Big Sky Documentary Film Festival Deadlines

The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival in Missoula, Montana is seeking submissions for its eighth annual event which runs from February 11 to 20, 2011. Early Bird Deadline - Postmarked by July 2, 2010; Regular Deadline - Postmarked  by September 3, 2010; Final Deadline - Postmarked  by October 15, 2010

The festival will screen over 100 films, including world and U.S. premieres, classics, rare and experimental works on Montana's largest screen at the historic Wilma Theater in downtown Missoula, Montana.  In addition to ten days of screenings, the event will feature many public and VIP events including panel discussions, galas, receptions and networking round-tables.

The competitive event is open to non-fiction films and videos of all genres, subject matter, lengths and production dates. Awards and cash prizes will be given for Best Documentary Feature (over 50 minutes), Best Documentary Short (15-50 minutes), Best Mini-Doc (under 15 minutes) and best documentary about the American West (the Big Sky Award).

DVD (NTSC/PAL), VHS (NTSC/PAL), DVCAM (NTSC/PAL), HDV (NTSC), and miniDV (NTSC/PAL) accepted for preview. To submit visit http://www.bigskyfilmfest.org/entries.html