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Religion Today - Regulations and Submissions

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Application to the competition signifies accepting all the regulations. It is the responsibility of producers, distributors or other subjects presenting the film to be legitimately authorised to enter the film in the Film Festival.   SUBMISSIONS Click here to the entry form.   REGULATIONS Article 1 "Religion Today Film Festival" is conceived and organized by the cultural nonprofit Association "BiancoNero", situate...

The 2016 NYC Independent Film Festival Awards Winners!

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Congratulations to all the winners at the 7th Annual NYC Indie Film Festival! Thank you to all the talented filmmakers who participated in the 2016 edition. A special thank you to SONY, iActing Studios, International Screenwriters' Association, Final Draft, and GetFilming.com for providing prizes to our award winners! See below for the full list of awarded categories and winners.   Best Director Joey Lawrence, People of the Delta  Won Sony Vegas Pro 13 (599.95 USD val...

2016 brings Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality & 3D Content to New Media Film Festival

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Another moment in the history of consciousness-the spawning of Machine Consciousness through ART-For the first time in the history of the man/machine interface-the Artificial Experience has been born.   In the Spotlight today are the 2016 early selects for the 7th Annual New Media Film Festival, named by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the "Top 25 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee" - New Media year after year impresses international audiences with its diverse genres and cutting e...

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Call for Entries Now Open

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2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Call for Entries Now Open Festival Offers to Pay for All Work Screened; Free Entry for All Films; $27,000 in Cash Prizes Promised MILWAUKEE – Tuesday, February 23, 2016 – Milwaukee Film is now accepting entries for the 8th annual Milwaukee Film Festival, Sept. 22 – Oct. 6, 2016. Works of all genres, forms, and lengths will be considered. The deadline for all entries is Wednesday, June 8. The festival is in its fifth year of offering free submissi...

Little Big Shots: Australia's Film Festival For Kids - Call For Entries

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Little Big Shots is Australia's largest and only annual touring film festival curated especially for kids. Featuring a selection of short and feature films, the festival lands in all major Australian capital cities. A kids jury awards the best international, local, and child-made films each year and the films play to an audience of over 20,000 across the country. Initial submissions close December 11, 2015. Submission Fees: Child-made $10 Adult-made $30. Late submissions to be negotiat...

KASHISH 2016 - Call for Film Submissions

To submit a film to KASHISH 2016, please fill out the online form at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KASHISH2016FilmSubmission  -------------------------------------------------  7th KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival will be held from May 25 - 29, 2016 at two venues - Liberty Cinema (May 25-29th) and Alliance Francaise de Bombay (May 26-28th). KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival is the first and only LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) fil...

WoFF 2016: Dates and Film Submissions

  In 2016, WoFF: World of Film International Festival Glasgow returns for its third edition with great energy and ideas, generated from a wonderful 2015 festival. The 2016 festival will be held September 29 to October 2.  Film Submissions now open on Film Freeway. Submit here to benefit from Early Bird fees.  Our focus remains on independent cinema from all around the globe, by showcasing the work of first feature filmmakers and female directors in our two main sections, Firs...

Why should I submit to Mirror Mountain?

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There are many advantages in submitting your film to us. 1. A free festival pass for all filmmakers who submit That’s right! Everyone who submits their film to MMFF, regardless of whether or not your film is accepted, gets a free pass to attend the entire festival. 2. It’s free to submit for locals Films of any length and genre can be submitted at no cost if they were produced with 100 km of Ottawa. 3. Fewer restrictions than most festivals MMFF believes in creatin...

Thank You for Film Submissions

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A thank you to all who submitted a film for the New York City Independent Film Festival! We look forward to viewing your submissions and ask you to stay tuned for more updates. We will begin sending out acceptance letters in the next couple of weeks. Stay in touch!    ...

Universal Film Festival Mission

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The mission of the Universal Film Festival is to create and provide a credible and accessible venue for aspiring and talented filmmakers. The Universal Film Festival offers a medium in which Independent Filmmakers may showcase their works nationally and internationally. www.universalfilmfestival.com ...

KCTV5 Interview 2014

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Universal Film Festival - Call For Entries

  We are excited to announce the 9th Annual Universal Film Festival to be held in Kansas City this September.  Go to Film Freeway https://filmfreeway.com/festival/UniversalFilmFestival and submit your film today! We are seeking all genres including documentaries of any length; feature films that are at least 60 minutes in length; and short films that are a minimum of 15 minutes in length. All entries are $50.00 by PayPal or credit card. Waiver for Foreign and Student Films upon ...

