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• RedlightCenter International Film Festival [Address] Online Film Festival, [Phone] 416-619-4470 [Fax] 416-694-2252 [Email] anna@redlightcenter.com [Contact] Anna Lee [Web] http://www.redlightcenter.com/filmfestival [Date] August 9-11 2007 [Deadline] July 24, 2007 mail in entries, July 31, 2007 upload films [Entry Fee] Free [Type] Competitive [Awards] Best Drama, Best Comedy, Best Documentary, Best Film, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Sound, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Actor/Actress, Audience Choice [Subject Matter] Any Subject [Categories] Drama, Comedy, Documentary [Eligibility] Short Films max of 20 mins [Formats] DVD, Windows Media Format for uploading [Description] Experience the excitement of an international film festival right here from your own computer with the Redlightcenter International Film Festival -where the reel world meets the virtual. [Highlights] 3 days of live-action independent short films screened in the Century Theatre, along with symposiums, gala events and more. This is one festival that you won't want to miss [Sponsors] Utherverse.com
• Angry Film Festival [Address] 16 Salisbury St, Newport 3015, 15 Braemore Place, Eden Park 3757, Melbourne, Victoria 3105, Australia [Phone] +613417550537 [Email] vogeldesign@optusnet.com.au [Contact] Tom Vogel [Web] http://angryproductions.org [Date] Screening date to be announced [Deadline] 12/8/2005 [Entry Fee] Free [Type] Non-competitive [Awards] DVD and magazine for finalists attending the night [Subject Matter] Any genre accepted as long as it is entertaining [Categories] All [Eligibility] DVD preferred [Formats] DVD [Description] The Angry Film Festival is looking for short films of all genre under 15 minutes. This is the third festival in Melbourne, Australia and is becoming highly regarded for up and coming film makers to screen thier work. [Highlights] The audience increasing twice the size from each previous screening. [Sponsors] Filmink. Looking for more sponsors.
• Brisbane International Film Festival [Address] GPO Box 909, Level 3, Hoyts Regent Building, 167 Queen Street Mall, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia [Phone] (7)32200333 [Fax] (7)32200400 [Contact] Gary Ellis, Anne Demy-Geroe [Date] August [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] New World Cinema, Asian Pacific films
• Byron Bay Film Festival [Address] Byron Community & Cultural Centre, PO Box 309, Byron Bay, NSW 2481, Australia [Phone] 61 2 6685 6275 [Fax] 61 2 6685 7830 [Email] info@bbff.com.au [Contact] Greg Aitken [Web] http://www.bbff.com.au [Date] February 29 - March 8 2008 [Deadline] October 31st 2007 [Entry Fee] Early Bird Entry AU$20, Final Entry AU$40 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Best Film, Young Filmmaker (under 25), Animation, Experimental, Surfing, Drama, Documentary, Marine, Comedy and Cinematography. [Subject Matter] Looking to the Future [Categories] Best Film, Young Filmmaker (under 25), Animation, Experimental, Surfing, Drama, Documentary, Marine, Comedy and Cinematography. [Eligibility] Films must have been completed in or after January 2005 [Formats] DVD, Mini DV, HDV [Description] An international festival. Films screened will reflect Byron’s unique local community by maintaining a strong emphasis on social and environmental issues, diversity, spirit, colourful characters, humour and, of course being Byron Bay, surfing. [Highlights] BBFF provides a platform for independent filmmakers in all stages of their careers and selected filmmakers will be profiled and their films promoted by the festival before and for months after the festival through the BBFF website. [Sponsors] TBA
• Dereel Independent Film Festival [Address] 65 Acacia Rd, Dereel, Victoria 3352, Australia [Phone] 53461162 [Fax] 53461162 [Email] peter@dereel.com [Contact] Peter [Web] http://www.dereel.com [Date] March 30th to April 1st 2007 [Deadline] Regular Deadline is 30-Nov-2006 [Entry Fee] From $10 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Over $3000 prizes [Subject Matter] Short under 8 minutes, Short over 8 minutes, Feature [Categories] comedy; action; drama; documentary; horror; animated; children/family; mockumentary; student; and foreign language. [Eligibility] A;; [Formats] Digital [Description] The Dereel Independent Film Festival is for independent film makers, organised by independent film makers. Our goal: to showcase as many quality independent films as possible. [Highlights] The Dereel Independent Film Festival will be an annual event held in Melbourne, Australia. In 2007 the Dereel Independent Film Festival will be held from March 30th to April 1st 2007. [Sponsors] Vagrant Productions
• Down Under International Film Festival [Address] PO Box 1803, Darwin, Northern Territory 0801, Australia [Phone] 61 8 8942 0682 [Fax] 61 8 8942 0161 [Email] info@downunderfilmfestival.com [Contact] Ron Mitchell [Web] http://www.ntfadarwin.com [Date] April 26 to May 2, 2004 [Deadline] Friday March 26, 2004 [Entry Fee] No Entry Fee [Type] Competitive [Awards] Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, Best Documentary, Best Musical, Best Direction, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Animation, Best Special Effects, Best Script, Best Actor Female, Best Actor Male [Subject Matter] There is no 'key word' - all genres are welcome, [Categories] Two main categories: (i) less than 30 minutes, (ii) 30 mins or longer [Eligibility] Open to all filmmakers; there is no strict premiere requirement [Formats] All entries must be sent on VHS tape/PAL format for initial selection. [Description] Now in its second year, proudly presented by the Northern Territory’s independent film industry, Down Under screens and awards the best submitted Australian and international short and feature independent films made from 2000 onwards. [Sponsors] Various corporate and government sponsors; still under negotiation.
• Film West [Address] PO Box 153, Milperra, NSW 2214, Australia [Phone] (2)7742043 [Fax] (2)7742043 [Contact] Hunter Cordai [Date] July [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] International, film, video, electronic art
• Griffith University 5th Brisbane International Animation Festival [Address] PO Box 8266, Woollongabba, Brisbane, QLD 4101, Australia [Phone] +61 7 3846 6133 [Fax] +61 7 3844 5473 [Email] info@biaf.com.au [Contact] Junia Wulf [Web] http://www.biaf.com.au [Date] 14 - 17 October 2004 [Deadline] 6th August (on-line web competition deadline: 8th September) [Entry Fee] No entry [Type] Competitive [Awards] See website fo details - download submissions form [Subject Matter] Animation [Categories] See website September for details [Eligibility] See website fo details - download submissions form [Formats] See website fo details - download submissions form [Description] 5th Brisbane International Animation Festival is scheduled for the 14 - 17 October 2004, at the Southbank Cineplex, Brisbane. [Highlights] National and International Guests (including Adam Elliot, Bill Plympton, Frank and Caroline Mauris, Ken Bielenberg and Isaac Kerlow), competitions (for children upwards), avant-garde screenings and celebrations. [Sponsors] Griffith University, Queensland Animators, AFC, PFTC, Southbank Marketing, Brisbane Marketing, AvantCard, Oska Software, Courier Mail, Media Odyssey
• Heart of Gold International Film Festival [Address] po Box 726, Gympie, Queensland 4570, Australia [Phone] 07 54825056 [Email] info@heartofgold.com.au [Contact] Toni Powell [Web] http://www.heartofgold.com.au [Date] 25 October-28 October 2007 [Deadline] earlybird mid march, regular mid may and late mid june 2007 [Entry Fee] US$20-35 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Multiple [Subject Matter] Films that affirm life, amuse or nourish, etc [Categories] Narrative, Documentary, Children's, Animation, Non-english language, Australian, Comedy [Eligibility] Shorts and docs and music videos that fit our themes. [Formats] DVD pal or ntsc [Description] Nourishing films that have at least some of these elements: positive themes; hilarious; thought-provoking; may challenge change in ourselves; inspirational stories; exploring human journey in hopeful manner; children's films. [Highlights] A Festival where everyone leaves feeling better than when they went in! In 2006 over $12,500 cash was given out and at least that again in prizes: 123 films shown in the 4 days to around 3,000 people. Come and see sunny Queensland [Sponsors] Not yet announced
• International Portable Film Festival [Address] Level 3, 35 Little Collins St., Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia [Phone] +61 413 006 135 [Fax] +61 3 9640 0844 [Email] info@portablefilmfestival.com [Contact] Elly Smart [Web] http://www.portablefilmfestival.com [Deadline] 30th of June for call for entries [Entry Fee] free [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Making films for portable contents such as iPod, 3G phones and PSP, WMV/Quicktime [Categories] 6 as stated in highlights [Description] Call for entries now open for the International Portable Film Festival. We are not about rehashing old content for a new medium: those films that best express themselves through the portable medium will be considered for pre-selection. [Highlights] Categories: DESKTOP EXPERIMENT - animation and digital filmmaking; POSTCARD - short documentaries; NEW WORLD ORDER - short narrative films; WATCH MY MOVES - music video clips; GENERATIONAL EYE - profiles under the age of 18; GENERAL
• Melbourne International Film & Video Festival [Address] PO Box 43, St. Kilda, Victoria 3182, Australia [Phone] (03)534-3967 [Contact] Harvey Hutchison [Deadline] June [Entry Fee] $5 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Non-commercial, Independents, Student [Categories] Fiction, Documentary, Animation, General [Eligibility] Non-commercial [Sponsors] Ormond Movie Club Inc.
• Melbourne International Film Festival [Address] PO Box 2206, Fitzroy Mail Centre, Victoria 3065, Australia [Phone] (3)4172011 [Fax] (3)4173084 [Contact] Tait Brady [Web] http://www.swin.edu.au/ssb/media/miffhp.html [Date] June [Deadline] March [Entry Fee] $10, $20 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Category prizes, Overall prizes [Subject Matter] Animation, Experimental, video, documenatary, features, shorts [Categories] Fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, student, science, children+s films, Video, Environment, Architecture/Design [Eligibility] Australian Premieres [Formats] 16mm, 35mm, Super-8, 3/4+, VHS, 8mm [Sponsors] City of Melbourne, Australian Film Commision, Poppy, Film Victoria, VicHealth, Kidsafe, Palace
• Moomba International Amateur Film Festival [Address] PO Box 286, Preston, Victoria 3072, Australia [Phone] (03) 470 1816 [Entry Fee] None [Subject Matter] Amateur, Student
• Sydney Film Festival [Address] PO Box 950, Glebe, NSW 2037, Australia [Phone] +612 96603844 [Fax] +612 96928793 [Email] info@sydfilmfest.com.au [Web] http://www.sydfilm-fest.com.au [Date] June [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] General international [Categories] Features, shorts, animations, documentaries, restorations [Formats] 70mm, 35mm, 16mm, video [Description] One of Australia's most prestigious festivals [Highlights] Filmspeak, a program of forums with film-makers discussing their work.
• America Film Festival [Address] Museumstrasse 31, Innsbruck A-6020, Austria [Phone] (512)580723 [Fax] (512)581762 [Contact] Karl Zeiger [Date] June [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Features, Documentaries from North & South America
• Film Festival of Nations Austria
• International Film Festival of Non-Professional Films Austria
• Ohne Kohle International Independent Video & Film Festival [Address] Neutorgasse 13, Vienna, Austria a 1010, Austria [Phone] 004315352803 [Fax] 004315352803 [Email] norman@viewfinders.at [Contact] Norman Kathi [Web] http://www.ohnekohle.net [Date] 16. -22. July 2006 [Deadline] 16. April 2006 [Entry Fee] None [Type] Competitive [Awards] Ohne Kohle 06 - several little prizes [Subject Matter] independent [Categories] short fiction, animation,documentary, animation,video-&filmart, special theme globalisation [Formats] DVD [Description] The aim is to honor and support the most interesting and innovative approaches in the fields of short, documentation and animation films. [Sponsors] www.Viewfinders.at
• Vienna Independent Shorts [Address] Rauchfangkehrerg. 7/15, Vienna, Vienna 1150, Austria [Phone] + 43 699 12023150 [Email] info@viennashorts.com [Contact] Maria Wlassow [Web] http://www.viennashorts.com [Date] June 6 - June 11, 2004 [Deadline] March 31, 2004 [Entry Fee] none [Type] Non-competitive [Awards] none [Subject Matter] none [Categories] short fiction, short documentary [Eligibility] language: only German or English or any language with German or English subtitles [Formats] DVD, miniDV, VHS, hi8 [Description] Our aim is to provide a forum for those creatives of the independent, no-bugdet and amateur short film, who are hardly present at film festivals. Our aim is to offer alternative view points to a young audience [Highlights] Austrian and international independent film are both represented during VIS. One night, we screen exclusively independent shorts from the new member states. We pay our tribute to short documentaries and screen visuals.
