The Phenom Film Fest is being held in the Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana area. No stranger to filmmaking, the region has experienced a major boom in recent years, with numerous studios calling the region home. Since Louisiana offers one of the top tax incentive programs for filmmaking nationwide, it's no wonder it's been referred to as "Hollywood South."

While major film studios have used the locale to serve as the backdrop for numerous cities and countries worldwide, the Phenom Film Fest serves to draw interest, support and attention to independent filmmaking locally and internationally. The festival will show roughly 40-60 features and shorts while showcasing fun, interactive and innovative talk panels.

The festival's main purpose of existance is create alternative venues for watching South African produced films as well as films from Africa and the world. Use film as tool to empower peoples lives towards nation building and township regeneration. Foster the development of of audiences for the appreciation of independently produced film products. Contribute to the growth of a film industry in Ekurhuleni. Increase an interest for pursuing as a career. Showcase and exhibit films through Ekurhuleni Film Festival. Develop new audiences and create a cinema friendly culture for locally (South African) produced films within Ekurhuleni and the the surrounding areas.

Edinburgh Short Film Festival 

Following a highly successful inaugural year, the Edinburgh Short Film Festival will again showcase the best Scottish, UK & International
short films in cinemas and film venues across the stunning city of Edinburgh in June 2012 and we are now open for submissions to this year's festival.  

There will be free talks and seminars on films and film-making hosted by the Ragged University as well as continuing to host our lively film-maker networking sessions and other social events following the screenings.

 http://www.edinburghshortfilmfestival.com/

 The event is scheduled for early June and screenings will take place in cinemas and film venues across the city.

Films of all genres and budgets will be considered. Please note the following points:

•  Fees  £10 per films  (maximum length 25 minutes)
• The deadline for film submissions is Friday May 4th 2011, and details of the film program will be posted on our website shortly after this date.
• Please don’t submit your only copy! Discs cannot be returned!
• Entrants may submit more than one film.
  
• All successful entrants will be informed in May.

Calling filmmakers around the world ... submit your SHORT film NOW ... for an opportunity to pitch it to industry professionals and screened in LA before a live audience ... The Pitch-It consortium is looking for the next generation of filmmakers. We are looking for filmmakers who want to pitch their film to a live audience and panel of industry professionals. Submission Judges will select 5 semi-finalist and 15 awardees for live judging and presentation awards (winners need not be present at screening to win winners notified and can submit a DVD Acceptance or Pitch It Dialogue) SUBMIT YOUR FILM NOW Web Address: http://www.jbuproductions.com or http://www.pitch-it.net Deadline Midnight February 29, 2012 Submission: http://v3.indee.tv/index?festival=pitchit For More Info: jbu_productions@yahoo.com

The MIX Short Film Awards (for produced shorts and scripts) - Outside of rewarding current projects, The MIX pairs up emerging short film writers and filmmakers for the purpose of producing future high quality shorts in both traditional and non-traditional formats.  This contest helps facilitate the production of short films by pairing up our top winning  screenwriters & filmmakers and offering them cash prizes or production opportunities. Outside of our main categories where we accept all genres and niches, three awards will be given to the most inspiring writer or filmmaker who best utilizes film as a medium to create awareness, social change, or bring a unique perspective to any one topic. The screening events will be held at the historic Byrd Theatre, Feb 17-19, 2012.

The 11th Hungarian Film Festival of Los Angeles

Opens at Laemmle's Sunset 5

November 9, 2011

The Northern Wave International Film Festival will be celebrated from the 2th to the 4th of March 2012 in Grundarfjörður, Iceland. The philosophy of the festival, upon which its name is based, is Nouvelle Vague, or New Wave. Like Nouvelle Vague, Northern Wave attempts to revive the recognition of film making as an art form and the director as artist/author. An important goal of the festival is to develop relationships between experienced filmmakers and emerging filmmakers in Iceland and other countries. We are a  visionary festival that celebrates artistic and ground braking films by filmmakers who dare to take risks.

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.

To find out more and enter the festival please go to www.carmarthenbayfilmfestival.co.uk

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! http://www.iaac.us/NYIFF2011/tickets.htm

The Indo-American Arts Council proudly kicks off its second decade of film excellence with a new name and a new set of dates for its signature event of the year. “We start 2011 with a whole new energy for our annual IAAC Film Festival - a new name, a new Film Festival Director and a move to Spring," says Indo-American Arts Council Executive Director Aroon Shivdasani.  "I am really excited about these changes and look forward to presenting New York with a fresh and exciting selection of films this year.”

