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Ep. 1 – Kevin Sorbo & Mythica
FilmQuest
03/022014
02/222014
GENERAL RULES & ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1.) For the 2014 edition of FilmQuest, only Films completed after January 1st, 2011, are eligible for consideration. Films completed prior to January 1st, 2011, are not eligible for consideration.
2.) For the 2014 edition of FilmQuest, only Student Films completed after January 1st, 2012, are eligible for consideration. Films completed prior to January 1st, 2012, are not eligible for consideration.
3.) If the Film’s final running time is projected to be 40 minutes or less, the Film may only be submitted as a Short Film.
4.) If the Film’s final running time is projected to be 41 minutes or more, the Film may only be submitted as a Feature Film.
5.) If the Film is Animated, there is no minimum or maximum running time required. FilmQuest will determine if the film is screened as a Feature or Short Film. We recommended Submitters submitting the film in the Animated Film category for consideration if they are submitting an Animated Film.
6.) If the Film is a Student Film, there is no minimum or maximum running time required. FilmQuest will determine if the Film is screened as a Feature or Short Film. We recommend Submitters submit the Film in the Student Film category for consideration if they are submitting a Student Film. Submitters for a Student Project must provide proof of I.D. with submission verifying that the project was completed and/or produced while they were a student.
7.) If the Film is a Music Video, there is a running time limit of 10 minutes. We recommend Submitters submit the film in the Music Video category for consideration if they are submitting a Music Video.
8.) If the Film is a Fan Film, there is no minimum or maximum running time required. FilmQuest will determine if the Film is screed as a Feature or Short Film. It is recommended that Submitters and/or Filmmakers clear all rights themselves before submitting their Film if required. We recommend Submitters submit the Film in the Fan Film category if they are submitting a Fan Film.
9.) If the Film is a TV or Web Series, there is a running time limit of 60 minutes. Only one episode per submission is required. Additional episodes will require additional submissions. YouTuber’s and their channels are eligible for this category. We recommend Submitters submit the Film in the TV/Web Series category for consideration if they are submitting a TV or Web Series.
10.) If the Film is a Commercial or Advertisement, there is a running time limit of 5 minutes. We recommend Submitters submit the Film in the Commercial/Advertisement category for consideration if they are submitting a Commercial or Advertisement.
11.) Teams submitting to FilmQuest Express must register on or before June 16th. 2014, in order to be eligible to compete in the 2014 competition. Final Films must be submitted by June 23rd, 2014. Failure to comply with the competition’s rules will result in the Team being disqualified from Awards consideration. All Teams who finish their film under FilmQuest’s General Rules and Terms & Conditions are eligible to screen at the FilmQuest 2014.
12.) Teams submitting to the Utah High School Shorts Competition must register and submit their Film before June 1st, 2014, in order to be eligible to compete in the Competition. Failure to comply with the Competition’s rules will result in the Team being disqualified from Awards consideration. Only the Top Ten Films, as selected by a committee, will be eligible to screen at FilmQuest 2014. Proof of student status will be required.
13.) Teams submitting their Films to the Utah High School Shorts Competition have a maximum running time of 3 minutes to be considered eligible for competition.
14.) Teams submitting their Films to the Utah High School Shorts Competition are eligible to submit their Film in the following categories: Short Form, Music Video, TV/Web Series, Animated Film, and Commercial/Advertisement.
15.) Teams submitting to the Utah Film School Shorts Competition must register and submit their Film before June 1st, 2014, in order to be eligible to compete in the Competition. Teams must also be from a School officially competing in the Competition. Failure to comply with the Competition’s rules will result in the Team being disqualified from Awards consideration. All Teams registered will have their films eligible to screen at FilmQuest 2014.
16.) Teams submitting to their Films to the Utah Film School Shorts Competition have a maximum running time of 30 minutes to be considered eligible for competition and screening.
17.) Teams submitting their Films to the Utah Film School Shorts Competition are eligible to submit their Film in the following categories: Short Form, Music Video, TV/Web Series, Animated Film, and Commercial/Advertisement.
18.) Feature Screenplays submitted to FilmQuest is considered a Feature length script if it is 41 pages or longer. For consideration, Screenplays must be genre based.
19.) Short Screenplays submitted to FilmQuest is considered a Short length script if it is 40 pages or shorter. For consideration, Screenplays must be genre based.
20.) Screenplays, Feature and Short, that have been produced are not eligible for entry or competition into the FilmQuest Screenplay competition.
21.) There is no rule prohibiting a Film or Screenplay from submitting, or from FilmQuest excluding, a Film that has already made its premiere at another festival. FilmQuest does not seek to obtain exclusive rights to a Film’s world premiere and leaves that decision entirely up to the filmmaker(s).
22.) Feature Films that have screened theatrically in the United States are not eligible for entry into FilmQuest. This does not include “work-in-progress” screenings in which an incomplete version of the film was previously screened.
23.) Short Films do not have any premiere requirements. Short Films do not forfeit their eligibility for submission to the Festival if they were previously released theatrically or on DVD, broadcast on television or the internet, or screened at any number of film festivals in the world.
