Theme for Entries

Cross-cultural can mean different things to different people. To one person, it may mean the relationship between people of different nationalities or races. To another, it could refer to people with differing cultural ideologies or viewpoints. The definition is kept broad so as not to limit the filmmaker too much; filmmakers are encouraged to submit films representing their own unique creativity and vision. It is not necessary that China or Asian culture be depicted in the film.

Anyone who is interested in promoting understanding between different cultural or ethnic groups as well as the power of positive thinking and attitude

DVD or VHS in NTSC format preferred in less than 30 minutes

• Call for entry forms and film anytime between now and March 3, 2007
• March 3, 2007, deadline for entry form, film, and payment of fee
• Mailing Address: Department of English, Attention: Professor Irby Brown, University of Richmond, VA 23173
• Early April,  2007, announcement of winners
• May 2007, awards and screening at Beijing, China

We have partnered with the prestigious Beijing Student Film Festival (BSFF) and will offer our winners opportunity for exchange and interaction with their Chinese counterparts.

An entry production must have been completed in 2005 or 2006. We will accept any film that is appropriate to our guidelines, even films that may have been completed for previous occasions or may have even won prizes. Entrant must be the one who has the authority to enter the competition. Entrant's submission will not be returned.

The China-America Festival of Film and Culture (CAFFC) film competition entry form must be signed. This signature indicates acceptance of the requirements outlined herein. CAFFC is not responsible for verifying ownership or copyright. The Rose Group has the right to air the winning film for publicity, education and other non-commercial activities.

Any entry in a language other than English must be subtitled and a script must be provided in English. Entries will not be returned. CAFFC reserves the right to determine the eligibility of the entry and the number or category of the winners. Entries judged in the CAFFC film competition are not circulated in any way other than for judging purposes and CAFFC judges adhere to a nondisclosure policy. It must be agreed that clips from all winning entries may be used as part of the CAFFC Awards Event and made available for screening at BSFF-related event in China.

• Students, $15, must provide name of school and signature of one teacher or advisor
• All others, $30

In 100 words or less, the filmmaker explains why his or her work was produced, what he or she hopes to accomplish, and the audience for which it was intended.

Content in 100 words or fewer, with 2 story photos

Three top winners, Runners-Up, and Honorable Mention

The top three winners* will be invited to Beijing, China. A check for $500 and an award certificate will be presented to each winner. Coach-class round-trip air tickets, accommodations, and sightseeing trips will be paid by CAFFC. The duration of the trip is seven to nine days. Winners have to provide on their own a valid passport and visa to China.

*Due to the nature of international travel, winners have to be over the age of 18.

All winners are expected to participate in our cross-cultural activities with BSFF in China. If special circumstances prevent the winner from going, CAFFC reserves the right to determine the best possible solution.

• Read the rules and regulations carefully.
• Complete the entry form and sign it. Mail along with the film to the Department of English, Attention: Professor Irby Brown, University of Richmond, VA 23173 with payment (check or money order) by March 3, 2007.