The Twitter of film festivals, the 100 WORDS FILM FESTIVAL celebrates concise, cinematic storytelling. Each film must deliver a compelling tale using exactly 100 words, challenging filmmakers to focus on the essence of the story. Given this parameter, the 100 Words concept democratizes filmmaking by making entry financially possible for all participants.
The 2015 100 Words Film Festival will be held on November 6th and 7th at the McGlohon Theater in Charlotte, NC. The festival will present exclusive premieres in every genre from filmmakers around the world.
Early Bird Deadline • June 1, 2015
Standard Fee $15.00
Student Fee $10.00
Regular Deadline • September 1, 2015
Standard Fee $20.00
Student Fee $15.00
Late Deadline • September 26, 2015
Standard Fee $40.00
Student Fee $30.00
WAB Deadline • October 1, 2015
Standard Fee $50.00
Student Fee $40.00
Filmmakers who create films that are chosen for the festival will have their films screened by professionals, shown in front of large audiences and posted on the festival site, earn IMDB credits and compete for $10,000 worth of prize money.
Filmmakers must submit their films and a matching 100 word script. Please send your script (with your full name and title of film) to info@100wordsfilmfestival.com. Films should NOT include a graphic word counter. If your film is selected for the festival, the festival's graphics team will add the appropriate 100 words graphic counter to your film.
The 100 Words Film Festival celebrates concise storytelling for professional and student filmmakers. Each film must use EXACTLY 100 spoken words. This is the only festival requirement. Films can be any length and on any subject.
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FAQ:
Venue/Attendees
Q: When and where is the festival event being held?
A: 100 Words Film Festival will take place on November 6th and 7th, 2015 in the historic, 700-seat McGlohon Theater, located in Uptown Charlotte NC. (http://www.blumenthalarts.org/visiting/spirit-square/mcglohon-theater)
Q: How do I buy tickets?
A: Ticket sales will be offered online soon! Check the Home page regularly for details.
Q: Where do I stay?
A: There are plenty of hotels in walking distance to the McGlohon Theater. We are currently working on discount room deals at several venues. Check back regularly for details.
Filmmakers
Q: How do I submit a film to 100 Words Film Festival?
A: Submission will be accepted through Withoutabox.com. The open submission period will begin soon. Details regarding deadlines and format specifications will be available soon.
Q: What are the requirements for submitting a film to the 100 Words Film Festival?
A: All films must be exactly 100 spoken words. You must provide a written transcript along with your film submission. Formatting and final delivery details will be provided to the films selected.
Q: What are the submission categories for 100 Words Film Festival?
A: Films can be Narratives, Documentaries or Animations.
Q: If I submit my film, when will I hear if it has been selected to screen at the festival?
A: After we have received your submission, our submission department will send you an email to confirm the receipt of your film. If selected to screen at our festival, one of our filmmaker ambassadors will contact you afterwards. To avoid our emails landing in your spam folders, we recommend that you add info@100wordsfilmfestival.com to your approved senders list.
Q: I’m having issues submitting my film through Withoutabox, what should I do?
A: Please contact the Webmaster on Withoutabox’s website for issues with their website.
Q: Who should I contact for information about my film in the Festival?
A: Once your film has been accepted you will be connected with one of our filmmaker ambassadors who will serve as your main contact for the festival. They will answer any questions and assist you with advising and preparing for your film, promotions, travel, accommodations, etc.
Q: If my film is not selected, may I receive feedback from someone at the festival?
A: Unfortunately due to the number of submissions and time constraints we may be unable to give individual feedback from the programming team.
Festival
Q: How do I get the latest information?
A: Our NEWS section of will have the latest updates on the festival. You can also follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/100WordsFilmFestival) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/100WordsFF) for the most recent festival news.
Q: Who should I contact if I have a general press inquiry or want to feature a story about the 100 Words Film Festival?
A: Please email info@100wordsfilmfestival.com and put “Media Request” in the subject line. A 100 Words Film Festival team member will respond to you promptly.
Q: How can I contact 100 Words Film Festival?
A: Please email info@100wordsfilmfestival.com. A 100 Words Film Festival team member will respond to you promptly.
Q: How can I volunteer to help out with the 100 Words Film Festival?
A: Yes, we will have volunteer opportunities! Please email info@100wordsfilmfestival.com with the subject line “Volunteer”. A 100 Words Film Festival team member will respond to you promptly.
Q: Are there any internship opportunities for students?
A: Yes, we will have limited internship opportunities available for College/University students in the greater Charlotte area. Please email info@100wordsfilmfestival.com with the subject line “Internship”. A 100 Words Film Festival team member will respond to you promptly.
GENERAL RULES
1. All films must be submitted through Withoutabox.com. If you are having trouble uploading at that site, please visit here.
2. Films must be exactly 100 SPOKEN WORDS. Submission must include a final script to verify word count. Please email your script (with you full name and name of film) to info@100wordsfilmfestival.com.
3. The 100 Words Film Festival, LLC graphics department will add our trademarked graphic counter to all films that are accepted. Please be sure NOT to include a graphic counter and to leave the bottom left corner of frame free of text/graphics. The placement of the counter within frame can be viewed here.
4. If your film is selected for the festival, please be ready to provide a full size, Apple ProRes .MOV file. If you are unable to obtain this format, please contact us and we can assist. We want your film to look as sharp as possible when viewed by the public.
5. Films must have licensed clearances on all graphics, locations, logos, materials, music and personal appearances before submitting.
6. Due to the word count criterion, and challenges with some translations, all films MUST be in English.
7. Conjunctions like “it’s” “that’s” “can’t” and hyphened words like “forty-five” “mid-July” “self-assured” will be considered 1 word.
8. Please pay attention to numbers and dates, “Two Hundred and Forty-five” would count as 4 words. The year “Nineteen Eighty-Two” would count as 2 words.
9. Credit rolls may run up to 15 seconds at the end of your film.
10. Student Filmmakers must include a photo of a current, valid student ID or proof of enrollment when submitting. Please email to info@100wordsfilmfestival.com.
11. If your film is accepted by the 100 Words Film Festival, please be prepared to send us a picture of the film's director (300dpi .tiff or .jpeg) and a Director's biography that is exactly 100 words.
12. All genres will be accepted with the exception of films containing strong sexual content and/or gratuitous graphic violence.
13. There is no Extended Deadline. All films MUST be to our office by October 1st, 2015.
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