| The 16th Seattle Polish Film Festival |
| provisional dates: April 18 – 27, 2008 |
| Deadline for submissions: |
| March 25, 2008 |
Download 2008 SPFF Submission Form
To all filmmakers:
The 2008 Seattle Polish Film Festival is currently accepting submissions for a new addition to its program, titled "Independent Polish Film." All accepted submissions will be screened at the SPFF in front of hundreds of viewers as well as our honored guests. In the past, our guests have included well-known Polish film directors and actors, such as Juliusz Machulski, Agnieszka Holland, Olaf Lubaszenko, Jerzy Hoffman, Katarzyna Figura, Ireneusz Engler, Feliks Falk, and Andrzej Chyra.
SPFF will be accepting submissions of any type: full-length feature,short film, documentary, animation, experimental video, or music video. All accepted submissions must be deemed of sufficient quality to be viewed by a public audience, and be Polish-themed or in a deliberate and meaningful way connected to Polish culture, language, or persons.
If you wish to have your film considered for the 16th Seattle Polish Film Festival, please send a viewing copy on DVD and further details of the film (including a synopsis and/or press kit) by our submission deadline of March 25, 2008. If a DVD cannot be provided for viewing purposes, please contact us to make other arrangements. We will also gladly view films online, either by downloading them from a secure FTP website, or by streaming. All files and/or streaming links must contain the FULL film. We will not select a film based simply on a trailer or promo clip. Viewing material should be insured by the sender and sent via airmail or courier (at the sender's expense) to:
| Seattle Polish Film Festival |
| "Independent Polish Film" |
| 9016 10th Ave SW |
| Seattle, WA 98106 |
| USA |
Please be sure to include all contact information, including mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
Any questions regarding submissions can be directed to:
Please note that 35mm or 16mm prints should not be sent unless previous agreement is made. The Seattle Polish Film Festival is not liable for any film or video material lost or damaged as a result of shipping.
Please consult the following regulations and submission details below for further information.
The Seattle Polish Film Festival has as its objective the promotion of cinematographic art by presenting films of quality.
SPFF will accept all submissions of any format film: full-length feature, short film, documentary, animation, experimental video, or music video. All accepted submissions must be deemed of sufficient quality to be viewed by a public audience, and be Polish-themed or in a deliberate and meaningful way connected to Polish culture, language, or persons. It is SPFF policy not to offer comments or reasons for films not selected for the official program.
All feature and documentary films in a language other than English must be subtitled in English. Short subjects, experimental video, or music videos carry the same requirement for English subtitling, unless dialogue or commentary is unnecessary for comprehension and appreciation.
Upon reception of viewing copies, the SPFF will determine which works are granted entry into the SPFF official program. At this point, a festival copy of the work (if a higher quality format version exists) may be requested from the filmmaker. All shipping and insurance costs will be incurred by the sender.
No cuts or changes in any film will be made by the SPFF for any reason.
Excerpts from films will only be shown on television for promotional purposes if permission is obtained from the producer.
Submission of a film represents agreement with the regulations set forth here.
