During the festival: March 4 - 14, 2010

• What are the dates of the 12th annual festival?

• *March 4 - 14, 2010

• Where does one go to pick up materials for the festival?

• * Starting March 4th, 2010, during festival hours, filmmakers are asked to go directly to the Theatre: * Heritage Center / Penn Quarter Conference Center/ Navy Memorial - 701 Pennysylvania Avenue, NW, 20004 (Metro: Navy Archives) to pick up their passes, welcome packages and get more information.

• How does one get to the festival - transportation?

• * We recommend taking the Metro. Washington, DC has one of the best public transportation systems. Between the Bus and the Metro, you will be easily get around. Use Metro's RideGuide for specific directions using Metrorail or Metrobuses.

• Where is the festival being held - Theatre Location?

• * Heritage Center / Penn Quarter Conference Center/ Navy Memorial - 701 Pennysylvania Avenue, NW, 20004 (Metro: Navy Archives)

• Where do filmmakers go for their screening?

• * Go to the Heritage Center, DCIFF Welcome Desk at least one hour before their screening. Filmmakers will be escorted into the theatre separately from their guests. Once the program starts, filmmakers are asked to stand in front of the screen to be introduced, then after their film is shown with the other films in their film session, we ask filmmakers to participate in a moderated panel to answer questions from the press and audience.

• What are filmmaker Benefits? What's in the Welcome package? What does the VIP Pass provide ?

• As a DCIFF finalist, filmmakers are entitled to:

• * ONE VIP Pass, which grants the filmmaker free access to all festival, seminar, VIP lounge and other festival related events. (Only one pass per film - This is non-transferable and is granted only to the director of the film, unless otherwise agreed in writing prior to the festival.)

• * Welcome Package (includes program, t-shirt, other promotional items, etc)

• * 1 Screening of their film during the festival

• * 4 additional complimentary tickets to their screening.

• * 2 additional complimentary tickets to Opening and Closing night ceremony, film and reception

• ** Additional Tickets and passes can be obtained for the discounted price. For more information, contact: filmmakers@dciff.org or call: 202 333 6615

• Where are the Discussions /Panels and Press conferences being held?

• In order to properly promote the finalists in the festival, we strongly suggest their presence at the festival. In addition, we request the following:

• * We ask confirmation of the dates they will be attending the festival (regional filmmakers, also please let us know), so that we can coordinate with the press and our staff. (To confirm, contact: filmmakers@dciff.org)

• * We ask that filmmakers arrive at least the day before their film session. We strongly recommend that filmmakers arrive early for press interviews, and to allow for registration and orientation.

• * The press conference for finalists will be held immediately following their film session at the Q&A session. During the festival, individual press interviews will be held at the DCIFF Film Lounge located at the Thunder Grill.

• Can filmmakers sell videos, t-shirts, etc for their film?

• * DCIFF encourages filmmakers to sell copies of their videos, t-shirts, etc. A table will be provided at the theatre where these items can be sold. However, it is the filmmakers responsibility to man the table, sell the materials and collect the money. DCIFF is not responsible for any items or monies collected.

• What are the Awards for which filmmakers will be competing and when will they be presented?

• The following awards will be presented at the Closing ceremony:

• * Audience Award for Feature, Short, Animation, Documentary and Student

• * Visionary Award to the film of a political or social level that can provoke change in our society

• * Student Film Award: Awarded to the best student film

• * Washington, DC Filmmaker Award: Awarded to the film the DC Filmmaker in competition for outstanding achievement

• * Cine Latino Award: Awarded to a Latin American film for outstanding achievement

• * Grand Jury Award for Feature, Short, Animation, Documentary and Student

• * World Cinema Award presented to the most outstanding film in the international Focus, this year, to a Middle Eastern film

• Do I need to be present at the Closing Night Award Ceremony?

• * DCIFF strongly encourages filmmakers to be present or have a representative present at the Awards Ceremony. In case the filmmaker cannot be present, we ask that filmmakers prepare a written note to be read by their representive, should their film win.

• When can the finalists get their screening copy back?

• * Filmmakers must pick up their screening copies/print of their films, 1 hour after your screening and up until the end of the festival. Please note: All screening copies will be returned at the festival. If filmmakers want their film sent back after the festival, please make arrangements for delivery pick up, or send a self addressed envelope with their screening tape.

After the festival: March 15

• * The DCIFF offices close from March 15 – 25th. If you have any questions or if you require more information, please contact us after March 25th.

• *If filmmakers want their film sent back after the festival, please make arrangements for delivery pick up, or send a self addressed envelope with their screening tape.

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