• Screenplays/teleplays must be the original work of the applicant (s).
• Screenplays already optioned are not eligible for this competition.
• All entries should be registered with the Writers Guild of America or copyrighted through the Library of Congress.
• Screenplays must be formatted in the manner considered standard for the film industry. www.finaldraft.com
• Authors name must not appear anywhere other than on the title page.
• For feature length screenplays, a Bare Bones Budget Summary should be attached to indicate a proposed budget level for production. This in no way limits actual budget or sales price.
• A list of those qualifying as Semifinalists will be posted on the website shortly after the list is determined.
• Three (3) finalists will have their screenplay read during the Bare Bones International Film Festival at a time and date determined by the festival director.
• Scripts/Teleplays/Screenplays/Movie Preview Tapes, are not returned.
• If your screenplay is selected for a staged screenplay reading or Script-2-Screen Festival Shoot, the festival is under no obligation to provide airfare nor expenses to attend the festival.

• Films produced or initiated by a major movie studio are ineligible for competition, but can showcase.
• We do not accept pornography .
• All entries must come with the Official Bare Bones Entry form, the non-refundable fee and a NTSC VHS
• The screening selections are at the sole discretion of the festival directors, all decisions are final.
• All movie formats (35mm, 16mm, 8- High Def, Super-8, Digital Video, Camcorder, etc) must be submitted on a VHS (NTSC only) If submitting in a PAL format, include an additional $55 transfer fee.
• Return postage or SASE may be submitted for the return of DVD, BETA-SP, VHS final screening tapes or updated tapes, otherwise the festival will not return tapes.
• Non-English films must have English Subtitles.
• A Bare Bones Budget Summary (will not be published) should accompany feature film submission to verify Bare Bones qualification of less than one/five million dollars and to qualify for the Auteur of the Year Competition. Optional for Shorts.
• Screening dates and times will be set by a deadline designated by festival director with preference screening times going to filmmakers-in-attendance during the festival.
• Student movies (High School & Under) are limited to 15 minutes.
• All entrants are encouraged to submit publicity kits with photos, posters, flyers, bio, cast/production credits, etc. Required for "Shameless DIY Self-Promotion" Award consideration.
• All films selected for screening will be posted on the website with links to filmmakers webpage. Photos & posters should be forwarded in .jpg format for easy posting.
• Filmmaker is responsible for updating festival if premiere status of film changes prior to festival date.
• If you upgrade your entry tape with a DVD or BETA SP for festival screening, include a postage-paid return envelope or send the postage fee in order to have your tape returned if you are not able to personally pick it up.

• All monies must be in U.S. dollars: Either by U.S. Bank check, Post Office Money Order or via www.paypal.com ID is barebonesfilmfestival@yahoo.com. NO FEE WAIVERS are available.
• To receive notification of receipt of entry, include a self-addressed stamped postcard.
• Applicant (s) must have the legal ownership right to enter contest and must meet contest requirements.
• Semi-Finalists and Finalists are to submit a photo and bio for publication. Additional promotional items such as postcards, posters, press kits, press clippings may also be submitted.
• All Entrants accepted for screening are invited to attend the festival. (Two Free Festival Passes).
• Finalists are expected to attend the Bare Bones International Film Festival & Awards Ceremony, unless other arrangements have been made. If unable to attend, please submit a videotaped response regarding your submission to be played during the Awards Program. The Festival dates are: April 21-27, 2003.
• Winners will be announced during the Bare Bones Awards Gala on April 27, 2003. All awards are based on merit. The festival reserves the right to not grant an award .

OFFICIAL BARE BONES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALS ENTRY FORM

401 W. BROADWAY, SUITE 308 MUSKOGEE, OK 74401  918-816-1529 barebonesfilmfestival@yahoo.com  www.barebonesfilmfestival.com

TITLE OF PROJECT:_______________________________________________________________

NAME OF PERSON SUBMITTING FORM:

First ___________________________Middle Initial_____ Last _____________________________

Your Title: [_] Writer [_] Co-Writer  [_] Producer  [_] Director [_] Other ______________________

Phone (__)______________________________Mobile (____)_______________________________

Address________________________________City ________________State_____Zipcode_______

Country_________________Name of Production Company_________________________________

Website:___________________________________Email: _________________________________

NON-REFUNDABLE ENTRY FEES ENCLOSED: [_$___________]

REGULAR PRICES: MOVIE/SCREENPLAY/TELEPLAY/ACTOR SHOWCASE/MUSIC VIDEO

[__] $30 Shorts -30 minutes/pages or less any category, genre.

[__] $35 Mini-Movies- 31-59 minutes/pages any category, genre.

[__] $40 Features- 60 minutes/pages or more, any category, genre.

