New Jersey Indie South Asian Cine Fest

NJISACF will showcase independent films by or about South Asians from across the globe.
Filmmakers are invited to submit Features, shorts and documentaries of all genres (including animation), formats and lengths. Films should have been completed no
earlier than 2006. Submissions for NJISACF 2008 will be accepted only through May 30, 2008. Films postmarked after May 30, 2008, will not be considered for the
Festival. For questions about submission, please send an e-mail to: submissions@njisacf.org
How to submit your film

1. Download the Submission Form.
2. If you have any problem, contact us at submissions@njisacf.org and we will fax,
   email or mail you the submission form.
3. Print the submission form.
4. Carefully read the Submission form.
5. Fill out, sign and date the submission form.
6. Refer to the Application Checklist below before mailing your entry. Send the completed entry form to the address provided on the form with 2 copies of DVDs, and a check or a US money order payable to "Asian American Film and Theater Project".
7. All applicants will be notified via email by August 4, 2008.

Entry Fee
Films under 60 min: $20
Films 60 min and over: $30

Submission Guidelines

Filmmakers may submit more than one entry. Each entry must be accompanied by the entry form and the entry fee. Films should have been completed no earlier than 2006.
Only films by filmmakers of South Asian origin/ about South Asians worldwide/ involving South Asian actors in major roles will be considered.
All foreign language films must be subtitled/ dubbed in English language.
Only DVDs will be accepted for submission screening.
DVDs must be labeled with the title, running time, contact information on the DVD label. Submission DVDs will not be returned.
Every submission must be accompanied by a film synopsis (60 words) and Bios (50 words each).
Please do not send submissions in fiber-filled envelopes, as the dust damages DVD players.
The entry fee is non-refundable. We only accept US checks or US money orders.
Please make check or money order payable to Asian American Film and Theater Project, in US dollars ONLY.
If your film is selected, you will be required to provide 1 screening master (DVD only), electronic press kit including synopsis, full credits, b/ w and/ or color stills from the film, poster and promo reel or trailer (if available), filmography and the director's headshot. Please note that the screening master will not be returned.
All filmmakers will be notified via e-mail by August 4, 2008.

Submission deadline is May 30, 2008

Send Film Entry to:
Asian American Film and Theater Project
P.O. Box 136
Monmouth Junction, NJ, 08852
USA

APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Two DVDs
60-word Film Synopsis
Bios of cast and crew
Application Form
Entry Fee