The Netroots Nation Screening Series runs throughout the conference, presenting films, videos and discussions of the use of such media in progressive organizing and communications. Past series have included premieres of full-length works, showcase segments of works-in-progress, discussions about grassroots and online film production and distribution and interviews with filmmakers and activists. You can view past Screening Series tracks here: 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011.
Due to the limited time and the abundance of talent and expertise, we show very few full-length features. Instead, we highlight films—finished and in-progress—through a series of showcases, where filmmakers have 15 minutes to show clips, answer questions, solicit ideas, seek alliances and supporters.
The deadline for panel and training submissions is January 31, 2012.
The first deadline for films is January 31, 2012. Because of the nature of film promotion and production, the January 31 deadline WILL NOT be a firm deadline. After the January 31 deadline, we'll take stock of what film submissions we've received and we'll likely hold open the submissions on a rolling basis after that time. Check back on this page for details after January 31.
Click here to submit a film for consideration.
To submit a workshop, training session or panel pertaining to video, art, film, etc, please do so through our panel or workshop submission forms.
How are submissions chosen?
Members of our arts and culture subcommittee will review all of the submissions, both films and sessions. We'll be evaluating them with many of the same criteria in mind as general session proposals, so we encourage you to read those guidelines.
Organizer roles and responsibilities
- FOR FILMS: If needed, organizers may request up to two complimentary registrations for a film for the filmmaker(s) and/or producer(s). Participants are responsible for booking and paying for their own travel expenses. Information about Netroots Nation’s hotel block can be foundhere.
- FOR SCREENING SERIES SESSIONS: If needed, organizers may request up to three complimentary registrations for participants in the session. Participants are responsible for booking and paying for their own travel expenses. Information about Netroots Nation’s hotel block can be foundhere.
- If you're selected for the Screening Series and you've already purchased a registration to attend Netroots Nation 2012, Netroots Nation's refund policy still applies.
- The organizer and panelists should promote and engage on the session or film prior to Netroots Nation. This can include blog posts, tweets, diaries, social networking, etc.
- FOR FILMS: You may be required to send a screener to the selection committee in order to help make final decisions. A mailing address will be provided at that time.
If you have questions on the session submission process, please feel free to email us at panelsNN12 at netrootsnation.org
