Hip-Hop OdysseyFilm Festival deadline April 1, 2008

Sixth Annual H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] International Film Festival
June 25, 2007 – June 29, 2007

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

•Films theme, story or subject matter must include one of the elements of Hip-Hop culture in the films theme, story or subject matter, i.e. Breaking (B-Boy/Girl), DJ’ing, MC’ing, Graffiti/Aerosol Artistry, Beatbox’ing, Knowledge of Self, Culture, and Overstanding, etc.

•Films categorized as " Under the influence” need only depict content that is relevant to the overall culture and may contain, but are not limited to, a focus on fashion, music, language, location, theme and/or characters influenced by Hip-Hop culture.

•Films being considered under the "Freestyle" category need only be Avant Garde / Experimental in style or Cutting Edge in Technology.

•Youth submissions – to qualify, media must be produced by Youth 19 years or younger or by an adult working with youth on an intergenerational project.

•ID: Youth - student ID, Adults - an organization/personal ID or letterhead - photocopy must accompany your submission.

•Applicants must be the sole creator[s] of the project [Film Director, Writer, Producer, Editor].

•Maximum two [2] entries per individual/creative team will be allowed. Additional titles from the same film creator/creative team will not be accepted. One application form must accompany each individual submission.

•Submissions are required in DVD formats. Selected films will be required to be on BETA SP or DVD format only for the final exhibition copy. Please do not send submissions in fiber-filled envelopes as the dust may damage the submission and our equipment.

•Works in progress and trailers are eligible for screening. Note that all finalized versions must be submitted by May 1st in order to be considered.

•Personal demo tapes and works for hire are ineligible.

•In order to qualify for competition, films should not have an exclusive distribution deal or have been broadcast on TV or screened in theaters other than as part of a film festival. If your film falls into either of these two categories it will be deemed ineligible for competition but may be considered for Special Screening status. We encourage individuals to still submit should you feel the content is relevant and impactful, making sure to advise us of any organizations that have such rights in your Submissions Application.

•All entries must be submitted with the completed submission form, the non-refundable submission fee and two [2] screener copies labeled with the title, running-time and contact information. In addition, all entries must be accompany by press materials: trailers (up to 15 mins), stills (300dpi jpgs), and bios of filmmakers. Incomplete submissions will not be considered or returned.

•The required Submission Fee will be accepted only in the form of money order or check and should be made payable to the Hip-Hop Association. Fees are outlined in the form below.

•Due to the amount of entries, only filmmakers of the selected films will be contacted. Films will not be returned.

Submit your film to The Hip-Hop Association