WoFF Glasgow 2015 accepting submissions

  World of Film International Festival Glasgow is calling for submissions   Submit your film via Film Freeway    The World of Film Festival, formerly known as Commonwealth Film & Theatre Festival Glasgow is coming back for its second edition October 1-4 2015. In four days full of film screenings, theatre performances, live events, panel discussions and networking receptions WoFF will bring new, more vibrant and youthful vibe to the city’s emerging fi...

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Academy Award-qualifying, ZINEBI International Festival of Documentary and Short Film of Bilbao (Spain)

*CALL FOR ENTRIES: Academy Award-qualifying, ZINEBI International Festival of Documentary and Short Film of Bilbao (Spain), will end submissions on August, 15th, 2015. Submit Online through Festhome.com.  *OUVERTURE D'INSCRIPTIONS: Academy Award-qualification, ZINEBI International Festival du documentaire et du court-métrage de Bilbao (Espagne), finira les inscriptions le 15 mars 2015. Envoyez en ligne par Festhome.com. *APERTURA PERIODO DE INSCRIPCIONES: ZINEBI Festival inte...

LAST DAYS FOR ENTRIES: Academy Award-qualifying, HUESCA International Film Festival (Spain)

*LAST DAYS FOR ENTRIES: Academy Award-qualifying, HUESCA International Film Festival (Spain), will end submissions on March, 13th, 2015. Submit Online through Festhome.com.  *DERNIERS JOURS D'INSCRIPTIONS: Academy Award-qualification, Huesca International Film Festival (Espagne), finira les inscriptions le 1 mars 2015. Envoyez en ligne par Festhome.com. *ULTIMOS DIAS DE INSCRIPCIONES: Festival Internacional de Cine HUESCA (España), Festival Calificador de la Academi...

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Academy Award-qualifying, GUANAJUATO International Film Festival (Mexico)

  *CALL FOR ENTRIES: Academy Award-qualifying, GUANAJUATO International Film Festival (Mexico), will end submissions on April, 1st, 2015. Submit Online through Festhome.com.  *OUVERTURE D'INSCRIPTIONS: Academy Award-qualification, GUANAJUATO International Film Festival (Mexique), finira les inscriptions le 1 Avril 2015. Envoyez en ligne par Festhome.com. *APERTURA PERIODO DE INSCRIPCIONES: Festival Internacional de Cine GUANAJUATO  (México), Festival Cali...

Shorts Up

Shorts Up is a monthly short film event held right in the center of London at Upstairs at the ARTS across from Leicester Square tube station.

 

Shorts up brings together upcoming talent alongside established film making figures for a night of short films, music videos, documentaries, live music and networking.

 

Set up by Faktem Films to support upcoming talent, Shorts Up aims to provide a monthly platform for established and emerging filmmakers to showcase their work whilst networking with other industry professionals. The night is more than just a short film night - it's for filmmakers programmed by filmmakers.

 

Submissions are open to anyone with a short film, documentary or music video with selected films being screened at our central London venue Upstairs at the ARTS. Unlike many events, we do not operate on a one-off submission chance, if we are unable to programme a film in the next event it will continue to be considered for future events.

 

Each evening will feature approx 1hr40m of short films, with live music before and after the screenings. The venue's bar will stay open exclusively for anyomne with a ticket for a chance to network and meet other people in the industry.

Submissions are only £5 are operate on a rolling deadline at www.shortsup.co.uk

Tickets for the event are available for £9 on the event website.

 

#PullYourShortsUp      @ShortsUpLDN

Shorts Up

Shorts Up is a monthly short film event held right in the center of London at Upstairs at the ARTS across from Leicester Square tube station.

 

Shorts up brings together upcoming talent alongside established film making figures for a night of short films, music videos, documentaries, live music and networking.

 

Set up by Faktem Films to support upcoming talent, Shorts Up aims to provide a monthly platform for established and emerging filmmakers to showcase their work whilst networking with other industry professionals. The night is more than just a short film night - it's for filmmakers programmed by filmmakers.

 

Submissions are open to anyone with a short film, documentary or music video with selected films being screened at our central London venue Upstairs at the ARTS. Unlike many events, we do not operate on a one-off submission chance, if we are unable to programme a film in the next event it will continue to be considered for future events.

