Regarding the Competition Film, video and digital works will be judged on an equal footing. This competition is about how well your ideas are communicated on the screen more so than how high the production value. We believe that the grittiest video can be conceptually well crafted and beat out the prettiest 35mm film which is conceptually vapid. The durations are divided at the 45 minute mark for "features" and "shorts." If your film is between 40 and 46 minutes, you decide which competition category is preferable.
Regarding Prizes Each category will have a trophy for Audience Awards and other trophies and awards as designated by the Festival Organizers.
Feature Narrative Competition Short Narrative Competition Really Short Narrative Competition (Works 1 sec. up to 3 minutes) .
Documentary Feature Competition Documentary Short Competition Experimental Competition (Any length)Animated Feature CompetitionAnimated Short CompetitionCine-Web Animated Short Competition (any length) Using Flash, Shockwave, etc...ENTRY FEES One money order per entrant should be made out to: Dahlonega International Film Festival. Non-US entry fees should be paid in the form of certified bank checks, travelers checks, or US cash.
On-time fees per entry: (Competition categories)1 second to 10 minutes: $1010 minutes to 20 minutes: $2021 minutes to 45 minutes: $30Over 45 minutes: $50(US$ Only in Travelers Checks, Money Order or Cash)
