Submit your projects to the MIAAC Film Festival 2009 and participate in the most fabulous, high energy, talented, buzz-worthy Indian Film Festival in North America! Network with new and established filmmakers, media, distributors, industry and filmbuffs….witness your film come to life before an engaged, involved, educated audience.

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CALL FOR SUBMISSION: MIAAC FILM FESTIVAL 2009.  
(Mahindra Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival)

Deadline for Submissions: August 1, 2009.

Ninth Annual MIAAC Film Festival: November 11-15 2009,
New York.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: August 1, 2009.

ELIGIBILITY: Films may be submitted in either of the following two sections:

Diaspora Films: Films made by filmmakers of South Asian origin living outside India; or Projects by non-South Asians with South Asian content, cast or crew.

Independent Films: Projects from the Indian Subcontinent with a unique voice/message and considered Independent by the industry.

APPLICATION FORM

FIRST NAME ______________________ LAST NAME______________________
PHONE _______________Mobile phone:_______________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________________________
CITY ___________________ STATE ________________ ZIP _______________
EMAIL ___________________________ WEBSITE_______________________
PHONE (DAY) ____________________ PHONE(EVENING) ________________
FAX_____________________
PROJECT NAME __________________________________________________
YEAR OF COMPLETION_________ TRT ________
GENRE ________________________ SHOOTING FORMAT ______________
SCREENING FORMAT ____________________________________________
DIRECTOR __________________________________________________
PRODUCER _____________________________

I am submitting a FEATURE____________________ SHORT _________________
DOCUMENTARY ____________

Please Check where appropriate:

This Film is eligible because it meets the criteria of the

• Diaspora Section _______
• Independent Film Section _________

This will be a World Premiere; _____ US Premiere; _________
NYC Premiere_________ for this project.

I heard about the IAAC Film Festival through ____________________

• I certify that my film is eligible for this festival and that
  I am aware of the criteria that apply.
• I am aware that, if accepted, I will not be able to withdraw my film.
• I am aware that if accepted I can not have a screening in the New York area with any other festival, nor can I have a commercial screening in the New York area before the screening at the MIAAC Film Festival.
• I understand that it is my responsibility to provide, upon acceptance, - a press kit with film stills, reviews, synopsis, length, screening format, cast & crew, filmmaker pic & bio;
  - posters and postcards for display;
  - a 3-minute trailer for a compilation DVD handed to press and industry executives and
  - screening masters (BETA SP or 16/35 Prints)
• I understand that is I wish to enter my film in competition, I must provide 4 screener copies of my film to the MIAAC Film Festival.
• I am responsible for all mailing costs.
• I f accepted, I will provide a good print in the format requested by November 1, 2009.
• I will be invited for the Opening Night film screening and will walk the Red carpet.
• I will also recieve a full-access pass for all festival screenings, parties, panels and discussions, closing night screening/award ceremony/party. I am responsible for any additional ticket purchases (additional screening tickets, opening night gala dinner).
• I will be present for the press conference and my own post- screening Q&A.
• I will be present for the Closing Night Red Carpet Screening and Award Ceremony.

• $25 Shorts (Under 40 minutes, Narrative and Docs)
• $40 Features (Over 40 Minutes, Narrative and Docs) 
• Checks to be written to the IAAC, address below.
• Completed  and Signed Application Form.
• Film Synopsis (125 word) , Filmmaker & lead cast bios (50 word each)
• 4 Screener copies - VHS or DVDs (NTSC Format) for the Screening Committee & Jury