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****SWISSAM FILM FESTIVAL****
November * New York
Deadline: August
SwissAm enables emerging Swiss and American artists to showcase their work in the independent film capital of the world and allows them to network with US-based producers and filmmakers, film critics and distributors, building bridges between the US and Swiss film communities. Founded: 2000. Cats: dramatic, comedic, documentary, animated and experimental films. Formats : 35mm, 16mm, Digital Beta, Beta SP Preview on VHS (NTSC or PAL). Entry Fee : $20. Contact : Nicolas Rossier, Fest. Dir., SwissAm, 368 Broadway, Suite 512, New York, NY 10013; (212) 528-3124; fax: (212) 528-8154; info@swisscinema.org
SWISSAM
368 Broadway, Ste 512
New York, NY 10013
T: 212 528-3124/F: 212 528-8154
www.swisscinema.org
****FAN's MARKETFEST****
Opportunity For Filmmakers: The Film Artists Network (F.A.N.) invites you to enter...F.A.N.'s MarketFest which will include representation of your Short, Documentary, or Feature at (2) Major Markets. Winners in each category will receive training in the intricacies of the Sales and Marketing of your Product, which will be represented by F.A.N. at Cannes on the French Riviera and at the American Film Market by the Beach in Santa Monica, California. If your film is sold during either of these two Markets you will receive 95 of the sale.
F.A.N. as a nonprofit corporation only takes a 5 pledged donation. If you are not one of the winners represented at the markets, but are one of the finalists or semi-finalists in the competition, you will be offered a 15-month membership in the Film Artists Network. If you are not a finalist or semi-finalist the application fee could possibly be considered as a tax-deductible donation. The application fee is $50 per Feature, Short, or Documentary title. The Deadline for Submissions is September. For an Application please contact:
Film Artists Network, (F.A.N.), P.O. Box 93032, Hollywood, CA 90093
fan@filmartistsnetwork.com, emandelcorn@juno.com or pilliczar@netzero.net
(818) 344-0569 or (909) 465-9702
www.filmartistnetwork.com
****MOONDANCE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL****
"The American Cannes"
www.moondancefilmfestival.com
MOONDANCE CALL FOR ENTRIES OPENS AUGUST
FINAL DEADLINE: APRIL
We cordially invite screenwriters and filmmakers, playwrights, short story
writers, TV writers, librettists, film music composers, children's filmmakers &
writers, and young (18 & under) filmmakers & screenwriters, and multi-media
filmmakers to participate in the film festival competition.
DON'T WAIT...SEND IN YOUR ENTRIES EARLY!
Moondance offers everyone a unique opportunity to have your work recognized by a different kind of film festival and a chance to come together with other writers, directors and producers to create new opportunities, develop tools for success and forge new alliances within the international film and entertainment industry.
Here's what you can get by participating in the Moondance: promotion and exposure of your work on an international level; a forum in which to share your knowledge, experience and talents with your peers; an opportunity to network and make new friends and helpful colleagues among the attendees and participants; meet professional movers and shakers from Hollywood; see some great indie films; learn something new and valuable; and get some great pointers on advancing your own entertainment industry career, in this professional, world-class forum. Moondancers are part of an amazing community; a unique collaboration of multi-talented writers and filmmakers.
Moondance T-shirts are still available.
Black or white with the logo or white with the Mermaid logo.
Sizes available are M, L & XL. Discount price: $10 + $5 postage each.
Black logo tote bags are also available at $10 each. Notebooks are $5
each.
Order forms are available on the Website:
www.moondancefilmfestival.com
****SCRIPT WRITING COMPETITION****
"The scriptwriting competition with a twist. It's already CAST!
Opportunity For Writers: The Board Members of the Creative Actors Alliance invites you to enter...THE C.A.S.T. Project!
The Creative Alliance Scriptwriting Project at www.thecastproject.com
This is a great opportunity for writers to create a one-hour episodic to be read by Los Angeles based judges, win prizes, and be considered for literary representation with the winning script being produced as a presentation pilot!
Log on today for information regarding the cast, contest judges, prizes, rules, terms and agreements then download the submission forms and get busy!
