FLASH: Call for Submissions: CONDUIT '99

[Robert Campanell]

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES


CONDUIT (http://conduitfest.com) celebrates the convergence of various

media and computing technologies by offering a showcase of cutting edge

digital technology from around the world. Entering its third year of

innovative programming, Conduit has featured shorts, animations, digital

features, music videos and will spotlight computer games in '99!  The

festival takes place in Austin, Texas on March 14-15 1999. 


CONDUIT will showcase these highly original works in a cinema setting

utilizing a digital projector. This celebration includes panels, Q&A

sessions, screenings and parties featuring electronic music video

selections and live performances.


PROGRAMS


COMPUTER GAMES: any computer generated flic, FMV or engine cut-scenes will

be considered. We are looking for interesting high caliber animation done

as cinematic interstials, trailers, demos, tests or personal projects.


Shorts: digitally manipulated or produced shorts of any genre.


Features: Digitally-produced features and documentaries over 60 minutes.

Conduit.98 premiered the acclaimed digital feature, THE LAST BROADCAST



HOW TO SUBMIT

Please fill out our SUBMISSION FORM, print and send it in with your

preview tape.


Entries must be submitted on 1/2" VHS. Cassettes must be standard speed,

NTSC or PAL format. Because of the lack of entry fees, preview tapes will

NOT be returned


Please mark the tape and case with the title of your film, running time,

your name and contact information.


Each film or video must be accompanied by a completed entry form.


DEADLINE: Feb 15, 1999


Please send preview tapes to:


CONDUIT DIGITAL FEST, 906 E. 5th St. Suite 103, Austin TX, 78765, (512)

485-3147



Selection is at the discretion of CONDUIT. Final delivery will be required

on BetaSP along with a request for supporting materials. Selected work

will be included in the relevant program, and be shown at CONDUIT events.

By submitting a work, you agree that selected stills and 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 brochure, poster, and cd-rom]. All legal rights and copyright

remains with the producer of the work.


We cannot be responsible for loss or damage through the post or handling.


CONDUIT.3 Submission Form



Name:


Address:


City/Country


Postcode:


Telephone:


Fax:


Email:



SUBMITTED MATERIAL


Title of work:


Country of origin:


Running Time:


Year completed:


Premiere: US ( ) Texas ( ) World ( )


Category: Feature ( ) Short ( ) Feature ( ) Computer Game


Other screenings, awards, festivals:


Describe tape/film formats used:


Hardware used:


Software used:


Please describe the production process and tools used through completion:



PRODUCTION CREDITS


Director:


Producer:


Cinematographer:


Screenwriter:


Editor:


Sound Design/Composer:


Cast:


*For Computer Game sidebar entries, please include info such as:

animators, programmers, designers (character design, interface,

environment, sound, etc)


Print Source/Production Company (if any):


Financed/Commissioned by:



Please attach a brief synopis of your entry and relevent bio's.




I have read the submission guidelines and accept its terms and conditions.

I understand that I retain all rights to this work, and agree to allow

CONDUIT DIGITAL FEST to use the submitted material for screening, and

selected clips and images for related publicity.


Signature:


Date:









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