Fast Facts
GLOBAL WAKE-UP FILM FESTIVAL '11 FAST FACTS
WHAT ARE THE ACCEPTABLE GENRES?
All genres are accepted including Action Films, Adventure Films, Comedies, Crime, Drama, Epics, Horror/Mystery, Musical/Dance, Sci Fi, War or anti-war, and Westerns as long as it relates to the MDGs, and/or connects to theme of “to those who seek justice and the end of disparity.
HOW DO YOU DETERMINE WHETHER A FILM IS CONSIDERED U.S. OR INTERNATIONAL?
In almost all cases, this is determined by the primary source of the film's funding. If 50% or more of the film’s financing came from sources within the United States, it qualifies as a U.S. Film. If more than 50% of the film’s financing came from international sources, it qualifies as an International Film. Please select your submission category based on the primary source of financing, but we do reserve the right to make a final judgment call based on a number of other factors, such as the primary shooting location, language(s) spoken in the film, and the nationalities of key members of a film’s cast and crew.
HOW DO YOU DISTINGUISH SHORT FILMS FROM FEATURE FILMS?
Films with running times of less than 50 minutes are classified as Shorts. Films that are 50 minutes or longer are classified as Features. You should select your submission category based on what the final projected running time of the film will be, including credits.
IS IT TRUE THAT GLOBAL WAKE-UP WILL SCREEN MY FILM IF IT HAS BEEN SCREENED ELSEWHERE?
Yes.
HOW OLD CAN MY FILM BE AND STILL QUALIFY FOR SUBMISSION?
Any film submitted for 2011 Festival consideration must have been completed between 2000 and 2015. If your film was completed prior to 2000, it is no longer eligible for submission. If your film's production took place before 2000 but your final cut was not completed until 2000, your film is still eligible.
DO I HAVE TO OBTAIN RIGHTS CLEARANCE FOR MUSIC OR OTHER COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL IN MY FILM?
Yes, you must clear all copyrighted material included in your film before you can publicly screen it. However, GLOBAL WAKE-UP does not check to make sure that you have cleared these materials at any point during the application process, nor will we be held responsible for any inclusion of uncleared materials in your film. It is the sole responsibility of the entity submitting the project to secure permission from the copyright holder of the material in question, whether it is music, stock footage, or any other elements that could violate an existing copyright.
IF MY FILM INCLUDES NON‐ENGLISH DIALOGUE, DO YOU REQUIRE ENGLISH SUBTITLES?
All entries must be either in English or contain English subtitles. Non-English entries submitted without subtitles are not eligible.
WILL YOU NOTIFY ME IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE MY FILM?
Entrants will be notified by email if their film has been accepted and may be contacted anytime after the submission has been received, but no later than August 15, 2011. If chosen for selection: Each filmmaker, who has a film selected for exhibition, receives a Festival Pass, granting access to the entire event as well as invitations to the Award Ceremony and Benefit Reception and round-table discussions.
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO GET MY DVD TO PLAY?
We will make every effort to play your DVD, but in the event that we are unable to view your film, we will contact you to request another copy using the primary contact information that you provided on your application. However, there is no guarantee that we will get your replacement disc in time, and we must give preference to those who sent in a working copy to begin with. For this reason, we ask that you make absolutely sure that your disc plays all the way through BEFORE you submit it to us!
DO I REALLY HAVE TO REGISTER MY FILM ONLINE?
No, you can also mail your film in directly. (Refer to the information on shipping). However, a unique Tracking Number is issued for those online submissions in order to be recognized by our system. The only way to get a Tracking Number is to fill out the online application at www.GLOBAL WAKE-UP.org/submissions or by logging into your existing account at www.withoutabox.com.
Once you finish all required fields on the application, you will receive a confirmation page, please print this out and include with your DVD. If you are having trouble with the online form, please e-mail us at rcooley@unachicago.org and we will be glad to help guide you through the process.
HOW MANY FILMS CAN I SUBMIT?
You may submit as many films as you'd like, but you only need to create one account. Upon doing so, you may fill out individual applications for multiple films. We do not offer reduced rates in fees for multiple submissions. If you submit three films, you must pay the submission fees for all three of them. Please do not submit multiple projects on the same DVD. If we receive a submission with multiple films on one disc, we will only consider the first film included.
WHAT IF MY CONTACT INFORMATION OR ANYTHING ELSE ABOUT MY SUBMISSION CHANGES AFTER I'VE FILLED OUT THE APPLICATION?
You may log into your account at www.withoutabox.com at any time to update or revise your application. If your submission was via mail you must send an e-mail note to rcooleyunachicago.org.
DOES IT MATTER IF MY FILM IS LOW BUDGET AND DOESN'T FEATURE ANY CELEBRITIES?
Absolutely not! We depend on new talent and new filmmakers to uphold our mission as a Festival of discovery. If your account is paid in full and there are no playability issues with your DVD, YOUR FILM WILL BE SCREENED in its entirety and given the same level of consideration as any other film that is sent to us. It doesn't matter if you have an agent, manager, or publicist either we screen all films equally and fairly, regardless of who you know. Discovering new talent is our main priority.
IF I FILL OUT THE ONLINE APPLICATION AND NEVER SEND MY FILM TO YOU, CAN I GET A REFUND OF THE APPLICATION FEE?
No. The application fee is non-refundable.
WHERE DOES MY SUBMISSION FEE GO?
UNA-USA Greater Chicago Chapter’s GLOBAL WAKE-UP! is a non-profit organization that provides many different programs and initiatives. Fees cover registration, notification that your entry has been received, and
notification of results. Additionally, some fees may be applied toward scholarships, awards/prizes and promotional materials as it relates to our filmmakers, workshop presenters and those participating in philanthropic endeavors that connects with the Festival mission and theme.
IF MY FILM IS SELECTED WHAT WILL BE REQUIRED OF ME?
Selected projects may be promoted through all media types and outlets for promotional purposes.If your film or music video is selected for exhibition, please be advised that the Festival may require:
- Film trailers (less than two minutes), clip reels, posters, and postcards, if available.
- A Press kit with photo stills (color and/or black & white), additional promotional materials submitted on CD or DVD. The name of the film and "press Kit" must be written directly on the disc.
- Poster if available for screening day and promotional purposes
- Headshots and Biographies of Director(s) and Writer(s)
In addition, the Global Wake-Up Festival of Film, Literature and Creative Arts reserves the right to re-screen the accepted projects at events and promotional showcases featuring festival highlights. Attendance at the screening is not mandatory, however if the filmmaker notifies the Festival we will schedule time during the screening for a Q&A with the filmmaker.
Additionally, all finalist will receive two tickets to the Award Ceremony and Benefit Reception, FREE passes to the film festival, be recognized at the Festival and promoted in the Program Book as well as the website and an All-Access Pass to the 2011 Film Festival workshops.
WHO SHOULD I CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION?
Please contact the Director of International Film, Roxxy Cooley at: tel. 312.315.3538 or send an email to rcooley@unachicago.org
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