Deaffest, the UK’s only Deaf-led Film and Television Festival which celebrates the talents of Deaf filmmakers and media artists, returns on Friday 27 - Sunday 29 November 2009 at Light House Media Centre, Wolverhampton. This year's festival will see the return of the Deaffest Gala Awards on Saturday 28 November 2009. For info on how to submit a film keep an eye on the website in the New year or join up to the Deaffest mailing list to receive updates on next year’s festival.

Filmmakers can now submit their film to be shown at the festival by filling in the appropriate application form attached.

This year you can apply to show your film generally within the festival OR to enter your film into the Gala Awards competition. You can only apply with one form.

To submit your film generally to be shown at the festival please fill in the FORM FOR NON COMPETITION SUBMISSIONS. The deadline for these forms is Fri 31July. Download the FORM FOR NON COMPETITION SUBMISSIONS here.

To enter your film into the Gala Awards competition fill in the COMPETITION FILMS SUBMISSION FORM. The deadline for these forms is Wed 1 July. Download the COMPETITION FILMS SUBMISSION FORM here.

Return your application form along with your film to:

Zebra Uno Ltd & Zebra Access,
Creative Industries Centre,
Wolverhampton Science Park,
Glaisher Drive,
Wolverhampton,
WV10 9TG,
UK.

Please see the first sheet of the form for info on entry requirements. There should be a significant Deaf involvement in the production. You will be asked to describe this in detail on your submission form.




Young Deaffest 2009
Young people, schools and community groups are invited to submit their films to Young Deaffest - the section of the festival which celebrates the talents of young Deaf filmmakers. This year there will also be an awards ceremony for the best films in each age group.

Submission details:

- You can submit a film in 2 age groups: 8-11 year olds and 12-16 year olds.
- Films entered to the competition must be returned by Tues 1 Sept 2009.
- Please send your personal/organisation profile details along with your film including age group, address,   email, and details about your film - synopsis, running time, credits.
- There should be a significant Deaf involvement in the production.
- Films must be submitted in one of the following formats: Beta SP, Mini DV, DVCam, DVD Region 1 or 2.
- Please ensure you hold all appropriate rights and clearances for use of music and any other copyright   materials in your film.
- Any category of film is accepted - drama, animation, factual, experimental.

Return your film along with this information to:
Zebra Uno Ltd & Zebra Access, Creative Industries Centre,
Wolverhampton Science Park, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 9TG, UK

The films submitted to Young Deaffest will be shown during the festival on the Fri 27 Nov and the Young Deaffest Awards ceremony will be held on Sat 28 Nov. We look forward to receiving your entry!