Definitions of Categories and Terms:
• Print Source - The company or representative that will be providing the film print to the festival (This is not the film lab).
• International Sales Agent - The company or representative that is in charge of selling the film rights worldwide.

International Shipping Information
Film cassettes sent from outside the United States must be accompanied by a commercial invoice (containing the film's title, run time, format (color or b&w), value of shipment and sender's name and address). Cassettes should be marked "For Festival Screening Only."

Maui Film Festival Mailing Address & Phones
P.O. Box 790669, Paia, HI 96779
Telephone 808.579.9244 Fax 808.579.9552

Maui Film Festival Street Address & Phone
for FedEx, UPS, etc.
16 Baldwin Avenue, Paia, HI 96779
Telephone 808.579.9244 Fax 808.579.9552
Note: Please send submissions in non-fiber padded envelopes, as fiber padded envelopes damage tapes and VCRs.

Completion Date - Films must have been completed no earlier than January 2004.

Presentation - Selected films must be made available for Festival presentation in 35mm composite condition or be available on Beta SP or digital format (please note format on page 1 of the entry form.) Films requiring dual projection (interlock) or 16mm projection will not be accepted.

Language - Foreign Language films must be made available with the original language soundtrack and English Subtitles.

Prior Screenings - Entries may not publicly screen in Hawaii at another Festival or be broadcast anywhere in the U.S. before June 30, 2005.

Prior Submission - Films previously submitted to MFF will not be considered.

Format - All films must be submitted on 1/2” VHS NTSC, PAL videotape or DVD format. All entries, as well as accompanying materials, will not be returned and will become the property of the Maui Film Festival.

Accompanying Materials - Please include a printed copy of the Official Entry Form with your submission tape or DVD.  Incomplete entries will not be considered.

Regular Submission Entry Fees:
$75 for any film 55+ minutes in length
$40 for any film 54 minutes or less in length

Late Submission Entry Fees:
$100 for any film 55+ minutes in length
$50 for any film 54 minutes or less in length

We will accept payment by Check, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard or American Express.  Make checks payable in U.S. funds to Maui Film Festival, Inc.

Entry Fee Waiver - The submission fee is waived for films that have 50% or more of the film footage shot in the State of Hawaii. No other waivers or exceptions will be granted. Please do not ask.

VHS Cassette Labeling - Preview Cassettes must be labeled with the film title, running time and contact information (including name, address and phone number).

Receipt Acknowledgment - To receive acknowledgment of receipt of your entry, you must enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope or postcard with your submission.

Notification - Films selected for screening in all categories will be notified no later than April 30, 2005.

Shipping
If a film is invited to participate, the film must be shipped prepaid, insured and packed in proper containers. The Maui Film Festival will be responsible for return shipping charges. The Maui Film Festival will not pay international shipping on US films.
The Maui Film Festival does not assume any liability for damage to prints due to improper containers or otherwise. All films in our possession will be insured against damage or loss while participating in the festival.

Materials - Materials of films selected for screening become the property of the Maui Film Festival and can be used to promote the Maui Film Festival at Wailea and the programs of the Maui Film Festival in all mediums including film, television, radio, print and the internet.

After Reviewing all Rules & Regulations proceed to Entry Registration