When is your next competition?
The next sign up for a True North Film Festival event will be in Fall of 2009. Please check back on the site latter for more details.
How do I contact you all?
info [at] findyourtruenorth [dot] com, the easy to use contact form on this website or come on out and see us at any of the competitive screenings.
What genre of film can I submit?
Any genre although comedies tend to score better with audiences while the judges tend to lean towards dramas. Submitted films are reviewed before being screened and if the content is not appropriate with community standards then the film is not screened. There are no jackpot refunds if you make a film that can not be screened for any reason.
How long do I have to make the film?
Typically 4 to 5 weeks.
How long does the film have to be?
A TNFF film must be at least three minutes and at most ten minutes in length to qualify, including credits.
Can I screen my film outside of the competition?
We'd love to talk to you about it more if that is your interest. Feel free to contact us with some details.
I just want to come and see the films. How much does that cost?
Tickets cost $5 at the door on the day of the screenings. Competing filmmakers and a guest are offered complimentary tickets to their own films.
Who are you guys?
TNFF is organized and managed by Ben Wilke and Jon Boes of Deep End Films and A.E. Griffin of UnSAFE Film Office. We're Michigan filmmakers who are eager to meet, network and encourage our fellow filmmakers in their chosen craft. We know it's not easy, but hey, if it were easy everyone would do it, right?
Be cool. Be true.