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SOHO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL New York - USA April 25 to May 2, 2014

10/29/2013

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In the Spotlight today is the 5th Annual SOHO International Film Festival (SIFFNYC), bathing New York City in the very best in global and American cinema. More than simply a celebration of film, SIFFNYC is a tribute to the artists who bring it to life and to the cineastes who live to discuss, dissect, and devour it. Embracing a wide variety of narrative, short, animated, and documentary stories, SIFFNYC represents a sampling of the international cinematic conversation, fittingly hosted in one of the most diverse and energized cities on the planet.

Seasoned professionals and fresh-faced talents alike are welcome to contribute their works to this unforgettable week-long event -- and a host of networking events and panels are on-hand to encourage dialogue and relationships that traditionally extend well beyond the festival itself. It's little wonder that MovieMaker Magazine recently named SIFFNYC on its list, "Top 50 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee." Last year, SIFFNYC screened films from more countries than ever before, and the festival shows no signs of slowing down in 2014.

Over the past three years, SIFFNYC has drawn remarkable support from celebrities and accomplished filmmakers alike. Emmy-winners Armand Assante (Gotti), Michael Emerson (Lost), Michael Imperioli (The Sopranos), Carrie Preston (The Good Wife), Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer (The Help), Oscar-nominee Danny Aiello (Moonstruck), Luis Guzmán (Boogie Nights), Frank Vincent (Goodfellas), as well as directors Michael Rymer (Queen of the Damned) and Uwe Boll (Rampage) to name a few, have all stopped in to support and participate, helping to grow the scope and prestige of this fun-filled, audience-fueled event.

   

UPCOMING DEADLINE
November 7, 2013 - Late Deadline

MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
SFIFFNYC aims to exhibit the best films from the around the world and create a safe haven for filmmakers and cineastes to share ideas and learn from each other.

MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Winners of last year's SIFFNYC hailed from a diverse array of countries -- including Sweden, the Philippines, and the United States -- and tackled a variety of stories and subjects. From a story of parents grieving at their son's deathbed (En Hemlighet) to a crime drama fueled by four meth addicts (Junction) to a stop-motion animated comedy investigating the ability of humans and animals to peaceably co-exist in New York City (Concrete Jungle), SIFFNYC is truly a melting pot of stories, cultures, and perspectives designed to enlighten and inspire.

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the Mecal Barcelona International Short Film and Animation Festival 2014

10/29/2013

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FESTIVAL DATES : from Mar 5, 2014 to Mar 30, 2014

INTERNATIONAL & OBLIQUA COMPETITIONS

The films submitted to the 2014 competition will automatically enter the Short Film Market

Registration deadline : Dec 8, 2013
Registration fee: no fee
Preview format :
Requirements :
1) Films completed after : January 1st, 2012
2) Maximum duration : 30 minutes
3) Country of production : All countries (Spain included)
4) Screening format : .MOV (Quicktime), MPEG MPEG- -4 H264 4 H264
5) Accepted genres : Fiction
6) No re-entry : Films previously submitted to the festival cannot be submitted again.

DOCUMENTARIES COMPETITION

The films submitted to the 2014 competition will automatically enter the Short Film Market

Registration deadline : Dec 8, 2013
Registration fee: no fee
Preview format :
Requirements :
1) Films completed after : January 1st, 2012
2) Maximum duration : 30 minutes
3) Country of production : All countries (Spain included)
4) Screening format : .MOV (Quicktime), MPEG MPEG- -4 H264 4 H264
5) Accepted genres : Documentaries
6) No re-entry : Films previously submitted to the festival cannot be submitted again.


ANIMATION COMPETITION

The films submitted to the 2014 competition will automatically enter the Short Film Market

Registration deadline : Dec 8, 2013
Registration fee: no fee
Preview format :
Requirements :
1) Films completed after : January 1st, 2012
2) Maximum duration : 30 minutes
3) Country of production : All countries (Spain included)
4) Screening format : .MOV (Quicktime), MPEG MPEG- -4 H264 4 H264
5) Accepted genres : Animation
6) No re-entry : Films previously submitted to the festival cannot be submitted again.