• Vienna International Film Festival [Address] Stiftgasse 6, Vienna A-1070, Austria [Phone] (431)5265947 [Fax] (431)5234172 [Email] viennale@apanet.apa.co.at [Contact] Alexander Horwath [Web] http://www.Viennale.or.at/Viennale [Date] Oct. 12 - 22 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] International films, children+s films, Austrian films, Shorts, Documentaries, Features
• Dhaka International Short Film Festival Bangladesh
• Brussels International Film Festival [Address] 30 Chaussee de Louvain, Brussels 1030, Belgium [Phone] (2)2181055 [Fax] (2)2186627 [Contact] Christian Thomas [Web] http://www.netcity.be/ffb [Date] January [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] European Features
• Cimatics [Address] Antoine Breartstraat 146, Brussels 1060, Belgium [Email] info@cimatics.com [Contact] Nicolas Wierinck [Web] http://www.cimatics.com [Date] November 3.-13,2005 [Deadline] June 30, 2005 [Type] Non-competitive [Categories] audiovisual performances, live cinema, screenings, interactive installations, DJ/VJ [Description] CIMATICS is an international platform and festival for live audiovisual arts & vj'ing. [Sponsors] Brussels Capital Region, City of Brussels, Government of Flanders, LVL Multimedia, Pioneer, Edirol
• Festival International du Court Metrange de Mons [Address] rue de Arbalestries, Mons 7000, Belgium [Phone] 32 65 31 81 75 [Fax] 32 65 31 30 27 [Contact] Alain Cardon [Date] March [Deadline] February [Entry Fee] $12 (student) [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash [Subject Matter] Shorts, Student, Independents, General [Categories] Independent, Production Company, Student, Musical Clip [Eligibility] maximum 30 minutes [Formats] 35mm
• Festival International du Film Francophone [Address] 175 rue des Brasseurs, Namur 5000, Belgium [Phone] (81)241236 [Fax] (81)224284 [Contact] Andre Ceuterick [Web] http://www.ciger.be/namur/evenements/fiff95/index.html [Date] Sept. 29 - Oct. 7 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Features, docs, shorts from French speaking countries
• Flanders International Film Festival [Address] Leeuwstraat 40b, 9000, Gent, Belgium [Phone] +32 9 242 80 60 [Fax] +32 9 221 90 74 [Email] wim.dewitte@filmfestival.be [Contact] Wim De Witte [Web] http://www.filmfestival.be [Date] Oct. 9 - 20, 2007 [Deadline] 1 August [Entry Fee] none [Type] Competitive [Awards] Best Film, Best Music, Best Screenplay, Best Director / Best European Short / Best Belgian Short / Audience Award / Best Flemish Student Short [Subject Matter] Impact of Music on Film [Categories] Competition, World Cinema, Shorts, A Look Apart, Festivalpreviews, Retrospective [Formats] 16mm, 35mm, 70mm, Digibeta, Beta SP [Description] The festival, which started in 1974 as a student's film festival, has developed into 1 of Europe's foremost film events. Every year in October it presents some 150 features and 100 shorts from all over the world to an audience of over 110,000. [Sponsors] Kinepolis, Telenet, Fortis Bank
• Media 10-10 + International Short Film Festival Belgium
• The Sweetest Taboo [Address] Th. Verhaegenstraat 70, Brussels 1060, Belgium [Phone] 0032 2 537 99 97 [Fax] 0032 2 537 99 97 [Email] fatalimagefatale@skynet.be [Contact] Karen Vanderborght [Web] http://www.cinemazed.be [Date] 19-24 april 2004 [Deadline] 19 march 2004 [Entry Fee] none [Type] Non-competitive [Awards] / [Categories] experimental audiovisual work [Eligibility] all years [Formats] S8, 16 mm, 35 mm, mini-DV PAL & ntsc, Betacam Sp PAL, DVD PAl &ntsc all regions [Description] This festival wants to investigate if the agenda of the avant-garde of today is still the same as it was from the fifites to the seventies. [Highlights] In its second edition, this year's festival will pay a tribute to EXPRMNTL., a long-gone notorious experimental festival founded by Jacques Ledoux. This festival shook the foundations of the Casino of Knokke, in the years 1963-1967-1974. [Sponsors] City of Leuven, Provincie Brabant, ...
• World Festival of Short Films [Address] 5 Rue Nokin, Antheit (HUY) 4520, Belgium [Phone] 85 21 78 29 [Fax] 85 23 51 48 [Contact] Roger Closset [Deadline] September [Entry Fee] $15 [Subject Matter] Shorts, Student [Categories] General, Student
• Banco Nacional International Film Festival [Address] Rua Voluntarios da Patria 97, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 22270-000, Brazil [Phone] (21)2868505 [Fax] (21)2864029 [Contact] Adhemar Oliveira [Web] http://www.ibase.org.br/~estacao/tabu.htm [Date] August [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] International, Independents
• Gramado International Film Festival [Address] Rua Evaristo da Veigna 21-606, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 20031-040, Brazil [Phone] (21)2407804 [Fax] (21)5372898 [Contact] Enoir Zorzanello [Date] August [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Films made in Spanish speaking countries
• International Market for Independent Film & Video [Address] Jornada Internacional de Cinema da Bahia, Av. Araujo Pinho, 32, Salvador, Bahia CEP: 40.110.150, Brazil [Phone] 71-235-4392 [Fax] 71-336-9299 [Date] September [Deadline] August [Entry Fee] $20 [Description] Creates an alternative space for the commercialization and international distribution of experimental and independent film & video.
• Mostra Internacional de Cinema de Sao Paulo Brazil
• One Minute World Festival Brazil
• Rio Cine Festival Brazil
• Sao Paulo International Film Festival [Address] Al. Lorena 973 CJ. 303, Sao Paulo 01424-001, Brazil [Phone] (11)8835137 [Fax] (11)8537936 [Contact] Leon Cakoff [Date] Oct. 20 - Nov. 3 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] International, first films by directors
• Atlantic Film Festival [Address] 5600 Sackville Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3E9, Canada [Phone] (902)422-3456 [Fax] (902)422-4006 [Email] ag881@ccn.cs.dal.ca [Contact] Robin Johnston [Web] http://www.screen.com/atlanticfilm [Date] September 22-30 [Deadline] June [Entry Fee] $45-$75 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Awards of Excellence [Subject Matter] Atlantic, Canadian, International [Eligibility] Open [Formats] 16/35mm, 3/4+, SVHS, VHS, Beta, Video8 [Description] Exhibition of Atlantic, Canadian and international films. [Sponsors] Telefilm Canada, National Film Board Of Canada, Nova Scotia Film Development Corporation, The Movie Network, YTV, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, MITV
• Calgary International Film Festival [Address] Suite 206, 1008 - 17th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2T 0A6, Canada [Phone] 403-283-1490 [Fax] 403-283-1498 [Email] info@calgaryfilm.com [Contact] morralli@calgaryfilm.com [Web] http://www.calgaryfilm.com [Date] Sept. 24 to Oct. 5, 2004 [Deadline] July 16, 2004 [Entry Fee] $35.00 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Audience's Choice Award; Best Documentary; etc. [Subject Matter] [Categories] shorts, features, documentaries & animations [Eligibility] Please check with online rules & regulations: www.caglaryfilm.com [Formats] 35mm, 16mm, Betacam, DVcam [Description] CIFF is a celebration of the film art by filmmakers from Canada, USA, and around the world. [Highlights] Opening and closing nite gala parties; film premieres; workshops; stars; directors; etc. [Sponsors] I.A.T.S.E. Calgary local 212; FFWD; Idea Machine; William F. White Ltd; Video & Sound; Cadvision Internet; etc.
• Canadian International Annual Film Festival [Address] P.O.Box 60554, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N7, Canada [Phone] 905-388-5840 [Fax] 905-388-5840 [Email] ciaff@canada.com [Contact] Jon Soyka [Web] http://www.ciaff.org [Date] (Varies) [Deadline] June [Entry Fee] $20-$40 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Best Scenario, Best Documentary, Best Music Video, Best Animation, Best Experimental, [Subject Matter] Scenario, Documentary, Music Video. Animation, Experimental, [Categories] Student, Amateur, Independent [Eligibility] non-professional productions [Formats] NTSC VHS / DVD
• Celluloid Social Club [Address] 707-318 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2V2, Canada [Phone] 604 730-8090 [Fax] 604 734-8373 [Email] paularmstrong@telus.net [Contact] Paul Armstrong [Web] http://www.celluloidsocialclub.com [Date] monthly [Deadline] no deadline [Entry Fee] free [Type] Non-competitive [Categories] Short Drama [Formats] screen on VHS or mini-DV [Description] The Celluloid Social Club screens independent, provocative short dramatic films. [Sponsors] ANZA Club, Matrix Video, VidCom, Videomatica, Biz Books
• Festival du Cinema International en Abitibi-Temiscamingue [Address] 215 Avenue Mercier, Rouyn - Noranda, Quebec J9X 5W8, Canada [Phone] (819)762-6212 [Fax] (819)762-6762 [Contact] Jacques Matte [Web] http://www.telebec.qc.ca/fciat/ [Date] Oct. 28 - Nov. 2 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] International features, shorts, animations, documentaries
• Hot Shots High School Film and Ad Festival [Address] 916 16th Ave. S.W., Calgary, AB T2R0T3, Canada [Phone] 403.283.8295 [Email] info@hsfilmfest.com [Contact] Michael Barrette [Web] http://www.hsfilmfest.com [Date] May 26 2004 [Deadline] May 10 2004 [Entry Fee] $25 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Golden Reel Awards, Cash and Sponsor Prizes [Subject Matter] Short Film - Any subject [Categories] Short Film, 30 Second Commercial and Action Sport Short [Eligibility] Director and Editor must be registered High School Students [Formats] VHS, MiniDV [Description] High School Film and Ad Festival open to High School Filmmakers. 3 Categories: Short Film: under 8 minutes, 30 Second Commercial for Teen Line, Action Sport Short - Check Website for details. International entries welcome.
• Images Festival [Address] 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 448, Toronto, ON M5V 3A8, Canada [Phone] 416-971-8405 [Fax] 416-971-7412 [Email] images@imagesfestival.com [Contact] Lise Brin [Web] http://www.imagesfestival.com [Date] April 7-16, 2005 [Deadline] Film & Video: Nov.5 (early) and Nov.19 (final). Other: Sept.17 [Entry Fee] Shorts: Early $15 Final $25. Features: Early $35 Final $50. [Type] Competitive [Awards] See Website. [Subject Matter] Independent, innovative, artisitic. [Categories] See website. [Eligibility] See website. [Formats] Any. See website for further details. [Description] The Images Festival is the largest festival in Canada for independent media, showcasing international excellence and innovation both on and off the screen. Emphasis on redefing the moving image. [Highlights] Many of the world’s most influential and challenging artists have shown their work at Images, including: Harun Farocki, Zacharias Kunuk, Leslie Peters, Richard Fung, Steve Reinke, Mona Hatoum, the Brothers Quay, Michael Snow [Sponsors] See Website.
• International Festival of Films on Art [Address] 640 St. Paul St. West, Suite 406, Montreal, Quebec, Canada [Phone] (514)974-1637 [Fax] (514)874-9929 [Contact] Rene Rozon [Date] March [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Films about the arts
• Local Heroes International Screen Festival [Address] National Screen Institute - Canada, 3rd Floor, 10022-103 St., Edmonton, Alberta T5J OX2, Canada [Phone] (403)421-4084 [Fax] (403)425-8098 [Contact] Jan Miller [Date] March [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Independents [Highlights] Costa Gravas, Bruce Beresford, Jiri Menzel, Ken Loach, Charles Burnett
• Montreal International Festival of New Cinema and New Media - FCMM [Address] 3530, boul. Saint-Laurent suite 304, Montreal, Quebec H2X 2V1, Canada [Phone] (514)847-9272 [Fax] (514)843-0732 [Email] montrealfest@fcmm.com [Web] http://www.fcmm.com [Date] October 10-20, 2002 [Deadline] June 1st [Entry Fee] 25$US [Type] Competitive [Awards] Best Feature, Audience Choice (Feature), Best Screenplay (Feature), Best Documentary, Best Short and Medium-Lenght Work, Best Digital Work. [Subject Matter] Cinema d'auteur, indepedent video and creativity in new media [Categories] Feature Film, Documentary, Short and Medium-length Work, Digital Work [Description] Recognized for its bold, eclectic programming, the FCMM is a multidisciplinary happening that fuses mediums and genres. The FCMM aims at promoting cinéma d'auteur, independent video, and creativity in new media.