 

 

About Opening Night
Opening the 11th annual edition of the IAAC's popular film festival will be the North American premiere of Disney's critically acclaimed family comedy DO DOONI CHAAR starring the legendary husband-wife acting couple Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh. The Habib Faisal-directed film marks the Hollywood studio's first live-action production in India and earned some of the best reviews of any Hindi film in recent years. It is a heart-warming comedy about the dreams and challenges of a middle-class family who take a chaotic journey to fulfill their dream of owning a car discovering the true meaning of family along the way. Special guests Kapoor, Singh, and Faisal will all be attending the red carpet premiere.

"Do Dooni Chaar is a charming and sweet indie film that reflects the realities of a middle-class family in modern day Delhi," says NYIFF Director Aseem Chhabra. "Written and directed by first time filmmaker Habib Faisal, the film is a perfect blend of authentic dialogues, characters and situations, with a touch of Bollywood charm. It is a great example of India's new emerging cinema that has an indie soul, but working within the framework of Bollywood." Shivdasani adds "Major American studios partnering with India have flirted with NYIFF in the past – Fox Searchlight, Sony, Miramax, and now Disney’s contribution to our 2011 Opening Night – Do Dooni Chaar. Clearly NYIFF is the best platform for these films to reach their ideal demographic market."

About Closing Night
The Closing Night selection is Rituparno Ghosh’s NOUKADUBI, an adaptation of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore’s acclaimed novel, which stars sisters Riya and Raima Sen. Following the May 8 screening will be a special tribute to Tagore who was born 150 years ago on that day. Aparna Sen’s ITI MRINALINI will premiere as the Centerpiece selection. The Bengali film features Sen and her daughter, award-winning actress Konkona Sen Sharma, both playing the same title role at different ages.

More on NYIFF

"NYIFF energizes New York City’s diversity by presenting amazing independent and diaspora films from the Indian subcontinent while keeping a close watch on Bollywood’s foray into alternate cinema," states Indo-American Arts Council Executive Director Aroon Shivdasani. "The three film highlights of our eleventh annual film festival represent a Hollywood studio’s Indian social cinema, independent cinema, as well as a tribute to Rabindranath Tagore."

New York City's prestigious Paris Theatre will be the home to the star-studded red carpet Opening Night premiere of DO DOONI CHAAR on Wednesday, May 4, followed by a gala benefit dinner at the Jumeirah Essex House. H.E. Meera Shankar, India's Ambassador to the United States, will deliver the welcome address. The Centerpiece selection will screen at Tribeca Cinemas and will be followed by an afterparty at Tribeca Bar. The Closing Night of NYIFF and the Tagore tribute will take place at Asia Society on Sunday, May 8, along with the annual awards ceremony honoring the festival's winners. Directors Sen and Ghosh will be attending the festival as well.

Stay Tuned for more updates on film selections, afterparty venues, and celebrity sightings! Join NYIFF @ Facebook, @ Twitter, or on the web at www.iaac.com/NYIFF2011.

 

The Wild Rose Independent Film Festival will be held November 3-10, 2011 at the Fleur Cinema and Café in Des Moines. This artsy, hip and indie -friendly theatre/coffee house/bar/cafe has proven to be a fun and convenient venue also allowing attending filmmakers and audience close proximity to a wide variety of shops, restaurants, bars and music. Just 5 minutes from both the Des Moines International Airport and Downtown Des Moines, the Fleur has proven to be a very popular location!

the 7th Montreal International Black Film Festival, slated to run from September 21 to October 2, 2011.

A dynamic, refreshing and audacious festival whose ambition is to encourage the development of the

independent film industry and to promote more films on the reality of Black people from around the world.

The Ovation TV Short Film Contest  - sponsored by Poppt - is now accepting submissions! Submission informationWe’ll be accepting submissions from March 7 to May 13.  To learn how to submit your film, please go to www.ovationtv.com/events/filmcontest. Films must be under 20 minutes. Submission categories are drama, comedy, animation and documentary. PrizesOne film will be selected as the winner for each of the following categories: Top Film, Viewers Choice, Best of Comedy, Best of Drama, Best of Animation, and Best of Documentary. The Top Film winner will have his or her film aired on the Ovation television network and receive a two (2) night trip to Los Angeles, CA for a screening of his or her film at LACMA, a meeting with an entertainment executive and Adobe production software. The Viewers' Choice, Best of Comedy, Best of Drama, Best of Animation, and Best of Documentary winners will have their films screened at LACMA and receive Adobe production software. JudgesFilms will be judged by Kevin Iwashina (Managing Partner, Preferred Content), Lucy Stille (Agent, Paradigm Agency), Charles Segars (Ovation CEO & Producer National Treasure franchise) and Owen Egerton (writer, director) among others.

