WHAT SORT OF FILMS MAKE GOOD TRASH? Trasharama generally screens gore-soaked slashers, insane frothing psychopathic serial killer movies, politically incorrect comedies, dodgy sci-fi's, poo films, bad taste toons, b-grade schlock, mockumentaries, back yard trajedies, basically anything low-brow that doesn't take itself too seriously. We encourage you to invent new genres aswell as explore old ones. Zombies, Vampires, Trannies, whatever gets your goat..... as long as it MAKES 'EM LAUGH ( OR SCREEEM ) !!

WILL MY FILM BE SCREENED? All film entries which are sent to us with the correct entry fee and entry form are considered for screening. Trasharama tries to screen as many films as possible but obviously due to the truck loads received each year, some entries unfortunately miss out. However, every person who enters a film receives one free ticket to their nearest Trasharama show.... so really everyone is a winner !!

WHERE WILL MY FILM BE SCREENED? Trasharama screens the most 'entertaining' films at all venues as well as giving preference to locally made films. For example a film produced in NSW will most probably be screened at all NSW venues along with the most 'popular' films from everywhere else.

HOW MUCH TO SUBMIT A FILM? CHEAP!!, A lousy $10 is all it costs. Entrants have until Aug 14th (postmarked) to submit their film(s). A late entry fee of $15 will be required for any entry posted between Aug 15th and Sept 9th. Entry fees can be cash or money order only and must be accompanied along with an entry form. (International films see below). Trasharama also offers a PayPal service. The cost to enter via PayPal is $11 (postmarked by Aug 14th) or $16 (postmarked by Sept 9th) The extra $1 is to offset PayPal charges.

CAN I ENTER MORE THAN ONE FILM? Filmmakers can enter as many films as they like providing each film has the correct entry fee.

WHAT IF I MISS THE DEADLINE? Any film postmarked after Sept 9th 2008 will not be considered for the 2008 competition, but will be eligible for the following years competition.

HOW LONG CAN MY FILM BE? We will accept any film under 15 minutes (including titles and credits), however we prefer films between 0 - 7 minutes. No one wants to sit through a brain numbing 20 minute docu-drama when they can see 3 or 4 better films. KEEP IT SHORT!!

CAN I HAVE A BON JOVI SOUNDTRACK? Trasharama will not accept films with copyright breaches. You're much better off to get your geeky mate from down the street to bang out a few numbers on his keyboard or trumpet. There are several websites with 'copyright free' music and sound effects so get on the net and start googling!!

WHAT RATING DOES MY FILM HAVE TO BE? In 2008 we will try to have MA rated shows as well as R rated ones. If you are unsure of rating guidelines click here

I WANNA MAKE A FILM BUT I DON'T HAVE ANY EQUIPMENT! Beg, borrow or steal!! or visit media resource centres such as FTI or OPENchannel (click here) They will hire relatively cheap equipment or point you in the right direction. You've probably also got a dodgy Uncle Bob who has an ole' super8 camera lying around his shed somewhere. START NETWORKING!!

WHAT CAN I WIN? There are several prizes to be won and they get bigger and better each year. Checkout the prize page to see what's up for grabs.

CAN I STILL ENTER OTHER FILM FESTIVALS? Of course you can !! When you sign the Trasharama entry form you give us non-exlusive rights which means you allow us to screen your film (including reproducing stills, excerpts etc), but you retain the ownership. Some other film festivals ask for exclusive rights which basically says they own your film and you can't screen it any where else.

OVERSEAS FILMS? We will be accepting international entries in 2008 to be screened at a special international program providing we receive enough films. Unfortunately non-Australian films won't be eligible for prizes in the competition. There is no entry fee for non-Australian films. Films to be 'all region' NTSC or PAL DVD only and please make sure non-English language films have subtitles. We are unable to return films back to you so please don't send your original master copy. Entries must be postmarked and sent by the deadline of Aug 14th 2008 ( late entries not accepted for international films)

WHO JUDGES MY FILM? Trasharama have a panel of 7 judges . They include a wide range of film geeks, punk legends,street trash, horror fans, someone that looks like SPIELBERG, and other miscellanious deviates.

WHERE CAN I SEE THIS TRASHARAMA? See the venues page of touring destinations in 2008. If we're not coming to your town and you have a mate that runs a pub or club with a big screen and a projector, then click here and tell us about it. We will be touring from October to November this year and will announce the new venues as they are confimed.

DO YOU HAVE A DATABASE OR MAILOUT THINGO? Yes we do !! We try and send out a e-newsletter every month although sometimes we forget or are stuck in re-hab. If you want to join our SPAM list so you can receive the latest info then click here and type 'database' as the subject heading

WHERE CAN I BUY YOUR COOL MERCH? Trasharama t-shirts, stubbie holderers and Cheesy Knob DVDs will be available for purchase at any of our shows. If you can't wait that long you can email us and purchase via postal mail order or buy online using PayPal click here. We also flog merch at Missing Link Records in Melbourne.

DO YOU SELL COPIES OF THE SHOW? We are considering this in the future. Stay Tuned !!

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