• Montreal International Festival of New Cinema and Video [Address] 3530, boul. Saint-Laurent suite 304, Montreal, Quebec H2X 2V1, Canada [Phone] (514)847-9272 [Fax] (514)843-0732 [Email] montrealfest@fcmm.com [Web] http://www.fcmm.com [Date] October [Deadline] June 1st [Entry Fee] 25$US [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Cinema d'auteur, indepedent video and creativity in new media [Categories] feature film and video, documentary, short and medium-length work, performance and digital work [Description] Recognized for its bold, eclectic programming, the FCMM is a multidisciplinary happening that fuses mediums and genres. The FCMM aims at promoting cinéma d'auteur, independent video, and creativity in new media.
• Montreal International Short Film Festival [Address] 4205, rue Saint Denis, Bureau 326, Montreal, Quebec H2J 2K9, Canada [Phone] 514-285-4515 [Fax] 514-285-2886 [Date] April [Deadline] December [Entry Fee] $30 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash; Grand Prize, Canadian Prize, Screenplay, Youth Prize, Public Prize, C/FP Prize, Best Student [Subject Matter] Shorts [Categories] International, Animation, Quebec Students, Quebec Panorama, Tribute, Student [Eligibility] maximum 35 minutes, Student competition accepts Quebec films only [Formats] 35mm, 16mm, Super8 [Description] Exists to promote and support the production and release of short films in Canada and abroad.
• Montreal World Film Festival [Address] 1432 de Bleury St., Montreal, Quebec H3A 2J1, Canada [Phone] (514)848-3883 [Fax] (514)848-3886 [Contact] Serge Losique, Daniele Cauchard [Web] http://www.ffm-montreal.org/home.htm [Date] August [Deadline] July [Type] Competitive [Awards] Grand Prize, Jury Prize [Subject Matter] International films, Canadian films [Categories] Features, Shorts [Formats] 16mm, 35mm, 70mm
• NSI FilmExchange Canadian Film Festival Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada [Phone] 800-952-9307 [Fax] 204-956-5811 [Web] http://www.nsi-canada.ca/filmexchange [Date] March 2-5, 2005 [Description] NSI FilmExchange Canadian Film Festival is an annual celebration of Canadian screen achievement hosted each March in Winnipeg. We are the largest established festival dedicated to showcasing 100% Canadian short and feature films. [Highlights] Four days of films, master classes and panels, parties, and the opening night event SnowScreen, a free evening of short films shown on an outdoor screen carved out of a giant block of snow.
• Ottowa International Animation Festival Canada [Web] http://www.DocuWeb.ca/CFI-OttAniFest/OIAF/
• Toronto International Film Festival [Address] 70 Carlton St., Toronto, Ontario M5B 1L7, Canada [Phone] (416)967-7371 [Fax] (416)967-9477 [Contact] Piers Handling, Pauline Mizzi [Web] http://www.bell.ca/toronto/filmfest/ [Date] September [Deadline] July [Entry Fee] None [Type] Non-competitive [Awards] Best Canadian feature, People's Choice Award, BestCanadian Short, Metro-Media award, FIPRESCI Award for Best First Film [Subject Matter] New Canadian Cinema [Formats] 16mm, 35mm
• Vancouver International Film Festival [Address] 1008 Homer St., Suite 410, Vancouver, BC V6B 2X1, Canada [Phone] (604)685-0260 [Fax] (604)688-8221 [Contact] Alan Franey [Web] http://viff.org/viff/ [Date] Sept. 29 - Oct. 15 [Type] Non-competitive [Awards] Most Popular film, Most Popular Canadian Film, Award for Young Cinema, Best Canadian Screenplay, Best Docuentary, Best Animation, Best Dramatic Short [Subject Matter] 350 films, focus on East Asia, Canada, and non-fiction features [Sponsors] Air Canada, Rohmans Ltd.
• Windsor International Film Festival for Students [Address] 5420 Empress Street, Windsor, ON N8T 1B4, Canada [Phone] 519-974-6663 ext. 35 [Email] questions@wiff.ca [Contact] Mr. Ryan Turgeon [Web] http://www.wiff.ca [Date] March 4-5, 2006 [Deadline] January 14, 2006 [Entry Fee] free [Type] Competitive [Awards] MANY [Subject Matter] ANY [Categories] ANY [Formats] VHS, DVD, MiniDV [Description] The annual Windsor International Film Festival for Students celebrates the creative and original work by students! We welcome ANY film of ANY genre from ANY where! [Highlights] Our winning student film of 2005, "A Short Film on Death," by Tyler Shoemaker went on to win the Best Student Film in Ontario at the Sprockets International Childrens Film Festival.
• YoungCuts Film Festival [Address] 1002 Sherbrooke West, Suite 2230, Montreal, Quebec H3A3L6, Canada [Phone] 514-287-1062 [Fax] 514-499-8050 [Email] info@youngcuts.com [Contact] Peter Bailey [Web] http://www.youngcuts.com [Date] August 23 2006 [Deadline] April 30 2006 [Entry Fee] $60.00 [Type] Competitive [Awards] All major categories of film [Subject Matter] All film subjects [Categories] All film types [Eligibility] Filmmakers under the age of 25 [Formats] MiniDV Tape [Description] The YoungCuts Film Festival is one of the world's most important film festivals for filmmakers under the age of 25. For more information please go to our website at www.youngcuts.com or email us at info@youngcuts.com
• Shanghai International Animation Film Festival China
• Shanghai International FIlm Festival [Address] 160 Xin Hua Road, Shanghai, China [Phone] (21)2402005 [Fax] (21)4370598 [Contact] Gong Xueping [Date] Oct. 28 - Nov. 6 [Type] Competitive
• Cartagena Film Festival [Address] PO Box 1834, Cartagena, Columbia [Phone] (53)600966 [Fax] (53)600970 [Contact] Victor Nieto [Web] http://www.escape.com/~spyder/CART.HTML [Date] March [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Films from Latin American Countries
• International Festival of New Latin American Cinema [Address] Calle 23, No. 1155, Vedado, Havana, Cuba [Phone] (7)34169 [Fax] (7)334273 [Contact] Alfredo Guevara [Date] Dec. 5 - 15 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Latin American & International Films
• Amateur Arsfilm Festival [Address] Dum kultury, ARSfilm-Ivo Hanak,, Tovacovskeho 2828, Kromeriz 767 01, Czech Republic [Phone] 42-634-23-827 [Fax] 42-634-921-557 [Contact] Ivo Hanak [Date] October [Deadline] September [Entry Fee] $10 [Awards] Cash, Grand Prize, Jury Prize, Crowd Prize [Subject Matter] Amateur, Student [Categories] Films about Art, Animation, Experimental [Eligibility] non-commercial, Maximum 20 minutes [Formats] 8mm, 16mm, VHS
• Brno 16 [Address] Culture and Information Centre of Brno, B16, Radnicka 4, BRNO 658 78, Czech Republic [Phone] 05-42216260 [Fax] 05-42214625 [Contact] Sarka Tryhukova [Date] October [Deadline] September [Entry Fee] $12 [Awards] cash, trophies [Subject Matter] Film, Video, Independent, amateur, Student [Categories] amateur, student, independent [Eligibility] Independents, amateurs, Student [Formats] 35mm, 16mm, 8mm, VHS, 3/4+
• Film for Transparency - 2001 [Address] Transparency International - Czech Republic, Klimentska 30, Praha 1 110 15, Czech Republic [Phone] +420 2 2161 7115 [Fax] +420 2 2231 4284 [Email] bradley@transparency.cz [Contact] Adam Bradley [Web] http://www.transparency.org [Date] 06-08 October 2001 [Deadline] 01 September 2001 [Entry Fee] none [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Films addressing anti-corruption issues (bribery, abuse of public power, etc.) [Categories] all [Eligibility] all [Formats] BetaSP, 35mm [Description] Transparency International is a global anti-corruption NGO. We are soliciting all films that address the issues surrounding corruption and transparency in governance. [Sponsors] Bosch Foundation
• Golden Golem (Prague International Film Festival) [Address] Dlouha 16, 110 00, Prague 1, Czech Republic [Phone] (2)2322068 [Fax] (2)22322068 [Contact] Antonin Moskalyk [Web] http://www.cannes.zds.softway.worldnet.net/http/cannes/pmovpict.htm [Date] June [Subject Matter] International and Czech features, Independents
• Golden Prague International Film Festival [Address] Czech TV, Kaveci Hory 14070, Prague 4, Czech Republic [Phone] (2)61212882 [Fax] (2)61212891 [Contact] Radim Smetana [Date] May [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] TV music programs
• Transparency International's Anti-Corruption Film Festival [Address] Klimentská 30, Praha 1 110 15, Czech Republic [Phone] +420 2 2161 7115 [Fax] +420 2 2231 4284 [Email] bradley@transparency.cz [Contact] Adam Bradley [Web] http://www.10iacc.org [Date] 7-11 October, 2001 [Deadline] 01 September 2001 [Entry Fee] n/a [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Anti-Corruption [Categories] All [Eligibility] All [Formats] BetaSP [Description] Transparency International, a global anti-corruption NGO, is currently soliciting all films and videos that deal with the issues surrounding corruption (bribery, abuse of public trust, etc.) www.10iacc.org/doc/film_form.doc
• World Festival of Animated Film Czech Republic [Web] http://bjesomar.srce.hr/
• Copenhagen Film Festival [Address] FSI Buldwsrej 50A, Frederiksberg C 1870, Denmark [Phone] (35)372507 [Fax] (31)355758 [Contact] Jonna Jensen [Date] Sept.15-21 [Type] Competitive [Description] Audience-oriented event showing features and previews, with a special gay and lesbian program.
• Alexandria International Film Festival [Address] 9 Oraby St., Cairo 11111, Egypt [Phone] (2)574-1112 [Fax] (2)768727 [Contact] Ahmad Al-Hadary [Date] Sept.10-17 [Deadline] August [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Mediterranean Features, First time directors
• Cairo International Film Festival [Address] 17 Kasr El Nil St., Cairo, Egypt [Phone] (39)23562 [Fax] (39)38979 [Contact] Saad Eldin Wahba [Date] December [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Features, Tribute, retros, market
• International Documentary Film Festival, Giza Egypt [Subject Matter] Documentary
• Ismailia International Film Festival [Address] Culture Development Fund, Ministry of Culture, Opera House Area, El Gezira, Cairo, Egypt [Phone] (34)07001 [Fax] (34)06759 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Shorts, documentaries, animation
• Espoo Cine Film Festival [Address] PO Box 95, Espoo 02101, Finland [Phone] (0)466599 [Fax] (0)466458 [Contact] Ilkka Kalliomaki [Web] http://www.kaapeli.fi/~lumo/English/Festivals/Espoo/ [Date] August [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Finnish Films, European arthouse films
• Helsinki Film Festival [Address] Unioninkatu 10, Helsinki 00130, Finland [Phone] (0)629528 [Fax] (0)631450 [Contact] Pekka Lanerva [Web] http://www.kaapeli.fi/~hff/ [Date] Sept. 22 - 28 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] General [Description] Introduces important films to Finnish audiences and distributors, ans screens controversial films.