The only annual festival of its kind, the New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival has become one of the largest Sephardic Jewish film festivals in North America, attracting over 30,000 guests to a major cultural event that calls New York its home.

The 15th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival will take place March 10-16 at the Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York. Presented by the American Sephardi Federation (ASF) in association with Yeshiva University Museum (YUM), the slate of films includes five U.S. premieres and six New York premieres, as well as critically acclaimed and award-winning films and classic feature films and documentaries presented by filmmakers with differing global perspectives.

Ronit Elkabetz, acclaimed Sephardi actor/filmmaker, will be recognized with ASF's Pomegranate Lifetime Achievement Award at the Opening Night Gala on March 16. Elkabetz has won three Ophir Awards (the Israeli equivalent of the Oscars), the 2010 France Culture Award at the Cannes Film Festival, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Israeli Film Academy.

This year's themes include a special focus on the Jews of Morocco as part of ASF's year-long series, "2,000 Years of Jewish Life in Morocco: An Epic Journey." The series is being presented under the High Patronage of His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, and made possible through the generous support of the Edmond J. Safra Philanthropic Foundation.

The American Sephardi Federation is committed to exhibiting a select international slate of feature films and documentaries specifically chosen for their thought-provoking examination of the past and exploration of contemporary Sephardic issues and identity.

A full listing of films and ticket information is available at sephardicfilmfest.org. All screenings will take place at the Center for Jewish History (except where noted). Group sales discounts are available (excluding the Opening and Closing night receptions). Information about the American Sephardi Federation is available by visiting americansephardifederation.org.

The Festival is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council; and the New York State Council on the Arts. Special thanks goes to the Brenner Family Foundation, the Kumble Cultural Fund, and the Selz Family Cultural Fund for their generous contributions in support of the program.

Further information about the festival and ASF is available by contacting Lynne Winters at 212.294.8350 x.2 or lmwinters@.cjh.org.

The festival is initiated  by Legend Studio along with supporting organisations Film Forum, Manipur and Action for Social Advancement (ASA), Manipur. More than 100 short films from within and outside India. Theme of the festival is "Explore, Enjoy & Share". The organiser hoped that such festival will explore the hidden talents of the region and participating filmmakers will enjoy the regional theme and issues which would be share for a better future. Manipur need one platform to showcase the rich cultural heritage, the local issues and unending crisis which the outside world never bother to listen. The Imphal International  Short Film Festival will be the biggest event in North Eastern India. Filmmakers from South Asian countries will showacase the high creative films. 

The “1st Imphal International Short Film Festival 2012” is the biggest event in North East India & promoted by “Legend Studio Manipur and Action for Social Advancement (ASA) Manipur” with the support of Film Forum Manipur. IISFF 2012 will witness great short films from around the world. Manipur is a culturally rich place on the North Eastern region of India, bordering Myanmar and it is the emerging market for South East Asian nations through the Look East policy.

A four day cultural event will mark this prestigious festival.  Outstanding 40  domestic films and 10 International films has been received for the screenings like OPEN DOORS by Ashish Pandey, BRIAN'S GANDHI by Ram J Saravanan, Maut Ka Kunwa by Sumant Bapurao Mali from Mumbai, Bengali film Swapno Satyakam by Tomal Chakraborti, Tamil film "SATHISH CHANDRASEKARAN B.E., MBA" by Sathish Chandrasekaran, Malayalam film "SABDAREKHA" by Nirmal S, "LOC-A PLAYGROUND" by Atul Kumar Sharma; Bengali film "Swapno Satyakam" by Tomal Chakraborti, SAMVEDANAM by Methil Komalankutty from Dubai, Iranian film "The Bare Foot Leader" Zohreh Zamani.

These films will compete in 9 categories: Best Short Film, Best Direction, Best Screenplay, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Cinematography, Best Editor, Best music director, Three Special Mention.

The organizer hoped that such festival will explore the hidden talents of the North Eastern Region and participating filmmakers will enjoy the regional theme and issues which would be share for a better future.

An eight day Festival of Independent Film held each year on Cape Cod, Massachusetts from the last Saturday of July through the first Saturday of August.