Chicago Underground Film Festival
Chicago
29th October - 2nd November 2008
The Chicago Underground Film Festival is dedicated to the work of film and video makers with defiantly independent visions. As Roger Ebert said, "What you get for your money is not just admission to the films, but admission to a subculture."
CUFF presents a wide range of work exploring the many definitions and interpretations of the concept of "underground". From alternative music films and political agitprop to high camp and formal experimentation and everything in-between. We like films that go beyond expectations and genre, films made with passion, obsession and drive. The festival is dedicated to work that defines or defies all genres (especially experimental, narrative, animation, and documentary), and admits 16mm, 35mm, mini-dv and DVcam exhibition formats.
Founded in 1994, the Chicago Underground Film Festival is an annual event dedicated to the work of film and video makers from around the world with defiantly independent visions. Our mission is to support and promote innovative films and videos that dissent in form, technique, or content from the "indie" film/video mainstream and to create a community for makers and audiences of adventurous work that entertains, pushes boundaries, challenges viewers and transcends expectations...if you suspect your film is "underground," it probably is.
Unlike many other "independent" film events our goal is not to imitate old guard, market-driven festivals such as Sundance. Instead we seek to create our own particular niche by presenting an accessible, user-friendly showcase for Avant-Garde and cult cinema.
DEADLINES
Earlybird Deadline May 15th, 2008 ($30 Entry Fee)
Regular Deadline June 16th, 2008 ($35 Entry Fee)
Late Deadline July 15th, 2008 ($40 Entry Fee)
Entry fees are not required for filmmakers who have screened at CUFF in the past.
Also accepting proposals for curated programs.
Complete entry form and guidelines available on the festival website at www.cuff.org
Or submit through www.withoutabox.com/login/1095
Befriend CUFF on Myspace www.myspace.com/ChicagoUndergroundFilm
Link:
http://www.cuff.org/