• Midnight Sun Film Festival [Address] Malminkatu 36 B 102, Helsinki 00100, Finland [Phone] (0)6852242 [Fax] (0)6945560 [Contact] Peter Von Bagh [Web] http://www.kaapeli.fi/~lumo/English/Festivals/Sodankyla/ [Date] June [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Retros, International Film, Silent movies
• Tampere International Short Film Festival [Address] Box 305, Tampere 33101, Finland [Phone] (31)2130034 [Fax] (31)2230121 [Contact] Pertti Paltila [Web] http://www.kaapeli.fi/~lumo/English/Festivals/Tampere/ [Date] March [Deadline] January [Entry Fee] None [Type] Competitive [Awards] Grand Prize, Category prizes [Subject Matter] Shorts [Categories] Animation, Documentary, Fiction [Formats] 16mm, 35mm
• Amateur and Non-professional Film and Video Festival France
• Amiens International Film Festival [Address] 36 Rue De Noyon, Amiens 80000, France [Phone] (22)910144 [Fax] (22)925304 [Contact] Jean-Pierre Garcia [Date] Nov. 3 - 12 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Features, Shorts, fiction & documentary focusing on minority groups
• Annecy International Festival of Animation [Address] 2, Blvd. du Lycee, Annecy 74013, France [Phone] 011-33-50574172 [Fax] 011-33-50678195 [Web] http://www.cur-archamps.fr/HauteSavoie/Topics/Jica.F.html [Date] May [Deadline] April [Entry Fee] None [Subject Matter] Animation [Categories] General, Computer Animation, Student [Formats] 16mm, 35mm [Description] Includes separate competition for student animation
• Blois Cinema Forum France
• Brest Short Film Festival France
• Cannes International Film Festival [Address] 99 Boulevard Malesherbes, Paris 75008, France [Web] http://www.festival-cannes.fr/ [Date] May [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] International Films, Market
• Cherbourg-Octeville Festival of Irish & British Film [Address] 15, Passage Digard, Cherbourg-Octeville, Lower-Normandy 50100, France [Phone] 33 (0)2 33 93 38 94 [Fax] 33 (0)2 33 93 38 24 [Email] association_travelling@libertysurf.fr [Contact] Jean Lejuez [Web] http://www.geocities.com/association_travelling [Date] 9 - 16 October 2001 [Deadline] 31 August 2001 [Entry Fee] Free of charge [Type] Competitive [Awards] Jury award (best film) - Best actor - Best actress [Subject Matter] Irish & British films [Categories] Competition - Tribute - Previews [Eligibility] First or second feature [Formats] 35 mm [Description] Since 1985, Association Travelling organises in October the Cherbourg-Octeville festival of Irish and British films with first or second feature films not yet distributed in France in competition, tributes and previews. [Highlights] Tribute to Ken Russell in his presence and the competition of first or second feature films [Sponsors] Cherbourg-Octeville town and local institutions
• Cinema du Reel [Address] 19 rue Beaubourg, 75197, Paris, Cedex 04, France [Phone] 33 1 42 77 12 33, 33 1 44 78 44 21 [Fax] 33 1 42 77 72 41, 33 1 44 78 12 15 [Contact] Suzette Glenadel [Date] March [Deadline] December [Entry Fee] None [Awards] Cash [Subject Matter] ethnographic and sociological documentary [Formats] 16mm, 35mm
• Cinema Forum [Address] Musee de l'Espadrille, rue Joseph Nivet, Saint-Laurens de Cerdans, 66260, France [Phone] 68 39 50 06 [Subject Matter] Student, Amateur, about the rural world [Formats] 8mm, 16mm
• Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival [Address] 26 Rue des Jacobins, Clermont-Ferrand 6300, France [Phone] (73)916573 [Fax] (73)921193 [Contact] Christian Guinot [Web] http://clrwww.in2p3.fr/ShortFilm/ClermontFd.html [Date] February [Deadline] October [Entry Fee] None [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash, Trophies [Subject Matter] International & French Shorts, retros [Categories] Fiction, documentary, animation, experimental [Eligibility] Less than 40 minutes [Formats] 16mm, 35mm [Highlights] Salesman & Other Adventures [Sponsors] Ministry of Culture
• Confrontation Cinematographique Perpignan [Address] Institut Jean Vigo, 21 Rue Mailly, Perpignan 66000, France [Phone] 68-66-30-33 [Fax] 68-66-30-26 [Contact] Michel Cade [Deadline] February [Type] Competitive [Awards] -Jeune Universitaire+ prize. [Subject Matter] General, Student
• Deauville Festival of American Films [Address] 36 rue Pierret, Neuilly-sur-Seine 92200, France [Phone] (1)46405500 [Fax] (1)46405539 [Contact] Lionel Chouchan [Web] http://www.imaginet.fr/deauvillefest [Date] September 1-10 [Type] Non-competitive [Awards] None [Subject Matter] U.S. Features, Independent Films [Eligibility] American Feature Films [Formats] 16/35mm [Description] Highlights U.S. features, with a panorama of independent films.
• Entrevues Film Festival France
• Festival International Du 1er Film et de la Jeuness France
• Independent Cinema Encounters France
• International Festival of Young Cinema France
• International Film and Video Festival of Sarlat in Perigord [Address] BP 163, Sarlat, Cedex 24205, France [Phone] 33-53-291813, 33-53-310124 [Fax] 33-53-298419 [Contact] Gilles Chevriau, Anne Marie Carassou [Deadline] July [Entry Fee] None
• International Film Fortnight [Address] Jeunes Cineastes Ebroiciens, BP 666, Evreux, cedex 27006, France [Phone] 32 34 80 57 [Subject Matter] Amateur, Student, Independents
• International Short Film Festival, Culture Expo France
• International Video and TV Festival [Address] Manifestation Internationale de Videoet de TV, Centre d'Action Culturelle, Herimoncourt, BP5 25310, France [Phone] 33 81 30 90 30 [Fax] 33 81 30 95 25 [Contact] Pierre Bongiovanni [Date] June [Deadline] January [Entry Fee] FF250 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash [Subject Matter] Video, TV [Categories] Documentary, Fiction, News, Video Art, Animation, Music, Computer Graphics, Miscellaneous [Eligibility] Minimum running time of 5 minutes, one entry per person [Formats] Umatic, VHS [Description] Biannual.
• International Women Director+s Film Festival France
• International Women+s Film Festival [Address] Maison des Arts, Place Salvador Allende, Creteil 94000, France [Phone] (1)49803898 [Fax] (1)43990410 [Contact] Jackie Buet, Christophe Leparc [Date] March [Deadline] December [Entry Fee] None [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Features, documentaries, shorts by women [Eligibility] Films Directed by Women, French Premieres [Formats] 16mm, 35mm
• La Rochelle International Film Festival [Address] 16 rue Saint Sabin, Paris 75011, France [Phone] (1)48061666 [Fax] (1)48061540 [Contact] Jean-Loup Passek [Date] June/July [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] World Cinema
• Le Mans Image Festival France
• Marseille Documentary Film Festival [Address] 3 Square Stalingrad, Marseille 13001, France [Phone] (91)844017 [Fax] (91)843834 [Contact] Brigitte Rubio [Date] June [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Documentary
• Primiers Plans/European First Films Festival [Address] 54 Rue Beaubourg, Paris 75 003, France [Phone] 33 1-42715370 [Fax] 33 1-42714755 [Contact] Claude-Eric Poiroux [Web] http://www.univ-angers.fr/premiersplans/ [Deadline] November [Entry Fee] None [Subject Matter] Independents/Students [Eligibility] Student category open only to certain European Schools.
• Prix de Court France
• Recontres du Cinema Independent [Address] 16 rue de Metz, Chateauroux 3600, France [Phone] 54 34 80 04 [Contact] Pierre Laudijois [Deadline] September [Subject Matter] Independents, Student
• Short Film Festival 13100, France
• Wattrelos Short Film and Video Festival France
• Ambulart Audiovisual Film Fest [Address] Lerchenfeld 2, Hamburg 22081, Germany [Email] info@spfraktion.com [Contact] Victor Orozco Ramirez, Dario Aguirre Guevara [Web] http://www.ambulart.com [Date] April / May [Deadline] 29 February 2008 [Entry Fee] None [Type] Non-competitive [Awards] None [Subject Matter] German and Spanish Language Films [Eligibility] We accept films in Spanish or German language. The festival has no participation fee. Films submitted to the festival are to be completed after 1. January 2006, not exceeding 20 minutes and with English German or Spanish subtitles. [Formats] MiniDV and DVD [Description] Ambulart is a cultural exchange platform for native Spanish and German speaker creators, is an itinerant audiovisual fest that travels around the cities of Guadalajara (Mexico), Quito, Guayaquil (Ecuador) and Hamburg (Germany).
• Augsburg Short Film Festival Germany
• Berlin International Film Festival [Address] Budapester Str. 50, Berlin 10787, Germany [Phone] (30)254890 [Fax] (30)25489249 [Contact] Moritz de Hadeln, Ulrich Gregor [Web] http://fub46.zedat.fu-berlin.de:8080/~frs/bff-index.html [Date] February [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] International Young Cinema, German Films
• European Media Arts Festival [Address] Postfach 18 61, Osnabruck D-49008, Germany [Phone] 49-0-54121658 [Fax] 49-0-54128327 [Email] Info@emaf.de [Web] http://www.emaf.de [Date] September [Deadline] April [Entry Fee] None [Type] Competitive [Awards] Honoraria [Subject Matter] Experimental, International Student Forum [Categories] Film, Video, CD-ROM, Installation, Expanded Media [Eligibility] Student forum is by invition only. [Formats] 8mm, 16mm, 35mm, VHS, SVHS, Umatic, Betacam, installations, Multi-media [Description] Innovative/Experimental works. [Sponsors] International Experimentalfilm Workshop e.V.
• Feminale Debuts [Address] Feminale E.V., Hansaring 86, Cologne D-50670, Germany [Phone] (221)426-066 [Fax] (221)417-568 [Contact] Katja Mildenberger [Date] Oct. 5 - 8 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Debut features and documentaries by women
• Festival of Film Schools [Address] Kaiserstrasse 39, Munich D-80801, Germany [Phone] (89)3819040 [Fax] (89)38190426 [Contact] Eberhard Hauff [Date] November [Deadline] October [Entry Fee] None [Type] Non-competitive [Awards] cash, film stock and equipment [Subject Matter] Student films [Eligibility] Students from invited film schoosl only. Entries selected by those schools. European Schools only. [Formats] 16mm, 35mm
• film sharing Int. Low & No Budget VideoFilmfestival [Address] film sharing No Budget VideoFilmfestival, c/o L:OKAL Fernsehen und Medienbildung e.V., Wallstr. 11, D-55122 Mainz/GERMANY, Mainz, Rhineland-Palatine 55122, Germany [Email] filmfestival@film-sharing.net [Contact] Albert Beckmann, Ingo Klopfer [Web] http://www.film-sharing.net [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] independent shorts, fiction [Formats] (Mini)DV(Cam) (Pal/NTSC), DVD (Pal/NTSC), HDV 1080i, DVCPro25 (Pal) and U-matic lowband (Pal/NTSC/SECAM); all other formats are a matter of negotiation. [Description] And as every year, we'll be trying to show those selected films and the whole program not only in Stuttgart, Heilbronn and Mainz, but in several European cities as well. After all, it's an international festival, not to be happening at one place only. [Highlights] Tour 2008
• Filmfest Hamburg [Address] Friedensallee 1, Hamburg 22765, Germany [Phone] (40)39826210 [Fax] (40)39826211 [Contact] Josef Wutz [Date] Sept. 20-24 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] International Productions, Hong Kong, Children+s Films, Shorts [Description] International productions, with a focus on Hong Kong, children+s films, and shorts.
• Filmfest Oldenburg [Address] T+n+T Eventures, Gottorpstr.6, Oldenburg 26122, Germany [Phone] (441)25659 [Fax] (441)26155 [Contact] Torsten Neumann, Thorsten Ritter [Date] August [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] International, US & German Independents
• Filmfestival Max Ophuls [Address] Mainzerstrasse 8, Saarbrucken 66121, Germany [Phone] (681)39452 [Fax] (681)9051943 [Contact] Christel Drawer [Web] http://coli.uni-sb.de/~erbach/mop95.html [Date] January [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Young Directors from Germany, Austria & Switzerland
• Fountainhead Tanz Theatre / Black International Cinema Berlin [Address] Hohenfriedbergstr. 14, Berlin, Germany 10829, Germany [Phone] 0049-30-782-1621 [Fax] 0049-30-786-3466 [Email] bicdance@aol.com [Contact] Angela Kramer [Web] http://members.aol.com/bicdance [Date] May 2-8, 2005 [Deadline] Dec 31, annually [Entry Fee] 28 euros [Type] Competitive [Awards] Please consult website [Subject Matter] Open [Categories] Open [Eligibility] All Filmmakers [Formats] Please consult website [Description] An annual international, intercultural film -video festival, founded Berlin Germany 1986.
