Instructions for film submission
1. The film’s subject matter, the production itself or the film’s director should have a strong connection to the Barents region (or other circumpolar areas).
2. Only documentaries and short films of less than 1 hour will be considered for Films from the North.
3. Films of more than one hour can be considered for the festival’s feature film programs.
4. Screenings formats are DV, Digi-Beta, HDCam or 35mm film. We also accept films delivered as files (in DV or HD quality). See more info.
5. The film should be finalised during the last year.
6. The film should not be shown on Norwegian TV before the festival.
7. TV interviews and reportages will not be considered.
8. Screening copies must have English subtitles, unless they are in English Selections will be made by the festival’s administration. Decisions of refusal will not be commented. Preview copies will not be returned.
9. Films can be shown in or out of competition.
Deadlines
1. Submissions are done online from our web site. Use our submission form from the top menu. The form must be submitted by October 14, 2011.
2. Preview copies (DVD or digital file) must be sent to us by October 20, 2011. If the film is not complete, a temporary version can be sent instead upon agreement with the festival.
3. The selection will be announced by early December 2011.
4. Screening copies should be sent to us by friday January 6, 2012.
Travel support
TIFF grants a three nights hotel stay for all visiting directors.
