2008 Sponsors

July 27, 2008

CALL FOR ENTRIES
RUFF CUTZ INDIE FILM CONFERENCE
NOV 14, 15, 16, 2008

(BOSTON) – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Call for Submissions is now open for the 2008 Ruff Cutz Indie Film Conference to be held at the Center for Digital Imaging Arts of Boston University on November 14, 15, and 16. If you are a professional, novice, student or even an aspiring filmmaker, you can submit your Short Film, Documentary, Feature, Animation film or even Trailer. We strongly encourage submission of unfinished works, and works in progress.

Select winners will be awarded cash prizes along with production software, film equipment, services, and other industry products. This is a "rough cut" film showcase. It provides a unique opportunity for filmmakers to get feedback from peers, professionals and an audience.

All films selected for participation in the Ruff Cutz Indie Film Conference will be granted two passes for full admission to the weekend’s events. All other filmmakers who have submitted but were not selected as finalists will be able to receive 50% off any of the weekend conference festivities.

Submission requirements include: 50 word synopsis of the film or video; Director's biography; Full cast and crew list including musical composition credits; Press Kit, if available; Works must be in original language. For STUDENT submissions - include a copy of the Director's valid student ID.

The Ruff Cutz selection committee is made up of industry professionals who will review all films and make selections. Notifications will be emailed, mailed, and/or emailed. All committee decisions are final. All shipments must be prepaid. We will accept anything shot on Digital Video, Super 8, 16mm, 35mm, Beta SP, DigiBeta, and HDTV. However, all entries must be submitted in DVD or VHS format. Final Submissions Deadline must be mailed in before November 1st, 2008. Entry fees must be paid in United States Dollars.

Please Send All Required Materials To: Image Icon Entertainment, c/o
Ruff Cutz 2008, P.O.BOX 70159, N. Dartmouth, MA 02747 USA. If you have any questions please email info@rcifc.com or call 508-717-7795

For more detailed information on entry fees, forms, regulations, and a complete list of submission types, please visit our website at www. rcifc. com.

Current Sponsors for the event: Main Sponosor - The Center for Digital Imaging Arts of Boston University, The Marriot Hotel, Celebrity Limousine, Imagine Magazine, Toofy Film Fest, the Rhode Island International Film Festival, ShootingPeople.org, Scott Volkswagen, Panasonic, The Camera Company, The Enigma Factory, Midnight Chimes Productions, LandMark Embassy Theatre, Skellig's Restaurant, the Rhode Island Film Collaborative, Production Hub, iCrew.com, 2-Day Film School, Phantazma Pictures, Filmmakers Collabrative, Indieflavor.com, Mixed Media Promotions, and NewFilmNation.com. Ruff Cutz would like to thank all of their sponsors and appreciates their participation.