 

Each evening will feature approx 1hr40m of short films, with live music before and after the screenings. The venue's bar will stay open exclusively for anyomne with a ticket for a chance to network and meet other people in the industry.

Submissions are only £5 are operate on a rolling deadline at www.shortsup.co.uk

Tickets for the event are available for £9 on the event website.

 

#PullYourShortsUp      @ShortsUpLDN

D&AD Next Directors Award

 

D&AD Next Director Award with YouTube & MOFILM

 

 

The Next Director Award is a brand new award set to unearth the best new directorial talent and promote it back to the industry. Both the winner and shortlisted directors will get incredible exposure at international screenings and through the D&AD and YouTube platforms. And to top that, mentoring from top production companies – which, for the right candidate, could turn into on-shoot experience or representation. 

 
The competition is open to new directors with less than two years professional experience. Who knows, maybe you’re Next…
 
 
 
 

SUBMISSIONS OPEN FOR BUFF 2015

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Submissions are now open for BUFF 2015.   The 10th British Urban Film Festival has started it's search for films and scripts in earnest with the countdown to the 2015 British Urban Film Festival already in full swing. Submission Guidelines: Scripts:  must be no less than 20 pages and no more than 60. Films must be no less than 3 minutes and no more than 120.   The early bird deadline for 2 submissions is 11.59pm, Friday 29th May 2015 (Fees are non-refu...

2015 Newport Beach Film Festival Thanksgiving Special

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The 2015 Newport Beach Film Festival will spotlight over 350 films from over 50 different countries, including short and feature length narrative, documentary, animated and student films. In addition to film screenings, the Festival hosts premiere galas, question and answer sessions with filmmakers, and an industry seminar series whose past participants have included Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network), Linda Woolverton (Beauty and the Beast), John Lee Hancock (Saving Mr. Banks), and Joe Walker (1...

Depth Of Field International Film Festival Fall

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

Guaranteed distributor review by World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (WWMPC.COM) among others, for our select few ‘Best Of’ winners based on sufficient qualified entries

The chance to thereby be included in one of that distributor’s buyers’ packets on the world film market

A festival that is run as a virtual competition:  We invest in getting distributor recognition for quality films to give them a life beyond a one-time festival showing, instead of wasting money and time on renting a theatre and having a party

  1. -All Official Selections/Winners have their trailers shown on WRPN.TV entertainment news next to Hollywood celebrity interviews -All Official Selections/Winners have their trailers shown on DOFIFF.COM -Any film that is rejected will receive a personal letter explaining what elements caused the rejection (unlike other fests who never give any explanation at all) -FREE Earlybird entry of any rejected film, into DOFIFF’s next competition, upon completion of the suggested corrections outlined in your rejection letter -$20 flat fee for ALL STUDENT FILM ENTRIES regardless of deadline status -Unique Category distinctions: ---“Dust Collector” category for pre-2009 films ---”Epic” category for films running longer than 116 minutes ---“Tight Shorts” and “Loose Shorts” distinction between running times of less than 14 minutes and those between 15-59 minutes ---“Horror” and “Sci-Fi” have been separated into two distinct categories -In addition to awards being given to films themselves, awards are also given in dozens of sub-categories, such as lead actor/actress, cinematography, creativity/originality, direction, special effects, research, makeup, etc.  See DOFIFF.COM 'submit sub cat' page, for more information.

Open submissions:: TORREMOLINOS INTERNATIONAL FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL

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Submissions open from now on until 31th July 2014     Awards & Prizes Best short film: 500 $ + award  Audience award: 300 $ + award  The feature films haven't competition Rules & Terms SHORT FILMS:  -Maximum length: 15 minutes.  -Filmed in 2013 or 2014.  -IMPORTANT: With spanish or english subtitles (preferably spanish). FEATURE FILMS:  -Length be...

Cambridge Film Festival open for submissions

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Submissions for the 34th Cambridge Film Festival opened on February 1st and the closing date will be 15th May 2014. Long before Red Road or Fish Tank, acclaimed British director, Andrea Arnold wowed our Festival's audience in 2004 with her short film, WASP. In 1996, Christopher Nolan's student short film was accepted into the Festival and Shane Meadows, likewise, had one of his plethora of shorts accepted into the festival before he went on to great acclaim in t...

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