THE CALL FOR ENTRY PORT TOWNSEND FILM FESTIVAL
IS CLOSED -- SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
IS CLOSED -- SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
Now we begin again, fresh for the 14th year, asking filmmakers to share their stories with us. Our mission “to present film as art, education and inspiration” begins with you, the filmmaker. In September we celebrate indie and classic movies for 3 days in 6 locations. From state of the art theatres to outdoor movies under the stars, film lovers from across the country gather for screenings, panels, parties and conversation. Please consider joining us, because without your dedication to the marvel that is filmmaking, none of this would be possible. Oh, and you will have a pretty good time, too!
Looking forward to seeing your project,
Janette Force, Executive Director PTFF
Jane Julian, Programming Director
GENERAL RULES CALL FOR ENTRIES / SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
FILM CATEGORIES:
- Feature length narrative films: more than 40 minutes long
- Feature length documentaries: more than 40 minutes long
- Shorts in any genre: up to 40 minutes long
DEADLINES & FEES:
Early Deadline • January 31, 2013
Features $30 / Shorts $20
Regular Deadline • March 15, 2013
Features $45 / Shorts $30
Late Deadline • April 15, 2013
Features $60 / Shorts $40
Late Deadline • May 1, 2013
Features $70 / Shorts $45
AWARDS:
You are submitting to a competitive program. If selected, your film will be eligible for one or more of the following awards:
• Best Narrative Feature
• Best Documentary Feature
• Best Narrative Short
• Best Documentary Short
• Best Adventure Film
• Best Animated Film (of any length)
• Audience Choice in all categories as well as special prizes awarded at the discretion of the jury.
SUBMISSION FORMAT:
Submit two (2) DVDs of your film
• NTSC format (not PAL)
• Region 1 or 0
• English or English subtitles
DVD+RW and DVD-RW are NOT acceptable. Submitted DVDs will not be returned unless accompanied by a self-addressed and PREPAID envelope. Please DO NOT submit Works in Progress.
EXHIBITION FORMATS: 
Digital Conversion
WAIVERS:
Submission fees will be waived upon request for filmmakers who are:
• born in or current residents of Clallam, Jefferson, or Kitsap counties, Washington; and/or
• alumni of a previous Port Townsend Film Festival
SUBMIT YOUR FILM:
Port Townsend Film Festival prefers online entries submitted via Withoutabox.com , which provides cost-saving, paperless submission to film festivals around the world. Withoutabox’s internet-only submission platform features online applications via one master entry form, online fee payments, press kits, and the option to use Secure Online Screeners, an economical, eco-friendly, and secure alternative to traditional hard-copy DVD submissions. Fill out one master entry form and take advantage of quick entry, extended deadlines, and powerful submission management tools. There’s no extra cost to you, and by submitting, you’ll join Withoutabox’s global filmmaker community and stay in the loop about international exhibition opportunities. Click to submit your film today!
