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Film Festival FAQs
 What
constitutes a an Iowa Connection?
If a key member of the crew or cast was
born, has lived in or attended school in Iowa for at least one
year, there’s no question—you have a close tie to
Iowa. Other examples of close ties include:
• A film that was at least partially shot on-location in
Iowa
• A film about Iowa
• A film about Iowans, but not necessarily set in the state
The CRI Film Festival Board of
Directors has the final say about "distant" close connections.
If your caterer once drove through Iowa in a rental car traveling
from LA to New York...no. If you wonder if your film is eligible,
e-mail eric@crifm.org or call
319-721-7465.
What
if I can’t get to the festival, but did not send money to
ship my complimentary shirt?
You may send the fee later, and we will send you your shirt.
If it is quite a long time after the festival, you may wish to
check on availability.
What
is meant by the new division, "Pro Am?"
For our entry purposes, a filmmaker who earns less than
60% of their income from production.
From The Pro-Am Revolution,
by Charles Leadbeater and Paul Miller, "A Pro-Am pursues
an activity as an amateur, mainly for the love of it, but sets
a professional standard. Pro-Ams are unlikely to earn more than
a small portion of their income from their pastime but they pursue
it with the dedication and commitment associated with a professional.
For Pro-Ams, leisure is not passive consumerism but active and
participatory; it involves the deployment of publicly accredited
knowledge and skills, often built up over a long career, which
has involved sacrifices and frustrations."
What
if I end up coming to the Festival and I've already paid S/H for
my shirt?
We’ll be happy to refund your shipping fee.
Will
the theatre be showing other films besides the Festival entries?
Yes. The festival will be showing on 3 of 5 screens, except
Saturday morning, when Festival content will play on all 5. Current
studio movies, second runs, and other independents will be shown
on the other 2, however these are not included in the festival
admission.
What
are the Eddy Awards? Eddys are split into 4 categories
in Professional, Pro-Am and Student divisions. These categoies
are Documentary, Freestyle, Short Narrative and Long/Feature Narrative.
Additionally, there is the special Audience Choice Eddy Award,
and the Iowa Connection Award.
How
many films will you be showing? Forty out of a 88 entries
will be screened.
What
level of experience is represented at this festival? The
festival will feature a wide range of experience from the first-time
amateur, to students, to the experienced professional filmmaker.
Who
are the judges? A voluntary independent panel of film industry
professionals and scholars.
When
will the Eddy Awards be presented? The festival will culminate
with the awards ceremony on Saturday night..
When
can I submit a film for the 2009 Film Festival? Late in
2008, we will announce the entry guidelines for the 2009 Film
Festival. To keep up to date on all such announcements, use the
form on our Contact Page to sign up for the Iowa Film News Update.
How
much do tickets cost? How do
we get there? Please visit our Attending
Page.
What's
the parking situation? The Collins Road Theatres are in
the Collins Road Square, a strip mall with plentiful parking.
Are
there any lodging packages associated with the festival?
We have not arranged group packages. However, there are several
hotels within 5 minutes of the event.
How
can we find more information about general film happenings in
the area? We send out frequent updates. Use the form on
our Contact Page to sign up. Also check
the News page.
Will
there be concessions/meals? The Theatre concession stand
will be open. They offer full movie-theater fare and do-it-yourself
real buttered popcorn and
other extras. Several restaurants are within walking distance.
Is the
film festival suitable for the whole family? There is a
variety of films for all age groups. Some may have stronger content
unsuitable for small children. Suggested ratings will be posted,
and can be found on our synopsis page as well. All children under
12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Is there
a dress code? Whatever you normally wear to the movies.
We're casual. If you want to "black tie" it, we won't
stop you either.
Where
can I get answers if my questions are not answered here?
You may e-mail any of the directors (please visit our About Us
Page) or call 319-721-7465.
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