This is a festival that will host the best of the best films and present the spirit of competition with film VS film in the first ever Independent Film Playoff. This two week long event will give host to exciting parties here in Los Angeles with live bands and good fun as well as Film screenings and Guest panel Q & A from filmmakers. This is the BIG HOUSE where EVERYTHING goes.
There are several feature that will make this Entertainment festival quite unique, besides the usual submission categories there are niche categories will make acceptance into the Big House much easier and more equal:
Big Cross Christian Cinema Series – Catered to Christian related films or Christian filmmakers.
Muslim Cinema Showcase – Catered to Muslim related films and or Muslim filmmakers.
Jews LA Cinema Series – Relative to Jewish inspired films and filmmakers
Big House EURO – Relative to Caucasian Filmmakers
Woman Up independent film series – Films written, produced, directed or about women.
BIG HOUSE PRIDE Cinema challenge – Films relative to the LGBTQ community
The Big Asian Film Shootout – Films by Asian Filmmakers.
The Big House Black folk cinema challenge – Black inspired Cinema.
The Big House Latino – Films by Latino Filmmakers.
Veterans, Soldiers & Sailors Cinema Challenge - For filmmakers who are Military Veterans and those who are currently serving in the U.S Military and Soldiers of foreign enlistment.
Big House Shorts – Short Films 30 minutes and under.
Big House Docs – Documentary Films of any length.
Big House Features - Feature films non niche specific.
The Glass Cannon Audience Trophy (Independent Film Playoff Trophy) for BEST FILM
$1,000 cash reward.
Golden Brick for BEST INVITATIONAL FILM
Glass Cross Award for best Christian Film.
Big House Crescent and Moon for best Muslim Film
Glass Star for best Jewish Film
Glass Fist Award for best Black Film
Viking Ax for best White Film
Honorary War sword for best Asian Film
The Big House Glass Inca LATINO FILM
Glass Rainbow for best Gay Film
Venus Award for best film created from or about Women
Each of the following will receive Glass Stone Awards for the following categories.
BEST NO BUDGET FILM - $300
BEST MICRO BUDGET FILM $350
BEST LOW BUDGET FILM -$400
BEST MIDDLE BUDGET FILM $500
BEST HIGH BUDGET FILM $600
BEST DOCUMENTARY $500
BEST SHORT $300
BEST FILM (ANIMATION) $500
MOST CREATIVE EXPERIMENTAL FILM -$400
BEST DIRECTOR
BEST SCREENPLAY
BEST ACTOR
BEST ACTRESS
BEST ACTOR IN SUPPORTING ROLE
BEST ACTRESS IN SUPPORTING ROLE
PLEASE WITH YOUR SUBMISSION STATE FILM'S BUDGET AT A ROUNDED OFF NUMBER.
When you mail in your submission please put on the header first: ATTN: Evelyn Hernandez.
BIG HOUSE SHORTS
Shorts can be narrative, documentary, or animation as long as they are under 45 min. in length. Accepted Shorts will be placed in position for the BIG HOUSE SHORTS competition. There are no premiere or prior screening restrictions for short films. Shorts may have been released via any distribution outlet, broadcast on television or the internet, and/or publicly screened anywhere in the world and still remain eligible for our Shorts Competition.
FEATURE NARRATIVES
American Narrative Feature Films are over 45 min. in length and the director is based in the US. Premiere status is taken into account for all sections, and films that have not yet screened in the US are given priority. If your film has been released via any home video or other distribution platform including, but not limited to, DVD, Blu-ray or video on demand, broadcast on television or the Internet, it is not eligible for this festival. In order to qualify, the submitted project must be either scripted or improvisational fiction and must have a total running time of at least 45 minutes. Accepted Features will be placed in position for competition in the Big House Independent Film Playoff. The top two Features whether Narrative or Documentary, English or foreign language will compete at the Big House Showdown.
BIG HOUSE DOCS
Documentaries under 45 min. should be submitted as Shorts.
American Documentary Feature Films are over 45min. in length and the director is based in the US. Premiere status is taken into account for all sections, and films that have not yet screened in the US are given priority. If the film has been released via any home video or other distribution platform including, but not limited to, DVD, Blu-ray or video on demand, broadcast on television or the Internet, it is not eligible for qualification. In order to qualify, the submitted project must be a non-fiction documentary subject ("mockumentaries" do not qualify) and must have a total running time of at least 45minutes. Accepted Documentaries will be placed in position for competition in the Big House Independent Film Playoff.
BIG HOUSE INTERNATIONAL
International Narrative Feature Films are over 45 min. in length and directed by a filmmaker based outside of the US. Premiere status is taken into account for all sections, and films that have not yet screened in the US are given priority. If the film has been released via any home video or other distribution platform including, but not limited to, DVD, Blu-ray or video on demand, broadcast on television or the Internet, it is not eligible for qualification. Accepted International Films if are not in English must possess English subtitles or submission will not be considered.
