Without rules there is only chaos.
We all need rules to give some semblance of order. At Long Shot, we try and keep our rules as simple as possible so if you’re thinking of submitting a film for the 2011 event here’s the things you need to be aware of.
One quick note before getting to the guidelines, submissions are welcomed from both amateur & professional film- makers. Ideas are more important that a professional look so amateurs should not feel put-off from entering. The link to the entry form is at the bottom of this page.
• The submission must be a new work created between 01 January 2011 & 01 September 2012.
• Maximum length of 15 minutes including all credits.
• No minimum length.
• There is no minimum age limit for film-makers.
• All films must adhere to sensible constraints on the use of language, nudity, violence, etc. The equivalent of a 12A certificate rating is the upper limit on what can be accepted.
• The film must have a Warrington connection. It can either be set / filmed in Warrington or have at least one member of the team (or actor) who currently live in Warrington.
• Films can either be documentary or fictional and in any genre (including animation).
• Submissions are accepted in the following formats
• Mini DV
• DVD
• h.264 video file (SD, 720, 1080)
• VHS
• Submissions on ‘film’ (ie good old-fashioned film) must be transferred to one of the preferred formats.
• All music must be original or have been cleared by the film-makers for use with the original copyright holder. It is the film-makers responsibility to ensure permission has been granted.
• Permission must have been given by all people appearing in the submission for their likeness to be used.
• All submitters give their permission for Long Shot to use their film for the purposes of promoting the film festival. This includes broadcasting films (including online) both before and after the festival takes place.
You can download the Long Shot Film Festival guidelines, and a submission form using the link below:
