Free to enter.

Under 4 minutes in length

Made after January 1st 2012

Family viewing

Deadline 31st May 2013

AutoVision is the international festival for films, commercials, Website, and interactive productions in the automotive industry. AutoVision is an initiative of FilmService International and it is supported by VDA, The German Association of the Automotive Industry. The Festival’s prestigious OttoCar trophies are awarded biannually to TV & Cinema Advertising, TV programs, brand and corporate Websites, interactive and multimedia productions, corporate videos, informational films, and product presentation films.

The Awards Ceremony for the Grand Prix AutoVision traditionally takes place at the world’s largest and most important event for passengers cars, the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

 

International Children’s Television Festival “Dytiatko” was established by Kharkiv Regional Council in 2009. The aim of the Festival is development of children’s television, improvement of the professional level of television for children audience as well as support for children’s creative studios.

In 2012, 205 works of 83 authors took part in the competition program. There were 46 works by 39 authors in the finals. In 4 years of the Festival’s existence, 659 works were submitted for the competition.

Due to support of the Festival’s friend and partner, M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, each year, two studios get a chance to spend a week in Moscow on the basis of the University.

The EC Office in Ukraine is a partner of the Festival since 2012. Due to cooperation with this organization, winners of the “We Are Self-Government” nomination are granted an opportunity to visit EC headquarters in Strasburg.

“Dytiatko” Festival is a member of CIFEJ, the International Center of Films for Children and Young People since 2012.

Professional jury of the Festival is permanently headed by Marina Landa, anchorperson of the “Karusel” TV channel (1 channel, worldwide web), author and anchorperson of the “Radio of Russia” program, compositor of the “Smeshariki” cartoon series.

 

Young television and radio fans as well as animators, television companies and producer centers creating programs for children are suggested the following nominations:

- “Best Play Film of a Children’s TV Studio”;

- “Best Documental Film of a Children’s TV Studio”;

- “Best TV Program of a Children’s TV Studio”;

- “Best News Program of a Children’s TV Studio”;

- “Best Animated Film of a Children’s TV Studio”;

- “Best Radio Show of a Children’s Studio”;

- “Best TV Program for Children”;

- “Best Children’s Film”;

- CIFEJ Prize (an award from the International Center of Films for Children and Young People);

- “Local government - that's us!” (special nomination under the aegis of European Council. The works will be preferred, that reflect the authors` views on the role and specifics of local self-government as well as those about participation of young people in local issues solution).

Besides, at the closing ceremony will be announced the names of:

- Best director’s work;

- Best anchorperson;

- Best TV journalist;

- Best actor.

Admittance of applications for participation: until August 15, 2013.

Participation is free of charge.

The works submitted for the participation in the Festival must be made in Ukrainian, Russian or English or translated to these languages (voice-over, subtitles, dubbing).

Applications are admitted at:

Room 96, 64, Sumska street, Kharkiv, 61200, Ukraine.

Tel.: +38 (057) 700 53 05; +38050-401-36-02 Fax: +38 (057) 715 73 63;

E-mail: pressa@oblrada.kharkov.ua

Official web-site of the Festival: http://fest.dytiatko.org.ua

Napa Valley Film Festival
November 13 – 17, 2013
 

The ultimate celebration of film, food and wine, the Napa Valley Film Festival lights up the picturesque towns of Napa, Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga at the most colorful time of year. NVFF features over 100 new independent films screening in 12 eclectic venues throughout 4 walkable villages, as 300 visiting filmmakers interact with audiences at screenings and intimate events. Enjoy film & culinary panel discussions, wine tasting pavilions, Festival Gala, Celebrity Tributes, Awards Ceremony, and an array of parties, VIP receptions and winemaker dinners.  For information or to buy passes, visit www.napavalleyfilmfest.org or call 707-226-7500.  Advance lodging reservations are strongly recommended.
 

 

ORGANIZERS

Carlos de Abreu (Founder)

Jon Fitzgerald (Executive Director),

CONNECT
With film presentations taking place in the heart of Hollywood, the Festival presents a valuable screening platform for independent filmmakers, while providing for access to the studios and industry at large. The 2013 event will take this concept to the next level, presenting a unique networking program with “**HOLLYWOOD NETWORK® INITIATIVE.” Once again the Hollywood Film Festival will take place at the state of the art ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood. Keep onSCROLLING DOWN to submit film.

NEW ONLINE OPTION 
With filmmakers always looking for broad exposure, this year the “HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL” is pleased to be offering a select number of short films to Internet audiences, providing streaming opportunities to industry professionals and the online community.

HOLLYWOOD GIVES BACK®
In addition, the HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL, through the “Hollywood Gives Back® Project” will showcase the other side of Hollywood, celebrating the Industry’s creative artists who have supported causes around the world. These efforts will be integrated into the CineCause Spotlight section of the Festival.

AWARDS GALA
The winners of the HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL – Features, Documentaries, Shorts – will be recognized on stage at the prestigious HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS GALA ceremony, and will receive 4 complimentary VIP GALA tickets. The Hollywood Film Awards Gala launches the awards season.

We are very proud that our finalists and winners have secured agents and distribution deals (HBO, Miramax, IFC, Indican, 7th Art Releasing, and Starz Entertainment among other distributors) due to their exposure during ourHollywood Film Festival.

Our latest success story is our HFF winner, CRAIG BREWER, for the sale of his movie “Hustle and Flow” to Paramount Studios for $9 million. Craig Brewer was discovered at the 2000 Hollywood Film Festival when we showcased the world premiere of his first film “Poor and Hungry.”

