Submit a film
Our vision is to expand the reach of environmental information to inspire, educate and engage participants in sustainable business and lifestyle solutions.
Our objective is to bring environmental awareness to our audience. Each film must be based on valid, factual information. Those with a solution orientation will be regarded most favorably. Winners will receive full-access VIP Festival Passes to all Cinema Verde screenings, workshops, parties and events. In 2011 16 of the best submissions received original sculpture awards created by local professional artists!
- All films must be submitted by January 12th, 2012. Submissions received received after this date are not eligible for the contest. Films submitted before the Earlybird (October 13th, 2011) and Regular Deadlines (December 20th, 2011) will receive a reduction in the entry fee.
- Please specify which issues are addressed in the film (food, water, waste, energy, chemical contamination, population, social justice, sustainability, animals, sustainable business, green building, etc,) as well as the category entered, on the envelope.
- Foreign language films must have subtitles.
- All submissions must be cinema-quality high definition DVDs. Cinema Verde will not take responsibility for returning films submitted.
- Submission fees may be paid through Paypal (use form on right side of webpage), or by check or money order made out to Cinema Verde, mailed to Cinema Verde, P.O. Box 358711, Gainesville, FL 32635. Fees must be in US Dollars and drawn on a US bank.
- We will notify winners on acceptance only. Winning submissions may not be withdrawn by the filmmaker.
- Accepted films already included in the program may not subsequently be withdrawn by the filmmaker.
- The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening (including but not limited to multiple screenings in multiple U.S. and International locations), and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations.
- The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Cinema Verde and the Gainesville Environmental Film and Arts Festival, Inc. from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.
Full-Length Feature Film
- EARLYBIRD DEADLINE: October 13, 2011
- Fee: $30.00
- REGULAR DEADLINE: December 20, 2011
- Fee: $35.00
- LATE DEADLINE: January 12, 2012
- Fee: $60.00
50-minute or longer feature films may be fiction or non-fiction but must be based on valid information.
Documentary
- EARLYBIRD DEADLINE: October 13, 2011
- Fee: $30.00
- REGULAR DEADLINE: December 20, 2011
- Fee: $35.00
- LATE DEADLINE: January 12, 2012
- Fee: $60.00
30-minute or longer documentary films on environmental or social justice
Florida High School Student PSA Competition
- EARLYBIRD DEADLINE: October 13, 2011
- Fee: $10.00
- REGULAR DEADLINE: December 20, 2011
- Fee: $15.00
- LATE DEADLINE: January 12, 2012
- Fee: $20.00
Florida High School Student PSA Competition: 30- to 90-second Public Service Announcements featuring an environmental issue or an organization working to solve an issue. Open to students and student groups in grades 9 – 12.
Please provide the following information with your submission:
- Student status
- Name of School
- School Contact
National High School Short Film Competition
- EARLYBIRD DEADLINE: October 13, 2011
- Fee: $10.00
- REGULAR DEADLINE: December 20, 2011
- Fee: $15.00
- LATE DEADLINE: January 12, 2012
- Fee: $20.00
National High School Student Short Film Competition: 30-second to 30-minute featuring an environmental issue, sustainable solution or an organization working to solve an issue. Open to students and student groups in grades 9 – 12.
Please provide the following information with your submission:
- Student status
- Name of School
- School Contact
International College Student Short Film Competition
- EARLYBIRD DEADLINE: October 13, 2011
- Fee: $20.00
- REGULAR DEADLINE: December 20, 2011
- Fee: $25.00
- LATE DEADLINE: January 12, 2012
- Fee: $30.00
30-second to 30-minute short films focused on environmental issue, social justice issue, or sustainability. Films should include potential solutions to issues presented. Open to college students or teams enrolled in colleges in any country.
Please provide the following information with your submission:
- Student status
- Name of School
- School Contact
Florida Local Film Competition
- EARLYBIRD DEADLINE: October 13, 2011
- Fee: $30.00
- REGULAR DEADLINE: December 20, 2011
- Fee: $35.00
- LATE DEADLINE: January 12, 2012
- Fee: $60.00
Environmental films produced in Florida or featuring a local Florida issue.
