2011 UFEX Rules
for Film Entries
Download PDF of 2011 Entry Rules
Download PDF of Filmmaker Entry Form
This is your opportunity to see your work projected in a High Definition format in a state of the art venue on a 22’ X 30’ screen. An independent panel of distinguished judges will select the approximately 32 films to be shown during the two night event. There is no entry fee! Filmmakers whose films are selected are encouraged to come to the show and introduce their film(s) in person on the night of the exhibition.
Below are the Entry Guidelines and Rules:
• Submission must be postmarked no later that July 18th, 2011. Submissions will not be returned, so do not send originals.
• We are accepting video files in the following format:
Please submit your video as a high resolution H.264 file that has been archived (copied) to a data DVD disk. (Note: this is NOT a self-playing DVD! This is NOT a Blu-Ray Disk! This is NOT an HD-DVD Disk!)
For additional information, please click on PDF of 2011 Entry Rules, above.
• Blank Video Lead-In: Record or add a one (1) second black lead-in at the beginning of your video.
• Marking: Each DVD must be marked with the filmmaker’s name and the name of the film.
• No film can be longer than five minutes, and at least 50% of the footage must be underwater.
• Please ensure that you have the right to use all visual footage, images, audio and music contained in your film.
• Filmmakers are limited to 2 submissions per filmmaker.
• We will not be able to return any submissions to entrants.
• Please include your name, address, phone number, e-mail address, film’s name and length, and a brief bio with your submission using the Filmmaker Entry Form provided for download here. Please use one form per entry.
• Judges selecting the films to be included in the two evenings' programs will not be permitted to submit film(s) for consideration.
• The San Diego UnderSea Film Exhibition reserves the right to use portions of the films for the promotion of this event and future events. All rights will remain with the producers of the films.
Please send your entries to:
San Diego UnderSea Film Exhibition
c/o Pete Fowler
14126 Palisades Drive
Poway, CA 92064
For questions or more information please contact:
Pete Fowler
uwpete@gmail.com
Chuck Nicklin
uwchuck@gmail.com