Thank you for your interest in submitting your creative work to the PINE Film Festival. We welcome animated, documentary and dramatic works of any length in the thematic areas of environmental and nature. We interpret the term "environmental" broadly, likening it to "interconnectedness." Accordingly, works that explore our relationship with each other, or with the earth or between the various organisms with whom we share the earth, may be included in this category. The term "nature" is interpreted conventionally and works in this category typically showcase a particular species or ecosystem, and possibly the involved or impacted people.

To be eligible for PINE 2006, a work must have a release date of 2001 or later.

We particularly encourage film/video submissions from under represented areas of the world and those that expose significant environmental concerns (or successes) not otherwise exposed.

Pre-screening copies must be submitted on VHS cassette or DVD in NTSC format only (DVD preferred because of quality and shipping, less weight/size). Each entry must be accompanied by a completed Entry Form and the appropriate Entry Fee. Multiple entries may be sent in the same package. Please avoid excessive non-biodegradable packaging. All works submitted should be accessible to English speaking audiences. Subtitles are preferred.

Deadline for Submitting Entries: December 1, 2005. Entries must be received at our office on or before this date. Submission results will be sent via email in December, 2005.

ENTRY FORM

English Title: ____________________________________________________________

Original Language Title (if other than above): __________________________________

Country of Origin: _________________________ Year completed: _________________

Previously broadcast or screened anywhere in the world? Yes ___ No___

If yes, indicate where and when ____________________________________________

If this work were to be screened at PINE would it be a) World Premiere? ___ or b) a U.S. Premiere? ____ or c) neither____. Please specify.

Has this work recently been submitted to any other U.S. festivals? If so, please name them and specify the dates they will be taking place ___________________________________________

Program Length (H:MM:SS) __________________________________

Color ______ B&W _______

Original Program Format _______________

Formats available for festival screenings (if selected) ______________________

Sound: Mono _____ Stereo _____ Dolby _____

• Please attach a brief synopsis (up to 50 words) of your film/video in English. (Mandatory)
• Each preview tape or DVD must be labeled with title, running time and contact information. (Mandatory)
• Please include press kits, publicity photographs, critical reviews, biographies of the director, and any other material relevant to the work in submission package. Your signature below constitutes agreement to allow the PINE Film Festival to use these publicity materials for promotional purposes.

Print/Tape Source (to be listed in festival program):

Do you have a Distributor? Yes _______ No _______

Producer/Distributor: _______________________________________

Contact Name: ____________________________________________

Job Title: _________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________

Tel: ____________________________ Fax: _____________________

E-mail: ___________________________________________________

Director Contact Info:

Given Name : _____________________________________________

Family Name: _____________________________________________

Production Company: _______________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________

Tel: _________________ Fax: _______________________________

E-mail: __________________________________________________

Production Credits: Please provide a complete list of production credits.

ENTRY FEE

*Distributor Entry Fee: 5 entries @ $50, 10 entries @ $90

Payment Form and Payee:

US entries: only cash, check or money order
International entries: only cash or money order (in U.S. Dollars)
Payment should be made payable to "Livable Place"

Awards: The PINE Film Festival is a juried festival and will offer awards for: Best Short; Best Documentary, Best Feature, Best Nature Film, Creative Achievement, and Audience Appreciation ... and any other awards that our jury spontaneously creates.

Please note that Portland, Oregon, is becoming increasingly known as a national and international leader for sustainable development and enhanced livability. Associating your film with the PINE Film Festival affords an excellent opportunity to showcase your work to an engaged, motivated audience that will take your work to their collaborators, colleagues, and students around the world.

Please complete the following questions.

May we use an extract (under 5 minutes) of your film for television or other promotional purposes?
Yes ______ No ____________

May we hold one copy of your film/video in our festival library?
Yes _______No ___________

May we make your film/video available for screening by broadcasters, distributors or other potential buyers?
Yes _______No ___________

May we make DVD copies of your film/video available for purchase to festival attendees (after entering into a separate proceeds sharing agreement with you)?
Yes _______No ___________

Shipping and Handling:

All costs of shipping pre-screening and exhibition copies to the festival must be paid by the entrant. The festival will not pay customs fees. When sending work from outside U.S., please indicate clearly on the outside of the package "Film/Video on loan for festival purposes only, No Commercial Value." We cannot be responsible for loss or damage through the post or handling. All preview tapes will be added to the PINE Film Festival archives, unless a return is specifically requested. To receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your submission, please include your email address. If you do not have email, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard (U.S. entrants) or a non-stamped, self self-addressed envelope (international entrants).

Loss and Damage:

Every precaution will be taken to safeguard all materials submitted while in the possession of the Festival. We cannot, however, accept or assume responsibility in the event of loss or damage.

Please read and sign the following declaration:

I have read and agree to the festival submission and participation guidelines and certify that I am authorized to submit this work to the PINE Film Festival and that any copyrighted materials included in the work have been legally cleared for use.

Name_______________________________

Signature ____________________________

Date ________________________________

Send your entry to:

PINE Film Festival
721 NW Ninth Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97209

Submission Deadline: December 1, 2005

Film Submission Contact Person

Please direct film submission inquiries to: Sarah Foster at: 503.248.0104 or inbox[at]livableplace.org