Submit a Film

Submission for the 2012 Festival are now open:

SILK SCREEN accepts Narrative Feature Films that are made by and/or about Asians or Asian Americans of any nationality. Foreign language entries must have English subtitles. SILK SCREEN will accept Feature Length films and videos (60 minutes or longer, no documentaries or short films). SILK SCREEN defines Asian Films as originating from any country East of the Bosphorus to Japan. This would include Turkey and Middle Eastern countries, Israel and of course India, China, Korea and Japan.

The films must be recent, finished no earlier than January 2011. If you have any questions about eligibility, please send an email.

The Basics

What to Submit

Formats

Eligible formats for exhibition at the Silk Screen are: 35mm, HDCAM, Blu-ray, Betacam SP video (NTSC only) and DVD (NTSC, Region 1 only). No PAL tapes will be accepted.

Press Kits

Electronic Press Kits only. If you do not have press kit materials in electronic format, please wait until notified of your film’s acceptance. At that time Silk Screen will request hard copies of press kit materials. Your film’s press kit should include:

  • Still images (at least 300dpi) Please provide captions for all images.
  • Synopsis
  • Director's biography
  • Director's filmography
  • Director's statement
  • Cast and crew listing

If your feature-length film is selected for exhibition, the festival will also request the following items to maximize exposure for your film:

  • Posters
  • Director's photo
  • Video clips

You can submit your press kit on a CD or provide a link to the press kit materials with your application. To be notified that your entry has been received, please include an email address with your submission.

Entry Fees

Please enclose a check or money order for $35 (for Deadline, postmarked by February 1, 2012). Checks and money orders must be issued through a US banking institution. Make checks payable to SILK SCREEN. Entry fee is waived for all entrants submitting from outside of North America.

Previously Screened Films

There is no maximum number of festivals at which the film may be screened. It would be great if we could say we had "Premiere" status, but it's not required. However, please note we are pretty dedicated to getting the latest releases.

Submitting Multiple Entries

You can submit as many entries as you want, but will need to complete a separate film submission form (and entry fee) for each film, and each entry must be on a separate tape or DVD.

Get Started

Step by Step Submission Process

1. Complete the Form

First download and complete the Submission Form below.

Download Submission Form (PDF)

2. Select a Payment Method

You may either enclose a check or money order for $35 with your submission. Checks and money orders must be issued through a US banking institution. Make checks payable to SILK SCREEN.

Online payments are also accepted. Please click the button below to pay online:

 

 

3. Send Your Full Submission Entry

Silk Screen - Entries
c/o Harish Saluja
Festival Director
424 South 27th Street
Suite 203
Pittsburgh PA  15203
film@silkscreenfestival.org