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New York's Beneath the Earth Film Festival is a year-long search for independent films that serves as a catalyst for outstanding projects to reach a global audience.
Four seasonal competitions are held throughout the year during which work of high production quality, clever writing and strong performances are offered the chance to be reviewed by authorities in the film world. The winners of each season then go on to compete for the culminating grand prize. All winners will receive recognition and exposure as well as a monetary prize.
The Love Your Shorts Film Festival celebrates short films in Sanford, Florida.
The Festival screens only short films under 30 minutes in length. Films are divided into different blocks for screening and the audience votes for their favorites.
The winning films from each block advance to a final block for a panel of judges to pick the overall festival winner. Winners of each block earn the festival’s award, the “Monroe,” an original piece of metal artwork named after S...
New York No Limits Film Series early deadline for our August 29th Short Film Breakthrough program is now open. The Aug. 29 event will be presented at THE WILD PROJECT in New York City.
The early deadline is June 7th. All genres and styles of short films are accepted. Foreign language films are accepted and strongly encouraged to submit. Short films must be no longer than 29 minutes in length. Lineup will be annc. Aug. 7th.
NYNL hosts an ongoing series of short film programs t...
Regular Deadline: May 31, 2013
The 17th Los Angeles International Short Film Festival, LA Shorts Fest is accepting film submissions.
LA Shorts Fest - Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences accredited. We are the only film festival with SEVEN award categories recognized by the Academy. In the past, 44 films have received Oscar nominations with 13 winning the coveted Oscar statue. The Festival annually attracts more than 7,000 moviegoers, filmmakers and entertainment professionals looki...
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CALL FOR ENTRIES: HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL®- OCT 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2013
The 17th Annual HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL is now open for submissions in the follow genres: Features (all genres including animation, drama, comedy, horror), Docs, and Shorts (including animation). http://www.hollywoodfest.com
SUBMISSION LATE DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2013 – SUBMIT TODAY!
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NEW YORK NO LIMITS FILM SERIES Call For Entry for its 2013 Screenplay Competition is still open. The deadline to submit a screenplay is 5/15/13. Please go to our website at http://www.newyorknolimits.com for submission instructions.
The winning screenplay will receive a $4,000.00 prize towards producing the short film. NYNL will announce the award winning screenplay in August 2013. This is an international competition and screenplays from all over the world are accepted.
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Mumbai International Queer Film Fest hops on to social media to raise funds
After tasting success in 2012, KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival 2013 – India’s biggest LGBT film fest –is once again turning to the social media phenomenon of crowd funding to raise finances. Aimed at keeping the festival free and accessible to audiences, organisers say crowd funding also gives audience a feeling of ownership.
``Crowd funding is not just a means to raise money,...
UMFF 2013 Call for Entries Now Open! The Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (UMFF) promotes and supports a diverse independent media arts community in the Southeast and worldwide by showcasing independent projects from around the world in English and Spanish. UMFF 2013 brings a creative atmosphere that encompasses metro-Atlanta's signature of being culturally diverse. "Changing the World, One Story at a Time" is the festival's theme, with exceptional films -- animations, shorts, f...
BIFF today announces the all-female jury that will preside over this year's short film competition that forms part of Bermuda International Film Festival being held April 12-18. BIFF is one of a small number of Academy Award qualifying festivals worldwide, the winner of the Bermuda Shorts Award will therefore be considered for the Short Film (Live Action) Oscar in 2014.
The 2013 jury is headed up by Academy and Emmy Award-winning Australian documentary filmmaker, Eva Orner. Her most...
KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival pioneers as the biggest gay & lesbian film festival in India and South Asia. It is the only queer film fest to be held at a mainstream venue - one of Mumbai's top multiplexes; and was the first LGBT festival to receive clearance from India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Since its debut in 2010, KASHISH has today become one of the important annual events in Mumbai's cultural calendar. The 4th e...
KASHISH 2013 Poster Contest has a winner! India's top fashion designer Wendell Rodricks has picked the poster submitted by Mumbai-based graphic designer Prachi Patil-Kotkar as the winning design.
``The victory sign forming a star is graphic and unforgettable. It is also interesting that the clichéd rainbow flag colours have been totally ignored for an artistic backdrop. I loved it,'' said Wendell Rodricks while announcing the winner.
The contest to de...
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.
17th Annual Hollywood Film Festival - Oct 17 to 21, 2013 in Hollywood, California. OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES. We are accepting entries in all categories for the 2013 HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL.Enter Your FILM Now We accept both domestic and international submissions. Early Bird deadline is March 30, 2013. SUBMIT YOUR FILM TODAY! Visit us at HOLLYWOODFEST.COM
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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.”
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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.
Little Rock, AR –The Little Rock Film Festival is pleased to announce the7th Annual Little Rock Film Festival (LRFF) to be held on May 14th – May 19th, 2013.
Founded by Award winning Filmmakers Brent and Craig Renaud, the Little Rock Film Festival is an annual film and cultural event held each year in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, based in the thriving historic River Market District. Back for its seventh year the LRFF is one o...
Welcome to the Louisiana International Film Festival
The Louisiana International Film Festival (April 18th – 21st, 2013) is proud to feature an exciting selection of World Premieres, Louisiana Premieres, and American Independent films in our upcoming inaugural festival.
What is LIFF?
