FEATURES AND SHORTS:
Productions of 45 minutes or longer are considered features. Productions of less than 45 minutes are considered shorts.

LIVE-ACTION AND ANIMATED PRODUCTIONS:
In the event that a production includes both live-action cinematography and animation, please identify (on the entry form) the category in which it should compete.

DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTIONS:
If the KWCFPF receives a substantial number of documentary entries, there may be a separate competition category for documentaries. Otherwise, a documentary submission will compete in the category selected on the Entry Form. A production is considered a documentary if it takes as its subject actual people, places, and events and presents them in a non-fictional context.

MOVIES BY KIDS:
Films and videos that have been produced by children/teens aged 17 years or below. are considered to be “MOVIES BY KIDS.” An adult supervisor is allowed; however, the entire film/video must be conceived and produced by children/teens with minimal adult input. Movies by Kids films and videos must match the Festival criteria outlined in item 8 below.

1.) Organization. The Kids with Cameras Film and Photo Festival is an annual, competitive film festival presented by the Fireside Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization dedicated to the preservation of independent film through education and exhibition.

2.) Mission. It is the mission of the Kids with Cameras Film and Photo Festival to set an internationally recognized standard of excellence in film production for children/teens and to encourage the development of excellence in the production of film by children/teens. It is further our mission to support the work of talented and dedicated filmmakers by awarding prizes, by showcasing international films of the highest quality, and by providing a professional forum through which quality children's films may gain increased distribution and access to wider audiences. The Festival is also committed to engaging young viewers with positive media images and to using media as a tool to stimulate critical thinking. Finally, it is our mission to demonstrate that the use of the visual media of film and photography in conjunction with classic educational methods will increase the learning and understanding of issues of social and scientific importance.

3.) Notification of Festival Status. The Festival will inform all entrants no later than March 19, 2006, whether their submissions have been accepted. At that time, the primary contact person for each accepted film will be contacted either by telephone or email and will be notified of the final reuirements for screening and publicity purposes. The preview cassettes and support materials of all entries, accepted or rejected, cannot be returned.

4.) Entry. Submit an entry by sending the following materials to the Festival, postmarked no later than March 1, 2006.

• * Signed and completed 2006 Entry Form (one entry form per film or photographer) Films made by children/teens or photos MUST include a signed consent form from parent or guardian.
• * A complete VHS or DVD of the entry, clearly labeled with title of production. Each tape/disk must contain only one production; putting multiple entries on a single cassette/disk will cause delays. Be aware that insertion of 'SCREENING PURPOSES ONLY" or similar text on the viewing area of the film is distracting and may result in your submission receiving low marks. If you mist use such comments, place them inconspicuously at the bottom of the viewing area.
• * Entry fee in USD. U.S.-affiliated bank checks and international money orders should be made out to Fireside Foundation, Inc. and the title of the film/video(s) should be written on the check. Credit card entry fees are accepted only through Withoutabox entries or through PayPal payment. See Entry Form for details.
• * Production information, including cast and credits
• * (Optional.) Director’s filmography, including years of production, if any.
• * (Optional.) Brief biographies of producers, director, and principle actors
• * Two high-quality images from the production. These are not "behind the scenes" stills, but are still shots from the film. These may be e-mailed to filmstills@kidswithcameras.com as .jpgs or .tifs or sent by regular mail.
• * (Optional) Director photo. This may be e-mailed to the above address as .jpgs or .tifs or sent by regular mail.
• * Posters, press book, or other promotional materials if available.
  * 30 second to 1 minute trailer in .avi format.for use on the website and with media for advance promotion of selected films.