FESTIVAL CONTACT DETAILS :
MECAL BARCELONA INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM AND ANIMATION FESTIVAL
Asociacion Mecal
c/ Clot 46, 2° 2a
08018 BARCELONA
SPAIN

TEL : ( 34) 932 470 353
E-MAIL : info@mecalbcn.org

QUICK AND EASY
Submission: www.shortfilmdepot.com
Login: sarihuseyinn@yahoo.com
More info: www.mecalbcn.org
Twitter : @Shortfilmdepot
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mill valley film festival 2013

10/18/2013

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MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL CLOSING PARTY - 13 OCT 2013
Mill Valley Film Festival Behind The Scenes-Closing Party-Huseyin Sari

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60th international short film festival  

10/15/2013

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The 60th edition of our Festival will take place from 1 to 6 May 2014.

Works of all genres and formats may be submitted. International productions may not exceed a length of 35 minutes (German productions may not exceed 45 minutes). For both national and international submissions, the production must have been completed 1 January 2013!

Please note that international productions must be German festival premieres. You will find our full regulations and further information here.

There are two separate entry deadlines for international and German productions: international submissions must have reached Oberhausen by 14 January 2014, German productions by 14 February 2014. There will be no extensions! 

Films can only be submitted via www.kurzfilmtage.de/engl, where you can choose between two options:  you can send a preview DVD or upload the film file. In both cases sending the filled-in entry form is required. Please find all information regarding the submission process here.

Submissions via reelport.com directly are no longer possible. If you choose the upload option, though, you will be redirected to reelport, as all uploads will still be handled via the reelport website.

All submitted works will be part of the Video Library, where they can be previewed by buyers, curators, festival programmers and other professionals. 

The MuVi Award for the best German music video has its own set of regulations and entry form. 

Further programme information about the 60th International Short Film Festival Oberhausen will be published at the beginning of 2014.

Looking forward to your submission and with best regards,

Lars Henrik Gass
Festival director

Hilke Doering
International Competition

Carsten Spicher
German Competition and NRW Competition

Franziska Ferdinand
Children’s & Youth Film Competition 

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check out these festivals!

10/15/2013

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Check out this week's big opps, especially the final submission deadline for the 2014 Slamdance Film Festival. Also in the mix are 19 new calls for entry, a call for submissions from Amazon Studios, dozens of rapidly approaching deadlines, and more. Submit today...
Rapidly Closing Opps:
- Slamdance Film Festival
- Boulder International Film Festival
- Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
- Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition
Circuit Gems:
- Aspen Shortsfest
- Cinequest Film Festival
- Garden State Film Festival
- Dallas International Film Festival
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17th Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur

10/15/2013

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International Competition: The World has Arrvied in Winterthur
Over 5,000 films were submitted for our competition programmes this year, around 1,000 more than last year. From these, and from the films viewed at numerous festivals both in Switzerland and abroad, our programme committee has selected 41 films from 27 countries for the International Competition. Out of these films, our Jury will select the Winner for the Grand Prize and the Promotional Award and our audience will selcet the Winner of the Audience Award.
Detailed programme and tickets for the International Competition.




National Competition: Crisis Replaces Folklore
For the Swiss Competition, the festival recorded 350 submissions, with 20 of them being selected, representing filmmakers from all parts of Switzerland. What is striking in this selection is that the films often look beyond Switzerland, or deal with the financial crisis, either directly or indirectly. Swiss filmmakers seem to have departed from the folklore that was so noticeably prevalent in the past few years, also in feature films. In the Swiss Competition, our Jury will select the Winner for the Prize of the Best Swiss Film as well as the Swiss Cinematography Award, our audience will selcet the Winner of the Audience Award.
Detailed programme and tickets for the National Competition.




Be a volunteer, get a festival pass for free
We are once again looking for a number of motivated volunteers to help us carry out the festival by giving us a hand in various areas. To thank you for your efforts and as a small form of compensation, we will give you a free festival pass (including a catalogue), which will allow you to see as many short films as you want during your time off. On top of that, you will be given catering vouchers to buy some snacks.
All information and subscribtion for volunteers.




Focused on Independent Cinema USA
Apart from the Competition Programme, we also present Special Programmes – this years main Special Programme is called «Independent Cinema USA. American cinema has played a leading role ever since the first days of film, and Hollywood with its glamorous studios and enviable budgets has been the industry’s everlasting focal point. But this is not what Kurzfilmtage will be focusing on; instead we will look at that part of American filmmaking that established itself far away from all the razzmatazz. The name of this year’s special programme focus is Independent Cinema USA, and consists of six thematic and three historical programmes. In spite of (or exactly because of) the films’ low budgets, we can look forward to experiencing a truly archetypal style of cinematic expression.
Detailed programme and tickets for «Indepndent Cinema USA».




From Cuba to the Wild West: Our Special Programmes to Enjoy
Our Special Programmes look at topics in the context of a greater cultural background. Historical films are just as important as contemporary works, social themes, a look at specific institutions or retrospectives of filmmakers and artists. Beside Independent Cinema USA our Special Programmes this year are called Cuba I and II, Rituals I and II, Strange Days: Vienna, Hamburg and Winterthur, Nocturnes: V/H/S and Western and We are Football.
Detailed programme and tickets for all the Special Programmes.


We are looking forward to welcoming you to the 17th edition of Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur from November 5–10, 2013.
www.kurzfilmtage.ch
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NYC DOWNTOWN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL New York, USA April 22 to 29, 2014

10/15/2013

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In the Spotlight today is the 10th Annual NYC Downtown Short Film Festival (NYCDSFF), a big-city celebration of fantastic filmmaking that takes full advantage of one of the greatest metropolises in the world. NYCDSFF fuels its visitors with a week-long festival fever that's powered by unforgettable films and the artists who create them.

Benefitting from a year-long rolling deadline, NYCDSFF celebrates short-form artistry in a variety of exciting categories, including dramatic, comedic, documentary, Latino, animated, LGBT, and New York City-made films. There's something for everyone at NYCDSFF, and an exceptional setting in which to enjoy it.

In addition to its satisfying buffet of shorts, NYCDSFF offers lavish opening and closing night receptions, filmmaker Q&As with enthusiastic audiences, and increased industry visibility in one of the world's most robust entertainment capitals. Informal meet-and-greet wine receptions allow gifted artists to mix and mingle with industry professionals who possess keen eyes for sharp talent. The result is a festival that truly honors the short-form artist and helps position him or her for other exciting opportunities behind the camera.

   

UPCOMING DEADLINE
Rolling Deadline

MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
NYCDSFF is a program of Duo Multicultural Arts Center, a non-profit designed to create, promote, and celebrate multicultural arts through theater, music, dance, art, and film.

MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
NYCDSFF screenings unfold in a charming and intimate turn-of-the-century theater in New York City's trendy East Village, offering heavy doses of character, history, and comfort.

Last year's big screen offerings included stories about internet use and brain development, a friendship rocked by Huntington's Disease, robots that have grown bored with their workplace, and a gay couple that turns the tables on their homophobic attackers. In short, NYCDSFF is as diverse and as exciting as its remarkable host city. Submit your film today, and visit NYC this April for a fully immersive and rewarding festival experience!

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Shnit 2013

10/15/2013

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shnit 2013 – these are the nominees

From the 2nd to the 6th of October, the 11th edition of shnit has celebrated the art of short film and captivated audiences on five continents. Pink was in the air from Kyoto to Bangkok, Capetown to Cairo and from Bern to San José and Buenos Aires. 37’500 spectators worldwide were drawn in by the outstanding international competition shnit OPEN. Bern, Capetown and San José additionally held national competitions and awarded their respective winners on Sunday.

For the first time, shnit enters a second festival-week with the international competition coming to its decisive phase. In a total of five categories, «THE FLAMING FAUN» will be awarded to the well-deserved winners. The international jury – consisting of six acclaimed personalities of the film industry and headed by the jury president - has nominated three shortfilms in three distinct time categories. The international audience and the artistic direction have each designated three nominees for the Audience Award and the Festival Award. Here you find more details concerning the procedure and the international jury. This year's head of the jury is Asger Hussain.
 