24.) Films that have been submitted for FilmQuest consideration in previous years are eligible for submission for 2014 Festival consideration, but only if the Film has been changed significantly since the last time it was submitted. FilmQuest shall have the sole authority and discretion to determine whether a Film that was previously submitted has been changed significantly from the previously submitted version. The Institute reserves the right to determine a previously submitted Film’s eligibility, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Submitter, based on the content of the newly submitted version of the film as compared with the previously submitted version.
25.) It is the sole responsibility of the Submitter and/or Filmmaker(s) to secure authorization and permission from the copyright owner(s) of any and all copyrighted content or materials included within the submitted Film. FilmQuest expressly disavows any responsibility for, and will not be held responsible for, any unauthorized inclusion of any copyrighted content or materials within or relating to the submitted Film, including any content or materials that are or may become the basis for any third party claims for copyright infringement. FilmQuest reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Submitter, any Film with any unauthorized inclusion of copyrighted content or materials. In the event that any claim, dispute, action or proceeding shall be brought or asserted by any person or entity that alleges that the Film makes unauthorized or unlawful use of any copyrighted content or material, the Submitter shall fully indemnify and defend FilmQuest, and each of their representatives and affiliates from any liability in connection therewith and from any fees and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, that any of them may incur in connection therewith.
26.) It is the sole responsibility of the Submitter to secure authorization and permission from the owner(s) of any and all trademarked content or materials included within the submitted Film. FilmQuest expressly disavows any responsibility for, and will not be held responsible for, any unauthorized inclusion of any trademarked content or materials within or relating to the submitted Film, including any content or materials that are or may become the basis for any third party claims for trademark infringement, trademark dilution or unfair competition. FilmQuest reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Submitter, any Film with any unauthorized inclusion of trademarked content or materials. In the event that any claim, dispute, action or proceeding shall be brought or asserted by any person or entity that alleges that the Film makes unauthorized or unlawful use of any trademarked content or material, the Submitter shall fully indemnify and defend FilmQuest, and each of their representatives and affiliates from any liability in connection therewith and from any fees and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, that any of them may incur in connection therewith.
27.) It is the sole responsibility of the Submitter to clear all content of the Film from any and all actual or potential legal claims and issues, including, without limitation, claims based upon theories of libel, defamation, invasion of privacy, violation of rights of publicity, theft of trade secrets, breach of confidence, breach of confidential relationship, and breach of express or implied contract (“Third Party Claim(s)”). FilmQuest expressly disavows any responsibility for, and will not be held responsible for, any unauthorized inclusion of any content or materials within or relating to the submitted Film that are or may be the basis for any Third Party Claims based upon any of the foregoing legal theories or others. FilmQuest reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Submitter, any Film that is or may become the subject of any Third Party Claims. In the event that any Third Party Claim(s) shall be asserted by any person or entity, the Submitter shall fully indemnify and defend FilmQuest, and each of their representatives and affiliates from any liability in connection therewith and from any and all fees and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, that each of any of them may incur in connection therewith.
28.) Submitters submitting Films that contain significant non-English spoken dialogue must provide on-screen English subtitles and/or dubbing. FilmQuest reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Submitter, any Film that contains significant non-English spoken dialogue that does not include accompanying on-screen English subtitles.
29.) It is the sole responsibility of the Submitter to ensure that the submitted disc and/or .MOV file plays in its entirety on an industry-standard DVD or Blu-ray player prior to submitting it to the Festival. In the event that a submitted disc does not play on an industry-standard standard DVD or Blu-ray player, FilmQuest will attempt, but is under no obligation, to contact the Submitter using the contact information provided on the submission form in an effort to obtain a replacement copy of the Film. FilmQuest reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Submitter, any Film whose initially submitted disc does not play on an industry-standard DVD or Blu-ray player.
30.) It is the sole responsibility of the Submitter to ensure that the submitted disc arrives at the shipping destination provided to the Submitter upon completion of the submission form. In the event that a submitted disc does not arrive at the designated shipping destination within the deadline window selected by the Submitter, FilmQuest will attempt, but is under no obligation, to contact the Submitter using the contact information provided on the submission form in an effort to obtain a submission copy of the Film. FilmQuest reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Submitter, any Film that does not arrive at the designated shipping destination within the deadline window selected by the Submitter.
31.) In order to be considered for the Festival, the Submitter must fill out the Festival submission form located at www.filmquestfestival.com or www.withoutabox.com. FilmQuest reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Submitter, any Film that is not submitted through one of these channels.
32.) FilmQuest reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Submitter, any Film with a submission form that is considered to be delinquent due to the non-payment of any or all submission fees. FilmQuest may attempt, but is under no obligation, to contact the Submitter using the contact information provided on the submission form in an effort to bring the payment status of the account up-to-date. FilmQuest disavows any responsibility for, and will not be held responsible for, any failure to contact the Submitter and inform the Submitter of any payment delinquency or other deficiency of a submission form.
33.) Upon completion of the FilmQuest selection process, FilmQuest will attempt to contact the Submitter using the contact information provided on the submission form to notify the Submitter of the Film’s acceptance status. FilmQuest disavows any responsibility for, and will not be held responsible for, any failure to contact the Submitter using the contact information provided on the submission form. It is the sole responsibility of the Submitter to ensure that the contact information provided on the submission form is correct throughout the entirety of the FilmQuest selection period (February 17th, 2014 – June 6th, 2014).
