2010 SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINES
***PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING***

***2010 Entry Period is Now Over***


We ONLY accept SCREENERS on DVD in NTSC Region 0 & 1 format ONLY. Final screening format is DVD or Blue-Ray Disc Only. Foreign language films MUST be dubbed or subtitled in English or the film will not be accepted. Please ensure that all screeners are complete and work correctly before submitting.

All films must be clearly labeled, in a DVD case, and accompanied with a completed entry form. Submissions will only be returned if accompanied by a self addressed prepaid mailer.

***We DO NOT accept works in progress***. Films submitted must be complete when you enter your film. If you are entering a film that has distribution, the festival is not responsable for paying for shipping of DVD's back to the distributor or if the DVD is lost.

Entries need to be postmarked on or before each entry deadline. Which means you can mail your entry ON or BEFORE the entry deadline.

Screeners, if selected, can be used for final screening if in proper working order. ***PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THE DVD IS SECURELY SNAPPED IN THE DVD HOLDER BEFORE SHIPPING.

*** DVD cases must be clearly labeled with the title of entry, director, and contact information.*** The festival cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss of materials while in transit. Only use BUBBLE PACK envelopes when shipping. ***Please do NOT use fiber envelopes***. DVD's will not be returned unless accompanied by a self addressed prepaid postage package.

***Filmmakers that are accepted into the festival will recieve 2 Weekend Passes to the Festival that also get you into Spooky Empire's Ultimate Horror Weekend worth $100! Winning Filmmakers will recieve Sony Editing Software worth $600!***

Programming decisions are made by a professional selection committee comprised of working industry professionals. If chosen to screen, you will be notified before September 3, 2010. All selected films can be DVD or Blue-Ray Disc for Final Screening. All entries selected grant the Festival the right to use audio, video, and still images for promotional materials. The Festival will request artwork or promotional material for use on the website once the film is accepted to screen.

All submissions received after the August 13, 2010 deadline will be considered for the following year's festival. All entry fees must be in US Currency only. We ONLY ACCEPT MONEY ORDERS OR PAYPAL FOR ENTRY FEES.
Money orders must be made out to "Spooky Empire Inc."

***Festival Entry Fees are Non-Refundable***.

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Short Films
0 to 45 minutes in length
$20.00 before February 12, 2010
$30.00 before May 14, 2010
**$40.00 before August 13, 2010**

***Run time includes credits***

Feature Films
45 minutes or more
$40.00 before February 12, 2010
$50.00 before May 14, 2010
**$60.00 before August 13, 2010**

***Run time includes credits***