Before the winners will be awarded at shnit FINALE, taking place for the first time in New York on the 13th of October, we are sharing all nominated films with the audience online. We are therefore proud to introduce shnit CINEMA, which is accessible from the 9th to the 12th of October on the shnit Vimeo-channel. For a small fee the nominated films can be viewed on the first virtual shnit PLAYGROUND - shnit CINEMA.
 
In the category FESTIVAL AWARD, users of shnit CINEMA have the unique possibility to participate in the voting online. This procedure is yet another premiere and we are confident that the shnit online community will appreciate this form of participation!

And these are nominees for THE FLAMING FAUN 2013:

Jury Award • Category up to 10 Minutes
I AM TOM MOODY by Ainslie Henderson, United Kingdom, Scotland, 2012, 7 Min, Animation
HAPPILY EVER AFTER by Yonni Aroussi & Ben Genislaw, Israel, 2012, 6 Min, Animation
SHE IS LOVE by Nicolaj Brüel, Germany, 2012, 7 Min, Fiction / Experimental
 
Jury Award • Category up to 20 Minutes
I LOVE HOOLIGANS by Jan-Dirk Bouw, Netherlands / Belgium, 2013, 12 Min, Animation / Documentary
BUHAR by Abdurrahman Oner, Turkey, 2013, 12 Min, Fiction / Experimental
NASHORN IM GALOPP by Erik Schmitt, Germany, 2013, 15 Min, Animation / Fiction
 
Jury Award • Category up to 40 Minutes
GREAT by Andreas Henn, Germany, 2013, 23 Min, Fiction
BRUCHIM HABAIM VE MISHTATFIM BATZAARCHEM by Leon Prudovsky, Israel, 2012, 26 Min, Fiction
THIS IS VANITY by Oliver Goodrum, United Kingdom, 2012, 23 Min, Fiction
 
Festival Award
M. LEROI by Charles Henry, Simon Masnay, France, 2012, 13 Min, Fiction
ALFONSO by Jan-Eric Mack, Switzerland, 2013, 19 Min, Fiction
DIT IS RONALD by Jules Comes, Belgium, 2012, 19 Min, Fiction
 
Audience Award
LA PRIMA LEGGE DI NEWTON by Piero Messina, Italy, 2012, 20 Min, Fiction
WSPOMNIENIE POPRZEDNIEGO LATA by Ivo Krankowski, Kuba Gryżewski, Poland, 2013, 11 Min, Fiction
AMSTEL by Jaap van Eyck, Netherands, 2012, 10 Min, Fiction
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check out these festivals!

10/15/2013

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ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL
SCREENPLAY COMPETITION

Atlanta, Georgia - USA
Winners Announced: January 2014
Upcoming Deadline: October 25

The 6th Annual Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition (ATLFF Screenplay) welcomes gifted writers with splendid Southern hospitality and a zeal for phenomenal storytelling. Benefitting from the Atlanta Film Festival's 40-year reputation for discovering emerging talent, ATLFF Screenplay brings its winning writers together with established producers, directors, and screenwriters for an intimate retreat. Winners participate in a staged reading with Atlanta actors as well as group discussions with mentors about the craft and business of filmmaking, and have the opportunity to meet fellow filmmakers at the 2014 Atlanta Film Festival.

In previous years, ATLFF Screenplay mentors have included Stephen Israel (Swimming with Sharks), Kary Dorento (South Park), Rob Long (Cheers), James Ponsoldt (The Spectacular Now), and Joel Zwick (My Big Fat Greek Wedding). Each year, ATLFF adds prestigious names to its roster and works to position skilled but "undiscovered" screenwriters for extraordinary opportunity.

ATLFF Screenplay welcomes feature-length scripts (between 75-130 pages) in all genres and is thrilled to help unveil the next generation of great stories and storytellers. Submit your best work today!





GREEN BAY
FILM FESTIVAL

Green Bay, Wisconsin - USA
February 21 to 23, 2014
Upcoming Deadline: October 25

The 4th Annual Green Bay Film Festival (GBFF) is a stellar showcase for great films from around the world and an unforgettable celebration of art, education, and cultural development through independent filmmaking. Offering numerous educational seminars and networking opportunities for talented storytellers, GBFF proudly honors multiculturalism both on screen and behind the camera.