34.) FilmQuest is under no obligation to provide to the Submitter and/or Filmmaker(s) or any other representative of the Film any comments or feedback regarding the submitted Film, any information relating to the manner in which the Film is, will be, or was reviewed; any views that FilmQuest or any reviewers of the Film may hold concerning the Film; any reasons why the Film, should it not be accepted for exhibition at FilmQuest was not accepted; or any other information relating to the Festival’s review, consideration and/or selection process regarding the Film specifically or submissions generally beyond the information set forth in these Rules and Regulations. FilmQuest disavows any responsibility for, and will not be held responsible or liable for, the contents of any internal comments or feedback regarding any Film that are or may be obtained by the Submitter or any other representative of the Film; any communications by any representative of FilmQuest or the Festival relating to the Film or the Festival selection process; the manner in which the Film shall be, is or was considered and reviewed; the identity or identities of any specific reviewers of the Film; and/or any failure on the part of FilmQuest to provide the Submitter, Filmmaker(s) or any other representative(s) of the Film with information concerning FilmQuest’s consideration and/or review of the Film.
35.) FilmQuest will not accept or consider Films that are bigoted, racist, hateful, etc. in nature. FIlmQuest reserves the right to determine whether a film fail to meet this standard or not.
36.) FilmQuest will not accept or consider Films that are pornographic in nature. Nor will it consider Pornographic Films for screening. FilmQuest reserves the right to determine whether a film fails to meet this standard or not.
37.) FilmQuest will not accept or consider Films that contain more swearing than actual dialogue. Exceptions may be made, but the Submitter and/or Filmmaker(s) should notify FilmQuest in this event. FilmQuest reserves the right to determine whether a film fails to meet this standard or not.
FILMQUEST TERMS & CONDITIONS
(Print and submit with mailed-in entries)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ENTRY SUBMISSION
All film submissions must be postmarked by June 1, 2014. All submissions must be complete, with all of the items on the checklist order completed to be considered for the submission. All submissions received after June 5, 2014 will be considered for next year’s festival unless otherwise notified. Notification of acceptance into the 2014 film festival will occur no later than June 10th, 2014. If accepted, a screening print (Blu-ray and/or DVD) or digital copy must arrive at FilmQuest’s office not later than June 25th, 2014. Entry selection is made from DVD, Blu-Ray, .Mov, etc. All screeners must be clearly labeled. These screeners will become the property of FilmQuest unless a self-address, self-stamped package is provided with original submission. All entries selected into FilmQuest grant FilmQuest the right to use any footgage from the screener, all submitted publicity photos and any other materials sent to us pertaining to this entry for FilmQuest’s promotional purposes, without limitations. Complete press kit for films will be requested only after acceptance. All prints must be picked up after the screening and signed for by the filmmaker.
ELIGIBILITY
We will only accept films completed after January 2011, unless otherwise noted. We will accept films that have previously screened in other festivals. Entry fees are non-refundable, and may be paid in the form of Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover, check or money order paid in US dollars, only through a US affiliated bank. A $2.00 processing fee will be added to all credit card payments. SCRIPTS : Scripts must be bound and formatted correctly. Feature film script length should be at least 40 pages and not over 180. Shorts scripts at least 5 pages. Scripts will not be returned. Please include synopsis bound with script after title page. Final deadline for scripts is June 1, 2014. All scripts must be accompanied with a synopsis. We also accept digital script submissions either via Withoutabox or email.
PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT
I, the undersigned, represent and warrant that I have full legal right and authority to submit the heretofore mentioned film/video project for consideration by FilmQuest, and that all necessary consents, licensing and approvals have been obtained with respect thereto. I agree to hold FilmQuest and its sponsors harmless in any and all matters pertaining to the consents, licenses, and approvals of heretofore film/video project. I understand that my submission is in no way a guarantee of acceptance into FilmQuest. No one from FilmQuest or its sponsors has guaranteed me admission into the festival. I, the undersigned, have read the terms and conditions appearing herein, and agree, without exception, to all the terms and conditions stated.
Name_______________________________________ Date_______________________________________
FILMQUEST EXPRESS TERMS & CONDITIONS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ENTRY SUBMISSION
All film submissions must be submitted by June 23, 2014. All submissions must be complete, with all of the items on the checklist order completed to be considered for the submission. All submissions received after June 23, 2014 will still be eligible to screen, but will not be eligible for awards. Entry selection is made from a .Mov file. All screeners must be clearly labeled. These screeners will become the property of FilmQuest. All entries selected into FilmQuest grant FilmQuest the right to use any footgage from the screener, and all submitted publicity photos and any other materials sent to us pertaining to this entry for FilmQuest’s promotional purposes, without limitations. Complete press kit for films will be requested only after acceptance. All prints must be picked up after the screening and signed for by the filmmaker.
ELIGIBILITY
Entry fees are non-refundable, and may be paid in the form of Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover, check or money order paid in US dollars, only through a US affiliated bank. A $2.00 processing fee will be added to all credit card payments.
PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT
I, the undersigned, represent and warrant that I have full legal right and authority to submit the heretofore mentioned film/video project for consideration by FilmQuest, and that all necessary consents, licensing and approvals have been obtained with respect thereto. I agree to hold FilmQuest and its sponsors harmless in any and all matters pertaining to the consents, licenses, and approvals of heretofore film/video project. I understand that my submission is in no way a guarantee of acceptance into FilmQuest. No one from FilmQuest or its sponsors has guaranteed me admission into the festival. I, the undersigned, have read the terms and conditions appearing herein, and agree, without exception, to all the terms and conditions stated.
Name____________________________________________
Date___________________________________
(Print and submit with mailed-in entries)
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FILM FREEWAY SUBMISSION
FilmQuest highly recommends you submit your film though the new film submission system at FilmFreeway (www.filmfreeway.com). This services provides you a much deeper discount only our submission than you would via our own online submission system. Through FilmFreeway, unlike other services, you can submit HD screeners. The only exceptions to submission are if you are participating in the FilmQuest Express, Utah Film School Shorts, and/or the Utah High School Shorts Competitions.
WITHOUTABOX SUBMISSIONS
FilmQuest highly recommends you submit your film through Withoutabox (www.withoutabox.com). This service provides you a much deeper discount on your submission than you would through submitting your film via our own online submission system. The only exceptions are if you are participating in the FIlmQuest Express, Utah Film School Shorts, and/or Utah High School Shorts Competitions.
SUBMIT YOUR FILM
Don’t want to submit your film through the Withoutabox (www.withoutabox.com) service? Need to register your team for FilmQuest Express, the Utah Film School Shorts Competition, or the Utah High School Shorts Competition? Submit your film by filling out the form below.
We will contact you regarding fees soon as we are still setting up our online pay & submission service. However, we strongly recommend submitting through Withoutabox for a discounted rate and ease of service.
SUBMISSION FORMATS
FilmQuest only accepts DCP, Blu-ray, DVD, and .MOV files for submissions and screenings. We will not be able to screen HDCam’s. It is our goal to be as eco-friendly as possible with our festival.
FilmQuest will provide a dropbox for film uploads, or you can also provide us with a private link to your screener by which we can download and/or watch your film digitally. We will ONLY be screening films digitally, with the exception being submitted Blu-rays and DVDs.
SUBMISSION FEES
Withoutabox Fees – ALL FILMS and ALL SCREENPLAYS except Student Films
• Earlybird Deadline (15 April, 2014) – Regular Price: $15 / Discounted Price: N/A
• Regular Deadline (15 May, 2014) – Regular Price: $25 / Discounted Price: $20
• Late Deadline (31 May, 2014) – Regular Price: $35 / Discounted Price: $30
• WAB Extended Deadline (5 June, 2014) – Regular Price: $60 / Discounted Price: $55
FilmFreeWay Fees – ALL FILMS and ALL SCREENPLAYS
• Earlybird Deadline (15 April, 2014) – Regular Price: $15 / Discounted Price: N/A
• Regular Deadline (15 May, 2014) – Regular Price: $25 / Discounted Price: N/A
• Late Deadline (31 May, 2014) – Regular Price: $35 / Discounted Price: N/A
• WAB Extended Deadline (5 June, 2014) – Regular Price: $60 / Discounted Price: N/A
Withoutabox Student Fees – ALL STUDENT FILMS and ALL STUDENT SCREENPLAYS
• Earlybird Deadline (15 April, 2014) – Regular Price: $10 / Discounted Price: N/A
• Regular Deadline (15 May, 2014) – Regular Price: $20 / Discounted Price: $15
• Late Deadline (31 May, 2014) – Regular Price: $30 / Discounted Price: $25
• WAB Extended Deadline (5 June, 2014) – Regular Price: $50 / Discounted Price: $45
FilmQuest Website / Mail-In Submission Fees – ALL FILMS and ALL SCREENPLAYS except Student Films
• Regular Deadline (31 May, 2014) – Regular Price: $50
• Student Film Fee & Deadline (31 May, 2014) – Regular Price: $35
• No extended deadline or discounted prices offered through the FilmQuest website or mail.
• Postmark date for mailed-in submissions must be dated no later than the 31st of May, 2014.
• Mail submissions and/or press materials to:
FilmQuest
3214 North University Avenue
Suite #614
Provo, Utah 84604
United States
FilmQuest Express Entry Fee –
• Team Payment Due (16 June, 2014) – Regular Price: $50
• Teams can pay the day competition starts, but must register via FilmQuest website beforehand
• Teams outside of Utah must register via the FilmQuest website before the competition begins
Utah Film School Shorts and Utah High School Shorts Competitions –
• There is no fee
• Teams must register via the FilmQuest website before the 1st of June, 2014
• Films are due no later than the 5th of June, 2014
Feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions that you feel have not been answered through our site regarding submissions.
*Withoutabox logos are trademarks of Withoutabox, a DBA of IMDB.com Inc. or its affiliates.
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A FESTIVAL OF OPPORTUNITY & EXPOSURE
At FilmQuest, we have several categories in which you may submit your film, including some that you may not find everywhere else. We even have unique competitions that we encourage you to explore. Discover which category fits best for your film below.
