Film Deadlines:
· June 1st, 2011 - Call for Entries Opens
· July 6th, 2011 - Early Bird Deadline
· August 3rd, 2011 - Standard Deadline
· September 7th, 2011 - Late Deadline
· October 5th, 2011 - WAB Extended Deadline
Judge Deadlines:
· August 3rd, 2011 - Judging Begins
· November 1st, 2011 - Selections Committee Meets
· November 15th, 2011 - Official Selections Press Conference and Party
· December 6th, 2011 - Nominees Selection Committee Meets
· December 13th, 2011 - Nominees Announced (via Live Video Conference)
Festival Dates:
· June 1st, 2011 - TICKETS GO ON SALE
· January 26, 2012 - Event Load-In at Simmons Center / Awards Show Practice / Kick-Off Party
· January 27, 2012 - Kids’ Fest / First Day of Screenings
· January 28, 2012 - Filmmaker Luncheon / Second Day of Screenings / After Party
· January 29, 2012 - Filmmaker Panel / Final Day of Screenings / Awards Show/Reception
· January 30, 2012 - Event Load-Out at Simmons Center
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Official Rules:
Ownership & Copyrights:
Individuals (or Organizations) submitting a film to the Southwest Association of Film (the Association) must either be credited as a writer, director, or producer. All images, music, and concepts must be original in nature or used under permission from the original artist. If there is debate upon any items presented in a film, proof of copyright, ownership, or permission for the materials in question will be required. PLAGIARISM IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN AND WILL DISQUALIFY ENTRIES.
Trail Dance reserves the right to use video and press materials for publicity and promotional purposes. The Association will not sell or distribute any submission to any organization not outlined by these Official Rules & Regulations.
Entry & Screening:
Entry & Screening materials will not be returned. All entries must be submitted on DVD. Entry fees must be in U.S. Dollars and received in form of U.S. Bank Check or Money Order. Online payments may also be accepted. Entry fees are non-negotiable and non-refundable. All entries selected for screening receive two (4) full event passes in addition to other benefits. TRAIL DANCE FILM FESTIVAL DOES NOT ACCEPT PORNOGRAPHY or EXCESSIVE VULGARITY. Accepted entries will be requested to provide additional materials including Filmmaker-Director Bio, Black & White or Color still, and a Cast/Credit information sheet. Trail Dance will contact applicants at various times regarding their film, thus an e-mail address is required. Screening dates, times and number of screenings is at the sole discretion of the festival programmer. ALL FILMS MUST HAVE BEEN PRODUCED FOR LESS THAN $5,500,000.00 USD. By digitally signing and submitting an entry, submitter expressly agrees to be bound by the terms of the official rules and regulations including but not limited to release of their submission. Additionally, submitter expressly states that he/she/they have the authority to waive any interest, right, or claim of any other party may have with regard to their interest in the submission. Further submitters expressly agrees to defend and hold the Association harmless from any claim arising out the Associations use or release of the submission.
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