• FrauenFilmFestival - Kvln Germany [Web] http://www.dom.de/filmworks/feminale/
• g-niale international short film festival [Address] Badenstr. 1, Stralsund 18439, Germany [Email] g-niale@garage-g.de [Web] http://www.garage-g.de [Date] 11.-13.08.2005 [Deadline] 02.06.2005
• Hamburg International Short Film Festival [Address] Kurzfilm Agentur Hamburg e.V., Glashuttenstr. 27, Hamburg D-20357, Germany [Phone] 49 40 43 44 99 [Fax] 49 40 430 27 03 [Contact] Birgit Kamper [Date] May [Subject Matter] Indepenents, Shorts [Formats] 35 mm, 16 mm, Super 8, Umatic, Betacam, VHS, S-VHS
• Independent Film Days [Address] Filmburo Augsburg, Schroeckstrasse 6, Augsburg 86152, Germany [Phone] (821)153077 [Fax] (821)3495218 [Contact] Franz Fischer, Dieter Rieken, Annette Eberle [Date] May [Deadline] August [Entry Fee] None [Type] Non-competitive [Awards] Cash, Student Award [Subject Matter] International Documentaries, Independents
• Interfilm 12 International Film and Video Festival Germany
• International Documentary Film Festival, Munich [Address] Trogerstrasse 46, Munich D-81675, Germany [Phone] (89)4703237 [Fax] (89)4706611 [Contact] Gudrun Geyer [Date] April [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] International & German documentaries
• International Filmfest Emden [Address] Postfach 23 43, Emden D-26703, Germany [Phone] (4921)23023 [Fax] (4921)21517 [Contact] Rolf Exkard, Thorsten Hecht [Date] May [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] British and Irish Cineam, German Cinema, Dutch & Belgian Features, International
• International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg [Address] Collini-Center-Galerie, Mannheim D- 68161, Germany [Phone] (621)102943 [Fax] (621)291564 [Contact] Micheal Koetz, Margit Schroeder [Date] October [Deadline] September [Entry Fee] None [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash, Accomodations [Subject Matter] International, Independents [Categories] Features, Shorts, Documentaries, Animation, Experimental [Eligibility] European Premieres [Formats] 16mm, 35mm
• International HofFilmdays [Address] Heinz Badewitz, Lothstr. 28, Munich 80335, Germany [Phone] (89)1287422 [Fax] (89)1236868 [Contact] Heinz Badewitz [Date] Oct. 25 - 29 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] International & German Cinema, Independents
• International Kurzfilmfestival Shortmoves [Address] Shortmoves, Erwin-Baur-Strasse 26, Quedlinburg 06484 , Germany [Phone] 01638762820 [Email] fragen@shortmoves.de [Contact] Rene Langner [Web] http://www.shortmoves.de [Date] 24.Oktober 2008 [Deadline] 18.07.2008 [Entry Fee] no fee [Type] Competitive [Awards] Jury-Prize, Audiance-Prize [Categories] free [Eligibility] maximum 15 Minutes [Formats] DVD, Mini DV, 35 mm
• International Short Film Festival Oberhausen [Address] Grillostrasse 34, Oberhausen 46045, Germany [Phone] (208)825-2 [Fax] (208)825-5413 [Contact] Hilke Doering [Web] http://www.kurzfilmtage.de [Date] 02/May/02 [Deadline] 15/01/02 [Entry Fee] None [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash [Subject Matter] International and German Shorts, all genres [Eligibility] maximum 35 minutes [Formats] Super 8, 16mm, 35mm, U-matic, VHS [Description] Founded in 1954, the International Short Film Festival Oberhausen is inviting filmmakers from all over the world to submit their short films and videos to Oberhausen. There are no limits as to form and genre.
• Leipzig Festival for Documentary & Animated Films [Address] Leipziger Dokfilmwoche, Box 940, Leipzig 04009, Germany [Phone] (347)294660 [Fax] (347)294660 [Contact] Fred Gehler [Date] November [Deadline] September [Entry Fee] Cash [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Documentary, Animation [Categories] Documentary, Animation [Formats] 35mm, 16mm
• Magdeburg International Film Festival [Address] Conquistrasse 18a, Magdeburg D-39104, Germany [Phone] (391)401-0875 [Fax] (391)48668 [Contact] Michael Blume [Date] Sept. 27 - Oct. 1 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Features, Shorts, retros.
• Munich Film Festival [Address] c/o International Muenchner Filmwochen, Kaiserstr. 39, Munich 80801, Germany [Phone] (89)3819040 [Fax] (89)38190426 [Contact] Eberhard Hauff [Date] June [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] New German Films, American Independents
• Open Air Filmfest Weiterstadt [Address] Filmfest Weiterstadt - Kino im Buergerzentrum, Carl Ulrich Str. 9-11, Weiterstadt D-64331, Germany [Phone] +49 6150 12185 [Fax] +49 6150 14073 [Email] filmfest@weiterstadt.de [Web] http://www.filmfest-weiterstadt.de [Date] August 12th - 16th, 2004 [Deadline] May 15th, 2004 [Entry Fee] none [Categories] Most of the films are short films, but there are also full-length feature and documentary films [Formats] 35mm, 16mm, S-8, VHS, S-VHS, betacam, digi-beta, DV, DVD [Description] No restriction in lenght or genre. Free admission. The press has often called Weiterstadt "the Woodstock of short films".
• Prix Europa [Address] Prix Europa, SFB, Berlin D - 14046, Germany [Phone] (30)30311620 [Fax] (30)39311619 [Contact] Peter Braun, Susanne Hoffmann [Date] Oct. 6 - 13 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Fiction, Non-Fiction, Youth
• Short Film Weekend Germany
• Shortmoves - Internationales Kurzfilmfestival [Address] Shortmoves, Halle, Germany [Phone] 0163 876 28 20 [Email] fragen@shortmoves.de [Contact] Rene Langner [Web] http://www.shortmoves.de [Date] 24.11. - 26.11.2005 [Deadline] 15.09.2005 [Type] Competitive [Formats] DVD, Mini DV
• Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film [Address] Teckstrase 56, Stuttgart D-70190, Germany [Phone] 49 711 262 26 99 [Fax] 49 711 262 49 80 [Contact] Albrecht Ade, Katja Walter [Date] March [Deadline] December [Entry Fee] None [Awards] Cash, Scholarships, Accomodations [Subject Matter] Animation, Student [Categories] International Competition, Student Animation [Eligibility] Works no longer than 35minutes, CILECT schools only. [Formats] 16mm, 35mm
• Werkleitz Biennial [Address] Strasse des Friedens 26, Tornitz, Saxony-Anhalt 39249, Germany [Phone] +49 39298 6750 [Fax] +49 39298 67555 [Email] info@werkleitz.de [Contact] marcie k. jost [Web] http://www.werkleitz.de/zugewinngemeinschaft [Date] 31.7.-4.8.2002 [Type] Non-competitive
• Wurzburg Film Weekend [Address] Filminitiative Wurzburg, Gosbertsteige 2, Wurzburg D-97082, Germany [Phone] (931)414038 [Fax] (931)416279 [Contact] B. Kremmler [Date] January [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] International Productions, films for children, retros
• Athens Video-Art Festival Athens, Greece [Email] videoart_festival@yahoo.com [Contact] videoart_festival@yahoo.com [Web] http://videoart-festival.snn.gr [Date] 19,20,21 April [Deadline] 5 April [Entry Fee] None [Subject Matter] no restrictions apply [Description] 1st Athens Video-Art Festival Overseas artists welcome
• International Thessaloniki Film Festival [Address] 36 Sina St., Athens GR 10672, Greece [Phone] (1)3610418 [Fax] (1)3521023 [Contact] Michel Demopoulos [Web] http://www.compulink.gr/filmfestival [Date] November [Type] Competitive [Awards] Golden Alexander ($50,000), Silver Alexander ($30,000) [Subject Matter] World Cinema; international and greek competitions, Independents, first and second films, Greek Cinema, Balkan Cinema [Highlights] Krzysztot Kieslowski
• Naoussa International Short Film Festival [Address] Zafiraki 48, Naoussa, Imathia 59200, Greece [Phone] +306974479043 [Email] info@artion.org.gr [Contact] Mr Nikos Koutsogiannis [Web] http://www.artion.org.gr [Date] 3 - 6 May 2007 [Deadline] 31 January 2007 [Entry Fee] no entry fee [Type] Competitive [Awards] please visit our website [Subject Matter] please visit our website [Categories] please visit our website [Eligibility] please visit our website [Formats] please visit our website [Description] Naoussa International Short Film and Video Festival aims to everyone's free expression and its main target is young artists from all over the world. For more details please visit our website.
• Cinekid [Address] Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 12, Amsterdam 1017 RC, Holland [Phone] +31 20 5317890 [Fax] +31 20 5317899 [Email] info@cinekid.nl [Web] http://www.cinekid.nl [Date] 18-10-08/26-10-08 [Deadline] 01-07-08 [Entry Fee] €0 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cinekid Lion [Description] Cinekid Festival is an annual Film, Television and New Media Festival for Children that is held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Every year children are given the opportunity to visit one or more of the 200 media-productions that Cinekid presents.
• Hong Kong International Film Festival [Address] Festivals Office, Level 7, Admin. Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsimshatui, Kowloon, Hong Kong [Phone] (27)342903 [Fax] (23)665206 [Contact] Angela Tong [Date] March [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] International Films, Asian Film Showcases, Hong Kong Cinema
• Hong Kong International Independent Short Film Competition [Address] Festivals Office, Level 7, Admin. Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsimshatui, Kowloon, Hong Kong [Phone] (27)342903 [Fax] (23)665206 [Contact] Angela Tong [Date] March [Deadline] October [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash, Trophies [Subject Matter] Independents, Amateur, Student [Eligibility] films directed by Hong Kong citizens [Formats] 35mm [Description] Sidebar of the Hong Kong International Film Festival [Sponsors] Urban Council of Hong Kong
• Video Festival Imperia [Address] Strada Colla, 18, Imperia, Italy 18100, Imperia Italy [Phone] +393472555613 [Email] international.relations@videofestivalimperia.org [Contact] Enrico Tasca [Web] http://www.videofestivalimperia.org [Date] 21 - 25 april 2009 [Deadline] 23 february 2009 [Entry Fee] free [Type] Competitive [Awards] Silver Frame Trophy [Categories] short, doc, animation [Formats] DVD, VHS [Description] Festival International Digital Film Festival
• Bombay International Film Festival for Documentary, Short, and Animated Films [Address] Film division, 24 Peddar Road,, Bombay 26, India [Contact] D. Gautaman [Date] February [Deadline] October [Awards] Cash [Subject Matter] Documentary [Categories] Shorts, Documentaries, Animation
• Films Anonymous [Address] Films Anonymous, Plot No.422, Road No. 14, Banjara Hills,, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 500034., India [Phone] +91 40 23547149 [Email] pasha@filmsanonymous.com [Contact] N. M. Pasha [Web] http://www.filmsanonymous.com [Date] Every month screenings [Deadline] Round the year - no deadline [Entry Fee] No entry fee [Type] Non-competitive [Categories] Short films only [Formats] VCD or DVD [Description] A platform to showcase short films made by anybody!
• International Film Festival of India [Address] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, 4th Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi 110003, India [Phone] (11)4615953 [Fax] (11)4623430 [Contact] Malti Sahai [Date] January [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] International features, retros, Indian Cinema, features by Asian women
• National Student Video Film Festival [Address] Jahangirabad, Barabanki, JMI project office, MGS-17, Sector B, Aliganj, Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 225203, India [Phone] 05248243352 [Fax] 05248243372 [Email] jahanemedia@yahoo.com [Contact] G Biju Mohan [Web] http://www.jmimedia.org/NSVFF%20websitehome.htm [Date] 15-16 April [Deadline] April 5 [Entry Fee] None [Type] Competitive [Awards] 10 Cash Awards [Subject Matter] Student Films [Categories] Fiction(3min-10min), Fiction(10min-30min), Non-Fiction(3min-10min), Non-Fiction(10min-30min), Special Catagories-Communalism, AIDS, Women Empowerment, Science, Marginalised Segments, Current Affairs [Eligibility] Studentship [Formats] DVD, Mini DV [Description] It is for the first time that such a festival is being organised in the country where students would showcase their creative talent. Over 500 entries from more than 100 institutes are expected. [Highlights] Eminent luminaries in field of documentary, films, and social movements have given their consent to participate in the festival. Around 3000 delegates will be visiting the film festival. [Sponsors] Oxfam, HCL,First Flight
• Short Cuts - Unseen and Acclaimed [Address] G-28, D-2, Block, Shanti Shikara Apts, Raj Bhavan Road, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 500 082, India [Phone] +91 93475 84707 [Email] pasha@shortcuts.in [Contact] N.M.Pasha [Web] http://www.shortcuts.in [Date] On going [Deadline] No Deadline [Type] Non-competitive [Categories] Short Films and Documentaries [Eligibility] Produced inthe last two years. [Formats] DVD or DV [Description] Short Cuts is a platform to showcase short films and documentaries. Please visit www.shortcuts.in for more deatils. [Highlights] Short Cuts - A Showcase for Short Films and Documentaries.
