DVDs (preferred) or VHS tapes in NTSC format will be accepted for preview. Do not send master tapes. Preview tapes or DVDs should be labeled with the title, running time, WAB Number, and contact information (name, address, phone, or email). Works submitted in languages other than English must be formatted with English subtitles.

Works-in-progress and rough cuts can be submitted by the deadline, but only if an exhibition copy will be ready by October 25, 2008.

If your film is selected, please be prepared to submit a digital still file.

All submissions must be postmarked by September 12, 2008. You will be notified of the committee's final decision by October 17, 2008.

If you would like your screener returned, please include a self-addressed PAID mailer and your screener will be returned by January 2009.

Detailed rules, agreements, and requirements are available on our Withoutabox listing.

Submission deadlines and fees:

Regular Deadline – all entries postmarked by August 8th, 2008

Feature film (41 minutes or more): $20

Short film (40 minutes or less): $15

Late Deadline – all entries postmarked by September 12th, 2008

Feature film (41 minutes or more): $30

Short film (40 minutes or less): $20

All entries paid through Withoutabox save $5

A Latina lesbian accepted by her family is a refreshing change to see in the film world. Young Anna's (Melonie Diaz) problem is not her sexuality but normal growing pains. She's figuring out who she is, getting comfortable in her own small-chested body, and dealing with complications in relationships. Her journey starts when she, by chance, meets Sadie (Nicole Vicius) and gets drawn into a radical, micro feminist group called Clits in Action. The silly stunts C(i)A perform are not important to the film because the plot is all about Anna's coming of age and standing up for herself.

Girls who 'remember when' will appreciate the Blondie-esque music, Sadie's Jennifer Tilly like voice, and the small part by Guinevere Turner (Go Fish). All girls will enjoy the couple of scenes with Daniela Sea whose character Calvin is much like that of Max who she plays on The L Word. 

The LGBT Kick Butts programs would probably agree that there's way too much smoking in this film. And another problem I had was with an answering machine being used as a device for Anna to hear from girls without picking up the phone. She has a cell phone so there's no reason for her to have her own landline at her parents' house. The good news is, by the end of the film we know she'll be moving away from home soon.

A TRIP TO PRAGUE, illustrated with beautiful simplicity, tells a four and a half minute story of how a man finds a special connection to Prague. It's amazing how a whole story can be told in such a short time.

Barber's Crossing, on the contrary, is 20 minute. The story of a cross-dressing barber in a small town is engaging but way too developed for a short. I spaced out during the middle and still got the gist. The concept isn't strong enough for a feature length film, but with some editing it could be a great 10 minute short.

GILLERYS LITTLE SECRET offers wonderful cinematography and production quality, but the writing couldve been better. The story concept is wonderful but a tricky one to get across with finesseespecial on screen. Still its one of the best shorts Ive seen so far this season.

LOVE SICK is about one girl who falls in love with another girl starting college and away from her family for the first time. Thats the LOVE part. The SICK part involves the first girls family and is what makes me give this film a thumbs down.

MOVING OUT is a cute story about some adorable girls, although the acting isnt so hot. The music made a wonderful thread for this short film.

A LOVE TO HIDE gives a suspenseful look at a Jewish girl and the queer boy she loves in war-torn Paris during World War II. Its a tragedy as any true war flick will be, and I didnt get all the little political ins and outs, but I sat on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next.

Discussion about essential queer movies: http://www.pv2006.org/2006/05/essential_queer.html

No Entry Fee!

Submission Requirements:

1. DVDs (prefered) or VHS tapes in NTSC format will be accepted for preview. Do not send master tapes.
2. Preview tapes or DVDs should be labeled with the title, running time, and contact information (name, address, phone, or email).
3. Works submitted in languages other than English must be formatted with English subtitles.
4. Works-in-progress and rough cuts can be submitted by the deadline, but only if an exhibition copy will be ready by October 27, 2006.
5. Submit color and/or B&W stills (.eps, .tiff, or .jpg format of 200 dpi resolution or better), publicity materials, or any images with your preview tape or DVD. If your film is selected, please be prepared to submit a digital still file.
6. All submissions must be received by September 15, 2005. You will be notified of the committee's final decision by October 15, 2006.
7. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your preview tape or DVD. Preview tapes and DVDs will be returned by December 2006.

Please include the following info and documents with your submission:

• Preview DVD in NTSC format
• Completed and signed submission form.
• B&W and/or color stills. Still images preferred on floppy disc or CD. They may be emailed to submissions@outrageousfilmfestival.org.
• Synopsis and/or press kit materials.

Send Submissions to:

OUTrageous Film Festival
C/o Pacific Pride Foundation
126 E. Haley Street, Ste. A-11
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Please complete and send entry form with a preview tape.