WHO WHAT WHERE WHEN WHY

 

What is the Our City Film Festival?

Our City is a film festival started by Yachad to encourage pride in Washington, D.C.

through films.  The film festival features documentaries and narratives that take place in

or are about Washington, D.C.  D.C. is more than just politicos, monuments, and traffic

and the Our City Film Festival is out to proove it!

 

 

What are the guidelines for film submissions?

Film submissions must fit in at least one of the following categories:

  • Film is about or takes place in Washington, D.C.
  • Documentary is about D.C. surrounding area (up to 30 miles outside)
  • Film is completed by a native Washingtonian**
  • Film is completed by a D.C. Public School student

**Native Washingtonian is someone who was born and raised (for more than 4 years) within city lines. 

Must supply proof of residency-ie. driver’s license, birth certificate, etc.

 

 

What are the submission deadlines for 2011's festival?

Early Submission Deadline: 9/1/10

Regular Submission Deadline: 11/1/10

 

 

What is the cost of submitting a film? (subject to change for 2011)

  • When you refer another filmmaker's entry-FREE
  • Returning Submitting Filmmaker: $15.00
  • Regular submission fee: $35.00
  • Early submission fee is $25.00
  • Students (College and Grad): Regular: $20.00, Early: $15.00 include copy of ID
  • Students (High School and below): Regular: $12.00 Early: $10.00

  • No submission fee for D.C. Public School Students and Teachers

Submission fees are non-refundable and will not be returned to sender

 

 

What were the prizes for winning the film festival in 2010? 

Best Mini Documentary-$100

Best Short Documentary-$200

Best Short Narrative-$200

Best Documentary Outside of DC-$200

Note: Not all categories will be awarded.

 

What will the prizes be for winning the film festival in 2011? 

Cash & Product Prizes to be announced at a later date.

 

What are the categories for film submissions?

Choose a genre and a topic.

Genre of Film (limited to at least one):

Documentary

Narrative

Animation

Experimental/Art

Topic of  Film (not limited to one or any):

Political

Drama

Comedy

Music Video

African American Focused

Jewish Focused

Activism/Volunteerism

 

 

What do I do if I want to submit a film?

Fill out this submission form and send it in ASAP!

 

What should I do if I want to get involved in the festival?

Contact us by email and describe how you would like to be involved.

 

Go back to Our City Film Fest's main site

Go back to Yachad's main site

 

 

 

 

 

Last Updated: March 16, 2010