OPEN CALL FOR 2012 FESTIVAL FILM SUBMISSIONS
Fear Fête is celebrating its second year as Louisiana's premier independent film festival for horror submissions. Baton Rouge, Louisiana will host this three day festival accepting horror micro short, short, and feature length films. The event is open to the public and will be held October 5 - 7, 2012 at Rave Motion Pictures 15 at the Mall of Louisiana.
As far as films go, we're searching for the next great horror film, so bring it on! Whether it sucks or not, we want to see it. All submitted film's trailers and information will be displayed on our website submissions page, regardless if accepted. Our objective is to promote industry filmmakers and to provide them with another venue to promote their films.
Fear Fête is celebrating its second year as Louisiana's premier independent film festival for horror submissions. Baton Rouge, Louisiana will host this three day festival accepting horror micro short, short, and feature length films. The event is open to the public and will be held October 5 - 7, 2012 at Rave Motion Pictures 15 at the Mall of Louisiana.
As far as films go, we're searching for the next great horror film, so bring it on! Whether it sucks or not, we want to see it. All submitted film's trailers and information will be displayed on our website submissions page, regardless if accepted. Our objective is to promote industry filmmakers and to provide them with another venue to promote their films.
Possible sub-genres of the overall horror genre include:
Traditional Horror
Science Fiction/Fantasy Horror
Horror Thriller/Suspense
Slasher
Comedic Horror
Animation
All submissions will be scored by our panel of judges and selected films for the festival will be announced after the Late Entry Deadline and once all films have been scored. All selections will be placed in particular "genre block" category of films (ex. Zombie Block, Thriller Block, Horror Comedy, etc). Each genre block will contain a micro-short, short, and feature length film.
All selected films will receive an award and will be eligible for the top awards including Best Feature, Best Short, Best Micro-Short. Awards will be presented during the festival kick-off party. Filmmakers must be present to receive their award.
If your film is accepted into the festival, you will given a limited number of VIP passes and be invited to the Dead Carpet Kick-Off party taking place October 4, 2012 at Spanish Moon, The party will be an open-bar networking event and awards ceremony. Filmmakers will also be invited to attend local events and tours with partners of our festival at no or little cost.
ENTRY RULES
1. To be accepted, submitted films must be completely edited and in their final completed form. Rough cuts or unfinished material will not be considered.
2. At least one member of the film crew should be in attendance at the festival to accept an award and discuss the film. If your film is selected for the festival, your film will not receive an award unless a crew member is in attendance.
3. Films submitted cannot have "major" distribution deals* in place before June 15, 2012 to be eligible for the festival.
* Major distribution deals are defined as national (USA) or worldwide DVD releases through major retailers (national chains) or being shown as a major motion picture in theaters. Please contact us to see if your film may be eligible for entry if you have a distribution deal in place before June 15, 2012.
FILM ENTRIES
Filmmakers who submit their work earlier have the opportunity to be judged by more members of our panel for possible inclusion. Get your film in as soon as possible!
Early Bird Deadline: February 3, 2012
FREE - Louisiana Resident Filmmakers Only
FREE - Shorts (45 minutes max)
FREE - Feature & Full Length (over 45 minutes)
Regular Entry Deadline: April 6, 2012
FREE - Louisiana Resident Filmmakers Only
$20 - Shorts (45 minutes max)
$30 - Feature & Full Length (over 45 minutes)
Late Entry Deadline: June 15, 2012
FREE - Louisiana Resident Filmmakers Only
$30 - Shorts (45 minutes max) (pay by card)
$40 - Feature & Full Length (over 45 minutes) (pay by card)
Any film submissions made after June 15, 2012 may not be eligible for inclusion.
SHIPPING & PAYMENTS
Cost of shipping exhibition prints to the festival is the responsibility of the entrant unless a request is made prior to entry. Exhibition copies must be sent to the festival prepaid. The festival cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss of materials while in transit. Please use only plastic or bubble pack cases when shipping entries.