• Voicing Silence [Address] 17, Shah Sultan Complex, Cunningham Road, Bangalore, Karnatka 560052, India [Phone] 0091-80-51235233 [Fax] 0091-80-22088234 [Email] moleculescreations@yahoo.co.in [Contact] Rajesh Joshi [Web] http://film-festival.tripod.com [Date] 18 Dec. 2004 and 19 Dec. 2004 [Deadline] 10 November 2004 [Entry Fee] 10 USD [Type] Competitive [Awards] Yes [Subject Matter] All documentary films [Categories] All kinds of documentaries [Eligibility] All film makers [Formats] VHS, CD [Description] There are so many reasons why one should consider showcasing their masterpiece through becoming part of a "meaningful platform" he or she believes in. [Highlights] The purpose of this FEST is to gather views, apply thought, provide a meaningful platform, showcase the unheard/unseen alongside voicing the silence loud and clear. [Sponsors] Molecules Creations
• Fajr International Film Festival [Address] Farhang Cinema, Dr. Shariati Ave., Gholhak, Tehran 19139, Iran [Phone] (21)265086, 2052088/89/90 [Fax] (21)267082 [Contact] Mehdi Faridzadeh [Web] http://gpg.com/film/simorgh.html [Date] January [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] International films, local competition
• Cork Film Festival [Address] Festival Office, Hatfield House, Tobin Street, Cork, Ireland [Phone] (21)271711 [Fax] (21)275945 [Contact] Michael Hannigan [Web] http://www.eirenet.net/ciff [Date] Oct. 1 - 8 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Contemporary World Cinema, shorts, emerging artists
• Dublin Film Festival [Address] 1 Suffolk St., Dublin 2, Ireland [Phone] (1)6792937 [Fax] (1)6792939 [Contact] David McLoughlin [Date] March [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Irish and International Cinema
• Eilat International Film Festival [Address] 1 Ben Yosef St., Apt # 17, Tel Aviv, Israel [Phone] ++972-3-7329954 [Fax] ++972-3-6412648 [Email] info@eilatfilmfest.com [Contact] Chen Sadan Shelach [Web] http://www.eilatfilmfest.com [Date] April 6-9, 2005 [Deadline] January 15, 2005 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] International [Categories] Full length any language, Israeli full length feature films and chiuldrens films [Description] An international competitive film festival held in the world fomous city of Eilat, Israel.
• Haifa International Film Festival [Address] 142 Hanassi Ave., Haifa 34644, Israel [Phone] (4)383424 [Fax] (4)384327 [Contact] Pnina Blayer [Date] Oct. 9 - 13 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Mediterranean Cinema, new international productions
• Jerusalem Film Festival [Address] PO Box 8561, Jerusalem 91083, Israel [Phone] (2)724131 [Fax] (2)2733076 [Contact] Lia Van Leer [Web] http://qrd.tau.ac.il/israel_update.html#jerusalem [Date] July [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] International Cinema, Animation, TV, video, retros, tributes
• 4FilmFestival [Address] Cineforum Bolzano, Via Dante 12/c, Bolzano 39100, Italy [Phone] +39 0471 301530 [Fax] +39 0471 301530 [Email] 4ff@4ff.it [Web] http://www.4ff.it/ [Date] 10-18 november 2006 [Deadline] 1 July 2006 [Entry Fee] none [Type] Competitive [Awards] 10.000€ [Formats] Beta SP, [Description] 4FilmFestival, a single event that joins different individual festivals together under one roof: - 38th OPERE NUOVE - 7th RIMUSICAZIONI FILM FESTIVAL - 3th NO WORDS - 3th BORDERLANDS - TERRE DI CONFINE
• accordi @ DISACCORDI Film Festival [Address] Via Salvator Rosa, 137/E, Parco del POGGIO - Viale del Poggio di Capodimonte ( Colli Aminei ), Napoli / Naples, NA 80129 / 80131, Italy [Phone] +39 0815491838 [Fax] +39 0815491838 [Email] info@accordiedisaccordi.com [Contact] Movies Event - Pietro Pizzimento [Web] http://www.accordiedisaccordi.com [Date] June 27th - September 2nd 2008 [Deadline] TBA [Entry Fee] No Entry Fee [Type] Non-competitive [Awards] None [Eligibility] Check the official website [Formats] All digital formats, VHS, 35 mm [Description] Our main goal: To showcase as many quality independent films as possible. [Highlights] It's our view: No film - screening is really "complete" without the film's author and so our policy is to have as many of the directors present as possible. [Sponsors] Movies Event
• accordi @ DISACCORDI Film Festival [Address] Via Salvator Rosa, 137/E, Parco del POGGIO - Viale del Poggio di Capodimonte ( Colli Aminei ), Napoli / NAPLES, Campania / Na 80129 / 80131, ITALY [Phone] +39 0815491838 [Fax] +39 0815491838 [Email] info@accordiedisaccordi.com [Contact] Pietro Pizzimento [Web] http://www.accordiedisaccordi.com [Date] June 29th - September 09th 2007 [Deadline] TBA [Entry Fee] No Entry Fee [Type] Non-competitive [Awards] None [Eligibility] Check the official website [Formats] All digital formats, VHS, 35 mm [Description] Our main goal: To showcase as many quality independent films as possible. [Highlights] It's our view: No film - screening is really "complete" without the film's author and so our policy is to have as many of the directors present as possible. [Sponsors] Movies Event
• Asolo International Animation Festival Italy
• Bellaria Independent Cinema Festival Italy
• Cortoons [Address] Via Paola Falconieri 3, Rome, Italy, Italy [Phone] +39 06.45436533 [Email] produzione@cortoons.it [Contact] Alessandro D' Urso [Web] http://www.cortoons.it [Date] April-May 2006 [Deadline] 31 March 2006 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] International Short Animated Film Festival [Categories] Animation [Description] Cortoons is an International Animated Short Films Festival which will take place in Italy - Rome the next April 2006 at its third edition. Contact us to info@cortoons.it www.cortoons.it [Highlights] Download the entry form from www.cortoons.it
• Cortoons Festival [Address] Via Paola Falconieri 3, Rome, RM 00152, Italy [Phone] 0039 06 45436533 [Email] info@cortoons.it [Contact] Alessandro d'Urso [Web] http://www.cortoons.it [Date] May 26 - 27 - 28 2004 [Deadline] May 01 2004 [Entry Fee] Free [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] animated short films [Categories] animation [Formats] short films [Description] Cortoons International Animated Short Film Festival Rome Italy May 26 - 27 - 28 2004 www.cortoons.it
• digifestival.net [Address] Via Amici 19, Florence 50131, Italy [Email] digifestival@digimusic.net [Web] http://www.digifestival.net [Date] March 2005 [Entry Fee] 180 euro [Type] Competitive [Awards] 40% of entry fee prizes [Subject Matter] all art disciplines [Categories] all art categories [Eligibility] all [Formats] mini-dv, cdrom [Description] March 2005 - The purpose of the festival is to extend, through the web video technology, the reach, popularity and diffusion of artistic productions to and from the whole planet. [Highlights] Prizes will be in cash and will be calculated on the 40% of the entry fee paid by artists to enroll in the festival.
• Festival Internazionale Cinema Giovani (Turin International Young Cinema Festival) [Address] Via Monte di Pieta 1, Torino 10121, Italy [Phone] (11)5623309 [Fax] (11)5629796 [Contact] Alberto Barbera, Angela Savoldi [Web] http://www.webcom.com/~ficg/ [Date] November [Deadline] August [Entry Fee] None [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash, one prize for features, three for shorts [Subject Matter] Films by young or new directors; shorts, features, Italian Independents [Formats] 16mm, 35mm
• Filmvideo Mostra Internazionale di Montecatini Italy
• Giffoni International Film Festival [Address] Piazza Umberto 1, Giffoni Valle Piana, (Salerno) 84095, Italy [Phone] (89)868544 [Fax] (89)866111 [Contact] Claudio Gubitosi [Date] July [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] International, cinema for young people, children
• Imaginaria International Independent Film Festival [Address] Via Metastasio, 12, Conversano, Bari 70014, Italy [Phone] +39 3389222118 [Fax] +39 0804958294 [Email] luigi@artimedia.org [Contact] Luigi Iovane [Web] http://www.artimedia.org/imaginaria [Date] 01/07 august [Deadline] may 31 2005 [Entry Fee] 0 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Imaginaria Awards [Categories] Short Films, Videoart, Animation, Opera Prima (first time director), Videoclip, Documentary Films, International Student Short Films [Formats] All formats [Description] This is a great chance for independent filmmakers who wish to present their original work to the public and who hope that their short film will be distributed in the italian halls.
• Ischia Film Location Festival [Address] Via G.B. Vico 201, Via Vincenzo Di Meglio, 151, Ischia, Na 80077, Italy [Phone] +39081989872 [Fax] +39081903912 [Email] info@ischiafilmfestival.it [Contact] Enny Mazzella [Web] http://www.ischiafilmfestival.com [Date] 24 - 30 June 2007 [Deadline] 31 March 2007 [Entry Fee] Free [Type] Competitive [Awards] Ischia Film Award [Subject Matter] Locations [Categories] Film - Documentary - Short [Formats] DVD - 35mm [Description] The Ischia film festival it’s the only international movie contest that rewards the cinema locations. The festival attributes an artistic recognition to the audiovisual works and to the directors that have mostly valorised locations and culture of a land
• Kimera Film Festival [Address] Via F. D'Ovidio, 22, Termoli, CB 86039, Italy [Phone] +393473157032 [Fax] +390875714691 [Email] info@kimeracine.it [Contact] Domenico Farina [Web] http://www.kimeracine.it [Date] 28-31 May 2008 [Deadline] 14 Feb 2008 (shorts) - 7 Mar 2008 (Features) [Entry Fee] 0 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Jury and Audience Awards (18 in total) [Subject Matter] Generic and Fantastic Cinema - Features and Shorts - Animation [Categories] Social Committed Shorts - Fantastic Movies - Generic Cinema [Formats] DVD (for preselections) - 35mm, DVD, DV, DVCam (Screening) [Description] The oldest festival in Molise, Italy. The Only International. Pubblic Selections of shorts from Jan to March 2008, with Net-Meeting with the authors. [Highlights] Some directors are guest live here, and also are in the Jury. We made also Panels with authors or directors. [Sponsors] No sponsors (for now);)
• No Words International No-Dialogue ShortFilmFestival [Address] Cineclub Bolzano, Via Roen 6,, Bolzano 39100 , Italy [Email] info@operenuove.it [Web] http://www.nowords.it [Date] November 7th to 10th, 2007 [Deadline] July 15th 2007 [Entry Fee] none [Type] Competitive [Awards] International “ No Words-award” 2007 and € 1000 to the best film of the competition - Special Award of the jury and € 500 - Best Animation Award and € 500 [Subject Matter] Shortfilms without dialogues [Description] Films/videos without dialogues, about any topics, produced 2005, 2006 or 2007 can be submitted. [Highlights] 4th edition
• Opere Nuove International Short Movie Festival [Address] Cineforum Bolzano Via Dante 12/c, Cineclub Bolzano Via Roen 6, Bolzano 39100, Italy [Phone] + 39 0471 30 15 30 [Fax] + 39 0471 30 15 30 [Email] 3ff@3ff.info [Web] http://www.operenuove.it [Date] 4th – 5th – 6th November 2004 [Deadline] 1st September 2004 [Entry Fee] free [Type] Competitive [Awards] National Competition: Main Prize €1.000,00 for the Best Film, Prize Best Fiction € 500,00, Prize Best Documentary € 500,00. International Competition: Main Prize NO WORDS € 1.000,00 for the Best Film. [Subject Matter] Image without text [Formats] VHS, Mini DV tapes or DVD in PAL for selection. Betacam SP PAL for screening [Description] “No Words” international competition: fiction,documentary,animation and experimental works are accepted, as long as they do not have dialogue or subtitles. In this competition, the film/video must be understood thanks only to the strength of the images. [Highlights] Since 1969 Short Movie Festival
• Panafricana - Rome Pan African Film Festival [Address] Associazione Culturale Yeelen: CP 5538 Roma Torpignattara - 00177 Roma (Italy), Rome 00177, Italy [Phone] +39 339 574 5788 [Fax] +39 06 5834 5182 [Email] panafricana@gmail.com [Contact] Maria Coletti e Leonardo De Franceschi (Artistic Directors) [Web] http://www.panafricana.it [Date] April 1-9, 2006 [Deadline] February 17, 2006 [Entry Fee] free [Type] Competitive [Awards] Best Feature Film (5.000 euros), Feature Film Public Award (3.000 euros), Best Documentary (3.000 euros) [Subject Matter] African cinemas [Categories] Feature and Documentaries [Eligibility] Films by African directors, films by non-African directors made in an African country or concerning African communities all over the world [Formats] Every format [Description] Panafricana is the only competitive film festival dedicated exclusively to African cinemas in Italy: two are the competitions, reserved to African directors and a special section (Lessons in Cinema) is dedicated every year to a renowned author. [Highlights] 6th Edition - April 1-9, 2006 Main Sections: Feature Film Competition Documentary Competition (30'-60') Lessons in Cinema - Nouri Bouzid Special Event - Italian Colonial Cinema Other parallel sections
• Pesaro Film Festival [Address] Via Villafranca 20, Rome 00185, Italy [Phone] (6)4456643 [Fax] (6)491163 [Contact] Adriano Apra [Date] June [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] New Directors