MULTIPLE SUBMISSION DISCOUNT:

[__] ½ regular price for additional entry-any category, genre $_______

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT:

[__] Deduct $5 Shorts, Mini-Mini & Feature categories only, (does not apply to second-entry, or student discount) for Early Bird Submissions postmarked BY December 15, 2002

STUDENT DISCOUNT:

[__] Deduct $10 if student (Middle, High, Alternative, College, Film School with ID copy attached)

LATE FEE ADDITION:

[__] ADD $15 Late Fee-Any submission package postmarked AFTER

 January 15, 2003 up to February 28, 2003

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

WGA Screenplay Registration #__________________________________________Date:________________

Library of Congress Copyright #__________________________________________Date________________

LENGTH OF ENTRY:

MOVIE: MUSIC: TALENT:  Total Running Time:   [______] minutes 

SCREENPLAY/TELEPLAY:      #[________] pages

TYPE OF PROJECT :

[__] Narrative Movie [__] Screenplay  [__] Teleplay 

[__] Documentary [__] Mock-u-mentary  [__] Animation  [__] Experimental Movie

[__] Movie Soundtrack CD [__] Music Video 

[__] Work-in-Progress (Movie) [__] Movie Trailer 

[__] Talent Showcase : [__] Poetry  [__] Singer  [__] Musician [__] Dancer [__] Comedian  [__] Actor Monologue   (Acts limited to 7 minutes maximum per performance)

[__] Movie-Star Look-A-Like  Who:_______________

[__] Other _______________________________________________

PREMIERE STATUS:  [__] WORLD  [__] UNITED STATES [__] OKLAHOMA [__] MUSKOGEE

PREVIOUS FESTIVALS_________________________________[__] NONE________________________

AWARDS________________________________________________________________________________

GENRE:  [__] Drama  [__] Comedy  [__] Dramedy  [__] Behind the Scenes Doc [__] Romance 

[__] Thriller [__] Suspense  [__] Horror  [__] Sci-Fi  [__] Action/Adventure [__] Urban Action  [__] Western

[__] Period Piece Era______

OTHER:

[__] Family-Oriented  [__] Youth-Oriented  [__] Senior-Citizen-Oriented  [__] Oklahoma Setting

[__] Transcending Barriers Theme  [__] True Story  [__] Erase Hate  [__] Native-American Vision 

[__] The Great Train Robbery (remake maximum 12 minutes) [__] Ethnic/Cultural _________

[__] Lesbian/Gay Issues  [__] Women/Female Issues  [__] Racial/Nationality Issues

[__] Other_________________________________________________________________________________

MOVIE CREDITS:

Writer:                        First________________________MI___  Last___________________

Co-Writer:                  First________________________MI___ Last____________________

Producer                     First________________________MI___ Last____________________

Co-Producer               First________________________MI___ Last____________________

Director                      First________________________MI___ Last____________________

Cinematographer       First________________________MI___  Last____________________

Editor                         First________________________MI___ Last____________________

Co-Editor                   First________________________MI___ Last____________________

Key Actors                First________________________MI___ Last____________________

                                      First________________________MI___ Last_____________________

                                      First________________________MI___ Last_____________________

                                      First________________________MI___ Last_____________________

                                      First________________________MI___ Last_____________________

LOGLINE: (Think TV Guide listing)

 _________________________________________________________________________________________

SHORT SYNOPSIS: 100-250 words or less (TO BE PUBLISHED)

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

FILMS/SCREENPLAYS BARE BONES BUDGET INFO:   [__] $10,000 or less    

[__] $25,000 or less [__] $50,000 or less  [__] $100,000 or less  [__] $250,000 or less 

[__] $500,000 or less [__] $750,000 or less  [__] $1,000,000 or less 

*[__] More than $1,000,000 but less than $5,000,000

[__] BARE BONES BUDGET SUMMARY ATTACHED (Not for publication)

ORIGINAL SHOOTING FORMAT: [__] 35mm  [__] 16mm [__] 8 mm  [__] HD  [__] Super 8

[__] Mini-DV [__] DV [__] Video Camcorder  [__] NTSC  [__] Other ______________________________

[__] PAL ADD $55 TRANSFER FEE  

FINAL FESTIVAL  SCREENING FORMAT: [__] VHS   [__] DVD        [__] BETA SP (Limited Option)

HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT THIS FESTIVAL:  [__] I am a BBIFF Alumni: Year______

[__] Trade Magazine ______________________ [__] Internet Site  __________________________

[__] Newspaper __________________________ [__] From a BBIFF Alumni _______________________

[__] Postcard Announcement  [__] Other____________________ Thanks for helping us track our referrals

APPLICANT CERTIFICATION:

·            I certify that I hold all necessary rights for the submission and/or exhibition of this project to the Bare Bones International Film Festival Competitions.

·            I understand that the entry fee is NON-REFUNDABLE and does not guarantee my acceptance into the festivals competitions.

·            I fully indemnify the Bare Bones International Film Festivals, its directors, affiliates, associates and judges against any claim made for any violations of law.

·            I certify that this film/script is not subject to any litigation nor is any litigation threatened.

·            I warrant that the submission is my original work and that there are no disputes filed against this project.

·            I understand and agree that you may use my name (s), titles of material, clips or trailers for advertising and promotional purposes.

·            If more than one party signs this agreement as the submitting party, then all references to I within this agreement will apply to all persons whose signatures appear below.

·            I understand that I must complete a separate entry form for each project submitted with the ENTRY FEE.

CERTIFICATION SIGNATURE__________________________________________________________Date___________

PRINTED NAME______________________________________________________________________________________

If more than one applicant signature is needed, add them here:

CERTIFICATION SIGNATURE__________________________________________________________Date____________

PRINTED NAME______________________________________________________________________________________

CERTIFICATION SIGNATURE__________________________________________________________Date___________

PRINTED NAME______________________________________________________________________________________

CERTIFICATION SIGNATURE__________________________________________________________Date____________

PRINTED NAME______________________________________________________________________________________