BARE BONES FILM FESTIVALS

ENTRY RULES & REGULATIONS & GUIDELINES

• All FILM entries must come with the Official Bare Bones entry form, the non-refundable entry fee and a NTSC DVD or VHS screening tape, regardless of format of origin) which is also non-returnable.  
• All necessary rights, permissions and clearances including but not limited to, rights to all music used in the motion picture, have been obtained for public promotion, exhibition, and /or sale of the submitted picture.  
• Non-English films must have English subtitles.
• Films produced or initiated by a major movie studio are not eligible for Bare Bones Film competition, but can be showcased.
• Bare Bones Film Festivals does not accept Child/Adult pornography.    (Explicit sex scenes, genitals, etc)
• Screening dates and times will be set by festival programming committee with preference going to filmmakers-in-attendance.
• All entrants accepted for the festival are encouraged to submit publicity kits with photos, posters, cast & production credits, etc. for “Shameless D.I.Y-Self Promotion”.
• All films selected for a festival screening will be posted on the festival website with links to filmmaker’s website.  Poster graphics (in jpg format) should be forwarded as early as possible for inclusion.
• If your movie is selected for screening, the festival is under no obligation to pay for airfare nor expenses in conjunction with filmmakers attending the festival.
• The festival will make every effort to assist filmmakers-in-attendance with the lowest hotel rates possible, and even assist with a roommate matching service with advance notice.
• Exhibition DVDs will be added to the Bare Bones Independent Film Library and used during additional screenings in conjunction with other showcase opportunities.
• All monies must be in U.S. dollars: either by U.S. Bankcheck, U.S. Postal Money Order or  for credit card orders via www.paypal.com       ID script2screenfilmfest@yahoo.com  
• Award Nominees will be announced at least 30 days prior to the festival and Award Winners will be announced during the Bare Bones Awards Gala.  Judges and/or Festival Directors reserve the right NOT to grant an award in any category.  All award decisions are FINAL.
• BONEHEAD AWARDS may be shipped after the required  handling & shipping fee is paid.   Filmmaker may assign a representative to be in attendance to receive it during the awards, otherwise a Bonehead Award Certificate is mailed.
• Duplicate Awards/Certificates are available for an additional fee, which varies according to the award.
• To receive notification of receipt of entry, include a SASE postcard with entry.  All other notifications and communication will be via email.

SCREENPLAYS

• Must be in standard screenplay format.
• Must be original work of writer and not under option. Writer must have all rights to the submitted work.
• Must contain short synopsis and possible logline.
• Should contain a character description/breakdown.
• Must indicate genre, circa.
• Shoot 'n Oklahoma short (30 pages or less) must be able to be shot in few locations with few actors in a short time (48 production hours). Previous Shoot n OK Award winners are not eligible to enter.
• The winner of the Shoot 'n Oklahoma script competition may get their script shot on location with or without the writer being present as outlined in the Production Agreement which must be signed prior to the start of such production.
• A live screenplay reading may be awarded to finalists who attend the festival and are willing to direct a cast of actors during the reading. Eligible for Best Screenplay Reading Award to be presented during the Awards Gala.
• The winner of the Feature Screenplay competition may (not required) receive Development services from Darkwood Productions or another named production company as part of their award.
• The decision of the Judging panel is final.