Slamdance will begin accepting submissions for the 2009 Film Festival on June 1st.

The 15th annual Slamdance Film Festival will be held January 15-23, 2009.

Deciding to Enter

To see if Slamdance is the right festival for you, and for other festival tips, we strongly encourage you to look at our Filmmaker FAQ Part 1: Should I Submit? page. Once you review this information click on the Slamdance Entry Procedure, and then create a 2009 Slamdance Online application.

Entry Procedure

Create a 2009 Online Application

Overview

• The Slamdance Film Festival is dedicated to new filmmakers. We accept films in every genre, on any topic from every country around the world. Our mission is to bring attention to the most talented emerging filmmakers, showcasing their work in the media frenzy of festival week in Park City, Utah.

Deadlines

• The early postmark deadline is August 25th and final deadlines for all 2009 film submissions is October 3rd.
• We reserve the right to allow some films to apply after the final deadline, but they will be subjected to such ill will, that we're embarrassed to discuss the details. In short, the earlier you apply, the better.

Selection

• The Slamdance 2009 films will be selected by the festival programmers. All film selections will be posted on our website during the second week of December.
• Film Submissions are non-returnable. Please do not send original materials.
• If a film is accepted, entrants will be solely responsible for delivering their exhibition video materials to and from the festival venue. Complete press kits will be needed as soon after notification as possible. Slamdance cannot be held liable for your exhibition print/video materials which are lost or damaged.
• If your film wins either a Grand Jury or Audience award, you are required to mention that fact in posters and other promotional material if and when the film gets distribution.
• Please note festival dates are subject to change.
• Unfortunately, Slamdance does not provide room, board or travel for filmmakers, so we suggest bringing a cushion.

Right To Enter

• Entrants warrant that they have the legal right to enter film work to Slamdance 2009. As the Director/Producer of the Film, entrants have submitted to the Festival, entrants represent and warrant to the Festival that the Film and all parts thereof are original; that the Film does not contravene the rights of any person or entity and that entrants own or control the Film and all parts thereof and have the sole authority to submit the Film to the Festival; the Film entrants submitted to the Festival is not subject to nor threatened by any litigation. Entrants acknowledge that no fiduciary or confidential relationship now exists between the Festival and entrants, and entrants further acknowledge that no such relationship is established by these guidelines, my submission of the Film, or by the Festival’s acceptance, review or retention of the Film.

 Curious about the kinds of films Slamdance programs?                 

VIEW THE 2008 SLAMDANCE LINE UP

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Most questions can be answered on our FAQ pages. Once you submit you can check your online account to see if your film has been received. Please don't contact us to find out if you film has been received. Check online. For any other questions, feel free to contact us!

Telephone: 323 466 1786
Fax: 323 466 1784
E-mail: programming@slamdance.com