Real to Reel Rules

1. Thank you for your submission to Real to Reel!

2. Send your entry to us on DVD or Blu-Ray.

3. Include a completed Entry Form

4. Include all promotional material for your film (such as credits, film stills, synopsis, etc.)

5. And correct return postage (if necessary) / packaging to:
Real to Reel Film Festival c/o
Cleveland County Arts Council
111 South Washington Street
Shelby, NC 28150

* all mailed entries MUST be on DVD or Blueray! You will be contacted via email, witoutabox, and/or letter regarding the outcome of the judging by the end of June.

* Film-makers outside of the United States need to send their discs/tapes in the proper dubbing format/speed to accommodate DVD players in the United States.

* The filmmaker will assume all shipping cost, including customs. If you want your video returned - please include postage and envelope. Include insurance cost for package if wanted. Real to Reel will not be held responsible for any damages that might occur during return mailing process

*Students please include a copy of your valid student ID with your entry form.

* The management of R2R International Film Festival reserves the right to decide all questions regarding rules and regulations. Submission of a film constitutes that the filmmaker accepts the rules and regulations set forth herein.

*Sorry, we are not able to waive entry fees. We encourage you to submit by the early deadline, which is at a discounted rate. As a nonprofit organization, we depend on the entry fees to pay for administering our festival and awarding cash prizes.

*Submitting filmmakers must acknowledge that they have acquired any and all necessary rights to the content of the submitted film, including rights to copyrighted music, images and talent release. They agree that the Real to Reel International Film Festival will not be held responsible for any copyright infringement by their film, unintentional or otherwise.