FEATURE FILMS
Got yourself a feature film? Is it a genre film? Then we want to see it! Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, whatever, we want you to send it our way! If it’s a cop drama, we probably don’t want it… unless it’s a cop drama involving time travel. You get the idea. (Runtime: 41 minutes or more)
SHORT FILMS
So you have a short film? Is it a genre film? Is it 40 minutes or less? Then we want to see it! Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, whatever, we want you to send it our way! If it’s a coming of age story in a high school, we probably don’t want to see it… unless it’s a coming of age story involving zombies. You got this. (Runtime: 40 minutes or less)
ANIMATED FILMS
Have you animated a film? Is it genre based? Then let’s rock this, and send it our way! As long as it’s based in horror, sci-fi, or fantasy, then it’s all good. Of course, we don’t want to see anything with penguins in it… unless those penguins happen to be post-apocalyptic killing machines! Everyone would love that! (If you have an animated film, this is where you’ll submit, regardless of whether or not its a feature, short, etc.)
STUDENT FILMS
Are you a student who has a film? Is it genre based? If so, ignore the other categories. This is where we want you to submit, no matter what it is you’re sending us; feature, short, music video, etc. Just remember, we’re looking for a fantasy, horror, or sci-fi type of film. None of that political thriller stuff here… unless it’s about the overthrow of an evil Martian government. We’d love to see that! (If you have a student film, this is where you’ll submit, regardless of whether or not it’s a feature, short, etc.)
FAN FILMS
Make a fan film? While most festivals would turn their noses up at you, we at FilmQuest celebrate what you’ve achieved. So if you’ve made a fan film for Star Trek, Gears of War, Game of Thrones, etc. we want to see it! We are going to assume that no one has made a feature length fan film yet, so we’re going to limit our submissions to shorts. (Runtime: 40 minutes or less)
MUSIC VIDEOS
Make a band a music video? Is it genre based? If so, let’s rock this bad boy and send it our way! Remember, it needs to be in fantasy, sci-fi, or horror. We don’t care how big or small the band is, or if its been distributed, whatever. We’re down to get down. Just don’t send us a Taylor Swift video… unless she’s got a goat head. Then we want that! (Runtime: 10 minutes or less)
TV/WEB SERIES
Got yourself a TV show or Web Series? Maybe a YouTube channel? Is it genre based? Then let’s have a look! Upload an episode that is based in sci-fi, fantasy, or horror and you’ll be good to go. Just don’t send us something about 1950’s diners… unless those diners have werewolves! All about that, we are. (Runtime: 30 minutes or less)
COMMERCIALS/ADVERTISEMENTS
Let’s do something unusual. We want to see your best commercials and advertisements that are genre based. Send them our way, because at FilmQuest, this is one of the few film festival that embrace ads. Just make sure they’re based in horror, sci-fi, or fantasy, and we’re solid. What we don’t want to see is an ad for chewing gum… unless that chewing gum explodes into bubbles made of millions of dancing unicorns. Then we’re so down for it. (Runtime: 5 minutes and below)
SCREENPLAY COMPETITION – FEATURES
Do you have an unproduced screenplay? Is it genre based? Then let’s have a look! We’re looking for FEATURE screenplays in this submission category, and those that are based in Sci-Fi, Fantasy, or Horror. No time for romantic comedies here… unless they involve alien love. Savvy? (41 pages and above)
SCREENPLAY COMPETITION – SHORTS
Do you have an unproduced screenplay? Is it genre based? Then let’s have a look! We’re looking for SHORT screenplays in this submission category, and those that are based in Sci-Fi, Fantasy, or Horror. No noir films here… unless they’re about robots who dream of electric sheep. Then we’re digging it. (40 pages and less)
FILMQUEST EXPRESS
A week long filmmaking extravaganza. Two weeks before the start of the festival, filmmakers will form teams by which they will have one week to complete a short film. Length, genre, and elements required for each film will be revealed the day the competition starts. All films will be screened at FilmQuest. A Grand Prize will be awarded at an awards ceremony, along with several other awards, exclusive to FilmQuestExpress. Check back regularly for details. Competition is open globally. Must sign up via FilmQuest’s website.
UTAH FILM SCHOOL SHORTS COMPETITION
A competition between all the films schools of Utah’s universities and colleges. Students have until June 1st to complete a genre based short film in any format (web series, tv episode, short, music video, etc.). Students can only participate on one team each, with no limit on how many teams each school can submit. Films will be screened at FilmQuest. Awards will be handed out, including a Grand Prize awarded to both the winning team and the school. (30 minutes maximum, 3 minutes minimum)
UTAH HIGH SCHOOL SHORTS COMPETITION
A competition between all the students at the high schools in Utah. Students will create a 3 minute genre based film. The submissions will be narrowed down to 10 finalists which will be screened at FilmQuest. There will be a Grand Prize awarded to the winning teams, with a 2nd and 3rd place given as well. (3 minutes maximum)
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MISSION STATEMENT
FilmQuest is a festival of the Fantastic founded by filmmakers, for filmmakers. It is our goal to bring you an experience unlike any other that not only rewards but advances your career as a filmmaker and an artist. It is our hope that FilmQuest helps to lay a foundation for new and upcoming filmmakers, furthers the careers of more established professionals, inspires its patrons, and can be a home for filmmakers for years to come.
ESTABLISHED IN 2014
FilmQuest begins its journey by aiming high, as it lays down strong foundations in looking towards creating the greatest Fantastic film festival in the world. As the film festival branch of the newly founded FantasyCon, FilmQuest is immediately given opportunity to have access to the best genre artists, performers, filmmakers, and writers in the world.
