Calling all Independent Skateboard Filmmakers!
We’re proud to announce the call for film entries to the Fourth Annual Cha Cha Lounge Independent Skateboard Film Festival (CCLISFF). A festival created by skateboarders for skateboarders. The Independent Skate Film Festival aims to become an international showcase for the best emerging independent filmmakers and skateboarders from around the world.
Judged by Atiba Jefferson, Don ‘Nuge’ Nguyen and Tobin Yelland. The 3-night film festival runs June 8th-10th 2016 at the Cha Cha Lounge in Los Angeles. Admission is free; ages 21 and up with I.D. The Cha Cha Lounge is located at 2375 Glendale Blvd. Los Angeles, CA.
Works created within the past two years (on or after January 31, 2014) are now being accepted for consideration. Submissions must be postmarked by May 27, 2016 (postmarked). Films selected for The Fourth Annual CCLISFF will be announced on or before June 1, 2016.
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ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to every independent skateboard video filmmaker around the world!
SUBMISSION DATES
All entries must be postmarked by Friday, May 27th, 2016.
MAIL ENTRIES TO:
CCLISFF c/o Tristan Saether
2658 Griffith Park Blvd.
P.O. Box 196
Los Angeles, CA 90039-2520
GUIDELINES
1. Participation is open to all filmmakers working on independent skateboard and skateboard-related films.
2. All entries must be submitted as a high-quality QuickTime file, clearly labeled with the entrant’s name(s), name of the work(s), genre, length of work and entry division.
3. Each entry must include a signed and completed entry form.
4. Any entry may be submitted in multiple categories.
5. Submissions cannot be returned. Entrants should keep a copy of all work submitted.
6. In submitting your entry, you are certifying that all such permissions have been obtained and assuming all copyright liability thereof.
7. Works must have been created within the past two years.
8. Enter as many videos as you can!!!
CATEGORIES
1. Long Form: The full length category. Could be any number of different styles; Traditional skate video, documentary, a scripted film etc. 15-30 minutes.
2. Short Form: Could be just a few parts or a mix-tape style vid of you and all the homies. Or an artfully edited masterpiece. Sky is the limit. 15 minutes or less.
3. Solo Part: It all comes down to one person. Girls and guys lets see it. 10 minutes or less.
4. Slam: Show us where it hurts. 5 minutes or less.
5. Buck Wild: This category could be no holds barred, total anarchy, Get as buck as you can. Get experimental. Gritty, grimey, trippy, tricky. Just be creative. 15 minutes or less.
6. iPhone/Mobile device: Self explanatory, film it with your iPhone and win something. Time to bust out that Death Lens and get some clips. 15 minutes or less.
JUDGING
Entries will be awarded points on the following criteria:
1. Creativity
2. Cinematography
3. Editing
4. Skateboarding
AWARDS
Based upon the judges final scores, each category will be awarded with 1st-3rd place. Honorable Mentions given in all categories as deemed appropriate. Prize packages will be given to all 1-3rd place winners. Additionally, the highest scoring video from any category will be named “Grand Jury Prize” and will receive $1,000 gift certificate to B&H photo video supply.
SCREENINGS
Juried selections will be screened at Cha Cha Lounge, Los Angeles. June 8-10th exact time TBD. Admission is free. 21+.
NOTIFICATION
All entrants will receive notification of acceptance or non- acceptance by June 1st, 2016. Should you not receive such notification by that date, please contact tristanskate@chachalounge.com
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Entrants whose works are accepted will be requested to send a brief biography, synopsis and list of cast and crew credits for each film.