SUBMISSION ENTRY GUIDELINES
DEADLINES & ENTRY FEES
CROSSROADS 2017 Call for Entries has closed.
Questions? Please contact CROSSROADS at festival@sfcinematheque.org.
One online submission form entry must be received for each work submitted.
EXHIBITION FORMATS
• CROSSROADS is able to screen work in the following film/video formats: 8mm, Super-8mm, 16mm, 35mm, QuickTime ProRes and Blu-ray.
• We also seek submissions of multimedia performance, multi-projector works, moving-image art installations and other para-cinematic forms.
Please contact festival@sfcinematheque.org with inquiries concerning additional exhibition formats or for more information.
SUBMISSION FORMATS
• Entries are accepted in the form of streaming online video (preferred) or on DVD or Blu-ray.
• DVD/Blu-ray submissions must be clearly labeled with film title, filmmaker name(s) and contact email address.
• Please include a pre-paid, SASE with your submission if you would like submitted preview media to be returned.
NOTE: Submission via streaming online video is preferred.
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
For physical submission of materials, please complete an online entry form for each work submitted. Mail media to:
CROSSROADS FILM FESTIVAL
San Francisco Cinematheque
55 Taylor Street
San Francisco CA 94102 USA
NOTIFICATIONS
• All entrants will be sent a receipt of submission(s) via email.
• Festival participants will be notified via email by late March 2017.
SELECTED FILMS
Films selected for CROSSROADS will be announced in mid–April 2017.
If your work is selected, we will contact you by email by late March 2017. You will be asked to provide the following:
1. Exhibition copy of your work (film or digital video) to arrive at the address below no later than April 11, 2017.
CROSSROADS FILM FESTIVAL
San Francisco Cinematheque
55 Taylor Street
San Francisco CA 94102 USA
2. 125-word artist bio.
3. A minimum of one digital image representing your work (preferred format: TIFF still image at 300 dpi or better) for publicity use.
PLEASE NOTE: Cinematheque pays competitive rental fees for all works screened at CROSSROADS.
All exhibition media will be returned (at the expense of Cinematheque) at the conclusion of the festival.
Questions? Please contact CROSSROADS at festival@sfcinematheque.org.