GBFF grants its visitors full access to all films, seminars, and gala events. Just as important, Film Green Bay and Film Wisconsin will be on-hand to discuss creative revenue saving methods to shoot projects in Wisconsin.

In addition, GBFF will reward its winning filmmakers with trophies in a variety of competitive categories, including Best Director, Best Cinematographer, and Best Screenplay as well as Audience Choice Awards in all categories. The festival's unique In Focus category will also celebrate great works that shed light on issues surrounding women, the LGBT community, and the avant-garde. Submit today and head out to Green Bay this February!





PROVIDENCE CHILDREN'S
FILM FESTIVAL

Providence, Rhode Island - USA
February 13 to 23, 2014
Upcoming Deadline: October 25

The 5th Annual Providence Children's Film Festival (PCFF) is fervently dedicated to the belief that children, teens, and families deserve better cinematic choices than those that might be found in a traditional multiplex. In short, PCFF champions films that speak positively to diverse ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities, all while welcoming audiences as diverse as the programming being honored.

Since its inception, PCFF has been resolute in honoring children with the cinematic sophistication they deserve. The festival seeks entertaining and challenging works that engage with true-life topics. Documentaries, animation, and foreign films are fully embraced at this youth-driven festival. At PCFF, kids are even apart of selecting and awarding films.

Throughout its six-day span, PCFF takes full advantage of multiple venues throughout downtown Providence and includes a number of filmmaking and animation workshops, as well as special guests certain to appeal to children and adults, alike. There's nothing quite like PCFF -- submit today!





LAUGH OUT LOUD
SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

March 7 to May 29, 2014
Upcoming Deadline: October 25

The 3rd Annual Laugh Out Loud Short Film Festival (LOLSFF) directs hilarious short-form comedies (20 minutes or less in runtime) into cinemas all across the country, maximizing the reach and impact of some of the funniest stories on the festival circuit. With direct access to hundreds of movie theaters and thousands of movie screens, LOLSFF elevates the visibility of great material and yields huge laughs in the process.

With a unique format that's packaged to accommodate the lifestyle of the busy film fan, LOLSFF takes full advantage of some of the most well-trafficked movie theaters in the country, offering a talented short-form filmmaker unbeatable access to audiences.

Participating shorts are selected by a panel of discerning judges that range from theater executives to film buyers. The result is a festival that allows only the funniest and freshest shorts to rise to the top. For three months of gut-busting, big screen hilarity, there's nothing quite like LOLSFF. Submit your short today!


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36th startz Denver film festival

10/9/2013

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DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR THE
36th STARZ DENVER FILM FESTIVAL
NOW ON SALE THROUGH
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20TH



Buy now and save!
Six tickets to any regularly priced film at the 36th Starz Denver Film Festival at one low price!


Denver Film Society Member Price:  

$9.00 a ticket.  Saving you $12.00 

 

Non-Member Price:   

$11.50 a ticket. Saving you $9.00

Please note:  6 packs are not valid for Special Presentations or Gala Events.

The 36th Starz Denver Film Festival opens November 6th and now is the time to buy your discounted tickets for the festival.   In 2013, the Denver Film Society will present over 200 films with over 100 industry guests attending the festival.   We encourage you to take advantage of our six-pack sales program and get your best deal on festival ticket pricing.   Thanks so much for your continued support of the Denver Film Society and the 36th Starz Denver Film Festival.

SIX-PACK DFS MEMBER PRICE:                          $54.00   (save $12.00)

SIX-PACK GENERAL ADMISSION PRICE:           $69.00  (save $9.00)

About the Denver Film Society: Founded in 1978, the Denver Film Society (DFS) is a membership-based, non-profit SCFD Tier II cultural institution that produces film events throughout the year, including the award-winning Starz Denver Film Festival and Film on the Rocks. The Denver FilmCenter/Colfax presents film programs daily and is Denver's first and only year-round cinematheque. Members of DFS support one-of-a-kind programs reaching more than 200,000 film lovers and film lovers-in-training each year.

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