2008 Call for Submissions

TIPFF invites submissions of films and videos, in all genres, that are produced by Luso-Canadian filmmakers or filmmakers of Portuguese heritage from around the world focusing on Luso-descendant language, talent and culture.  This year we want filmmakers to explore the idea of Folklore in Film.  The films may be in any language however if not in English/Portuguese please include Portuguese/English subtitles respectively.

Special Consideration Will Be Paid to cinematic works :

• that explore folklore in film (open to self interpretation)
• that present cultural perspectives of Luso-Canadianism 
• produced and filmed in Canada, Portugal, Brazil, Mozambique, Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, East Timor, Macau, Goa ( India)
• focusing on Luso-descendant culture in various parts of the world
• that will have the World or Canadian premiere at The Toronto International Portuguese Film Festival in 2008

Eligibility Criteria

• Entries must have a release date after 2002
• Pre-screening copies must be submitted on DVD NTSC Region 1 (preferred) or multi-zone)
• Each entry must be accompanied by a completed entry form. Multiple entries may be sent in the same package.
• Films must include English subtitles
• Each application for each film must be accompanied by a submission fee of $15 (CND)

Final Deadline: March 14, 2008

NOTE:

WE DO NOT ACCEPT WORKS IN PROGRESS
Entries must be received before deadline.
Entries must be accompanied with an entry application form and fee.
Submission results will be sent via email in May 2008.

Submission Form (PDF)

Submission Form (Word)