Mail entries and payments to:
Fear Fête Entries
22885 Sabine Drive
Denham Springs, LA 70726
All film submissions must include entry fee with screener for the film to be considered for possible submission into the festival. We accept checks, money orders, and credit card payments (click here to pay by card). Your submission does not guarantee it will be presented at our festival as space is limited.
Make checks or money orders to: Fear Fête
CONFIRMATION
Please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or email us if you wish to receive confirmation that your entry has been received. Please DO NOT ask for signature confirmation for your entry, although you may ask for a delivery confirmation.
You may also email fearfete@gmail.com to find out if we received your package.
RETURN OF SUBMISSION
Due to the large number of entries received, submission materials and videos will not be returned.
FORMATS
The online entry form must first be completed. Next mail your film with entry fee (Regular & Late Entries). Entries must be submitted on NTSC DVD. Foreign language work must be dubbed or subtitled in English. In addition to your entry, please enclose any press kits, reviews, or publicity materials. If possible, send a menu-less DVD for screening.
SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION
Programming decisions are made by the festival directors and our selection committee. If accepted, we will notify filmmakers by email. After acceptance, the presentational format will need to be in our office two weeks prior to festival. Be sure to indicate aspect ratio of your film/video as well as any other special screening or presentation information we might need to know. We do not pay rental fees for submitted work that is programmed. By submitting the entry form, you grant Fear Fete Horror Film Festival the right to use all submitted promotional and video/film footage at our discretion for promotional use of the festival.
RESTRICTIONS
1. Anything that enters the realm deemed to glorify aberrant sexual acts such as beastiality or rape. If scenes of violent torture cross the line and deemed to be gratuitous “torture porn” and NOT necessary to story or plot, the film may be disqualified. Comparison scenes that are acceptable are from the “Saw” and “Hostel” series but crossing into rape will not be acceptable.
2. Scenes that glorify any illegal activity involving those under 17 such as pervasive aberrant sexual acts, crime, gangs, alcohol or drug use. Any of these elements that are used could be deemed gratuitous by the film festival committee will disqualify your film.
IF YOU CONTINUE TO SEND YOUR FILM AND IT CONTAINS THESE KIND OF SCENES, PLEASE SUBMIT A LETTER WITH YOUR FILM EXPLAINING WHY THAT IS A PART OF THE FILM AND WHY YOU BELIEVE THE FILM SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR THE COMPETITION.
This is a horror film festival so anything other than the two golden rules will not disqualify your film. If your film is accepted and contains “R” rated themes, nudity, pervasive adult language, the screening times may be later and the film will be flagged for families so they can decide if it is appropriate for their children.
Traditional Horror
Science Fiction/Fantasy Horror
Horror Thriller/Suspense
Slasher
Comedic Horror
Animation
All submissions will be scored by our panel of judges and selected films for the festival will be announced after the Late Entry Deadline and once all films have been scored. All selections will be placed in particular "genre block" category of films (ex. Zombie Block, Thriller Block, Horror Comedy, etc). Each genre block will contain a micro-short, short, and feature length film.
All selected films will receive an award and will be eligible for the top awards including Best Feature, Best Short, Best Micro-Short. Awards will be presented during the festival kick-off party. Filmmakers must be present to receive their award.
If your film is accepted into the festival, you will given a limited number of VIP passes and be invited to the Dead Carpet Kick-Off party taking place October 4, 2012 at Spanish Moon, The party will be an open-bar networking event and awards ceremony. Filmmakers will also be invited to attend local events and tours with partners of our festival at no or little cost.
ENTRY RULES
1. To be accepted, submitted films must be completely edited and in their final completed form. Rough cuts or unfinished material will not be considered.
2. At least one member of the film crew should be in attendance at the festival to accept an award and discuss the film. If your film is selected for the festival, your film will not receive an award unless a crew member is in attendance.
3. Films submitted cannot have "major" distribution deals* in place before June 15, 2012 to be eligible for the festival.
