15th Annual Antimatter Film Festival
October 14-22, 2011  |  Victoria, BC, Canada
Entry Deadlines: May 11 (early); June 29 (final).
See the 2012 Entry Guidelines & Form

Dedicated to the exhibition and nurturing of film and video as art, Antimatter Film Festival has grown into the premier showcase of experimental cinema in western Canada. Encompassing screenings, installations, performances and media hybrids, Antimatter provides a noncompetitive festival setting in Victoria, British Columbia, free from commercial and industry agendas.

The highest standards of curatorial practice are employed to build thematic programs of innovative film and video selected from international submissions. In addition, our annual Foreign Matter series has become the incubator for hundreds of short films, all new to North American audiences, compiled and contextualized by international curators. Reciprocally, Antimatter delivers curated programs of new Canadian work to international audiences through our Foreign Matter tours.

Since 1998, the quality and creativity of its programming, commitment to audience development, and respect for filmmakers and their work have made Antimatter one of the most important media arts events in Canada, and the world.

How to Enter
Digital files may be submitted as a link to a high quality streaming preview, a QuickTime file via an FTP site or sent through a file transfer service. Contact us to be added to our Dropbox folder for direct uploads. Please do not email video files. QuickTime files can also be submitted on disc, USB stick or memory card.
Entries may also be submitted on DVD, MiniDV or VHS (NTSC or PAL for all). Arrangements can be made to preview works on 16mm or Super 8 fi lm, contact us for details. Entries in a language other than English should be subtitled in English, unless dialogue is nonessential to comprehension and appreciation. Entrants may submit more than one entry. Multiple entries can be included on the same disc, cassette or device but you must include a completed form and entry fee for each submission. Preview discs/cards/cassettes must be clearly labelled with the title of the entry and entrant’s name. Submissions without a completed entry form and/or entry fee will not be processed.

Entry Criteria
Productions must be independently produced, with the maker retaining complete editorial control and copyright. Productions must have been completed after January 1, 2010, and must be a Victoria premiere. Selected works can be screened from 35mm*, 16mm, Super 8, DVCAM, MiniDV, DVD, Blu-ray or Quicktime file. (NTSC or PAL for all video formats). Submission of an entry indicates acceptance of all regulations, guarantee that a screening copy in the format specified on the entry form will be made available for the dates of the festival, and authorization to publicly exhibit the work at Antimatter 2012.
*Please note that 35mm is subject to programming/venue considerations and an alternative format may be required.

Entry Deadlines & Fees
EARLY DEADLINE: May 11, 2012 FEE: $15 (Note: Entries must be RECEIVED
FINAL DEADLINE: June 29, 2012 FEE: $25 by the deadline dates.)
Entry fee payable in Canadian dollars for Canadian entries; US dollars (or equivalent in local currency) for US and foreign entries. Payable by cheque (Canada and US only), international money order or cash. Please make cheques or money orders payable to Antimatter. Credit card/online payment accepted via PayPal to [email protected]. Include a note with title/director’s name with the PayPal payment or a copy of the receipt with your entry. Discounts available for multiple entries (three or more)—contact us for details.

Shipping
Cost of shipping to the festival is the responsibility of the entrant. Collect/COD or shipments with duty/tax owing will be refused. All entries should be clearly marked, on the outside of the package: NO COMMERCIAL VALUE — FOR CULTURAL PURPOSES ONLY. Customs declarations must indicate minimal value ($5).
International entries should be sent by mail or air courier (please do not use UPS Ground or FedEx Ground).
Please send entries to: Antimatter Festival, 636 Yates Street, Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 1L3

Promotional Materials
Please include a link to any online stills, electronic press kit, detailed synopsis, etc.

Selection
Selection of works is made by the Antimatter curatorial committee. Although curators may attempt to build thematic programs from submissions, inclusion is based on merit alone. If your entry is selected for screening, you will be notifi ed by August 15, 2012. Screening copy must be received in our offi ces by October 5, 2012. (You will be contacted with specifi c shipping instructions.)

Return of Preview/Promotional Materials
Preview discs/cassettes and promotional materials will not be returned. Previews of work accepted for the festival will be retained in the Antimatter archive. All other preview materials will be destroyed.

Disclaimer
While all due care and attention will be exercised, the festival cannot accept or assume responsibility for damage or loss of materials submitted.