A MESSAGE FROM CO-FOUNDER STEPHEN SIMON
Dear filmmakers in the new genre of Spiritual Cinema:
Since producing SOMEWHERE IN TIME over twenty years ago, I have spoken to thousands of people around the world who agree with me that mainstream Hollywood is not making the kind of movies we want to see. Now, it's time for our voices to be heard. Join me in a declaration: If Hollywood won't make movies with heart and soul, we will. Together, let's demonstrate that movies can entertain and ask the big questions such as "Who are we?" "Why are we here?" and "What can we become?"
As one who has spent the past three decades producing movies, I can tell you that the "old" movie business is in steep decline. I firmly believe that the industry needs more movies with heart and soul, made by directors and writers who have genuine passion for their work. If you feel that way, too, please join me in bringing the genre of Spiritual Cinema to the mainstream.
If you are making (the next WHALERIDER or WAKING LIFE) a film that is uplifting, inspiring and entertaining spiritual cinema, you're encouraged to submit your work for consideration to The Spiritual Cinema Circle. The Spiritual Cinema Circle wants to support and encourage the new wave of filmmakers who are writing and directing movies that really matter. If you believe your work speaks to the shared spiritual essence of us all, we invite you to submit your completed shorts, features and documentaries for consideration to The Spiritual Cinema Circle.
The Circle begins with you.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
1. When we choose a film for the SCC, we contact the rights holder to send a licensing agreement asking for non-exclusive, worldwide DVD rights for a 30-day period within a one-year term.
2. We pay an upfront fee that varies depending on length, format and other factors. We ask for a master of the film on Beta SP, DV Cam or Mini DV as well as at least three good electronic stills.
3. We also offer a back end digital download deal whereby you receive 50% of the profits (less service fees and taxes to be capped at 25%) from every download from our website to our members for a 3 year time period.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Please submit your film on DVD or VHS in NTSC format.
Only completed features, documentaries and shorts will be considered.
Please do NOT submit screenplays or works in progress. These cannot be considered nor returned.
Click here to print out the Submission Release Form*, which must be signed and sent in along with your film. *NOTE: This form is pdf. You must Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it.
Please accompany your submission with a written synopsis of no more than 250 words.
We are currently seeking completed narrative features, documentaries and short films of any length that are inspiring, uplifting, and above all else, entertaining. We look for life-affirming, heartwarming films that ask who we are, why we are here, and make us feel better about being human.
In general we do NOT program instructional videos, self-help or meditation videos, concert footage, experimental music and dance pieces, industrial or advertising films. The same applies to excessively violent or propagandistic films, or films that are religiously dogmatic.
Submission is free.
Films may be submitted to:
Anna Darrah
Director of Acquisitions
Spiritual Cinema Circle
369 Montezuma Avenue, #234
Santa Fe, NM 87501
For questions regarding your submitted film please contact:
Jennifer Peres
Manager of Acquisitions
Spiritual Cinema Inc.
A Gaiam Company
369 Montezuma, #234
Santa Fe, NM 87501
jennifer.peres@cinemacircle.com