Deadline for postmarked submissions is September
The C.A.S.T. Project, LLC,
9899 Santa Monica Blvd., PMB 610, Beverly Hills, CA
90212, Phone: 310-840-2240
www.thecastproject.com
****DREAMTIME FESTIVAL****
We would like to invite you to join us as part of a multi-media exhibition held during an annual three day outdoor
festival August in Western Colorado (www.dreamthefuture.org). The Dreamtime Festival is currently seeking
submissions of films and multimedia pieces to screen as part of the exhibition. Dreamtime is a non-profit organization that aims to inspire, educate, connect and empower people to create positive change in the world through a dynamic blend of arts, education, and entertainment. Dreamtime offers opportunities for participants to learn
about transforming themselves and the world around them, to network with others, and carry this learning back into their lives. The Festival is held in a beautiful mountain valley nestled in the Rocky Mountains. Participants spend the weekend camping at the site, which includes wonderful mountain views, mild
nighttime temperatures, starry skies and sunny days.
E-mail: info@dreamthefuture.org
Website:
www.dreamthefuture.com
****DANCESWITHFILMS FESTIVAL****
Declared "the defiant fest of raw talent" by THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER is the ONLY film festival in the U.S. geared solely for the unknowns - mandating that all competition films must have no "known" directors, actors or producers.
DANCESWITHFILMS SAYS DISCOVER THIS!
In the early 1900's, filmmakers flocked to Los Angeles to escape the confines of East Coast politics in cinema. Now, truly independent filmmakers of today turn to DWF as their singular refuge. With over 50 WORLD Premieres and over 25
WEST COAST Premieres, DWF forges ahead in the crowded field of festivals that
now proliferate Hollywood. We're proud to announce our slate of selections this year with almost 100 films being shown at the Laemmles Santa Monica 4-Plex
from July 24th to July 31st.
Parties! Yes, we have a party or two happening at the festival. A "Meet the DWF Filmmakers" for Festival Pass holders, Industry and Press only, will be happening in July ~ location TBA shortly. Happy Hour every day of the festival from 5-7pm except the 31st at Rebecca's Restaurant in Santa Monica just around the corner from the festival. Meet the filmmakers and industry as we enjoy a pint of Rebecca's Brew or a margarita!
Schedule, Ticket & Festival Pass Information:
The schedule is available on-line currently. Tickets may be purchased through TicketWeb.com or at the Laemmle's Monica 4-Plex Box office only.
Festival Passes are $145 and enable the purchaser to all screenings, panels,
Opening and Closing parties, DWF Happy Hour at Rebeccas and a T-shirt!
Individual tickets are $10 with before 5pm screenings on weekdays only being $8.
Any tickets/passes remaining will be on sale (first come, first served) at the festival.
Tickets/passes sold at the festival are CASH ONLY.
****THE 48 FILM PROJECT****
Attention all filmmakers! Do you have what it takes to create a short movie-writing, shooting and editing—in just 48 hours? THE 48 HOUR FILM PROJECT—a wild and sleepless weekend of filmmaking—returns with an expanded schedule! Filmmakers across the country have said the 48 Hour Film Project is the best filmmaking contest ever! This year, more than 300 teams in 12 cities will compete to see who can make the "Best Short Film in 48 Hours." Entries are now being accepted for the Nashville competition (July). Dates for all of the cities to be announced soon. Every second counts when you only have 48 hours to make a film! Learn more today by visiting www.48hourfilm.com
****CANON DIGITAL CREATORS CONTEST****
Visit www.canon.com or call 800/959-3631 for more information about the Canon Digital Creators Contest, which encourages next-generation talent to explore the endless possibilities of visual expression in the digital age.
****DEEP ELLUM FILM FESTIVAL****
Dallas, Texas Festival. October - DE/F2 is unique in its mission of promoting the art of filmmaking while supporting the ongoing battle with cancer. "Cinema Fighting Cancer!" Chosen by Chris Gore's "Top 10 Festival Getaways." Deadline for entries is July 31st. Filmmakers can submit to both Deep Ellum and our sister festival in Santa Monica CA. Contact: Michael Cain/James Faust: info@def2.org. Website: www.def2.org
****DV AWARDS****
Shot it on DV? A competition with you in mind. The DV Awards is an international competition celebrating outstanding achievement in digital video and cinema. From independent films, commercials, corporate communications and industrial videos to 3D animation and special effects, dozens of categories will be recognized. Enter online at www.dvawards.com
****EDGEWORKS SHORT FILM FESTIVAL****
Submit your film and win a Canon GL2! The Lone Star State welcomes you to its brightest new film festival—now in its third year! We make the entry process effortless. Visit us at www.ew2000.org for more information. If we don't accept your film, we refund your entry fee.
