Rules:

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1. You make the film at your own risk.

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2. If making a parody of a copyrighted film, you must include a disclaimer at the beginning of your film.

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3. Do not use copyrighted music in your film without permission. 

4. Films that result in the harm of an animal will be disqualified.

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5. You must be present at the Virginia Sweded Film Festival to be eligible for the Grand Prize.

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6. Your film must be submitted on a playable DVD or a USB flash drive. Send submissions to: Myron Smith- P.O. Box 354, Ridgeway, VA 24148

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7. No Entries (media or documents) will be returned.

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8. The Best in Show award will be decided by audience vote. Since Myron Smith is founder of the VIrginia Sweded Film Festival, he will not be eligible for the Grand Prize. If one of his films is voted as Best in Show, he will forgo the prize and pass the Grand Prize along to the next runner-up. Actors and Actresses appearing in Myron's films will still be eligible for Best Actor or Best Actress award.

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9. The completed film must be received before the Regular Deadline to be considered an Official Selection.

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10. No more than 12 films will be accepted. The Virginia Sweded Film Festival has the right to deny a film submission for any reason.

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Suggestions:

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1. No use of digital effects and sound effects. Hand written credits are encouraged.

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2. Preference will be given to films under fifteen minutes.

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3. Total Run time should not exceed 30 minutes.

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4. Avoid attempting an “easy” film or dialogue driven films. The humor of a Sweded film comes from low budget special effects and props!

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5. Have fun!