Deadline: 1 April 2011 (no submission fee), 1 June 2011 (final deadline)
THE 2011 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS IS NOW OPEN:
CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION FORM
Reel Asian is Canada’s largest and longest-running showcase dedicated to contemporary Asian cinema and media arts from Asia, North America and all over the world. Annually, the festival attracts thousands of attendees to six exciting days of screenings, industry events and galas.
Applicants whose work has been selected will be notified by mid September. The programming line-up will be officially announced at the festival press launch on Tuesday, October 12, 2011. Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival's 14th Annual Edition will take place on November 8 to 19, 2011.
GUIDELINES, RULES AND REGULATIONS
We welcome new film and video submissions by and/or about East/Southeast Asians from around the world, including North America.
1) ELIGIBILITY
We encourage submissions that are independently produced with an East/Southeast Asian/Asian North American in a key creative role. (Reel Asian defines East and Southeast Asia to include the following countries: Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, North Korea, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.)
We welcome films and videos of all genres, including but not limited to: narrative, documentary, short, animation, experimental, etc.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
2) DEADLINES
EARLY DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2011 (NO SUBMISSION FEE)
FINAL DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2011 ($20 CAD SUBMISSION FEE)
3) SUPPORT MATERIALS (in addition to printed and signed application form)
A DVD preview copy must be received post-marked by the deadline to be considered for the 2011 festival. Do not send masters or irreplaceable material. Submission DVDs must be playable on standalone DVD players. Please label each item clearly with title, director’s name, running time, year, and contact information. Previews will not be returned. Please help us minimize waste by sending previews in a paper sleeve. Do not send unnecessary printed material.
4) SENDING INSTRUCTIONS
Send all support material to:
Heather Keung, Artistic Director
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
401 Richmond Street West, Suite 309. Toronto, Ontario M5V 3A8 Canada
For international packages: The customs declaration should clearly state the preview video has no commercial value, is for temporary consideration and for cultural use only. Reel Asian will not cover the resulting customs and duties charges, and will refuse the package. Do not send entries in a fibre-filled envelope as viewing equipment can be damaged.
5) NOTIFICATION
Applicants will not receive a confirmation that their submission was received. Selected applicants will be notified of their acceptance by mid September. The programming line-up with presentation dates and times will be officially announced at the festival press launch in mid-October.
6) EXHIBITION FORMAT and PRINT TRAFFIC DETAILS
Selected applicants must provide a 35mm print, Digi Beta, or BetacamSP. DVD is not an acceptable exhibition format. Reel Asian is not responsible for transfer cost for the appropriate exhibition format.
The participant agrees to pay print shipping costs to the festival. The festival will pay the return shipping cost (one way). Shipping information (such as where/when the tape/print is coming and going to) must be settled upon confirmation of participation. The exhibition tape/print must arrive at the festival one month prior to the festival.
7) ARTIST FEES
Reel Asian is committed to paying artist fees to directors in selection and follows standard rates set by the Independent Media Arts Alliance. Artist fees will be paid post-festival.
More information here.
THE 2011 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS IS NOW OPEN:
- EARLYBIRD DEADLINE - APRIL 1, 2011 (NO SUBMISSION FEE)
- FINAL DEADLINE - JUNE 1, 2011 (SUBMISSION FEE $20 CAD)
CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION FORM
Reel Asian is Canada’s largest and longest-running showcase dedicated to contemporary Asian cinema and media arts from Asia, North America and all over the world. Annually, the festival attracts thousands of attendees to six exciting days of screenings, industry events and galas.
Applicants whose work has been selected will be notified by mid September. The programming line-up will be officially announced at the festival press launch on Tuesday, October 12, 2011. Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival's 14th Annual Edition will take place on November 8 to 19, 2011.
GUIDELINES, RULES AND REGULATIONS
We welcome new film and video submissions by and/or about East/Southeast Asians from around the world, including North America.
1) ELIGIBILITY
We encourage submissions that are independently produced with an East/Southeast Asian/Asian North American in a key creative role. (Reel Asian defines East and Southeast Asia to include the following countries: Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, North Korea, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.)
We welcome films and videos of all genres, including but not limited to: narrative, documentary, short, animation, experimental, etc.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
2) DEADLINES
EARLY DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2011 (NO SUBMISSION FEE)
FINAL DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2011 ($20 CAD SUBMISSION FEE)
3) SUPPORT MATERIALS (in addition to printed and signed application form)
A DVD preview copy must be received post-marked by the deadline to be considered for the 2011 festival. Do not send masters or irreplaceable material. Submission DVDs must be playable on standalone DVD players. Please label each item clearly with title, director’s name, running time, year, and contact information. Previews will not be returned. Please help us minimize waste by sending previews in a paper sleeve. Do not send unnecessary printed material.
4) SENDING INSTRUCTIONS
Send all support material to:
Heather Keung, Artistic Director
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
401 Richmond Street West, Suite 309. Toronto, Ontario M5V 3A8 Canada
For international packages: The customs declaration should clearly state the preview video has no commercial value, is for temporary consideration and for cultural use only. Reel Asian will not cover the resulting customs and duties charges, and will refuse the package. Do not send entries in a fibre-filled envelope as viewing equipment can be damaged.
5) NOTIFICATION
Applicants will not receive a confirmation that their submission was received. Selected applicants will be notified of their acceptance by mid September. The programming line-up with presentation dates and times will be officially announced at the festival press launch in mid-October.
6) EXHIBITION FORMAT and PRINT TRAFFIC DETAILS
Selected applicants must provide a 35mm print, Digi Beta, or BetacamSP. DVD is not an acceptable exhibition format. Reel Asian is not responsible for transfer cost for the appropriate exhibition format.
The participant agrees to pay print shipping costs to the festival. The festival will pay the return shipping cost (one way). Shipping information (such as where/when the tape/print is coming and going to) must be settled upon confirmation of participation. The exhibition tape/print must arrive at the festival one month prior to the festival.
7) ARTIST FEES
Reel Asian is committed to paying artist fees to directors in selection and follows standard rates set by the Independent Media Arts Alliance. Artist fees will be paid post-festival.
More information here.
