GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Filmmakers entering their film for consideration for the 2008 MABFF must be 18 years of age or older.

• Have been directed or written and produced by a person of African descent.
• Tell a story about the Black experience and/or feature a person of African descent in a lead role.

A non-returnable final cut copy of your film must be on DVD; one film entry per DVD.

Filmmaker is responsible for obtaining the rights and clearances pertaining to the submitted film.

All films must be accompanied with:

• A completed submission form  A separate form is required for each entry
• A non-returnable copy of your film on DVD with the film’s name and running time
• One copy of filmmaker bio and photo
• One copy of film synopsis (max. 1 page)
• One copy of a photo still from film (jpeg.format)
• A non-refundable submission fee via money order (U.S. Postal preferred)
  payable to CACC INC., MasterCard, Visa or American Express.                                                                                                          

Mail entries to MABFF, c/o The Attucks Theatre., P.O. Box 1272, Norfolk, VA  23501

All entries must arrive to the MABFF office postmarked by May 31, 2008.

Applicants will be notified of the festival’s decision by June 30, 2008.