• Potenza International Animation Film Festival - P.I.A.F.F. [Address] piazza due torri, via paola falconieri 3 Roma, Potenza, Potenza, Italy [Phone] 06-45436533 [Email] redazione@piaff.it [Contact] alessandro d'urso [Web] http://www.piaff.it [Date] 25-28 ottobre [Deadline] 15 settembre 2006 [Entry Fee] none [Type] Competitive [Awards] software toonboom [Subject Matter] short animated movie [Categories] 5 [Formats] cdrom/dvd [Description] Best animation videoclip; Best Italian from 1 to 20 minutes; Best International from 4 to 20 minutes; Best International from 1 to 4 minutes; Best realized with Flash [Highlights] P.I.A.F.F. Potenza International Animation Film Festival that will be made in Potenza (Italy) next 25/26/27/28 October 2006. To download the entry form visit www.piaff.it info@piaff.it [Sponsors] Provincia di Potenza
• Riminicinema International Film Festival [Address] Via Gambalunga 27, Rimini 47037, Italy [Phone] (541)26399 [Fax] (541)24227 [Contact] Gianfranco Miro Gori [Date] September [Type] Competitive [Awards] Federico Fellini award [Subject Matter] Italian Premieres, film school students
• River to River Florence Indian Film Festival [Address] Via del Purgatorio, 2, Florence 50123, Italy [Phone] +39 055 265 4257 [Fax] +39 055 268 012 [Email] info@rivertoriver.it [Contact] Luca Marziali, Selvaggia Velo [Web] http://www.rivertoriver.it [Date] December 8-12, 2004 [Deadline] October 25, 2004 [Entry Fee] free [Type] Competitive [Awards] Florence Indian Film Festival DigiMovies Audience Award [Subject Matter] Indian films [Categories] features, shorts, documentaries and animation films [Eligibility] Only Indian films or films about India [Formats] features, shorts, documentaries and animation films [Description] River to River Florence Indian Film Festival, the first and only festival in Europe entirely devoted to films from and about India. The festival is also open to films coming from Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. [Highlights] The film chosen by the festival audience will win the Florence Indian Film Festival DigiMovies Audience Award: up to 15 minutes of it will be on streaming for one year on www.digimovies.net [Sponsors] Florence Cultural Council, Ministry of Cultural Affairs of Rome
• Tam Tam Digi Fest - Movies Out of the Cinemas [Address] Parco del Poggio - Viale del Poggio di Capodimonte ( Colli Aminei ), Naples / Napoli, NA 80131, Italy [Phone] +39 0815491838 +39 0815583263 [Fax] +39 0815491838 [Email] cooptamtam@tiscali.it [Contact] Giulio Gargia , Pietro Pizzimento [Web] http://www.tamtamdigifest.com [Date] 9-4-2006 > 9-12-2006 [Entry Fee] None [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Movies out of the cinemas [Description] The Festival wants to explore what - by new digital technologies - will create "movies out of the cinemas" with a new kind of way of talking. This evolution will deeply change usual ways to produce and see movies as we know until now. [Sponsors] Regione Campania, Provincia di Napoli
• Taormina International Film Festival [Address] Via Pirandello 31, Taormina 98039, Italy [Phone] (942)21142 [Fax] (942)23348 [Contact] Enrico Ghezzi [Date] July [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] International Cinema, New films
• Venice Film Festival [Address] La Biennale di Venezia, S. Marco, Ca+Giustinian, Venice 30124, Italy [Phone] (41)5218711 [Fax] (41)5200569 [Contact] Gillo Pontecorvo [Web] http://www.mclink.it/cinema.venezia [Date] August [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] International, recent Italian cinema
• Festival of International Cinema Students (FFICS) [Address] FFICS Office c/o Tokyo Agency, 4-8-18, Akasaka, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 107, Japan [Phone] (3)34753855 [Fax] (3)54110382 [Contact] Haruki Iwasaki [Date] December [Deadline] July [Entry Fee] None [Type] Competitive [Awards] Scholarships, Cash, Certificates [Subject Matter] Student Film. [Categories] Fiction, documentary, animation [Eligibility] Student, Films must be nominated by the student's school. [Formats] 16mm, 35mm [Description] Aims to discover and cultivate talented filmmakers around the world. [Sponsors] Pioneer Electronic
• Hiroshima International Amateur Film and Video Festival [Address] c/o Chugoku Broadcasting Co., 21-3 Motomachi, Nakaku, Hiroshima 730, Japan [Phone] 082-222-1133 [Fax] 082-222-1319 [Date] June [Deadline] March [Type] Competitive [Awards] Trophies, Certificates, other [Subject Matter] amateur [Categories] 16mm, 8mm, Video [Eligibility] non-commercial, content must manifest an +effort toward peace or reverance for life+, maximum 20 minutes, one work per entrant [Formats] 16mm, 8mm, 3/4+, VHS, Beta [Sponsors] Fuji Film, ANA, Yokocine D.I.A, Genkosha, Chugoku Broadcasting Co.
• Hiroshima International Animation Festival [Address] 4-17 Kako-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730, Japan [Phone] (82)2450245 [Fax] (82)2450246 [Contact] Sayoko Kinoshita [Date] August [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Animation
• Pia Film Festival [Address] 5-19 Sanban-chu, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan [Phone] (3)32651425 [Fax] (3)32655659 [Contact] Keiko Araki [Date] December [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Japanese Cinema [Description] New and emerging talent in Japanese Cinema.
• Short Shorts Film Festival in Osaka [Address] #301 K&R building, 3-11-11 Oyodonaka Kitaku, Osaka, Osaka 5310076, Japan [Email] ps@eigasai.com [Contact] Kiyomaro Kawano [Web] http://osaka.eigasai.com/ [Date] Aug 4 - Aug 6 2006 [Deadline] May 11 2006 [Entry Fee] NONE [Type] Non-competitive [Awards] Prescribed fee for screened films is paid. [Categories] Short film [Formats] DV, DVD or VHS copy on NTSC or PAL [Description] To create a greater interest in short films. To give young artists more opportunities to show their works. To be a point of contact for people who want to be involved in films...We THE OSAKA PROGRAM want to show your film!
• Tokyo International Film Festival [Address] 4th Floor, Landic Ginza Bldg. II, 1-6-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104, Japan [Phone] (3)35636305 [Fax] (3)35636310 [Contact] Yasuyoshi Tokuma [Date] September [Deadline] June [Entry Fee] None [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash [Subject Matter] Features: Japanese, pacific rim, and beyond; Japanese retros. [Categories] International competition, young cinema section for directors of thirty-five years and under; retrospective [Formats] 35mm
• Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival [Address] Kitagawa Bldg. Fourth Floor, 6-42 Kagurazaka Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162, Japan [Phone] (3)32669704 [Fax] (3)32669700 [Email] hhg02034@niftyserve.or.jp [Contact] Yano Kazuyuki [Web] http://www.tuad.ac.jp/net-expo/ff/en/ [Date] October [Deadline] March [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash [Subject Matter] Documentary [Eligibility] Features only [Formats] 16mm, 35mm [Description] Odd years only
• Arsenal Film Forum Latvia
• Golden Knight International Amateur Film & Video Festival [Address] PO Box 450, Valletta CMR01, Malta [Phone] 00356 22 23 45 [Fax] 356-225-047 [Date] November [Deadline] September [Entry Fee] $15, $30(student), $60 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Trophies, Certificates [Subject Matter] Amateur, Student, Independent, Shorts, Film, Video [Categories] Amateur, Student, Other [Eligibility] maximum 30 minutes [Formats] 8mm, Super8, 16mm, VHS [Sponsors] Malta Amateur Cine Circle
• Cancun Film Festival [Address] Benito Juarez 7, Col. Del Carmen, Coyaocan 04100 D.F., Mexico [Phone] (5)6597186 [Fax] (5)5543700 [Contact] Jean Pierre Leleu [Date] Nov. 26 - Dec. 2 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] International Films, national shorts, film market
• Voladero 2001 International Film and Video Festival [Address] Padre Mier 1099 Ote. Barrio Antiguo, Monterrey, N.L. 64000, MEXICO [Phone] +52(8)343-0252 [Fax] +52(8)343-3501 [Email] josegalindo@voladero.com [Contact] Jose Galindo [Web] http://www.voladero.com [Date] August 23, 24, 25 and 26, 2001 [Deadline] June 01, 2001 [Entry Fee] free [Type] Competitive [Categories] Fiction Narrative and Documentary (Animation and Experimental shorts can be registered in either category according to their nature) [Formats] film and video [Description] Calling your short films and videos under 30 min. length to participate in the initial selection for the festival. The selection will be shown on August 23, 24, 25 and 26, 2001 and there will be an awards ceremony after the last screening onAugust 26.
• Holland Animation Film Festival Netherlands
• International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) [Address] Kleine Garmanplantsoen 10, Amsterdam 1017 RR, Netherlands [Phone] (20)6273329 [Fax] (20)6385388 [Contact] Ally Derks [Web] http://www.dds.nl/~damocles [Date] Dec. 6 - 14 [Awards] Joris Ivens Prize [Subject Matter] Documentary
• Rotterdam International Film Festival [Address] PO Box 21696, Rotterdam 3001 AR, Netherlands [Phone] (10)4118080 [Fax] (10)4135132 [Email] iffr@luna.nl [Contact] Emile Fallaux [Web] http://www.iffrotterdam.nl/ [Date] January [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] International Premieres, retros, market
• Shadow Festival [Address] Ceintuurbaan 13 3rd floor, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1072 ER, Netherlands [Phone] +31-20-6715982 [Email] info@shadowfestival.nl [Contact] Stefan Mayakovski [Web] http://www.shadowfestival.nl [Date] 11-18-2004 till 11-24-2004 [Deadline] 09-01-2004 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] An international independent documentary festival [Categories] Creative documentaries [Formats] all formats of film and video [Description] The Shadow Festival highlights a critical selection of creative documentaries which display the signature or authorship of the filmmaker. [Highlights] Extended discussion periods after each screening allow the public to come closer to the complex decisions faced by the filmmaker.
• Auckland International Film Festival [Address] PO Box 9544, Wellingtom, New Zealand [Phone] (4)3850162 [Fax] (4)8017304 [Contact] Bill Gosden [Date] July [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] International
• Foyle Film Festival [Address] Foyle Film Festival, The Nerve Centre, 7 - 8 Magazine Street, Derry, Co. Derry BT48 6HJ, Northern Ireland [Phone] (44) 028 7126 7432 [Fax] (44) 028 7137 1738 [Email] competition@nerve-centre.org.uk [Contact] Shauna kelpie - Festival Director (s.kelpie@nerve-centre.org.uk) [Web] http://www.foylefilmfestival.com [Date] 21st November - 30th November 2003 [Deadline] 1st September - Contact office for further info [Entry Fee] Entries before 21st July free of charge. Entries by 18th August a fee of £5.00. Entries by 1st September a fee of £10.00. [Type] Competitive [Awards] A cash prize, a Specially Designed Plaque and a Certificate for every First Prize Winner. [Subject Matter] Theme of this year's Festival is :Celebration, but competition entries to not have to have this theme. [Categories] Best International, Best Feature, Best Animation, Best Irish, Best Documentary [Eligibility] Must be a Northern Irish Premiere and must be on film print 35mm or 16mm. (These rules do not apply for the Documentary Category). Contact office for further details. [Formats] Feature, Animation, International and Irish all must be on 35mm or 16mm film print. Documentaries can be on Beta SX, Beta SP, DVD, Mini DV and DVCAM. [Description] Now in it's 16th Year Foyle Film Festival is one of the main sopcial events in Northern Ireland and has become firmly established as one of Ireland's leading and biggest International Film Festivals. [Highlights] Special Guests, Screen over 200 films, including premiere's. Host special effects presentations, Festival competition, a variety of workshops and seminars. [Sponsors] Main sponsor: Segate
• Norwegian Documentary Film Festival [Address] HVO, Postboks 500, Volda N-6101, Norway [Fax] + 47 70 07 50 51 [Email] info@dokfilm.no [Web] http://www.dokfilm.no [Date] April/May [Entry Fee] None [Type] Competitive [Awards] Best Documentary Film, Best Student Production and The Public’s Favourite Award [Subject Matter] Documentary [Description] The biggest and oldest documentary film festival in Norway.
• Norwegian International Film Festival [Address] PO Box 145, Haugesund 5501, Norway [Phone] (52)734430 [Fax] (52)734420 [Contact] Gunnar Johan Lovvik [Date] August [Type] Non-competitive
• Tromso International Film Festival [Address] Georgernes Verft 3, Bergen N5011, Norway [Phone] (55)322590 [Fax] (55)323740 [Contact] Hans Henrik Berg [Date] January [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Contemporary Art films, documentaries
• Animator International Animation Festival [Address] Festival Office, ul. Kramarska 1/6, Poznan, Wielkopolska 61-765, Poland [Phone] +48618501655 [Fax] +48618501655 [Email] press@animator-festival.com [Contact] Bartek Grochal [Web] http://www.animator-festival.com [Date] 7-12.07.2008 [Deadline] 10 may 2008 [Entry Fee] 0 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Grand Prix 50 000pln = 14 000 euros [Subject Matter] open [Categories] all to 30 minutes [Eligibility] selectors [Formats] 16mm, 35mm, BETA SP PAL, DVD [Description] ANIMATOR FESTIVAL 2008 - Poznan, POLAND 7-12 JULY 2008 - ATTENTION !! - The second selection of films competition is open. - Entry deadline for submission is 26th of May. - Entry form and regulations at festival website: www.animtor-festival.com [Highlights] The 1st International Animated Film Festival ANIMATOR - the first edition of which coincides with the Year of Polish Animation, is to become the major animation festival in Poland, competing with the most prestigious festivals in the world.
