Video Contests, Film Festivals, and Awards

Planet in Focus:
Toronto International Environmental Film & Video Festival
September 28 to October 3, 2004

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Recognizing that the 'environment' is contested terrain, both as a biophysical entity and as a philosophical frame, Planet in Focus invites submissions of films and videos, in all genres, that critically examine the concept of 'environment' and challenge current human/nature relations.

Special consideration will be paid to:

� works that push the boundaries of the accepted notions of 'environment'
� works that present cultural perspectives that are under-represented in Canada
� works that will have their world or Canadian premiere at Planet in Focus: Toronto International Environmental Film & Video Festival

Eligibility Criteria:

Entries must have a release date of 2000 or later.

Pre-screening copies must be submitted on VHS cassette (NTSC preferred, but PAL also accepted). Each entry must be accompanied by a completed entry form and the appropriate entry fee. Multiple entries may be sent in the same package. Please avoid excessive non-biodegradable packaging. While our long-term goal is to include works in a variety of languages, this year all works submitted should be accessible to English speaking audiences.

Deadline for Entries:

Early deadline: April 1, 2004
Final deadline: May 3, 2004

Entries must be received at our office in Toronto on or before these dates. Submission results will be sent out by email or mail in June, 2004.

NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT WORKS IN PROGRESS



Planet in Focus: Toronto International Environmental Film & Video Festival,
517 College Street, Suite 405, Toronto, ON, M6G 4A2 Canada
For additional information visit our website www.planetinfocus.org, send us an email at [email protected], or call us at 416-531-1769

Earlybird deadline: April 1, 2004
Final deadline: May 3, 2004

Submission enquiries: [email protected]