• The 2008 Festival is open to first time, amateur and professional filmmakers of ANY age
• Your film can be any style or genre
• Films must be less than 8 minutes (Including titles & credits)
• ENTRIES CLOSE TUESDAY 12th AUGUST, 2008 *(TBC)
• ALL films must include this year’s theme/ footmark, which is "LIGHT"
• You (the producer or director) must have the appropriate copyright license for any music used in your film
• Films made since 2006 are also eligible for entry, however they must have a relevant interpretation or obviously include the 2008 theme of "LIGHT"
• Your film may have been screened at other festivals
• Your film must be entered in 16:9 widescreen format (More info here soon on how to convert 4:3 to 16:9)
  

• OVER $17,000 of cash and prizes to be won* TBC
• A complete Official Prize list will be announced mid July
• Prizes will be made up of CASH, quality products and holidays
• 2007 cash and prizes exceeded $17,000
• 2007 Best Film Overall received $2000 cash plus Avid editing system valued over $5000 RRP

There will be 5 premiere screenings around the NSW Snowy Mountains including Jindabyne, Cooma and the world class ski resorts of Thredbo & Perisher Blue starting early September 08.

The festival will then hit road (Sposnorship $ pending!) and screen at a variety of towns, cities and ski resorts around Australia and hopefully the world)

Select films will also be included in our official DVD release which ensures your film is seen by people all over the world.

Select films will also be shown to TV audience through a variety of programs on free to air, pay and specialist television networks.

• 1 x viewing copy of your film on DVD (format +or -)
• 1 x copy of your film on a mini DV Cassette as an avi File OR
  
• 1 x copy of your film on DVD as an avi or data file
  
• 1 x completed Entry form
• 1 x completed and signed Terms and Conditions form
• 2 x colour stills (different images) of your film (on CD)
• 1 x non refundable entry fee of $20 AUD (Cheque or money order made payable to Flake Film Festival)

IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE SAVING YOUR FILM AS AN AVI OR DATA FILE, DO NOTLITTLE THING LIKE THAT STOP YOU MASTERPIECE FROM BEING IN AUSTRALIA'SHIGHEST SHORT FILM FESTIVAL!

• Has been tested in a home DVD player and works
  
• Is clearly labelled with your film title, duration,producer name and phone number
• You have accurately completed and included ALL necessary forms
• Is on time! Closing date is Tuesday August 12th, 2008
  
• Is suitable to been seen by the masses!!!

Film entries are to be delivered to:
Flake Film Festival, PO BOX 1047, Jindabyne, NSW, 2627
(postmarked NO LATER than Monday August 11th, 08)

Music is often a key part to any successful short film, however you MUST remember that all music in your film must have the appropriate copyright agreements/ license.

YOUR FILM WILL NOT BE SCREENED IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE APPROPRIATE COPYRIGHT LICENSE.

A copyright agreement or license is simply a document from the author/ owner/ distributor/ of the work/ music, giving permission for its use.

With regards already released music/ songs, you will have to contact the relevant record company to obtain permission for the use of the music, whether it be in whole or part.(This can take 4-6 weeks, if not longer, so get it sorted ASAP)

We strongly encourage you to:

• Produce your own music
• Use original music produced by a friend/ local band/ local school (Clearance is much easier, cheaper and faster- it's also another way that we can support our friends in the music bizz)
  
• Use Australian music
• Go to APRA (Australasian Performing Rights Association) website for info about obtaining a license and also a list of easy to obtain Australian music www.apra.com.au
  
• Use copyright free music- available from a variety of websites and music libraries
  
• Not use popular or well known songs

Please ensure the basis of your film is of a standard that will allow us to screen it. The Flake Film Festival reserves the right to reject any film entry, which is thought to be inappropriate or distasteful to our audience.
The office of Film and Literature Classification (OFLC) allows the FFF a classification exemption which is the equivalent to a MA 15+ classification rating.
You can find these guidleines at www.oflc.gov.au

FAQ's- Frequently Asked Questions will be available here soon

MOST OF ALL, REMEMBER- THE FLAKE FILM FESTIVAL TEAM ARE HERE FOR YOU-we are happy to help, guide and provide free advice to you.... anytime.... just call or email us. good luck.... love you long time... the fff team.