****INDIEPRODUCER****
Festival is excited to announce the commencement of their annual FINISHED FILM CONTEST. Submit your finished film to us by August 11th and the winning film will receive guaranteed distribution!! We are also putting out a call for entries to our IP2003 Short Film Contest and second annual Screenwriting Contest with over $20,000 in prizes and the chance to sit down with Oscar-nominated writer Steven Rivele to review your script. Visit us at www.indieproducer.net for more great prizes and further information or submit your finished film/scripts to: 4335 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 355, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403.
****KANSAS CITY FILMMAKERS JUBILEE****
Annual celebration of independent filmmaking - US/International short films - under 30 minutes - narratives, documentaries, experimental and animation. Early deadline: November. Final deadline: December. Visit our Website for full details: www.kcjubilee.org . We screened over 140 short films last year.
****MARCO ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL****
November Festival. This intimate festival, located off the SW Florida coast, seeks entries of all lengths and genres. Fees $25 - $40. Deadline: August 15th, 2003. For guidelines or entry info call 239/642-3378, e-mail info@marcoislandfilmfest.com or visit www.marcoislandfilmfestival.com .
****NEW YORK CITY HORROR FILM FESTIVAL****
Festival announces its call for entries. New York's original horror film festival is proud to announce that in year two it will expand the festival to a five-day event to take place in October. Early Deadline: September; Final Deadline: September. Once again, the country's premier horror film festival will be held at the prestigious Tribeca Film Center in lower Manhattan. With special screenings, parties, celebrity guests and free "giveaways" this is an event not to be missed. See you in October! For a complete details and wrap-up of the 2002 festival go to: www.NYCHorrorfest.com .
****NYC MIDNIGHT MOVIE MAKING MADNESS****
Can you make a movie in 24 hours? This is the challenge that NYC Midnight Movie Making Madness has issued to filmmakers around the world. Compete from anywhere. All finalists will receive $1,000 cash and a chance to compete for the $10,000 grand prize in New York City. The early entry deadline is July. To sign up or learn more, go to www.nycmidnight.com .
****OLYMPIA FILM FESTIVAL****
November Festival. "A festival about art and truth and beauty" (Ray Carney) welcomes inspired work of all kinds: long and short, documentary, narrative, experimental, animation. Deadline: September. Fee: $10 (+ postage for tape return). Printable entry form at: www.olyfilm.org . Information: ofs@olywa.net, 360/754-6670.
****PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL****
The annual PISS FEST! will showcase the best films from around the globe that clock in at 10 minutes or less. $1,000+ in cash and prizes will be awarded. 100 entrants will receive complimentary subscriptions to MovieMaker. Entry deadline is July. Late Entry August. Go to www.zonkerfilms.com for details. Zonker Films is proud to welcome MovieMaker Magazine as a sponsor of PISS FEST!
****SOMETIMES IN OCTOBER FILM FESTIVAL****
Cape Fear Independent Film Network's announces its call for entries. Submission Deadline: September. Any genre any length. Fees: 30 min or less $20; 30 - 60 minutes $25; 60 minutes or longer $30. Entry form at www.cfifn.org.
****SPINDLETOP/LAMAR UNIVERSITY FILM FESTIVAL****
Festival is accepting entries for the film/video competition. Cash prize and awards. Overall winners viewed by film industry insiders. Top high school project earns the Houston Film Commission Prize for Outstanding High School Filmmaker award. Fee: $15, college and high school students; and $20 others. Deadline: December. Visit www.spinfest.org or call 409/880-8490.
****VICTORIA INDEPENDENT FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL****
remains one of the most accessible festivals for emerging filmmakers to mix—up close and personal—with the players of the independent film world in a quirky ambiance, created by the mix of unique events, distinguished visitors and the natural beauty of one of the most gorgeous spots on earth. Deadline: October. Information: www.vifvf.com. Next Festival: January - February
****WINSLOW FILM FESTIVAL****
October Festival. Deadline: August. Late Deadline: September. The Independent Film Festival in the Arizona High Desert with the Visual Effects Panel Discussion. All genres welcome. Six juried categories. Special "State of the World" category for this year only. Information: www.winslowfilmfestival.org or 818/219-9339.
****HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL****
We have extended our SPECIAL offer to APRIL (postmarked).
Because you have participated in prior Hollywood Film Festivals or
joined our lists, we would like to invite you to register by APRIL
and receive a major discount in our yearly multiple events (60% to 50%
OFF).
CALL FOR ENTRIES - HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL(R). Features, Docs,
Shorts and Screenplays. SUBMIT TODAY! Finalists have access to AGENTS and
DISTRIBUTORS. Great sales/marketing opportunities:
www.hollywoodfilmfestival.com
LIMITED SEATING - SECURE YOUR TICKET TODAY!
A) HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL VIP PASS: October
Access to the Conference, Screenings, Special Events and the prestigious
Hollywood MOVIE Awards Ceremony. JOIN THE STARS
Price $1,295 US Dollars. *SAVE 60%
Register no later than APRIL - You pay ONLY $500 US Dollars.
www.hollywoodfilmfestival.com
B) SELL YOUR STORY/SCREENPLAY TO HOLLYWOOD BUYERS(TM)
Register by APRIL
Save 40%, pay only $145
www.hollywoodawards.com/writing
C) THE WRITER'S JOURNEY WORKSHOP WITH CHRISTOPHER VOGLER
May 10-11 - Register by APRIL
Save 50%, pay ONLY $245
www.hollywoodawards.com/volger
D) 3-DAY HOLLYWOOD FILM CONFERENCE PASS
(takes place during Hollywood Film Festival)
Full conference pass for October
Register by APRIL & save 50%, you pay ONLY $245
awards@hollywoodawards.com
www.hollywoodfilmfestival.com/conference
****INTERNATIONAL FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL****
The International Family Film Festival in Valencia, California offers a full week of FREE programs for children ages 8 to 17. The programs are sponsored by Target and the Walt Disney Studios. The workshops are designed to offer kids hands-on experience in a variety of aspects of the film and television industries. All of the workshops are presented by working professionals in the film industry in Los Angeles.
Kids, Kritters and Flicks is being presented in April at Hart Auditorium, Hart High School. This special program features a collection of famous cats, dogs, horses, chimps and reptiles from films who will tell their side of the Hollywood story with the help of their trainers, of course. One of the featured animal stars is Shadow, a miniature horse, who was featured recently on Animal Planet and has been seen in a variety of films and other television shows. This workshop is appropriate to all age groups and is open to everyone.
The Cartoon Voice Workshop is offered in April at Placerita Junior High School in Newhall. The one and only voice of Disney's GOOFY, Bill Farmer, will entertain and present a full range of voices created by a professional voice-over artist. Participants will also have a chance to practice creating the voice-over for a cartoon and have their voices recorded and dubbed over an actual animated clip. Each participant will leave with a videocassette of their voice-over work with the animation clip.
A highlight of the What IFFF? Kids program is the Television Production Workshop held at the Santa Clarita Valley Community Access Television Studio on 14th Street off of San Fernando Road in Newhall. The Kids learn the basics of television production using Channel 2 equipment and studio facilities to produce an actual television program Special that will air at a later date on Channel 20. This is a full working session where the kids make the magic happen.
The What IFFF? Kids programs begins April and runs through May. There is a full program all day Saturday and Sunday and additional programs offered everyday after school. The programs are all FREE to the public on a space available basis. For a full detail of the programs being offered go to the website iffilmfest.org. To guarantee space, reservations can be made on-line at this email: ifffkids@myexcel.com or by calling the film festival at (661)257-3131.The International Family Film Festival at the Valencia Town Center, Edwards Valencia Stadium 12 Cinemas. For additional information on the Festival go to the Website at www.iffilmfest.org or call (661)257-3131.
****THE 24 HOUR FILM CONTEST****
Contest provides an opportunity for filmmakers to put their creative abilities to the test. Every few months, over the course of one weekend, participants make films in 24 hours, which are subsequently screened to a large audience and made viewable at www.the24hourfilmcontest.com. All completed films from The 2002 Series are now online. Watch the results at our screenings or on the website, or make films in 24 hours and Get Creative Fast! So far the event has been limited to Vancouver, but filmmakers from across the country are welcome to participate. Contact: Kryshan Randel, Producer, at the24hourfilmcontest@hotmail.com.
****FILM FEST NEW HAVEN****
September Festival. Shorts and features of any type in 35mm, 16mm, video or DVD. Early entry fee if postmarked by May 1: $35 features, $25 shorts. Final entry fee if postmarked by June: $40 features, $30 shorts. For guidelines and entry form visit www.filmfest.org or call 203-776-6789.
****FIRSTGLANCE 6 PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL****
Due to popular demand from filmmakers FIRSTGLANCE 6 PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL (June), will re-open Call for Entries for a limited time! In March film and video makers can enter their projects, at the late deadline entry fee rate, for a chance to compete in the June festival. For more information: www.firstglancefilms.com and click on the Philadelphia side. Entries must be postmarked in March!! FirstGlance's 1st Annual Short Screenplay Competition is accepting entries. Have your short screenplay produced and premiered at the first and fastest growing bi-coastal film fests in the United States. Stop by http://www.firstglancefilms.com Download an application and "Greenlight" your short!! Stay tuned for the Call for Entries for FirstGlance 4 Los Angeles Film Festival. Applications will be available online in April. With the addition of some amazing sponsors, this years prize packages will exceed $10,000. Open to professional and student film and video makers from around the world.
