) of production: _____________________________________

Year of production: _____________________________________________

Minutes: ______________________________________________________

Synopsis of film:

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Previous exhibitions:
(except in rare exceptions, must be Chicago premiere)

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Biography of a director:

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Role of representing filmmaker: ________________________________________________

Fillmography of a director (including role in production, and year of production):

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Preview materials will not be returned.

Exhibition format (must be subtitled in English or in English)
35MM [ ] 16MM [ ]
DigiBeta NTSC [ ] Beta-SP NTSC [ ] Anamorphic [ ]
DigiBeta PAL [ ] Beta-SP PAL [ ] Anamorphic [ ]
DVCam NTSC [ ] DVCam PAL [ ]
miniDV NTSC [ ] miniDV PAL [ ]
DVD NTSC [ ] [Zone: ] Anamorphic [ ]
DVD PAL [ ] [Zone: ] Anamorphic [ ]

Sound format:
Stereo [ ] Mono [ ] Dolby A [ ] Dolby SR [ ]

Ratio:
1.33 [ ] 1.66 [ ] 1.85 [ ] Scope [ ]

Preview format (VHS or DVD only, must be in English, subtitled in English, or non-verbal):

Producer, distributor, sales agent, or other representative:

Address: ________________________________________

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Tel.: ____________________________________________

Fax: ____________________________________________

e-mail: __________________________________________

web page: _______________________________________

Entries must be received by September 15, 2008.
There is no entry fee.

Conditions for eligibility:

- The film must be directed by a Polish filmmaker, or a filmmaker of a Polish descent.

- 35MM and 16MM films must have composite optical sound
- Tapes submitted must represent the final form in which the film will be exhibited. No re-edits and substitutions are allowed.
- Films must be available to exhibit on 35MM, 16MM, DigiBeta, Beta-SP, DVCam, miniDV, or DVD.
- Film should be a Chicago-area premiere. In various contexts this condition may be waived.
- Film must have been completed since January 1, 2006.
- Films in a language other than English must be subtitled in English.

Entering procedure:
- Completed application forms must be sent with the VHS tape, and in the same package. Do not send them under separate cover.
- Enclose a comprehensive press packet, including at least three pictures (one of them of the representing filmmaker).
- There is no entry fee.
- Films are evaluated on VHS and DVD in PAL and NTSC formats.
- Preview materials are not returned.
- For confirmation that your tape has been received, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Do not make follow-up phone calls. If necessary, we will call you.
- The festival line-up will be announced by October 1, 2008. The line-up will be posted online at www.pffamerica.com, and in various additional contexts.

If the film is selected:
- The print, DigiBeta, Beta, or DVD to be used for screening must arrive in the Chicago area by October 21, 2008.
- Film will have up to two public screenings, and selected press screenings. The festival reserves the right to add more screenings if necessary.
- The festival pays one-way return shipping.

All entries must be received by September 15, 2008.
Preview materials will not be returned.

After completing the application, please enclose it with the preview materials, which will not be returned.

Package checklist:
Application filled out and signed: [ ]
Broadcast authorization form filled out and signed: [ ]
Preview tape or DVD enclosed: [ ]
Comprehensive press kit, including stills, enclosed: [ ]

If sending from a country other than the United States of America, you must mark the package “preview material / no value.” Otherwise, the festival may be charged customs fees. The festival will refuse such fees, and consequently your film will neither be received nor considered.

Send package to:
Submissions
Polish Film Festival in America
1112 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622, USA

I certify that I hold all necessary rights for the submission of this work.

Signature of Applicant: _______________________________________

Name of Applicant: _________________________________________

Date: ________________________________

Optional broadcast authorization form:
I certify that I hold broadcast rights to this work within the United States.

If this work is selected, I grant the Society for Arts limited, non-exclusive rights to broadcast clips from this film as promotion for the Polish Film Festival in America. No clip shall exceed two minutes. This agreement expires on November 30, 2008

Title of work: __________________________________________________

Signature of Applicant: ___________________________________________

Name of Applicant: _____________________________________________

Date: ______________________________________________