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ENTER THE GRIND


How to enter:
1.) Browse our categories (More information for each is on WithoutABox.com) and see if your work of art fits.
2.) Paypal (CCF@PollyStaffle.com) the entry fee.
3.) Print the entry form and fill it out.
4.) Send a screener and an entry form to us (Chad Freeman, P.O. Box 751992, Las Vegas, NV 89136).
5.) Like Facebook.com/PollyGrind
6.) Wait until early September when we will notify you if you made it.


THE CATEGORIES

Blood-o-Rama (Horror/Gore Feature Competition)
Any and all horror films of any subgenre (vampires, zombies, monsters, torture porn, slashers, werewolves, ghosts, horror comedies) over 70 minutes in length are welcome. There is no completion date requirement.
Frontiers Anew (Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Adventure Feature Competition)
Any and all science fiction, fantasy or adventure films over 70 minutes in length are welcome. There is no completion date requirement.
Area-X (Exploitation/Underground Feature Competition)
Any and all exploitation, sexploitation, blaxploitation or underground films over 70 minutes in length are welcome. There is no completion date requirement.
Weirdville (Arthouse/Cult Feature Competition)
Any and all arthouse, cult, alternative or dark films over 70 minutes in length are welcome. There is no completion date requirement.
CrimeTime (Thrillers/Action/Film Noir. etc. Feature Competition)
This category is open to many genres (ie: true crime dramas, serial killer thrillers, super hero films, film noirs, action, suspense, etc.). Basically, any and all films over 70 minutes in length that deal with criminal activity or feature themes of good vs. evil are welcome. There is no completion date requirement.
Short Film Competition
Any and all short films of any genre under 30 minutes in length are welcome. There is no completion date requirement.
Music Video Competition
Any and all music videos of any genre that are under 15 minutes in length are welcome. There is no completion date requirement.
Trailer/Ad Spot Competition
Real or fake trailers, as well as ad spots for fake products, the event itself or in the spirit of grindhouse cinema. There is no completion date requirement.


DETAILS

ORGANIZERS
Chad Clinton Freeman (PollyGrind creator and director)

GENERAL RULES
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. Feature and short films, as well as music video, trailers and ad spot entries.
2. Films must be available for the festival on DVD.
3. Films produced in languages other than English must have English subtitles.
4. Each film entry must include entry fee, brief synopsis, list of principles, director's bio, electronic photo, and a DVD (NTSC only) for preview purposes.
5. The PollyGrind Film Festival will take all possible care in the handling of entries.
6. Your entry form authorizes us to us your film for marketing purposes on television, in advertising, promotional items and/or news and other programs.
7. If your film is accepted to screen at the festival, you will be asked to immediately forward: stills, a poster and/or one-sheets.

SUBMISSIONS
1. A non-refundable entry must accompany each individual submission.
2. All film entries must be submitted on (NTSC only) DVD. Submission copies will not be returned.
3. Selected entries will be notified on or before Sept. 1, 2011.

All submissions and requests for further information should be addressed to:
Chad Clinton Freeman
P.O. Box 751992
Las Vegas, NV 89136-1992
(Please, no FedEx or UPS deliveries.)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Submission and acceptance of your work authorizes The Polly Staffle Grindhouse Fest (PollyGrind) to use the work for exhibition during the festival, education, and/or publicity purposes related to the festival; that the festival will handle the DVDs with a maximum of care but cannot be held liable for any damage or loss during shipping, preview, or screening; and that the festival is also not responsible for any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, or royalty infringement related to the work.