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Can I shoot my film(16mm), get it processed, then directly transfered to video, without having to make "prints"?

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Yes.

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If so, can I just edit the video on my own editing software at home and then burn it to dvd?

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One last thing...as far as film festivals are concerned, can they just accept my DVD or do I actually have to have a "print"?

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Each festival has it's own rules. In order to get an answer you can really use, you will have to go to the festival site and read their submission rules.

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The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
Joseph Joubert, essayist (1754-1824)

The only things I'd add are:

a) don't forget that if you shoot on film, you have to record your sound on separate media. Make sure you either get your lab to sync the sound for you when they transfer (telecine) your film to tape, or alternatively, make sure you have a plan for doing this if you're doing to do it yourself. You'll need to use a clapper and/or timecode to sync.

b) most festivals will not accept prints for submission purposes - they are just too much hassle to screen. Initially they'll expect a VHS (or in most cases a DVD), and if your film is selected, they may ask for a print if one is available.

Ben C.

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