* Major distribution deals are defined as national (USA) or worldwide DVD releases through major retailers (national chains) or being shown as a major motion picture in theaters. Please contact us to see if your film may be eligible for entry if you have a distribution deal in place before June 15, 2012.
FILM ENTRIES
Filmmakers who submit their work earlier have the opportunity to be judged by more members of our panel for possible inclusion. Get your film in as soon as possible!
Early Bird Deadline: February 3, 2012
FREE - Louisiana Resident Filmmakers Only
FREE - Shorts (45 minutes max)
FREE - Feature & Full Length (over 45 minutes)
Regular Entry Deadline: April 6, 2012
FREE - Louisiana Resident Filmmakers Only
$20 - Shorts (45 minutes max)
$30 - Feature & Full Length (over 45 minutes)
Late Entry Deadline: June 15, 2012
FREE - Louisiana Resident Filmmakers Only
$30 - Shorts (45 minutes max) (pay by card)
$40 - Feature & Full Length (over 45 minutes) (pay by card)
Any film submissions made after June 15, 2012 may not be eligible for inclusion.
SHIPPING & PAYMENTS
Cost of shipping exhibition prints to the festival is the responsibility of the entrant unless a request is made prior to entry. Exhibition copies must be sent to the festival prepaid. The festival cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss of materials while in transit. Please use only plastic or bubble pack cases when shipping entries.
Mail entries and payments to:
Fear Fête Entries
22885 Sabine Drive
Denham Springs, LA 70726
All film submissions must include entry fee with screener for the film to be considered for possible submission into the festival. We accept checks, money orders, and credit card payments (click here to pay by card). Your submission does not guarantee it will be presented at our festival as space is limited.
Make checks or money orders to: Fear Fête
CONFIRMATION
Please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or email us if you wish to receive confirmation that your entry has been received. Please DO NOT ask for signature confirmation for your entry, although you may ask for a delivery confirmation.
You may also email fearfete@gmail.com to find out if we received your package.
RETURN OF SUBMISSION
Due to the large number of entries received, submission materials and videos will not be returned.
FORMATS
The online entry form must first be completed. Next mail your film with entry fee (Regular & Late Entries). Entries must be submitted on NTSC DVD. Foreign language work must be dubbed or subtitled in English. In addition to your entry, please enclose any press kits, reviews, or publicity materials. If possible, send a menu-less DVD for screening.
SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION
Programming decisions are made by the festival directors and our selection committee. If accepted, we will notify filmmakers by email. After acceptance, the presentational format will need to be in our office two weeks prior to festival. Be sure to indicate aspect ratio of your film/video as well as any other special screening or presentation information we might need to know. We do not pay rental fees for submitted work that is programmed. By submitting the entry form, you grant Fear Fete Horror Film Festival the right to use all submitted promotional and video/film footage at our discretion for promotional use of the festival.
RESTRICTIONS
1. Anything that enters the realm deemed to glorify aberrant sexual acts such as beastiality or rape. If scenes of violent torture cross the line and deemed to be gratuitous “torture porn” and NOT necessary to story or plot, the film may be disqualified. Comparison scenes that are acceptable are from the “Saw” and “Hostel” series but crossing into rape will not be acceptable.
2. Scenes that glorify any illegal activity involving those under 17 such as pervasive aberrant sexual acts, crime, gangs, alcohol or drug use. Any of these elements that are used could be deemed gratuitous by the film festival committee will disqualify your film.
IF YOU CONTINUE TO SEND YOUR FILM AND IT CONTAINS THESE KIND OF SCENES, PLEASE SUBMIT A LETTER WITH YOUR FILM EXPLAINING WHY THAT IS A PART OF THE FILM AND WHY YOU BELIEVE THE FILM SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR THE COMPETITION.
This is a horror film festival so anything other than the two golden rules will not disqualify your film. If your film is accepted and contains “R” rated themes, nudity, pervasive adult language, the screening times may be later and the film will be flagged for families so they can decide if it is appropriate for their children.
