SONDRIO FESTIVAL 2010 - CALL FOR ENTRIES

Organisation of SONDRIO FESTIVAL 2010 - International Documentary Film Festival on Parks - (Sondrio, Italy, 4 – 9 October 2010) is now underway!

What is it? It’s a Documentary Film Festival unique in its kind, focusing on high quality nature films shot in parks and protected areas worldwide. It has been running for 24 years and has attracted top film-makers, park managers and conservationists from every continent.

What sort of films are eligible? Documentary films on the theme of National Parks, Reserves and Protected Areas, featuring naturalistic, ethnographic, historical and/or management aspects. A further film section will be dedicated to documentaries made in natural areas, highlighting problems concerning the environment, its conservation, human activities and sustainable development.
Films must have been produced not before 2008.

What does it cost to enter? Nothing – entry is free! Just send your entry form and a PAL DVD for pre-selection (not later than 31 May 2010).

Are there prizes? Of course – the Town of Sondrio Award (first prize) is 5,000 Euros (plus an invitation back to Sondrio) and the Stelvio National Park Award is 3,000 Euros. The Lombardy Region Award (3.000 Euros) will be assigned for the best documentary that highlights the naturalistic, cultural, landscape and economic aspects of Italian protected areas.

How can you enter? The Festival entry regulations and entry form are on our website: www.sondriofestival.it where you can also find more information.

SONDRIO FESTIVAL
Mostra Internazionale dei Documentari sui Parchi
International Documentary Film Festival on Parks
Via Perego, 1
23100 Sondrio (Italy)
Tel. ++ 39 0342 526260 Fax ++ 39 0342 526437
E-mail: info@sondriofestival.it
www.sondriofestival.it