Shriekfest 2009 Entry FormName: ___________________________________________________________________
Age: ________ (if under 18, must be signed by a parent or legal guardian)
D.O.B. (mm/dd/yyyy) _________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________ State: ________ Zip: ______________
Primary Phone Number: _____________________________________
Alternate Phone: _____________________________________
Email Address: _____________________________________
URL (if any): _____________________________________
Title of Entry: _____________________________________ .Film or .Screenplay
Genre: __.Horror __.Thriller __.Sci-Fi __.Fantasy
Original Format: _____________________________________ (ex: Mini DV, 16mm, etc)
Running Time/Page #'s: _______________
Brief Synopsis:
(will be used in program if chosen) ____________________________________________
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List any awards, previous festival screenings or broadcasts: _________________________
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How did you hear about us? (be specific)_________________________________________________
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List Producers, Director, Writer, Main cast ______________________________________
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______________________________________________________________________Place we can view your film online (if any): ___________________________________________________
I am the owner of this entry and it is my original work. I am submitting this work for review. While I understand that I retain all rights to ownership of the work, I hereby give the Shriekfest Film Festival permission to feature, advertise, display, in whole or in part, the work titled and described above. I also understand that my entry is valid only upon completion of the following conditions: (1) receipt of a copy of the work and this completed signed form, (2) the processing of the entry fee by the festival organization, and (3) when the work is found to be original and owned by me or those I represent.
Submitter Signature(s): ______________________________________________________________________
Date: _________________________
Step 1: Print This Form
Step 2: Complete all applicable fields and sign the document to confirm that you are the sole owner(s)
and originator(s) of the work.
Step 3: Place the completed form, your entry fee check, a self-addressed stamped envelope (if you
would like your entry returned), and 2 (two) copies of your NTSC VHS or DVD entry or 1 (one) copy of your screenplay in a single
package for submission. Screenplays must have a title page with the title and writer's name.
All accepted filmmakers will be required to supply a self addressed stampled envelope for their
screeners and applicable insurance (if needed).
Step 4: Send the package to:
Shriekfest Film Festival
P.O Box 920 - 444
Sylmar CA 91392-0444
IMPORTANT NOTE: We are not responsible for lost, stolen, or missing entries. We would like to remind you to send a COPY of your original work, not the original work itself. Tapes, DVD's & Screenplays will not be returned unless a SASE is
provided, however, we will contact you to let you know we received your film or screenplay and we will contact everyone whether you are a finalist or not. Please do not send submissions "signature required". We will email you to confirm receipt. We will also provide JUDGES' NOTES if you request them via email in late October.
We will contact everyone whether you are a finalist or not. Please do not send submissions 'signature required'. We will email you to confirm receipt.
DEADLINES: Regular entry date is May 22
Late entry date has been extended:June 30
PRICES: Super shorts (10 min/pages & under, including credits) Regular: $25.00, Late: $35.00
Regular shorts (11 min/pages-49 min/pages, including credits) Regular: $35.00, Late: $45.00
Features (50 min/pages & up) Regular: $45.00, Late: $55.00.
These same prices apply to the screenplays too.
These fees may be paid by check, money order, or travelers checks payable to: Shriekfest Film Festival
or you may pay with credit card using PayPal After you open your free account hit send money and type in this
email: shriekfest@aol.com
Please have your submission postmarked by the deadline dates. Entry fees are non-refundable.
The format that will be accepted for qualification is NTSC VHS or DVD,
but festival screenings can be on most any format.