DISTRIBUTION STATUS
Projects may have distribution

SUBMISSION COPY FORMATS

Online   Secure Online Screener DVD Video NTSC PAL SECAM DVD REGION 0     REGION 1     Media Files   .MOV (QuickTime)

SUBMISSION COPY LANGUAGES

Subtitled Dubbed Dialog List English

EXHIBITION FORMATS

DVD Video NTSC PAL SECAM DVD REGION 0     Media Files   .MOV (Quicktime)

EXHIBITION LANGUAGES

Subtitled Dubbed Dialog List English

PRESSKIT REQUIREMENTS
A press kit is requested but not required, including:


PRIZES & AWARDS
This category is a competition.


1st Place
Cash Award Value: 100 U.S. Dollar


CATEGORY RULES
CHECKLIST FOR SUBMISSION

* On-line screeners are preferred
* Entries must be submitted on DVD-R disc.
* Do not send your original copy with your entry form.
* Mark film prominently with filmmaker’s name, title of work, total running time (TRT) in minutes (not to exceed 30 min.), and category.
* A clear and current photocopy of the filmmaker’s student ID(s) or a signed statement from a school official printed on school letterhead stating that the filmmaker was a student when he/she made the film.
* A short synopsis of the entry.
* A short bio of the filmmaker(s).

Eligibility
The Reality Bytes Film Festival is open to U.S. and International students enrolled in (or recently graduated from) an accredited college or university. There is no limit to the number of entries a filmmaker can submit but each entry requires a separate entry fee. The films may not be more than thirty (30) minutes in length, produced more than two (2) years prior to submission, or have been previously submitted to Reality Bytes Film Festival.

Format
Films may fall into two categories (Short Documentary or Short Fiction) and can encompass any genre. Films with mature content will be considered. All entries must be submitted on DVD-R disc. All entries, regardless of production cost or budget, are evaluated on the basis of originality of concept, technical production skill, and creativity in execution.

Liability
Although every possible care will be taken with your films while they are in our possession, we cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage. Please send copies only–do not send originals.

Terms
Submission of an entry gives Reality Bytes Film Festival permission to show the work at the annual Festival. The winning films, the winners’ names, the title of their entries, and the names of their schools will be posted on the Reality Bytes website. Filmmakers are responsible for securing clearances or legal permission for the use of any copyrighted musical, cinematic, or literary materials. Please note that upon entering Reality Bytes Film Festival, you are granting Northern Illinois University the right to reproduce or utilize any and all portions of your entry for promotional purposes. Submission of an entry to Reality Bytes does not guarantee that a work will be shown at the Festival. Reality Bytes reserves the right to refuse to screen any film at the festival.