First Edition: 30 June – 5 July, 2014 in Salt Lake City.
Check back often to follow FilmQuest as it grows and builds its timeline.
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FILMQUEST – PREPARE FOR THE FANTASTIC
FilmQuest is a festival of films within the Fantastic genres of filmmaking such as fantasy, horror, sci-fi, etc. It has been designed specifically to cater to the empowerment of the filmmaker through various events, awards, swag, connections, and more.
In creating the festival, we thought long and hard about what it is that makes a festival great. We asked ourselves the tough questions. What we’ve come up with is, we believe, a festival experience that is the kind most filmmakers dream about.
PRIZES & AWARDS
We’ve created a festival that gives away awe-inspiring awards, fills your bag with the swag a pirate would be envious of, connects you to other filmmakers and celebrities in ways that encourages future collaboration, and offers an event to explore that will be talked about for years to come in FantasyCon.
Prizes include a $5,000 Grand Prize (Best of Fest), a $2,500 2nd Place Best of Fest Prize, and a $1,000 Third Place Best of Fest Prize. These monies will be given to the filmmakers specifically to help you finance your next film project. On top of this, winners will receive our FilmQuest trophy designed exclusively for FilmQuest and produced by the world famous Adonis Bronze, making what we are sure will soon become one of the most coveted awards on the festival circuit, and this is just the beginning.
GRAND JURY & SELECTION COMMITTEE
Major industry professionals are already planning to be a part of the first Grand Jury, which will award our filmmakers in over 30 individual categories. Our selection committee is made up of a group of industry professionals from various fields such as directors, actors, producers, professors, writers, animators, casting directors, and more.
FANTASYCON – JOIN THE ADVENTURE
FilmQuest itself is the festival branch of the upcoming FantasyCon, a convention that puts the fantasy experience of the patrons first. It is an interactive convention, where dragons, magic and battle literally come to life. Just as FantasyCon is a celebration of all things Fantasy, from horror to adventure, so is FilmQuest a celebration of all things Fantastic in film.
EXPLORE
We encourage you to explore our continuously updated website for new information and updates, such as who is on the Grand Jury, the Selection Committee, the Official Selections, venues, and more.
Finally, we ask you to join us in the journey for this, our first year, and to help us create a rich history that all who become a part of FilmQuest will talk about for years to come, and will prove to be a touching stone for their careers.
CONTACT US
Have an inquiry about FilmQuest? Want to Volunteer? Fill out the form below and contact us. A representative of FilmQuest will reply shortly.
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TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for both FilmQuest and FantasyCon can be purchased and reserved here. Tickets are now available at the Megaplex Gateway website, and at the location. Check back regularly for updates on ticket packages, VIP passes, and more.
FILMQUEST
Monday, June 30th:
http://www.megaplextheatres.com/D-Theatre_Movietimes/Salt_Lake_City_The_Gateway_UT#&&date=06%2f30%2f2014
Tuesday, July 1st:
http://www.megaplextheatres.com/D-Theatre_Movietimes/Salt_Lake_City_The_Gateway_UT#&&date=07%2f01%2f2014
Wednesday, July 2nd:
http://www.megaplextheatres.com/D-Theatre_Movietimes/Salt_Lake_City_The_Gateway_UT#&&date=07%2f02%2f2014
VIP PASSES & CREDENTIALS
VIP Passes and credentials information coming soon.
FANTASYCON
Please visit www.FantasyCon.com for ticketing information. Tickets purchased for FantasyCon will provide patrons access to FilmQuest screenings on July 3rd – July 5th at the Salt Palace.
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PRESS COVERAGE
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GENERAL RULES & ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1.) For the 2014 edition of FilmQuest, only Films completed after January 1st, 2011, are eligible for consideration. Films completed prior to January 1st, 2011, are not eligible for consideration.
2.) For the 2014 edition of FilmQuest, only Student Films completed after January 1st, 2012, are eligible for consideration. Films completed prior to January 1st, 2012, are not eligible for consideration.
3.) If the Film’s final running time is projected to be 40 minutes or less, the Film may only be submitted as a Short Film.
4.) If the Film’s final running time is projected to be 41 minutes or more, the Film may only be submitted as a Feature Film.
5.) If the Film is Animated, there is no minimum or maximum running time required. FilmQuest will determine if the film is screened as a Feature or Short Film. We recommended Submitters submitting the film in the Animated Film category for consideration if they are submitting an Animated Film.
6.) If the Film is a Student Film, there is no minimum or maximum running time required. FilmQuest will determine if the Film is screened as a Feature or Short Film. We recommend Submitters submit the Film in the Student Film category for consideration if they are submitting a Student Film. Submitters for a Student Project must provide proof of I.D. with submission verifying that the project was completed and/or produced while they were a student.
7.) If the Film is a Music Video, there is a running time limit of 10 minutes. We recommend Submitters submit the film in the Music Video category for consideration if they are submitting a Music Video.
8.) If the Film is a Fan Film, there is no minimum or maximum running time required. FilmQuest will determine if the Film is screed as a Feature or Short Film. It is recommended that Submitters and/or Filmmakers clear all rights themselves before submitting their Film if required. We recommend Submitters submit the Film in the Fan Film category if they are submitting a Fan Film.
