Submitting a Film
Filmmakers of all ages are invited to enter their original submissions guided by the theme “Plot Twist”.
Submission Criteria
- Must be 10 minutes long, or shorter
- Must relate to the given theme
- May be fiction or nonfiction
- All films must feature appropriate content (see guidelines below)
- Filmmakers must complete and submit an Entry Release Form
- Filmmakers must have all actors complete and submit an Actor Release Form
Screening Information
- There will be no adjudication or formal feedback provided
- Up to 15 films will be shown at the film festival
How to enter:
Film submissions due by Wednesday, July 31, 2019 @ 11:59pm
- All filmmakers must register their submission through the Oswegoland Park District for program #14180.
- Fee: $10 on or before July 1; $15 after July 1
- All films must be saved in MP4 or WMV format and uploaded to the GoogleDrive accessed via bit.ly/limelightfilm2019. No late submissions will be accepted. No exceptions.
- All Entry and Actor Release Forms must be returned to Cori Veverka at cveverka@oswegolandpd.org or dropped off at Prairie Point Center (313 E Washington Street, Oswego) by the submission deadline. Failure to include all signed actor release forms will result in disqualification.
Appropriate Content Guidelines:
Films will be screened for an audience of community members of all ages. All video submissions must abide by the following guidelines. Failure to comply will result in automatic disqualification. No refunds will be given for submissions that to not meet the submission criteria.
- Use, display, or discussion of drugs, drug paraphernalia, drug use, alcohol are not allowed.
- Videos cannot contain any partial nudity, nudity, and/or sex, whether it be implied or shown in scene.
- Profanity and/or vulgar language is not allowed. (Bleeping or blurring to cover up inappropriate language is not allowed either.)
- Violence and weapons are not allowed.
Limelight Local Film Fest
“Your Movies in the Park”
Pack a picnic and head to Prairie Point Park for the screening of short films by local artists. Come early to secure your spot on the lawn and snag some popcorn. Audience members will vote for their favorite film to receive People’s Choice recognition.
North Fields at Prairie Point Park (close to Prairie Point Center)
Wednesday, August 7
8:00pm
Free