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The Woodstock Film Festival has established itself as one of the best independent film events in the country by premiering exceptional films by established and developing filmmakers. The fest also present A-list concerts, parties, panels, and creates innovative and stimulating programming including Focus on Music, Exposure and Youth Initiative.
The festival has drawn rave reviews nationwide from filmmakers, industry members, film lovers and the media alike. WFF was named by indieWIRE magazine as one of the top 50 film festivals in the world in 2010.
Cash, prizes and/or services are given out in each category including: Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary, Best Short (Narrative, Student, Animation and Documentary), Best Cinematography and Best Editing. Recent sponsors have included Toyota, Lowel-Light, Markertek, Ketel One, Hudson Whiskey, Hendricks Gin, Blue Sky Studios, Gigantic Pictures, BCDF Pictures, Panavision, TIME magazine, BMI and others.
Industry participants have included Keanu Reeves, Adrian Griener, Jonathan Demme, Mark Ruffalo, Vera Farmiga, Nat Wolff, Timothy Hutton, Michael Imperioli, Ellen Barkin, Ang Lee, Kevin Smith, Tim Robbins, Marcia Gay Harden, Ethan Hawke, Matt Dillon, Rosie Perez, Lucy Liu, Uma Thurman, Steve Buscemi, Bruce Beresford, Jonathan Sehring (IFC), Bob Berney, Robin Bronk, Eamonn Bowles (Magnolia Pictures), Bingham Ray, James Schamus (Focus Features), Fisher Stevens (Greenstreet Productions), John Sloss (Cinetic Media), Ron Mann (Films We Like), Christine Vachon (Killer Films), Mira Nair, Todd Haynes, Woody Harrelson, Lili Taylor, Albert Maysles, Barbara Kopple, Leon Gast, Tim Blake Nelson, Richard Linklater, Robert Downey, Zachary Sklar, Kevin Bacon and many others.
This cultural projecttakes place in Godella (Valencia, Spain)
since 2000. Catacumba
is an International Film Festival, involving
short and feature films, open to filmmakers of any nationality. Theme is
focus on horror, fantasy, science fiction, gore, psychological, experimental,
bizarre, animation… GENERAL RULES FOR PARTICIPATING: www.catacumba.org/participa_en.html
The LA Horror Fest was founded to celebrate our passion for horror films and recognize the winning combination of talent
required to make terrific horror movies that straight up scare the bejeezuzs out of us!
The LA Horror Fest is unique insofar as delivering the perfect fusion of film festival and convention. While the focus of the The
LA Horror Fest will center around exhibiting creative genius on the silver screen, we also aim to create a hip and entertaining
environment for enjoying the Barnsdall Art Park and time between screenings. There will be vendor tables, celebrity guests
making out autographs, swag and giveaways, music/ bands/ DJ’s, media buzz, alcohol and food. Our Friday night spectacular
will be a midnight screening of a cult classic favorite (TBD) with special guest appearances by the filmmaker and cast. Saturday
night will boast the awards ceremony followed by a VIP party. One great weekend, jam packed with film and lots more!
Cine Migratorio is a migration-themed film festival that will take place May 10-13, 2012 in Santander, Spain. The Festival aims to present a program of artistically accomplished, thematically challenging and stimulating films about migration to students, migrants, Santander residents, and anyone who wishes to join us for this weekend-long event. We hope these films will incite reflection and discussion about migration, but also about the power of film to capture mobility in a modern age.
We welcome all film genres (feature, short, documentary, experimental, animation) and do not endorse any one political stance on migration issues. Cine Migratorio endeavors to screen films that explore a wide range of migration-related themes and issues, from the way in which economic and social forces that drive migration cross as many borders as migrants themselves, to personal migration stories, to films less directly concerned with migration but still resonant with its effects and contexts.
In addition to screenings, Cine Migratorio will feature lectures, workshops, live music, and other events. Leading up to the festival, Cine Migratorio will host an array of programs in local high schools and local centers.
Cine Migratorio will take place May 10-13th in Santander, Spain, in the Paraninfo at the Las Llamas campus of the Universidad Internacional Menendez Pelayo (UIMP).
The Arnold Sports Film Festival – hosted by Arnold
Schwarzenegger and the world’s leading showcase for sports-themed cinema – is
seeking submissions of short films in all categories exploring individual
athletic effort. The Film Festival takes place at the same time and adjacent to
the main venue of the Arnold Sports Festival – with 18,000 athletes and 200,000
attendees – the largest athletic gathering in the world. For further
information, check out www.ArnoldSportsFilmFestival.com
and apply now!
Presented
by and named for Arnold Schwarzenegger, the ASFF is a part of the Arnold Sports
Fest, the largest multi-sport event in the world; the event features 18,000
athletes competing in 45 sports and events and attracts more than 200,000
attendees to Columbus, Ohio each year.
Filmmakers
from around the world are encouraged to submit films running 15 minutes or less
that explore the lives, efforts, inspirations, and hopes of people striving for
achievement in individual athletic pursuits. From body building to boxing,
gymnastics to judo, table tennis to track, and then skiing, skating, cycling,
weightlifting – and many , many more – the ASFF seeks to discover and present
films that study the journey, perseverance, and triumphs of individuals who
participate in athletic expression and competition.
The
Festival encourages both traditional and alternative storytelling and accepts
films in a variety of categories including narrative, documentary, animated and
experimental films and also features a section showcasing broadcast projects
and packages. Winning films are selected by a jury comprised of renowned
entertainment and sports industry figures, including Arnold Schwarzenegger.
This season’s top films will be awarded significant prize packages and receive
exposure during and after the Arnold Sports Festival. What’s more, the Grand
Prize winner will be invited to spend the day on a movie set with Arnold
Schwarzenegger and will meet with studio executives.