INTERNATIONAL DOCS
Documentaries under 45 min. should be submitted as Shorts. International Documentary Feature Films are over 45 min. in length and the director is based outside of the US. Premiere status is taken into account for all sections, and films that have not yet screened in the US are given priority. Accepted International Films if are not in English must possess English subtitles or submission will not be considered. If the film has been released via any home video or other distribution platform including, but not limited to, DVD, Blu-ray or video on demand, broadcast on television or the Internet, it is not eligible for qualification. In order to qualify, the submitted project must be a non-fiction documentary subject ("mockumentaries" do not qualify) and must have a total running time of at least 45minutes.
BIG HOUSE INVITATIONAL
The Big House Invitational highlights films created from members of the Big House Selection Committee. These films do not qualify for the Big House Tournament nor are they reserving space against a submitted film.
Acceptance into this out-of-competition category is by invitation only. Open submissions will not be considered for this category.
SCREENING SHOWCASES:
These are the various showcases in which the accepted films will screen. This is the Big House Cinema Series which takes place during Week 1 of the Festival. The remaining accepted films will showcase during Big House Gladiator Week which takes place during Week 2.
Big Cross Christian Cinema Series – Catered to Christian related films or Christian filmmakers.
Muslim Cinema Showcase – Catered to Muslim related films and or Muslim filmmakers.
Jews LA Cinema Series – Relative to Jewish inspired films and filmmakers.
Big House EURO – Relative to Caucasian Filmmakers.
Woman Up independent Film series – Films written, produced, directed or about women.
BIG HOUSE PRIDE Cinema challenge – Films relative to the LGBTQ community.
The Big Asian Film Shootout – Films by Asian Filmmakers.
The Big House Black Folk Cinema challenge – Black inspired Cinema.
The Big House Latino – Films by Latino Filmmakers.
BASIC GENERAL RULES:
*Although we do not require U.S. Premieres for our sections, premiere status is taken into consideration.
*For short films, there is no premiere requirement (films can have already played in the Los Angeles area and can appear online before the festival and are still eligible for consideration).
* Films that are 45 minutes or longer in length are considered feature films. Anything under 45 minutes is considered a short film.
*We welcome submissions on DVD screeners and via the Filmfreeway secure online screener system.
* DVDs must be labeled clearly with the title, running time and contact information (including name, address and phone number).
* More than one entry may be submitted. Each entry must be accompanied by an official entry form and entry fee.
* If your film is selected, then you will be asked to provide stills from the film; press materials; headshot and filmography of director; b&w and/or color and video trailer (if available). Please do not send in press materials until asked to do so by the festival.
* The entry fee is non-refundable.
* Students can write to our H.R manager Evelyn Michelle at: evelynmichelle@mail.com or bhla.programming@gmail.com
to receive an entry fee waiver, we are unable to offer any other entry fee waivers at this time.
* DVDs and other submitted materials will not be returned. Please do not send film prints, master tapes or other originals.
* If you want confirmation that your entry has been received by BIG HOUSE LOS ANGELES ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL, please include a self-addressed stamped postcard otherwise confirmation will be sent via email.
* All film entries selected for the BIG HOUSE LOS ANGELES ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL, if accepted you agree to the rights to use footage, stills and/or titles and information from the film for promotional purposes.
* All films submitted must be free from any legal disputes and the filmmaker must have cleared all rights for music and exhibition.
* All filmmakers will be notified of acceptance by October 15, 2015.
STANDARD RULES DESCRIPTION:
A) U.S. and International Narrative and Documentary Feature Films that have previously been theatrically exhibited at a “work-in-progress” screening at which tickets were available to the public are only eligible for the Festival if the version submitted is significantly different from the version previously screened. The Big House Committee reserves the right to determine a previously screened project’s eligibility, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Applicant, based on the content of the submitted version of the Film as compared with the previously screened version.
B) U.S. Narrative and Documentary Feature Films that have been previously released via any home video platform (including, but not limited to, DVD, Blu-ray, or video on demand) or broadcast on television or the internet in any country are not eligible for submission to the Festival unless the version submitted is significantly different from the version that was previously released or broadcast. The Big House Committee shall have the sole authority and discretion to determine whether a Film that was previously released via any method described above has been changed significantly from the previously released or broadcast version. The Big House Committee reserves the sole and exclusive right to determine a previously released or broadcast project’s eligibility, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Applicant, based on the content of the submitted version of the Film as compared with the previously released or broadcast version.