*****INFACT FILM SERIES****
Qualify your feature/short documentary for Academy Award Consideration - IDA's Annual International Documentary Showcase August. Submissions deadline April. The IDA Awards Competition. Early bird deadline with discount May 16th. Final Deadline June. Application's online at www.documentary.org
*****MADCAT WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL****
September Festival. MadCat seeks cutting-edge experimental and independent works of all lengths and genres directed/co-directed by women for annual festival and national touring shows. VHS preview. Sliding Scale entry fee: $10 - $30. 415/436-9523; fax: 415/ 934-0642; info@madcatfilmfestival.org; www.madcatfilmfestival.com. Deadline: June
****METHOD FILM FESTIVAL****
Don Frankin from the Method Film Festival is looking for help in their office for the next couple of weeks before the festival. If you have any free time to volunteer that would be great! It will be a great learning experience and a chance to work with a festival director and programmer and become part of the staff. Please call Don Frankin at 310-535-9230 if you can help out. FYI- Joan Blair is the volunteer coordinator for the festival and she should be calling or emailing you all soon with schedule for the festival. If you have any friends who are actors or filmamkers who can help please forward this to them. There are great parties at this Festival. If you help out you get free passes to the festival!!!
****REAL TO REEL FILM FESTIVAL****
July Festival. Independent film artists of all genres and skill levels are encouraged to submit their work to this international competition. Entries sought in 6 categories: animation, documentary, feature, non-feature, music, and short. Deadline: March/Final Deadline: April. More information at www.realtoreelfest.com.
****RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL****
August Festival. Deadlines: Early - May; Late - June. Categories: documentary, dramatic, experimental, foreign, shorts, animation, youth media and children's. All films will be eligible for Viola M. Marshall Audience Choice Awards. Formats: 35mm, 16mm, Beta SP/SX, DV, S-VHS, DVD, 1/2". Preview on VHS. Fees: $40: shorts/features. RIIFF is a qualifying festival in the Short Film category with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Contact: RIIFF, Box 162, Newport, RI 02840 USA; Street Address: 96 Second Street, Newport, RI 02840. 401/861-4445; fax: 847-7590 flicksart@aol.com; www.film-festival.org. Early submissions encouraged.
****ROME INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL****
February Festival. Italy's first highly competitive indie festival accepts entries for international features, shorts, documentaries, animation, digital, screenplays. Deadline: November. www.riff.it.
****SAN DIEGO FILM FESTIVAL****
September Festival. A competitive showcase of American and International features, documentaries and short films, celebrating the Art and Craft of Acting. Entry Deadlines: Early - June; Final - July. www.sdfilmfest.com. E-mail: info@sdfilmfest.com
****SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL & SCREENPLAY****
Call For Entries - LA's Largest Horror Film Fest - COMPETITION takes place in October. For more information visit www.screamfestla.com.
****TELLURIDE INDIEFEST****
(Colorado) August/September Festival. Entry Deadline: May. An international event showcasing the *best* independent films and screenplays in the world - high in the mountains! Michael Carr, Director. For complete information, and *online* entry forms, please go to: www.tellurideindiefest.com. Email (best): festival@tellurideindiefest.com.
****VIDEOTHEATRE, NYC*****
NYC's NeverEnding VidFest seeks all genres for its new DV-dedicated theater located in downtown Manhattan. Monthly deadlines, weekly programming, no late fees, awards. All infofmation: www.videotheatrenyc.com.
****VISIONFEST****
The Guerrilla Film and Video Festival is seeking your film and video projects (all genres) in the following categories: feature (over 70 minutes), documentary, short subject, experimental/animation, works-in-progress/trailers. Selected projects will be screened at this year's festival (June) in NYC, For entry application, please visit: www.domanivision.org. VISIONFEST 03 is a Domani Vision Film Society Event. Contact: (718) 837-5736.
****WINFEMME FIVE****
September Festival in Los Angeles. The WinFemme Film Festival and screenplay competition selects films and screenplays that tell women's stories well and feature a female protagonist. Please visit our Website for an application www.winfemme.com or call 310/229-5365. Entry deadline: May.
