PROVIDENCE, RI: Students in Film Studies, Media and Communications at New England Colleges and Universities have a unique film competition that is geared strictly for their work. The Rhode Island International Film Festival is pleased to announce its fourth annual New England Student Film Festival. This competition-based event will again be launched in August of 2008 as part of the annual RIIFF, August 5th – 10th and from there expand into year round programming, with screenings, classes and forums.
According to George T. Marshall, Executive Director of the Rhode Island International Film Festival, “We are excited to continue this unique sidebar to our Festival. Given the number of students in the region who major in Communication, Film Studies and media arts, our goal is to provide a solid platform that honors and encourages their work, while promoting networking and professional growth.”
Cited as one of the “Best International Film Festivals in the United States,” by Chris Gore of Film Threat, the Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) is the largest film festival in New England screening a record 320 films in 2007. Now, in its twelfth year, RIIFF celebrates the independent spirit in filmmakers throughout the world and is dedicated to the creation of opportunities for artistic exchange among filmmakers, distributors, movie-lovers and the film community at large.
Of special note, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences selected to recognize the RIIFF as a qualifying festival for the Short Films category for the Annual Academy Awards. With more than 6,000 film festivals worldwide, only 61 have this distinct recognition. RIIFF is the only Festival in New England with this distinction.
The deadline for entry to the Annual New England Student Film Festival is June 15th (postmark date.)
RIIFF is offering a special reduced entry fee of $25 for this competition. Student Filmmakers can down load the application form from the festival website at http://www.film-festival.org/enterastudentfilm.php.
Filmmakers chosen as part of the festival will be notified in mid-July by the Festival’s programming staff. Special screenings of accepted work will take place on Saturday and Sunday, August 9-10th at venues throughout the city of Providence. Note that all applicants must either be registered at a New England institution of higher education or a recent graduate (within the last two years.)
The Rhode Island International Film Festival, sponsored in part by the City of Providence, the Providence Tourism Council, SONY, Rule Broadcast Systems, Clear Channel Communications, Avid, Final Draft and NBC10, has gained a widespread reputation for its dedication to the interaction between the filmmakers and the audience.
For more information, please contact the New England Student Film Festival, c/o Rhode Island International Film Festival, P.O. Box 162 Newport, RI 02840 USA. Phone: 401/861-4445 Fax: 401/490-6735.
16.03.2008 | flicksart's blog
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