C) It is the sole responsibility of the Applicant to secure authorization and permission from the copyright owner(s) of any and all copyrighted content or materials included within the submitted Film. The Big House Committee expressly disavows any responsibility for, and will not be held responsible for, any unauthorized inclusion of any copyrighted content or materials within or relating to the submitted Film, including any content or materials that are or may become the basis for any third party claims for copyright infringement. The Big House Committee reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Applicant, any Film with any unauthorized inclusion of copyrighted content or materials. In the event that any claim, dispute, action or proceeding shall be brought or asserted by any person or entity that alleges that the Film makes unauthorized or unlawful use of any copyrighted content or material, Applicant shall fully indemnify and defend the Big House Committee, the Festival, and each of their representatives and affiliates from any liability in connection therewith and from any fees and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, that any of them may incur in connection therewith.
D) It is the sole responsibility of the Applicant to secure authorization and permission from the owner(s) of any and all trademarked content or materials included within the submitted Film. The Big House Committee expressly disavows any responsibility for, and will not be held responsible for, any unauthorized inclusion of any trademarked content or materials within or relating to the submitted Film, including any content or materials that are or may become the basis for any third party claims for trademark infringement, trademark dilution or unfair competition. The Big House Committee reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Applicant, any Film with any unauthorized inclusion of trademarked content or materials. In the event that any claim, dispute, action or proceeding shall be brought or asserted by any person or entity that alleges that the Film makes unauthorized or unlawful use of any trademarked content or material, Applicant shall fully indemnify and defend the Big House Committee, the Festival, and each of their representatives and affiliates from any liability in connection therewith and from any fees and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, that any of them may incur in connection therewith.
E) It is the sole responsibility of the Applicant to clear all content of the Film from any and all actual or potential legal claims and issues, including, without limitation, claims based upon theories of libel, defamation, invasion of privacy, violation of rights of publicity, theft of trade secrets, breach of confidence, breach of confidential relationship, and breach of express or implied contract (“Third Party Claim(s)”). The Big House Committee expressly disavows any responsibility for, and will not be held responsible for, any unauthorized inclusion of any content or materials within or relating to the submitted Film that are or may be the basis for any Third Party Claims based upon any of the foregoing legal theories or others. The Big House Committee reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Applicant, any Film that is or may become the subject of any Third Party Claims. In the event that any Third Party Claim(s) shall be asserted by any person or entity, Applicant shall fully indemnify and defend the Big House Committee, the Festival, and each of their representatives and affiliates from any liability in connection therewith and from any and all fees and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, that each of any of them may incur in connection therewith.
F) Applicants submitting Films that contain significant non-English spoken dialogue must provide on-screen English subtitles. The Big House Committee reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Applicant, any Film that contains significant non-English spoken dialogue that does not include accompanying on-screen English subtitles.
G) All Feature Films (45 minutes or longer) must be submitted to the Big House Committee on a single disc (DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, or Blu-ray) or uploaded via the Secure Online Screener function of Filmfreeway. The Big House Committee reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from Applicant, any feature-length Film that is not submitted using one of these formats. If the Film is submitted in multiple parts on multiple discs, the Big House Committee reserves the right to judge the Film based on the first disc included, with no further obligation to view the contents of the remaining discs.
H) All Short Films (less than 45 minutes in length) must be submitted to the Big House Committee on a single disc (DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL) or uploaded via the Secure Online Screener function of Filmfreeway. The Big House Committee reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from Applicant, any Short Film that is not submitted using one of these formats. Short Films may not be submitted on Blu-ray disc. If multiple short films are included on a single disc, the Big House Committee reserves the right to judge only the first film included on the disc, with no further obligation to view the remaining contents of the disc.
I) It is the sole responsibility of the Applicant to ensure that any submitted disc plays in its entirety on an industry-standard DVD or Blu-ray player prior to submitting it to the Festival. In the event that a submitted disc does not play in an industry-standard standard DVD or Blu-ray player, the Big House Committee will attempt, but is under no obligation, to contact the Applicant using the contact information provided on the submission form in an effort to obtain a replacement copy of the Film. The Big House Committee reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Applicant, any Film for which the initially-submitted disc does not play on an industry-standard DVD or Blu-ray player.
J) It is the sole responsibility of the Applicant to ensure that the submitted disc arrives at the shipping destination provided to the Applicant upon completion of the submission form. In the event that a submitted disc does not arrive at the designated shipping destination within the deadline window selected by the Applicant, the Big House Committee will attempt, but is under no obligation, to contact the Applicant using the contact information provided on the submission form in an effort to obtain a submission copy of the Film. The Big House Committee reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Applicant, any Film that does not arrive at the designated shipping destination within the deadline window selected by the Applicant.
K) In the event that the Applicant remits an updated version of the Film to the Big House Committee after having submitted a previous version of the Film to the Big House Committee during the same calendar year, the Big House Committee is under no obligation to view any or all of the updated version.
