How to Submit (two choices)
Deadlines For play in festivals taking place in the first quarter of 2008 or endorsement For play in festivals taking place in the Second Quarter 2008 or endorsement For play in festivals taking place in the Third Quarter 2008 or endorsement For play in festivals taking place in the Fourth Quarter 2008 or endorsement |
1. For KIDS FIRST! endorsements, you must use the KIDS FIRST online
submission form. Endorsed titles will also be considered for the KIDS FIRST! Film Festival.
You may also use this form to submit to only for KIDS FIRST! Film Festival consideration.
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2. If you are only submitting to KIDS FIRST! Film Festival only, you may
submit through Withoutabox by using the link below.
KIDS FIRST! Endorsement
Film, DVDs, CDs, Video Games
Application Fees
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Six copies of each title must be submitted, together with a completed online submission form and payment. Submissions are not considered complete until all elements are received.
CQCM Members*
First Title: $150
Subsequent Title: $75
Third and More Series Titles: $50
(if submitted all at once)
Late Deadline First Title: $170
Late Deadline Subsequent Title: $95
Late Deadline, Third and More Series Titles: $85 (if submitted all at once)
Non-Members
First Title: $300
Subsequent Title: $150
Late First Title: $350
Late Subsequent Titles: $170
KIDS FIRST! Recommended (TV Series)
Application Fees
The "recommended" designation is only for television series. Three episodes from the series, all from the same season must be submitted, three copies of each along with a completed online
submission form and payment. Submissions are not considered complete until all elements are received.
CQCM Members*
Series: $275
Late Deadline: $350
Non-Members
Series: $600
Late Deadline: $700
Timeframe: It takes approximately 60 days to complete the endorsement evaluation. If you have an urgent need, the evaluation can expedited. This requires an additional fee plus overnight courier fees, payable in advance by credit card. Contact us for details. 505-989-8076.
KIDS FIRST! Film Festival
KIDS FIRST! Film Festival
Application Fees
Features, longer than 60 min.
Early Deadline $70
Regular deadline $75
Late Deadline $85
Shorts, less than 60 min. Screenplays & Student*
Films, longer than 12 min.
Early Deadline $40
Regular Deadline $50
Late Deadline $60
Student Shorts, less than 12 min.
Early Deadline $20
Regular Deadline $30
Late deadline $35
KIDS FIRST! Best Awards
Every title accepted by the KIDS FIRST! Film Festival is eligible for a KIDS FIRST! Best Award, presented each fall to films that have played during the previous 12 months.
FAQs for Producers
Answers to frequently asked questions from producers.
CQCM
KIDS FIRST! and KIDS FIRST! Film Festival are projects of the Coalition for Quality Children's Media





