Enter BestFest America 2008
Enter BestFest America 2008
A completed entry form and $30 entry fee in cash or check (from a U.S. bank) or money order (in U.S. dollars) must accompany each category submission and MUST arrive at the San Diego Film Commission Office by the deadline - not postmarked. DVDs only accepted.

8 categories to enter ... Do you qualify?
Click on "college" or "high school" to download and print entry forms in PDF.
What your $30 entry fee gets you: 1) Judges' comments and scores; and, 2) A pass to any one screening session at BestFest America. If your entry is an Official Selection to BestFest America 2008: you will introduce your film and screen it in its entirety on the BIG screen; you will receive a Filmmakers' Pass to all screenings and events; you will have access to the Filmmakers' Lounge; and, You will receive an award during our Closing Night Ceremonies on Sunday, August 17, 2008.
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College Film Deadline: Monday, May 12 at 5pm
High School Film Deadline: Monday, June 9 at 5pm
Animation ... wow the audience with your creations (10 mins. max)
HIGH SCHOOL       COLLEGE

Commercials ... "Sell it" with a 30 or 60-second commercials
HIGH SCHOOL       COLLEGE

Comedy ... Make your audience laugh (25 mins. max.)
HIGH SCHOOL       COLLEGE

Drama ... Involve your audience with your storytelling (25 mins. max.)
HIGH SCHOOL       COLLEGE

Documentary ... Enlighten and entertain your audience (25 mins. max.)
HIGH SCHOOL      COLLEGE

Experimental ... Move your audience with images and sound (10 mins. max.)
HIGH SCHOOL      COLLEGE

Horror/Thriller ... Take your audience for the ride of their lives (25 mins. max.)
HIGH SCHOOL       COLLEGE

Music Video ... Let your images emote or tell a story to a beat (5 mins. max.)
HIGH SCHOOL      COLLEGE


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Best of the Fest
The top College and
High School films will receive the new
Sony HDR-FX1
Hi-Def Camera