L) In order to be considered for the Festival, the Applicant must fill out the Festival submission form located at www.Filmfreeway.com. The Big House Committee reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Applicant, any Film that is not submitted through one of these platforms.
M) The Big House Committee reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Applicant, any Film with a submission form that is considered to be delinquent due to the non-payment of any or all submission fees. The Big House Committee may attempt, but is under no obligation, to contact the Applicant using the contact information provided on the submission form in an effort to bring the payment status of the account up-to-date. The Big House Committee disavows any responsibility for, and will not be held responsible for, any failure to contact the Applicant and inform the Applicant of any payment delinquency or other deficiency of a submission form.
N) Upon completion of the Festival selection process, the Big House Committee will attempt to contact the Applicant using the contact information provided on the submission form to notify the Applicant of the Film’s acceptance status. The Big House Committee disavows any responsibility for, and will not be held responsible for, any failure to contact the Applicant using the contact information provided on the submission form. It is the sole responsibility of the Applicant to ensure that the contact information provided on the submission form is correct throughout the entirety of the Festival selection period.
O) The Big House Committee is under no obligation to provide to the Applicant or any other representative of the Film any comments or feedback regarding the submitted Film, any information relating to the manner in which the Film is, will be, or was reviewed; any views that the Big House Committee or any reviewers of the Film may hold concerning the Film; any reasons why the Film, should it not be accepted for exhibition at the Festival, was not accepted; or any other information relating to the Festival’s review, consideration and/or selection process regarding the Film specifically or submissions generally beyond the information set forth in these Rules and Regulations. The Big House Committee disavows any responsibility for, and will not be held responsible or liable for, the contents of any internal comments or feedback regarding any Film that are or may be obtained by the Applicant or any other representative of the Film; any communications by any representative of the Big House Committee or the Festival relating to the Film or the Festival selection process; the manner in which the Film shall be, is or was considered and reviewed; the identity or identities of any specific reviewers of the Film; and/or any failure on the part of the Big House Committee or the Festival to provide the Applicant or any other representative(s) of the Film with information concerning the Big House Committee’s consideration and/or review of the Film.
BIG HOUSE FEATURES
短編映画と長編映画 >45' 130'<
料金-8%
初期35$32.2$
01 7月 15
標準45$41.4$
01 9月 15
延滞55$50.6$
15 5月 15
拡張75$69$
01 10月 15
提出期限
01 10月 15
保存する
3.6$
送信
FEATURE NARRATIVES
American Narrative Feature Films are over 45 min. in length and the director is based in the US. Premiere status is taken into account for all sections, and films that have not yet screened in the US are given priority. If your film has been released via any home video or other distribution platform including, but not limited to, DVD, Blu-ray or video on demand, broadcast on television or the Internet, it is not eligible for this festival. In order to qualify, the submitted project must be either scripted or improvisational fiction and must have a total running time of at least 45 minutes. Accepted Features will be placed in position for competition in the Big House Independent Film Playoff. The top two Features whether Narrative or Documentary, English or foreign language will compete at the Big House Showdown.
BIG HOUSE DOCS
短編映画と長編映画 >45' 130'<
料金-8%
初期30$27.6$
01 7月 15
標準45$41.4$
01 9月 15
延滞55$50.6$
15 5月 15
拡張75$69$
01 10月 15
提出期限
01 10月 15
保存する
3.6$
送信
Documentaries under 45 min. should be submitted as Shorts. American Documentary Feature Films are over 45min. in length and the director is based in the US. Premiere status is taken into account for all sections, and films that have not yet screened in the US are given priority. Accepted Documentaries will be placed in position for competition in the Big House Independent Film Playoff.
BIG HOUSE INTERNATIONAL FEATURES/ DOCS
短編映画と長編映画 >45' 130'<
料金-8%
初期35$32.2$
01 7月 15
標準45$41.4$
01 9月 15
延滞55$50.6$
15 5月 15
拡張75$69$
01 10月 15
提出期限
01 10月 15
保存する
3.6$
送信
International Narrative/ Doc Feature Films are over 45 min. in length and directed by a filmmaker based outside of the US. Premiere status is taken into account for all sections, and films that have not yet screened in the US are given priority. Accepted International Films if are not in English must possess English subtitles or submission will not be considered.
BIG HOUSE SHORTS
短編映画 >2' 45'<
料金-8%
初期25$23$
01 7月 15
標準30$27.6$
01 9月 15
延滞35$32.2$
15 5月 15
拡張55$50.6$
01 10月 15
提出期限
01 10月 15
保存する
2.4$
送信
Shorts can be narrative, documentary, or animation as long as they are under 45 min. in length. Accepted Shorts will be placed in position for the BIG HOUSE SHORTS competition.
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