Los Angeles as a Character is a screening that will showcase narrative, experimental and documentary short films and videos with the city of Los Angeles as a peripheral or central, theme, backdrop or character.

Guidelines:
Los Angeles as a Character is a one-night screening at the Echo Park Film Center, Saturday, November 14th, 2009 at 8:00 PM. We are searching for short films/videos which meet the criteria suggested above. Films/Videos must be 20 minutes or less.

How to Enter:
Entries may be submitted on DVD, VHS, or MiniDV -- all NTSC format. Preview discs/cassettes must be clearly labeled with the title of the entry and entrant’s name. No online links to downloadable films or emailed entries.

Entry Criteria:
Productions must be independently produced, with the filmmaker retaining complete editorial control. Productions must have been completed after January 1, 2000. Selected works can be screened from 16mm, Super 8mm, MiniDV (NTSC) or DVD (NTSC). Submission of an entry indicates acceptance of all regulations, guarantee that a screening copy in the format specified on the entry form will be made available for the dates of the festival, and authorization to publicly exhibit the entered work at the Echo Park Film Center on Saturday, November 14, 2009.

Entry Fees: There are none. Just submit a film that is appropriate for this screening.

FINAL DEADLINE: October 1, 2009. (but earlier is better).

Shipping: Cost of shipping to the screening must be prepaid and is the responsibility of the entrant. Collect or COD shipments will not be accepted. All cassettes, cases, reels and cans must be labelled with the title of entry and entrant’s identification.

Preview discs/tapes will not be returned. If you require notification of receipt of your entry, please email us.

Entry Form: Download PDF here.

The Echo Park Film Center is a microcinema in Los Angeles located here. Do not send your entries to their address. See the entry form above.

Questions?: E-mail us here.

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