9.) If the Film is a TV or Web Series, there is a running time limit of 60 minutes. Only one episode per submission is required. Additional episodes will require additional submissions. YouTuber’s and their channels are eligible for this category. We recommend Submitters submit the Film in the TV/Web Series category for consideration if they are submitting a TV or Web Series.
10.) If the Film is a Commercial or Advertisement, there is a running time limit of 5 minutes. We recommend Submitters submit the Film in the Commercial/Advertisement category for consideration if they are submitting a Commercial or Advertisement.
11.) Teams submitting to FilmQuest Express must register on or before June 16th. 2014, in order to be eligible to compete in the 2014 competition. Final Films must be submitted by June 23rd, 2014. Failure to comply with the competition’s rules will result in the Team being disqualified from Awards consideration. All Teams who finish their film under FilmQuest’s General Rules and Terms & Conditions are eligible to screen at the FilmQuest 2014.
12.) Teams submitting to the Utah High School Shorts Competition must register and submit their Film before June 1st, 2014, in order to be eligible to compete in the Competition. Failure to comply with the Competition’s rules will result in the Team being disqualified from Awards consideration. Only the Top Ten Films, as selected by a committee, will be eligible to screen at FilmQuest 2014. Proof of student status will be required.
13.) Teams submitting their Films to the Utah High School Shorts Competition have a maximum running time of 3 minutes to be considered eligible for competition.
14.) Teams submitting their Films to the Utah High School Shorts Competition are eligible to submit their Film in the following categories: Short Form, Music Video, TV/Web Series, Animated Film, and Commercial/Advertisement.
15.) Teams submitting to the Utah Film School Shorts Competition must register and submit their Film before June 1st, 2014, in order to be eligible to compete in the Competition. Teams must also be from a School officially competing in the Competition. Failure to comply with the Competition’s rules will result in the Team being disqualified from Awards consideration. All Teams registered will have their films eligible to screen at FilmQuest 2014.
16.) Teams submitting to their Films to the Utah Film School Shorts Competition have a maximum running time of 30 minutes to be considered eligible for competition and screening.
17.) Teams submitting their Films to the Utah Film School Shorts Competition are eligible to submit their Film in the following categories: Short Form, Music Video, TV/Web Series, Animated Film, and Commercial/Advertisement.
18.) Feature Screenplays submitted to FilmQuest is considered a Feature length script if it is 41 pages or longer. For consideration, Screenplays must be genre based.
19.) Short Screenplays submitted to FilmQuest is considered a Short length script if it is 40 pages or shorter. For consideration, Screenplays must be genre based.
20.) Screenplays, Feature and Short, that have been produced are not eligible for entry or competition into the FilmQuest Screenplay competition.
21.) There is no rule prohibiting a Film or Screenplay from submitting, or from FilmQuest excluding, a Film that has already made its premiere at another festival. FilmQuest does not seek to obtain exclusive rights to a Film’s world premiere and leaves that decision entirely up to the filmmaker(s).
22.) Feature Films that have screened theatrically in the United States are not eligible for entry into FilmQuest. This does not include “work-in-progress” screenings in which an incomplete version of the film was previously screened.
23.) Short Films do not have any premiere requirements. Short Films do not forfeit their eligibility for submission to the Festival if they were previously released theatrically or on DVD, broadcast on television or the internet, or screened at any number of film festivals in the world.
24.) Films that have been submitted for FilmQuest consideration in previous years are eligible for submission for 2014 Festival consideration, but only if the Film has been changed significantly since the last time it was submitted. FilmQuest shall have the sole authority and discretion to determine whether a Film that was previously submitted has been changed significantly from the previously submitted version. The Institute reserves the right to determine a previously submitted Film’s eligibility, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Submitter, based on the content of the newly submitted version of the film as compared with the previously submitted version.
25.) It is the sole responsibility of the Submitter and/or Filmmaker(s) to secure authorization and permission from the copyright owner(s) of any and all copyrighted content or materials included within the submitted Film. FilmQuest expressly disavows any responsibility for, and will not be held responsible for, any unauthorized inclusion of any copyrighted content or materials within or relating to the submitted Film, including any content or materials that are or may become the basis for any third party claims for copyright infringement. FilmQuest reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Submitter, any Film with any unauthorized inclusion of copyrighted content or materials. In the event that any claim, dispute, action or proceeding shall be brought or asserted by any person or entity that alleges that the Film makes unauthorized or unlawful use of any copyrighted content or material, the Submitter shall fully indemnify and defend FilmQuest, and each of their representatives and affiliates from any liability in connection therewith and from any fees and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, that any of them may incur in connection therewith.
26.) It is the sole responsibility of the Submitter to secure authorization and permission from the owner(s) of any and all trademarked content or materials included within the submitted Film. FilmQuest expressly disavows any responsibility for, and will not be held responsible for, any unauthorized inclusion of any trademarked content or materials within or relating to the submitted Film, including any content or materials that are or may become the basis for any third party claims for trademark infringement, trademark dilution or unfair competition. FilmQuest reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Submitter, any Film with any unauthorized inclusion of trademarked content or materials. In the event that any claim, dispute, action or proceeding shall be brought or asserted by any person or entity that alleges that the Film makes unauthorized or unlawful use of any trademarked content or material, the Submitter shall fully indemnify and defend FilmQuest, and each of their representatives and affiliates from any liability in connection therewith and from any fees and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, that any of them may incur in connection therewith.
