(Note: We are no longer accepting submissions for the 2010 festival. Stay tuned for 2011 festival entry guidelines)

CATEGORY RULES

Submissions to the Greater Reading Film Festival can be filmed or created in any format (film, digital video, animation, flash, etc.).

All films must be in English or subtitled in English.

Runtime
Shorts: From 2 minutes to 50 minutes

Feature: From 50 to 180 minutes

Premiere status is taken into consideration for every submission with priority given to national premieres.

All films must not have a major theatrical release or broadcast airing.

A media kit is not required to submit your film but if your film is selected, you will be asked to provide: headshot and filmography of director; black and white and/or color stills from the film; press materials; and a video trailer (if one is available).

Preview DVDs must be labeled with title and running time. Screening copies will not be returned. Please do not send originals.

Submission Format: USA-Region playable DVD (DVD-R, DVD+R) at XP (Highest) quality (Full screen Hi-resolution). No other media formats (VHS tape, etc.) will be accepted.

All film entries selected for the festival grant the Berks Movie Madness Film Festival the rights to footage, stills and/or titles and information from the film for promotional purposes.

Place of Origin:
Projects may originate from anywhere in the world

Premiere Status:
No premiere requirement

Distribution Status:
Projects may have distribution

Submission Copy Formats:
DVD Video NTSC in Region 0 or Region 1

Submission Copy Languages:
English Subtitled

Exhibition Formats:
DVD Video NTSC in Region 0 or Region 1
Digital Video NTSC in HDV, MiniDV, DigiBeta, HDCAM, DVCAM,
DVCPro,VCD, DVCPro50, or AVCND
Analog Video NTSC in VHS, SVHS, ¾ U-Matic, BetaSP, or Hi8
Media Files in .MPG (MPEG or MPEG2)
Film Gauage in IMAX, 70mm, 35mm, 8mm, or 16mm

Media Kit Requirements:
A media kit is requested but not required.