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BFF prefers paperless entries submitted via Withoutabox.com. Withoutabox provides cost-saving, online entry to major film festivals throughout the U.S. with one master entry form, allowing you and us to enter your film more quickly and with greater accuracy. This method is free and easy.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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WHEN IS THE NEXT FESTIVAL?
The Brooklyn Film Festival will take place June 1-10, 2012.

WHEN IS THE NEXT SUBMISSION DEADLINE?
2012 Edition SUBMISSIONS are NOW COLOSED!
Final Submission deadline was March 15th, 2012
The Brooklyn Film Festival will take place June 1-10, 2012. Filmmakers selected for the festival will be notified via email by May 10th, 2012. Not selected films will be notified via WITHOUTABOX submission status when the full lineup is complete and confirmed (around May 15th). + Withoutabox

IN WHICH FILM CATEGORIES DO YOU ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS?
Categories: Feature Narrative, Short Narrative, Experimental, Documentary, Animation. + View categories and rules

IS THE FESTIVAL COMPETITIVE?
YES. Through the resources of industry-related sponsors, the festival awards the winners with a total of approximately US $50,000 in film services and cash. + AWARDS

WILL I RECEIVE FEEDBACK OR COMMENTS ON MY FILM?
NO. Due to the high volume of submissions we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on your film.

HOW MANY FILMS DO YOU ACCEPT IN THE FESTIVAL?
We estimate that the next festival line-up will include about 110 films.

HOW MANY SUBMISSIONS DO YOU RECEIVE EVERY YEAR?
For the 2011 edition the festival received over 2200 submissions. The festival film lineup included 101 films.

WHEN WILL I BE NOTIFIED IF MY FILM HAS BEEN ACCEPTED?
The Brooklyn Film Festival will take place June 1-10, 2012. Filmmakers selected for the festival will be notified via email by May 10th, 2012. Not selected films will be notified via WITHOUTABOX when the full lineup is complete and confirmed (around May 15th).

ARE THERE ANY TIME RESTRICTIONS?
Narrative Features must be no less than 60 minutes. Narrative Short films not longer than 60 minutes. Documentary, Animation, and Experimental categories have no time restrictions.

CAN I RELEASE MY FILM THEATRICALLY OR ON BROADCAST TELEVISION BEFORE THE FESTIVAL?
Entries shall not have theatrical release or be broadcast anywhere in the U.S.A. before the last day of the festival. Previous screening at other festivals, as well as industry, press, and private screenings are OK.

CAN I SUBMIT MY FILM IF PREVIOUSLY SCREENED AT OTHER FESTIVALS?
YES. There is no maximum number of festivals at which the film may be screened. The "New York Premiere" status is preferred, but not mandatory.

SCREENING FORMAT FOR SELECTED FILMS:
The projects selected for the Festival, if not available on a 35mm film print, will be projected in HDCam, Digi-Beta, BetaSP, HDV, DVC Pro, DV-Cam, MiniDV. We accept both NTSC and PAL.

WHAT IS THE KIDSFILMFEST?
KidsFilmFest is an exciting initiative of the Brooklyn Film Festival. The festival takes place annually in June. Rolling Submissions are open through WAB (Without a Box). For further information visit www.kidsfilmfest.org

WHERE ARE THE SELECTED FILMS SHOWN?
The official venues of the festival are IndieScreen and Brooklyn Heights Cinema. + venues