27.) It is the sole responsibility of the Submitter to clear all content of the Film from any and all actual or potential legal claims and issues, including, without limitation, claims based upon theories of libel, defamation, invasion of privacy, violation of rights of publicity, theft of trade secrets, breach of confidence, breach of confidential relationship, and breach of express or implied contract (“Third Party Claim(s)”). FilmQuest expressly disavows any responsibility for, and will not be held responsible for, any unauthorized inclusion of any content or materials within or relating to the submitted Film that are or may be the basis for any Third Party Claims based upon any of the foregoing legal theories or others. FilmQuest reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Submitter, any Film that is or may become the subject of any Third Party Claims. In the event that any Third Party Claim(s) shall be asserted by any person or entity, the Submitter shall fully indemnify and defend FilmQuest, and each of their representatives and affiliates from any liability in connection therewith and from any and all fees and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, that each of any of them may incur in connection therewith.
28.) Submitters submitting Films that contain significant non-English spoken dialogue must provide on-screen English subtitles and/or dubbing. FilmQuest reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Submitter, any Film that contains significant non-English spoken dialogue that does not include accompanying on-screen English subtitles.
29.) It is the sole responsibility of the Submitter to ensure that the submitted disc and/or .MOV file plays in its entirety on an industry-standard DVD or Blu-ray player prior to submitting it to the Festival. In the event that a submitted disc does not play on an industry-standard standard DVD or Blu-ray player, FilmQuest will attempt, but is under no obligation, to contact the Submitter using the contact information provided on the submission form in an effort to obtain a replacement copy of the Film. FilmQuest reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Submitter, any Film whose initially submitted disc does not play on an industry-standard DVD or Blu-ray player.
30.) It is the sole responsibility of the Submitter to ensure that the submitted disc arrives at the shipping destination provided to the Submitter upon completion of the submission form. In the event that a submitted disc does not arrive at the designated shipping destination within the deadline window selected by the Submitter, FilmQuest will attempt, but is under no obligation, to contact the Submitter using the contact information provided on the submission form in an effort to obtain a submission copy of the Film. FilmQuest reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Submitter, any Film that does not arrive at the designated shipping destination within the deadline window selected by the Submitter.
31.) In order to be considered for the Festival, the Submitter must fill out the Festival submission form located at www.filmquestfestival.com or www.withoutabox.com. FilmQuest reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Submitter, any Film that is not submitted through one of these channels.
32.) FilmQuest reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Submitter, any Film with a submission form that is considered to be delinquent due to the non-payment of any or all submission fees. FilmQuest may attempt, but is under no obligation, to contact the Submitter using the contact information provided on the submission form in an effort to bring the payment status of the account up-to-date. FilmQuest disavows any responsibility for, and will not be held responsible for, any failure to contact the Submitter and inform the Submitter of any payment delinquency or other deficiency of a submission form.
33.) Upon completion of the FilmQuest selection process, FilmQuest will attempt to contact the Submitter using the contact information provided on the submission form to notify the Submitter of the Film’s acceptance status. FilmQuest disavows any responsibility for, and will not be held responsible for, any failure to contact the Submitter using the contact information provided on the submission form. It is the sole responsibility of the Submitter to ensure that the contact information provided on the submission form is correct throughout the entirety of the FilmQuest selection period (February 17th, 2014 – June 6th, 2014).
34.) FilmQuest is under no obligation to provide to the Submitter and/or Filmmaker(s) or any other representative of the Film any comments or feedback regarding the submitted Film, any information relating to the manner in which the Film is, will be, or was reviewed; any views that FilmQuest or any reviewers of the Film may hold concerning the Film; any reasons why the Film, should it not be accepted for exhibition at FilmQuest was not accepted; or any other information relating to the Festival’s review, consideration and/or selection process regarding the Film specifically or submissions generally beyond the information set forth in these Rules and Regulations. FilmQuest disavows any responsibility for, and will not be held responsible or liable for, the contents of any internal comments or feedback regarding any Film that are or may be obtained by the Submitter or any other representative of the Film; any communications by any representative of FilmQuest or the Festival relating to the Film or the Festival selection process; the manner in which the Film shall be, is or was considered and reviewed; the identity or identities of any specific reviewers of the Film; and/or any failure on the part of FilmQuest to provide the Submitter, Filmmaker(s) or any other representative(s) of the Film with information concerning FilmQuest’s consideration and/or review of the Film.
35.) FilmQuest will not accept or consider Films that are bigoted, racist, hateful, etc. in nature. FIlmQuest reserves the right to determine whether a film fail to meet this standard or not.
36.) FilmQuest will not accept or consider Films that are pornographic in nature. Nor will it consider Pornographic Films for screening. FilmQuest reserves the right to determine whether a film fails to meet this standard or not.
37.) FilmQuest will not accept or consider Films that contain more swearing than actual dialogue. Exceptions may be made, but the Submitter and/or Filmmaker(s) should notify FilmQuest in this event. FilmQuest reserves the right to determine whether a film fails to meet this standard or not.