All films submitted, must demonstrate the storytellers ability to share a story that is; thought provoking, creativity of resources used in the moving images were used to enhance the story and vision.
No matter the genre of film the storyteller decides to share, the idea is to show the many perspectives of what cannabis is and how we as individuals, incorporate it into our lives.
Maybe you have comedy about you and your buddies, a documentary on how cannabis has saved your life, a drama about ptsd and it showcases the character(s) actively consuming cannabis to relieve stress and anxiety? These are just some suggestions.
A statement from the screenwriter and director need to be submitted.
The statements combined, should not be longer than a half page of standard piece of paper. Their statements need to vocalize their intent for the script or message and what they hope the public walks away with.
All films must show and/or discuss cannabis, artistically and thoughtfully.
If choosing to submit a film that may shine a negative light on cannabis, such as controversy of cannabis being addictive or not, we ask that you provide solutions to overcoming addiction, for example.
Depending on the response or volume of films submitted, it is not guaranteed that all films will be able to viewed, due to the short amount of time. However, films that are not screened, will be able to be put into a special category for next years film festival.
For the next year, the films that were not viewed for this year, will be viewed and depending on venue and time, we will try to get as many films, that qualify, into that special screening. Though, please do not wait to the last minute to submit!
For this years festival, it is extremely competitive!
We are looking to fill the slots of the following:
-8 Short Films (Local- California Only)
-8 Short Films (Domestic- Outside of California Only)
-1 Short Film (Wild Card- Domestic or Local)
-2 Feature Films (Local- California Only)
-1 Feature Film (Domestic- Outside of California Only)
If your film is accepted into the festival, we will be asking you to e-mail us the following;
-Director Headshot
-Screenwriters Headshot
-Production Staff Group Photo
-Actors Group Photo
SPECIAL CHALLENGE
During the week of August 9th - 15th, that is going to a challenge to all those filmmakers who claim to be filmmakers. Your challenge is to make a feature film and submit by the deadline, the 15th. Those that submit and can prove that they filmed during this time, will earn extra credits towards the total points, getting you closer to one of the three spots.
For the fun of it, the first ten films to submit their films and they meet the requirements, we will ask that you submit a thirty second preview, that will stay on the webpage, for you, until we announce the winners on August 17th. So again, don't wait to the last minute!