March 15 - 18, 2012
Ketchum, Idaho has been welcoming the film industry since Averell Harriman opened America's first ski resort in 1936. In 2012, the Sun Valley Film Festival will bring the area's rich cinematic tradition into the 21st century by welcoming cutting-edge independent films, premieres, exciting children's programming and previews of new television and web series. This spring, filmmakers from around the world bring their vision to the Sun Valley Film Festival and you're invited to watch it come into focus.
Getting Here
The Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) in Hailey, Idaho, is only 12 miles from Sun Valley.
Other airports used to reach Sun Valley include:
Boise (BOI) at 2 hours 48 minutes away (http://g.co/maps/9sw2s)
Twin Falls (TWF) at 1 hour 57 minutes away (http://g.co/maps/yqja8)
Salt Lake City (SLC) at 5 hours away (http://g.co/maps/nmhf6)
Contact
Sun Valley Film Festival
PO Box 3471
Sun Valley, ID
83353
tel: 208 928 7818
info@sunvalleyfilmfestival.org
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Call for Entries
Submitting your entry online
The Sun Valley Film Festival prefers online entries submitted via Withoutabox.com, which provides cost-saving, paperless submission to film festivals around the world. Withoutabox's internet-only submission platform features online applications via one master entry form, online fee payments, press kits, and the option to use Secure Online Screeners, an economical, eco-friendly, and secure alternative to traditional hard-copy DVD submissions. Fill out one master entry form and take advantage of quick entry, extended deadlines, and powerful submission management tools. There's no extra cost to you, and by submitting, you'll join Withoutabox's global filmmaker community and stay in the loop about international exhibition opportunities. Click to submit your film today!
Submitting your entry by mail
click here to download your application
Categories
- Dramatic feature films
- Documentary feature films
- Hour and half hour television and web series
- Children's programming: includes animated and live action short and feature length media formats
- Short films: includes narrative or documentary works created in any format (HD, 35mm, 16mm, Super8, etc.) with a duration under 30 minutes. NOTE: If animated, please submit as "Animated Short"
Submission requirements
- Preview film, ½ hour television show, children's programming and short films on DVD.
- All features no more than 150 minutes max.
- All shorts no more than 30 minutes max.
- Exhibition format DVD, Blu-Ray or 35 mm film.
- Send self-addressed and prepaid packaging for requested return on all materials.
- Electronic press kits with 300 dpi high-resolution stills required.
Mail entry submission to:
Sun Valley Film Festival
P.O. Box 3471
Sun Valley, Idaho
83353
Deadlines for submissions
- January 10, 2012 Early deadline
- January 20, 2012 Deadline
- February 7, 2012 Late deadline
Notification Approximately February 14, 2012
Entry fees
- $55 for all feature films
- $35 for shorts up to 30 minutes
- $45 for all television and web series
Entry fees for the February 7 late deadline
- $65 for all feature films
- $55 for shorts up to 30 minutes
- $55 for all television and web series
Vision Award
There is no myth to the number of fingerprints which shape a film. Because a writer's original inception changes drastically with an actor's interpretation and when the story passes through a director's lens, it is the producer who accepts final responsibility for what the audience sees. In celebration of this journey, the Sun Valley Film Festival recognizes the producer's ability to keep the film in focus with the Vision Award.
One In A Million
We salute the filmmakers who discover ways to tell their stories for under a million dollars without the help of the studios or deep pockets by awarding the One In A Million.
Sun Valley Film Festival Audience Award
The SVFF Audience Award is the voice of the people and will be presented during the closing ceremony by a special guest.
Where to Stay
Stay in the Sun Valley Lodge or Inn for only $139 per person per night plus tax and includes a lift ticket for each person for each night stayed. Single occupancy 219.00 per night plus tax. Some restrictions apply.
Reserve today by calling 800-786-8259 and reference Sun Valley Film Festival
Tickets
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| $10 ADMIT ONE Single admission to a film screening at one of our festival venues: The Magic Lantern Cinemas and the Sun Valley Opera House. You're also invited to stay after the film for Q&A's at selected screenings. |
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| $35 DAYTRIPPER This is the day pass for all screenings on your selected day. |
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| $90 LONG WEEKEND Save a little and join us for a 3-day long cinematic weekend. |
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| $150 VIP PASS VIP access to all films and events. |
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| $250 SNOWPLOW PASS The Snowplow Pass gives access to the opening and closing parties, reserved Kaffeeklatsch seating, and screenings at all theaters. Buy this pass and there might even be a special Snowplow party- you never know ... |
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| $500 SNOWBALL PASS The Snowball is our VIP Pass (for 1) which offers premier access to all festival events. A $350 tax deductible 501(c)(3) letter will be issued to all Snowballs. |
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| $1000 SUN SPONSOR PASS The Sun Sponsor is our VIP Pass (for 2) which offers premier access to all festival events. A $700 tax deductible 501(c)(3) letter will be issued to all Snow Angels. |
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Sweepstakes
For a chance to win two round-trip tickets on Alaska Airlines to Sun Valley, VIP film passes, and two nights at the Sun Valley Resort, all you have to do is register.
You could be our lucky Sweepstakes winner!
