Calling all innovative storytellers and surf filmmakers!

Welcome to the 3rd annual Aotearoa Surf Film Festival to be held in March 2015. Aotearoa is the native Maori word for New Zealand, yes our small country of kiwi’s often thought to be in Europe but sometimes mistaken for another state of Australia. As a small pacific nation with our roots deeply connected with the native forefathers of surfing and an infinite coastline, we are a country of surf enthusiasts and ocean lovers. In order to keep the surf masses happy across our small coastal communities, we
are pleased to announce the return of New Zealand's international surf film festival competition and would like to open up the
official call for submissions from surf filmmakers across the world.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
As filmmakers ourselves we understand that entering festivals can be demanding. So in true kiwi fashion we like to keep
things as simple as possible. No submission fees and simple digital film delivery. Check out our two step process:

1. Take a look at the entry rules, then fill out all your details and hit submit!
2. Upload your digital file via Vimeo (password protected or wetransfer) or similar streaming platform only

Really is as simple as that!


KEY SUBMISSION DATES
Call for submissions opens: Thursday, November 13th, 2014
Close of submissions: Monday, December 20th, 2014
Official selection announced: January 14th


ENTRY ELIGIBILITY
Feature Films: 20 minutes or longer
Short Films: Under 20 minutes

We accept all films that celebrate the art of wave riding and surf culture.


FILM DELIVERY
Rather than multiple entries we prefer a single HD digital film entry rather than traditional DVDs or harddrive. Due to the demanding selection process and New Zealand’s isolated location (think expensive shipping) we will keep all entries digital only, via streaming platforms. Please do not send any other formats. We ask that you ensure that the streaming link you send us is password protected to ensure piracy protection for your film. Please send us one of the following:
- Vimeo.com password protected file
- Wetransfer.com download link
- Dropbox.com shared folder or download link
- Reelhouse.org password protected screener

WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD DRIVE DELIVERY

We do prefer digital transfer and as such if the file can fit within the 5GB allowance for Vimeo or Wetransfer this will be
most appreciated.


ONLINE TRAILER
For all feature films we require that a link to an online trailer for the film is provided, with details in the entry form on the
back page. If your film is selected we will use this trailer on the ASFF website for promotion of the film and festival. We
do require that all online trailers are Vimeo links.


GENERAL RULES
- Films must have been completed after January 1, 2013.
- All music must be cleared.
- No music videos, PSAs, commercials or blatant advertising.
- More than one entry may be submitted. Each film entry must be accompanied by it’s own submission form.
- Titles produced in languages other than English must have legible English subtitles.
- Filmmaker’s agree to the use of up to 3 minutes of their films by ASFF for promotional purposes.
- Filmmaker’s will assume shipping costs of film materials to ASFF if required. Harddrives will not be returned.
- Filmmaker’s agree that permission is given to ASFF to screen the Film at the ASFF event as well as at ancillary
Festival presentations, programs, and/or events
- Filmmaker’s agree that no license fees will be paid for the screening of their film(s).
- Filmmaker’s agree that ASFF cannot be held liable for any damage to media or hard drives en route or
otherwise during the course of the festival.
- Filmmaker’s agree that they will indemnify ASFF from any third party claims against ASFF for the screening of
the Film or any materials associated with it for breach of copyright or privacy or failure to obtain the appropriate
clearances and releases.
- Entry does not guarantee acceptance into the ASFF festival and the selection committees’ decisions are final.
- ASFF reserves the right to make any necessary changes in regulations or 2015 ASFF scheduling.
- I have read, understand and fully comply with all submission eligibility information, Submission Guidelines,
General Rules of Entry and Entry Eligibility requirements


OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
All filmmakers will be contacted on January 14th informing you of the officially selected films. If your film
is selected for the festival, a representative will contact you to acquire 3 hi-resolution still images for the marketing of
the film and festival.


AWARDS
No film festival would be complete without awards! Our team is currently deciding on the final categories as well as some prizes for the award winning films. These will be made public on the ASFF website and facebook in December. Once our screening panel has convened and the official selection has been made the award winning films will be announced in mid January.


GET YOUR ENTRY IN!
So with all the formalities out of the way, what are you waiting for! Fill out the form below and upload your digital file. We
look forward to receiving your entry!

Thank you and good luck.

The ASFF team

For all entry enquiries please email us at: info@asff.co.nz