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It is the mission of the Chicago International Children's Film Festival to set an internationally recognized standard of excellence in film, video, and television production for children. It is further our mission to support the work of talented and dedicated filmmakers by awarding prizes, by showcasing international films of the highest quality, and by providing a professional forum through which quality children's films and videos may gain increased distribution and access to wider audiences. The Festival is also committed to engaging young viewers with positive media images and to using media as a tool to stimulate critical thinking.
DEADLINES AND ENTRY FEES:
For early entries received in their entirety by May 1, the following entry fees apply:
For late entries received after May 1, the following entry fees apply:
All entries and entry fees must be received in their entirety postmarked by May 31.
2013 YOUNG FILMMAKER ENTRY FORM (.pdf)
The "Young Filmmaker" categories are for films produced by youth ages 18 & younger. Films considered for this category must be conceived and produced by children or youth with minimal adult input. (An adult supervisor is allowed if part of a group project.) There is no entry fee for Young Filmmakers.
All films made by young filmmakers will be judged by either a children’s jury for filmmakers ages 6-14, or a youth jury for filmmakers ages 15-18. There will be a first and a second place award from each jury. Awards are given in the form of certificates.
Films produced by Young Filmmakers ages 14 & younger are eligible for the Young Filmmakers Montgomery Award, which carries a prize of $2500!
DEADLINE: May 31st is the entry deadline. If your film hasn’t arrived — complete with entry form, film, and all the stuff in the checklist — by May 31st, it won’t be eligible, so don’t delay!
For more information please contact the Festival Registrar at filmreg@facets.org or by phone at 1-773-281-9075 ext. 3010.