Another HFF winner, director Robert DeFranco, sold his film “Telling You” to Miramax. Our winner Zoe Clarke-Williams got a directing job for an MGM film after we honored her. In addition, our winning documentarian Janine Hoskins sold her documentary “My Khmer Heart” to HBO.

“For up-and-coming filmmakers looking for a break the festival is the ultimate networking opportunity”, said “Daily Variety.”

** Subject to executives availability and to change without prior notice.

NOTE-IMPORTANT: All of the above subject to change without prior notice.

Colchester Film Festival is an international short film festival taking place at the Firstsite Gallery in Colchester from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th of October 2013 We will be showcasing some of the best short films from the UK and around the world as well as offering a programme of workshops, master classes and panel discussions from industry professionals for anyone wanting to learn more about filmmaking and the film industry. Submissions for this years festival are FREE and now open along with registration for the 48 hour film challenge. The 2012 Festival showcased 41 of the best short films from 13 different countries, from first time filmmakers to Oscar nominated short films. Alongside the films there were film related workshops, master classes and panel discussion from Luke Snellin (BAFTA Nominated Director of ‘Mixtape’), Julian Unthank (writer of the Oscar Nominated ‘Love at First Sight’), Steven Hall (Credits include: ‘War Horse’, ‘Gladiator’ and ‘Batman Begins), John Wrathall (writer of Good), Matthew McGuchan (Writer of Truth or Dare), Peter Findley (Production Designer: Nine), Toby Roberts, Will Wright and Emma Curtis.

Macabre Faire Film Festival Mission:

To provide a respectful, competitive, celebratory and affordable film fest event that is judged by a panel for independent filmmakers to enter their Strange-ifical, Weird-ifical, Horror-ifical, Sci-fi-tastical, Fantastical and Macabre-licious films to be viewed by the fans with the opportunity to win awards, increase film visibility via press and possibly obtain distribution. All this while maintaining manageable entry fees.

What's it all about?

TwitchTwitch Productions presents Long Island's only Macabre Faire Film Festival 2x a year with its main focus always being the "Official Selections" and its filmmakers/crew.

For starters the word "Macabre" is pronounced: Ma-Cob. The "re" is hardly ever heard. What does it mean?

Although it is an adjective meaning: disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury, we usually approach the Macabre Faire Film Festival with a lighter touch in the sense that, not all of the films screened have been a gore fest. Of course, there isn't anything wrong with adding some gore to a macabre film fest but, when we hear the word "Macabre" we remember those hauntingly fascinating films that starred legendary greats such as: Vincent Price & Peter Cushing. Or those fantastic Gothic horrors like those from "Hammer" films. These names in themselves represent what "macabre" means to us. What we are saying is that the word "Macabre" doesn't have to be about the hardcore gore, violence or scare but instead it could be about what you don't see or hear but, somehow manages to reach your fear's core. Let's also not forget those fantasy films or comedies with their horror twists. Truth be told that those exist too and yes, we welcome them. How can we not? Would you have turned down something like "The Evil Dead's: Army of Darkness" which is both a fantasy, a comedy and a horror wrapped into a tight burrito? Yeah, we wouldn't either. So folks, this is what many of the films selected for the Macabre Faire Film Festival have to offer. About the only thing we may have to say "No Thanks" to would be a romantic comedy/drama... unless, there's a monster or weird dark force that takes over then we may reconsider.

We have had judges and guests such as director Stevan Mena "Bereavement", Eileen Dietz "The Exorcist", Doug Jones "Hell Boy", Cleve Hall "Monster Man", Michael Gingold "Fangoria", Nick Nicholson "CNN Film Critic", Evan Ginzburg "The Wrestler" and others.

Trophies & Award Certificates will be presented.

Also note: Elsie Ginsberg is currently the Acquisitions Manager for the popular interactive live streaming: www.MonsterChannel.Tv With this said, all films submitted to the Macabre Faire Film Festival become eligible to be part of the channel's programming. All films will undergo review by the Monster Channel's additional management team for consideration. If a film is not chosen as an Official Selection for the Macabre Faire Film Festival this does not mean that the film may not be considered for programming on the Monster Channel. Forms from Fourth Castle that grants permission to showcase your film to Monster Channel's captured audience can be found with the Film Fest forms at: www.MacabreFaireFilmFest.com

Keep in mind, the Monster Channel is a bonus feature to submitting your film to the Macabre Faire Film Festival and completely optional. Programming shall begin streaming on the Monster Channel of the selected original films by the later part of 2013.

The Macabre Faire Film Festival currently takes place at the Best Western Mill River Manor Hotel in Rockville Centre, NY offering 3 screening rooms. This allows us to screen between 25-50 films per event (totals vary according to amount of days allocated for the event). It is presented by our umbrella company "TwitchTwitch Productions" which is family owned and operated. The brand "Macabre Faire" may be recognized by many because of it's affiliation with the "Macabre Faire" convention-like party events that take place through out the year occasionally for a weekend long gathering.

Our Macabre Faire events and Film Festival have a reputation for being a very friendly environment with a wonderful celebratory ambiance within an intimately sized space. Here's what Fox 5 News had to say about it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oVRMl4BQwQ&feature=share

 

FANCINE - FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL is organized entirely by the University of Malaga, public institution that has among its basic functions the transmission and criticism of the culture.

FANCINE is an adherent member of the European Federation of Fantastic Film Festivals (EFFFF), and as such, nominates every edition a European short film  for the Golden Melies Award in its category.