WHAT IF MY PROJECT IS ACCEPTED?
If my film is accepted, do I get passes and how many?
If your film is selected to play at GenreBlast, (first, congratulate yourself. You earned it.) You will receive one (1) weekend pass. Additional passes/tickets are available for purchase. The only exception is if there are multiple directors. Then you can get a free pass for each director.
When I go to purchase, it says Thursday at 4pm, is that for the whole weekend?
Yes.
TRAVEL & LODGING
What airport should I fly into?
Dulles International (IAD) is the closest airport to Winchester. We offer a (complimentary) shuttle service to and from Dulles only. Once you have your flight information, please EMAIL US and we will let you know when we will be picking up and dropping off.
Is there transportation from the airport to The Alamo?
We will have a shuttle to pick you up from Dulles only and bring you to The Alamo and back to the Airport on Monday. Please notify us no later than August 20th if you will be using that service so we can plan accordingly. EMAIL US with your flight information and number of people in your group and we will notify you with our pickup times within 48 hours of your arrival day.
What hotel should I use?
There are now two hotels located in the same parking lot as The Alamo, a simple walk next door and you're there! The Comfort Inn was completed in 2020, and the Country Inn is the hotel most GenreBlasters are familiar with.
COMFORT INN & SUITES
195 Kernstown Blvd
Winchester, VA 22602
540.866.0300
141 Kernstown Blvd
Winchester, VA 22602
540.869.7657
How close is the hotel to the Drafthouse?
Next door. Literally next door.
TICKETS
If my film is accepted, do I get passes and how many?
If your film is selected to play at GenreBlast, you will receive one (1) weekend pass per director/writer. Additional passes/tickets are available for purchase HERE.
When I go to purchase, it says Thursday at 4pm, is that for the whole weekend?
Yes.
How much are tickets?
Weekend passes are $65 and single blocks are $12.
When do tickets go on sale?
By August 16 only through the Alamo Drafthouse Winchester website.
SUBMISSIONS
How do I submit my project?
We accept submissions exclusively through FILMFREEWAY
Can I get a Waiver?
No.
Will I get a notification about being accepted?
Notifications (positive & negative) will be sent out July 30th, 2021.
If accepted, do filmmakers receive passes?
Yes, all projects screening at GB have 1 weekend pass available to them per director/screenwriter. Laminates will be waiting for you at check in.
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