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Beasts of the Southern Wild premiere.
The Louisiana International Film Festival & Mentorship Program (LIFF) aims to act as a conduit for education and outreach where the residents of Louisiana may obtain skills and relationships that enable them to play a central role in the State’s burgeoning film industry. Created as a nexus for local talent, LIFF provides access to opportunity through carefully developed mentorship programs, workshops, guest lectures, and competitive screenings. The festival's signature event is its inaugural launch April 18 - 21, 2013 in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana (USA).
Napa Valley Film Festival Announces 2013 Call for Entries
3rd annual Film Festival, November 6-10, 2013, includes $10,000 cash prize for Best Narrative Feature, presented by Meadowood Napa Valley
NAPA, Calif. (February 13, 2013)- The Napa Valley Film Festival (NVFF) is now accepting film submissions for the third annual event. The ultimate celebration of independent film, elevated by Napa Valley’s world- class food, wine and hospitality, NVFF unspools November 6-10, 2013 with a five da...
October 17-27, 2013 Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, San Francisco and Stanford University - celebrates the power of international documentary films dealing with human rights, the environment, protection of refugees, famine, homelessness, racism, disease control, women's issues, children, universal education, war and peace. In addition to our ongoing celebration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, this year we emphasize the theme INDIVIDUAL TO UNIVERSAL.
“Everyone has duties to the community in which alone the free and full development of his personality is possible” (Article 29 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights)
FORMATS: Beta SP, Blu-ray, DVD (NTSC)
PREVIEW: DVD NTSC or Blu-ray region 0 or 1. Please test your consumer-burned DVD on several makes and models of players before submitting it. Our jury process is unfortunately not suitable for on-line screeners. All lengths are eligible. Rough cuts or works-in-progress will be reviewed by the UNAFF Jury but the filmmakers are urged to submit as close to the final cut as possible. UNAFF will not accept new versions of a selected film later than 10 days before the start of the festival unless requested by the programming staff.
ENTRY FEE: $25 for films up to 30 min. (late deadline $35) and $35 for films longer than 30 min. (late deadline is $45). Please send a check or money order payable to UNAFF or use the PayPal link below (please enter info@unaff.org):
Click here to download entry form
http://www.unaff.org/2013/files/UNAFF2013_EntryForm.pdf
You may also submit your entry form using Withoutabox:
https://www.withoutabox.com/login/4998
DEADLINES:
Early Deadline – May 3, 2013*
Regular Deadline – May 23, 2013*
Late deadline –June 3, 2013*
(*Postmarked)
Awards include a CASH prize and Adobe software
• UNAFF Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary $2000
• UNAFF Grand Jury Award for Best Short Documentary $1000
• UNAFF/Stanford Video Award for Cinematography $500
• UNAFF/Stanford Video Award for Editing $500
• UNAFF Youth Vision Award $500
UNAFF provides filmmakers with lodging and pass credentials and helps with airfare.
Please submit screening materials and background info to:
UNAFF 2013
CERAS/CFLP Room 114
Stanford University
520 Galvez Street
Stanford, CA 94305-3084
Questions or comments: Email info@unaff.org or call (650) 724-5544
BFI Head of Exhibition and Festival Director Clare Stewart announced today that the 57th BFI London Film Festival, in partnership with American Express, will take place from Wednesday 9 October until Sunday 20 October 2013.
The highly regarded BFI London Film Festival champions creativity, originality, vision and imagination by annually showcasing features,documentaries, shorts, animation and experimental films from around th...
Call for Entries!! Academy Award-qualifying, HUESCA International Film Festival (Spain) , submit for 2€!!
If you have a short film, submit it to the HUESCA International Film Festival (Spain) for 2€! through Festhome, a new online submission platform!
Create your free account at www.festhome.com where you will find more information on this festival. Remove all the postal fees, submit your entire short film in high qualit...
Call for Entries!! Academy Award-qualifying, HUESCA International Film Festival (Spain) , submit for 2€!!
If you have a short film, submit it to the HUESCA International Film Festival (Spain) for 2€! through Festhome, a new online submission platform!
Create your free account at www.festhome.com where you will find more information on this festival. Remove all the postal fees, submit your en
The Short-Film Festival Opera Prima en Corto is a platform for shorts films from international and nacional schools of cinema and video. At the same time, the Festival works to promote dialogue as a meeting point between Film`s Schools, filmmakers and the audiences.
We offer free cinema workshops and several activities. Selected directors are invited to the Festival to participate in colloquiums with public.
MISSION
The Cinetarium Film Festival International (CFF) aims to connect filmmakers and talented people. Our core focus is on traditional filmmaking, remembering Hollywood’s golden era. With emphasis on Story and Character driven material and inspired by the growing global demand for good entertainment in the 21st Century.
Festival Features and Highlights
Cinetarium Photographic display – A retrospect to the invention of the first 360-Degree motion picture process introduced to the Motion Picture Industry of the world in Chicago, 1959.
Focus on Wisconsin Film – Wisconsin Movie History, Events and accomplishments.
The Cinetarium Talent Showcase – A spotlight on before the camera talent. A new festival category providing a venue for actors to be featured through submissions and showings of promo reels and video portfolios.
Midnight Nostalgia – A selection of screenings of the classics and memorable films of a bygone era.
Gala Award Night and Screening of the winning entries
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