The Rules...

• Your film can be no longer than 5 Minutes in length. 
• All submissions must contain a “WESTERN OFF-CENTERED” theme.  This theme can be interpreted however the director sees fit. 
• All submissions must include a reference to Dogfish Head in the script OR have Dogfish Head product placement in the film. 
• Directors submitting films must be at least 21 years old by the submission deadline.
• Films previously submitted to the OCFF will not be considered (unless requested by Dogfish Head). 
• Please do not post your film entry on YouTube, other related sites, or share publically prior to the festival, as this will result in disqualification from the OCFF. 
• ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 5th, 2012
• In addition to the rules listed here, all submissions must adhere to guidelines as listed on the Without a Box OCFF submission page.
• Please make sure to keep a master of your Off-Centered short professionally stored at all times. At the Off-Centered Film Festival's direction, entrant may be asked to deliver an HD version to our office. If you are editing on Avid, Final Cut, please keep a working project file on hand.

The Prizes...

1st Prize - $1000 cash-o-la          2nd Prize - $750 cash-o-la          3rd Prize - $500 cash-o-la

Along with the following:

• Airfare for 1 submitting director to Austin, TX for the 2011 Off-centered Film Fest (up to $400) 
• Two nights hotel in Austin, TX (the true city of weird) during the Off-centered Film Fest 
• Admission to both nights of the Off-centered Film Fest (2 people per night, per film) 
• A bag full of Dogfish Head awesomeness.  

The top three winners will be notified no later than March 23rd, 2012 to allow for travel arrangements.