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