The Social Change Film Festival & Institute (SCFFI) is a global community with a local presence, promoting transformative filmmaking & fostering social change. SCFFI features four days of films, panels, workshops, selected shorts and special events to inspire and build a global community focused on expanding the reach of conscious social change film and media.
The Forest Park Film Festival promotes independent film makers Not only are movies featured at the festival, but
they are promoted by radio interviews and movie reviews. With
permission from film producers, the film will also air on Springfield's
Public Access Television. Any genre (fiction, documentary, animation)
is Eligible for submission. The Forest Park Film Festival is held at
the Bing Arts Center at 716 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, Massachusetts.
The submission fee is $19.95
Submission Fee is paid
below - mail DVD to David Ewen at 88 Appleton St, Springfield, MA 01108.
Send email to Ewenprime@yahoo.com to alert us to watch for DVD. Go to: http://epndiscovers.webs.com/filmfestival.htm
The Made-in-Michigan Film Festival (MiMFF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization that celebrates and promotes independent films exclusively
from the state of Michigan through an annual Film Festival in the
historical downtown of Lapeer, MI. In addition to the annual event, the
Made-in-Michigan Film Society (MiMFS) has been formed to showcase
independent Michigan films through a monthly gathering, and give an
opportunity for film-goers to interact with film makers. By giving
Michigan Filmmakers exposure and a venue to display their films, the
MiMFF strives towards enhancing the quality of economic and cultural
life in the State of Michigan.
This is a brand new festival here in Wales and the first one to be held in Llanelli the home town of Wales' very first Hollywood film star.
One of the aims of the festival is to support and promote up and coming film makers here in Wales, UK and Internationally
Also there will be special categories for Welsh and Celtic language films.
We are especially looking for entries from Patagonia because of its Welsh connections
Entry Criteria
Productions must be independently produced, with the maker retaining complete editorial control and copyright. Productions must have been completed after January 1, 2009,
Categories
Welsh language,Celtic language/themed,short,documentary,feature film,international,animation,student film,music video, north American,south American,silent film,comedy
Format accepted
DVD region 1 and 2 ntsc/pal
Three copies of your film are required
Submission fees
General submission £20:00
Wales based film maker £10:00
Student £5:00 per film/video
Shipping
Cost of shipping to the festival is the responsibility of the entrant
International entries should be sent by mail or air courier
All entries should be clearly marked, on the outside of the package: NO COMMERCIAL VALUE — FOR CULTURAL PURPOSES ONLY
Promotional Materials
Please include any stills/posters, press kit, detailed synopsis, etc.
Return of Preview/Promotional Materials
Preview discs/cassettes and promotional materials will not be returned.
Disclaimer
While all due care and attention will be exercised, the festival cannot accept or assume responsibility
for damage or loss of materials submitted.
You must agree not to hold Pyramid Lake Productions/Carmarthen Bay Film Festival harmless from and defend them against all claims, demands,
losses, damages, judgments, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or in connection with any and all claims by third parties.
2nd HumanDOC International Documentary Film Festival: GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT IN CINEMA
We are pleased to invite all filmmakers and TV producers who would like to take part in the HumanDOC International Documentary Film Festival:Global Development in Cinema. The festival will be held in Warsaw, Poland from November 12th -17th 2011 at Kinoteka in Palace of Culture & Science in Warsaw.
Through the screenings of selected productions we would like to bring our festival audience closer to current problems of people living in developing nations, and to provide them with deeper insights into the politics
of global development and various issues related to international aid for economically depressed countries.
We are looking for original, wise and objective productions (documentaries, reportages and social advertising) that will increase the awareness of the viewers on problems of injustice and depravation in developing nations. What we seek are productions that will raise important questions about the state of our contemporary world, and urge people to reflect on the meaning of help for those in need.
We are looking for:
* Documentary films,
* TV Reportages,
* Social advertising/campaigns related to developmental issues.
We are especially interested in themes such as:
1. Interdependence of the Global North and Global South.
2. The ones set out in the UN Millennium Development Goals.
3. Everyday problems of people living in developing countries.
4. Examples of help brought by donors, international organizations, governmental agencies and NGOs - both positive and those who have not been successful.
5. Social advertising/campaigns about UN Millennium Development Goals or development issues.
The Festival will present the best documentaries and commercials on subjects related to developing nations from around the world. We would like to show productions that increase the awareness about the countries' dependency on international aid. We hope that people who will participate in our festival will learn about how global issues affect the everyday lives of people and societies around the world, and how each and every one of us can get involved and make a positive change for people in poorer nations.
www.festival.humandoc.net
Starting date: May 31, 2011
Closing date: July 31, 2011
Preview copy: only DVD (in English or with English subtitles)
DVD with films and completed submission form please deliver to our office:
HumanDoc Foundation
Al. KEN 46 / mailbox 107
02-797 Warsaw
Poland
festival@humandoc.net
AWARDS:
GRAND PRIX FOR THE BEST FOREIGN FILM:
1. The Jury of the Festival will award the best documentary filmmaker (the director and/ or the producer of the best film).
GRAND PRIX FOR THE BEST POLISH FILM:
2. The Jury of the Festival will award the best documentary filmmaker (the director and/ or the producer of the best film).
THE AUDIENCE AWARD:
3. The Prize will be granted to the best film presented in the Festival competition sections as a result of an Audience poll.
SPECIAL AWARD:
4. The Prize will be granted to the best film presented in the Festival additional screenings as a result of an Audience poll.
SPECIAL HumanDOC AWARD FOR THE BEST TELEVISION PRODUCTION:
5. Organizers will award the best TV producer/filmmaker (the director and/ or the producer of the best film).
Other Prizes:
5. The Festival Organizers reserve the right to award prizes in other categories.
