CONDITIONS AND DEADLINES
The DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS is Friday, July 17th 2009.
While work must reach us no later than the specified date we would appreciate submissions in advance. Please note only work received by 5pm on the 17th of July will be considered for submission.
NB: The preferred format for viewing submissions is on a playable DVD. If you wish to submit work viewable in an on-line version and/or provide a link to websites displaying your work, please provide the URL in the 'additional information' section of the application form. If possible, please include still images from your film (in JPEG format) for possible inclusion in the Darklight programme.
Notification regarding the selection decisions will be issued by August 14th 2009. Due to the volume of entries to be considered, we are unfortunately unable to supply individual explanations for our decisions. Unsuccessful submissions will not be returned.
If accepted for selection, we will need a screening copy of your work on DIGI BETA or DV PAL by 11th September, 2009. We cannot guarantee to show work if it has not reached us by then. Upon request, this exhibition copy will be returned after the festival at the organiser's (Darklight) expense.
By submitting a work, you agree that film clips [not more than 2 minutes long, or 2/3 length of original piece, whichever is shorter] may be used for festival publicity and related materials [including TV, brochure, poster, programme and web site]. All legal rights and copyright remains with the producer of the work.
If your submission is accepted, you grant Darklight permission to showcase your submission at the Darklight festival in June and at screenings throughout the year as part of the Darklight Touring Programme.
POST & CUSTOMS
Transportation costs of submitted materials will be borne by the applicant. Applicants shall be liable for all customs duties outside Ireland and shall be bound to abide by customs rules. Darklight will only accept packages from abroad where customs declarations have been completed correctly. Each package should have a clearly marked inscription stating its value and information that it is not for commercial value. Every precaution will be exercised with the entries, but we cannot assume responsibility for damage or loss of material
submitted during post or handling.
Postal Address:
Darklight Festival
68 Dame St.
Dublin 2.
Ireland
Please write clearly on the envelope your submission number.
