Our objective is to bring environmental awareness to our audience and guide us all toward sustainable solutions to the problems we face. Each film must be based on valid, factual information. Please no advocacy films. Those with a solution orientation will be regarded most favorably.
SHORT is GOOD - Please let us know if shorter versions of your film are available - our audiences sit through many hours of documentaries on environmental issues - it is much easier on them to get the info in quick, palatable doses rather than sad info droning on repetitively. Including solutions in the films is also essential.
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.
Please specify whether any filmmakers, actors or screenwriters may be available to attend Cinema Verde screenings should your submission be selected for screening. Cinema Verde makes no guarantee regarding travel expenses – we’ll do the best we can to help and we hope you’ll do the best you can to join us!
Winners will receive full-access VIP Festival Passes to all Cinema Verde screenings, workshops, parties and events. At this time, prizes are only recognition, but we continue to seek cash sponsors for prizes in each category.
The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening at Cinema Verde 2021, 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.
Foreign language films must have subtitles.
All submissions must be cinema-quality high definition DVDs or digital media files. Please see category for details. Cinema Verde will not take responsibility for returning films submitted.
Winning submissions may not be withdrawn by the filmmaker.