• Cracow International Short Film Festival [Address] c/o Apollo Film, ul. Pychowicka 7, Krakow 30-364, Poland [Phone] (12)672340 [Fax] (12)671552 [Contact] Wit Dudek [Date] May [Deadline] February [Entry Fee] 50 PLN [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash, Certificates [Subject Matter] Shorts [Categories] Documentary, Animation, Fiction, Experimental [Eligibility] upto 35 minutes (50 minutes in some circumstances) [Formats] 35mm, 16mm, Betacam [Sponsors] PIF Apollo Film,
• Warsaw Film Festival [Address] PO Box 816, Warsaw 1 00-950, Poland [Phone] (2)635-7591 [Fax] (2)635-7591 [Contact] Stefan Laudyn [Date] Oct. 4 - 13 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] European features, U.S. Independents, new Polish films [Description] Largest film even in Poland.
• AVANCA 2004 - International Meetings of Cinema, Television, Video and Multimedia [Address] Rua Dr Egas Moniz, 159, Avanca 3860-078, PORTUGAL [Phone] +351.234884174 [Fax] +351.234880658 [Email] festival@avanca.com [Web] http://www.avanca.com [Date] July 21-25 [Deadline] April 26th [Entry Fee] No Fee [Type] Competitive [Awards] A prize will be attributed to the best work of each category: Cinema (feature film), Cinema (short feature), Television, Video and Multimedia. [Subject Matter] International [Categories] Cinema, Television, Video and Multimedia [Eligibility] The works admitted for selection are those produced on January 1st, 2002 or after and cannot have been screened in Portugal. [Formats] 16mm, 35mm, Betacam SP PAL, CD, DVD, Webmovies [Description] AVANCA 2004 is a space full of images, films, exhibitions, workshops, conferences, ideas and discussions. The AVANCA 2004 is a meeting with the whole world. [Highlights] visit us at www.avanca.com [Sponsors] Cine Clube de Avanca
• International Fil Festival of Figueira da Foz [Address] Apartado dos Correios 50407, Lisboa, Codex 1709, Portugal [Phone] (1)8126231 [Fax] (1)8126228 [Contact] Jose Vieira Marques [Date] August [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] International Features, documentaries, shorts, young directors
• Ovarvideo - Video Festival of Ovar/Portugal [Address] Rua Arquitecto Januário Godinho, Ovar 3880-152, Portugal [Phone] (351) 256 585 451 / 256 586 478 [Fax] (351) 256 585 451 / 256 582 952 [Email] mail@ovarvideo.com [Contact] Ana Vila Real [Web] http://www.ovarvideo.com [Date] 23 - 26 October [Type] Competitive [Awards] Competitive for Portuguese work only. [Subject Matter] Video [Formats] Beta SP, Dvc-Pro, DV and VHS [Description] All types of video work no longer than thirty minutes, including installations. Competition for Portuguese work only. However, Ovarvídeo is open to all other International co-operations (Festivals, Associations, Schools, Producers, Directors, etc).
• Troia International Film Festival [Address] Troia, Setubal, Cedex 2902, Portugal [Phone] (65)44121 [Fax] (65)44123 [Contact] Costa e Silva [Date] June [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] International [Eligibility] Competitive section open to films from countries producing less than 21 features per year.
• Vila do Conde Short Film Festival [Address] Auditorio Municipal, Praca da Republica, Vila do Conde 480, Portugal [Phone] (52)641644 [Fax] (52)642871 [Contact] Miguel Dies [Date] June [Subject Matter] International Shorts
• Puerto Rico International Film Festival [Address] 70 Mayaguez St., Suite B-1, Hato Rey, PR 00918, Puerto Rico [Phone] (809)763-4997 [Fax] (809)753-5367 [Contact] Juan Gerard [Date] Nov. 8 - 19 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] International Cinema, current Spanish & Latin American Films
• San Juan Cinemafest [Address] PO Box 4543, San Juan, PR 00902, Puerto Rico [Phone] (809)721-6125 [Fax] (809)723-6412 [Contact] Jose Artemio Torres [Date] Oct. 17 - 27 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Caribbean competition, World Cinema [Categories] Fiction, Documentary, Animation
• Waterford Film Festival [Address] 9 Grove Court, Tramore, Co. Waterford NONE, Republic of Ireland [Phone] +353866504967 [Email] film@waterfordfilmfestival.com [Contact] Stephen Byrne [Web] http://www.waterfordfilmfestival.com [Date] 16th -18 November [Deadline] 20th of August -Feature 17th of September- Shorts [Entry Fee] 15-25 Euros [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash prizes for 1st and 2nd places [Categories] Short, Feature, Documentary, Animation. [Description] We welcome all forms of film production - animation, experimental, student work, digital work, etc. [Highlights] Young Film Makers In addition The Waterford Film Festival supports the short film, as it is an art form in it's own right and also it is the doorway for young filmmakers to get into the industry. [Sponsors] See Website
• Romanian International Festival Costinesti, Romania [Deadline] July
• Moscow International Film Festival [Address] Khokhlovsky Per. 10/1, Moscow 109028, Russia [Phone] (95)9172486 [Fax] (95)9161070 [Contact] Alexandre Atanesyan [Web] http://www.cannes.zds.softway.worldnet.net/http/cannes/mospict.htm [Date] July [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] International, truibutes, retros
• St. Petersburg International Film Festival [Address] 10 Kamennoostrovsky Ave., St. Petersburg 197101, Russia [Phone] (812)2385811 [Fax] (812)2328881 [Contact] Aleksander Mamontov [Date] June [Subject Matter] International and Russian Films
• Videologia International Festival of Audio-Visual Arts [Address] Yaroslav V. Khokhlov, Do vostrebovaniya, Volgograd (Stalingrad) 400066 , Russia [Email] volgafest@yandex.ru [Web] http://www.videology.ru/index.php?lang=en [Date] 7-11 November 2007 [Deadline] Deadline for submissions is October 20th, 2007 (postmark). [Entry Fee] free [Subject Matter] videoart [Description] The range of works accepted for the selection program of the festival varies from video art and experimental shorts to animation and documentaries
• Volgograd International Festival of Video Art Volgograd 400074, Russia [Phone] +7 8442 95 52 06 [Email] videology@mail.ru [Web] http://www.videologia.mkafisha.ru [Date] Nov 2005 [Deadline] September 30 2005 [Entry Fee] no [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] video art [Formats] video [Description] Second Volgograd International Festival of Video Art “Videology”.
• Drambuie Edinburgh Film Festival [Address] 88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH3 9BZ, Scotland [Phone] (131)2284051 [Fax] (131)2295501 [Email] info@deff.demon.co.uk [Contact] Mark Cousins [Date] August [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] UK Films, young directors
• Free Net World Fest [Address] Heroja Pop Mice 8, Nis, Serbia 18000, Serbia [Phone] +381 64 22 53 941 [Fax] +381 18 224 362 [Email] info@freenetworld.org [Contact] Vladimir Ilic [Web] http://www.freenetworld.org [Date] 04.09.-06.09.2008. [Deadline] 20.08.2008. [Entry Fee] no [Type] Competitive [Awards] Open Day Film Award [Subject Matter] Free Net World [Categories] Everything [Eligibility] works all over the world [Formats] dv cam, minidv, dvd, mpeg2, mpeg1, flv...PAL&NTSC [Description] Theme: How Internet affects people, communications & people, future of planet Earth, Love in a high tech environment….Open Society, Open world, Open software…. [Highlights] We would like to invite filmmakers from around the world to submit short films (animation, music video, artist films, narrative, documentary etc.) up to 20 minutes on the theme “Free Net World”. [Sponsors] www.e-tvrdjava.com
• International Student Film Festival [Address] Majke Jevrosime 30, Belgrade, Serbia 11000, Serbia and Montenegro [Phone] + 381 3241 566 [Fax] + 381 3241 566 [Email] tamara.stojanovic@fsf.org.yu [Contact] Tamara Stojanovic [Web] http://www.fsf.org.yu [Date] 12th - 15th October [Deadline] September 15th [Entry Fee] None [Type] Competitive [Awards] THE BEST FILM OF THE FESTIVAL, THE BEST EDITING, THE BEST CAMERA for foreign film, SPECIAL AWARDS OF THE JURY, YUGOSLAV FILM ARCHIVE AWARD for best Serbian film, BEOLAB KODAK AWARD for best camera in Serbian film, RADIO BELGRADE 202 “Midnight cinema” AWAR [Subject Matter] Student films [Formats] 16mm, 35mm, BETA (all PAL) [Description] Belgrade International Festival of Student Film - FSF represents an autonomous student organization, initiated, organized and attended by students. FSF had been recognized and recommended by CILECT five years ago.
• Singapore International Film Festival [Address] 168 Kim Seng Road, 0923, Singapore [Phone] (73)87567 [Fax] (73)87578 [Contact] Philip Cheah, Teo Swee Leng [Date] April [Deadline] January [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Asian & International Cinema [Categories] International Features, Shorts, Asian Features, Shorts; fiction, documentary, experimental [Formats] 16mm, 35mm, video
• International Art Film Festival [Address] Art Film Foundation, Brectanova 1, Bratislava 833 14, Slovak Republic [Phone] 42-7-371-426, 371-926 [Fax] 42-7-371-426, 372-224 [Contact] Peter Hledik [Date] June [Deadline] April [Entry Fee] None [Type] Competitive [Awards] financial support, UNESCO awards for Best Student Film [Subject Matter] Films about Art, student section
• Film Art Fest, Ljubljana [Address] Cankarjev Dom, Presernova 10, Ljubljana, Slovenia [Phone] (661)1258121 [Fax] (661)212492 [Contact] Telka Stergel [Date] Oct. 20 - 31 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] EuropeanProduction, U.S. Independents
• Cape Town International Film Festival [Address] c/o U. of Cape Town, Private Bag, Rondebosch 7700, Cape Town, South Africa [Phone] (21)238257/8 [Fax] (21)242355 [Contact] James Polley [Date] April [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] international cinema, retros, documentaries
• Durban International Film Festival [Address] University of Natal, King George V Avenue, Durban 4001, South Africa [Phone] (31)8113978 [Fax] (31)2617107 [Contact] Ros Sarkin [Date] July [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] International Films, local talent
• South Africa International Film Festival [Address] 139 Smit St., Braamfontein, Johannesburg 2000, South Africa [Phone] (11)4037111 [Fax] (11)4031025 [Contact] Lyle Britton [Date] September [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] International Features, Shorts
• Barcelona International Exhibition of Gay & Lesbian Films [Address] Casal Lambda, Carrer Ample 5, Barcelona 08002, Spain [Phone] (3)4127272 [Fax] (3)4127476 [Contact] Xavier Daniel [Date] Oct. 23 - 27 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] International Features, Gay & Lesbian
• Barcelona International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival [Address] FICGLB. Sant Pere # 44. 25656 Conques, Passeig de Colom # 6, Barcelona, Spain 08002, Spain [Phone] +34 934 418 808 [Fax] +34 934 418 808 [Email] ficglb@gaybarcelona.net [Contact] +34 617 768 005 [Web] http://www.gaybarcelona.net/ficglb [Date] October 14-23, 2005 [Deadline] August [Entry Fee] Free [Type] Competitive [Awards] Diversity Award, Doc-lgtb Award, Short-lgtb, Audience Award [Subject Matter] LGTB [Categories] Fiction, Documentary, Short Films [Formats] 35mm, DVD, BETA SP PAL [Description] http://www.gaybarcelona.net/ficglb [Sponsors] Ministry of Culture, Catalan Government, Barcelona City Hall Council, San Miguel Beer
• Bilbao International Festival of Documentary & Short Films [Address] c/o Colon de Larreategui, N. 37-4 drcha., Bilbao 48009, Spain [Phone] (4)4248698 [Fax] (4)4245624 [Contact] Luis Iturri Sojo [Date] Nov. 26 - Dec. 2 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Documentary
• Certamen Internacional De Cine Amateur -Ciutat D+Igualada+ [Address] Film Amateur, Apartal 378, Igualada, (Barcelona) 08700, Spain [Phone] 93-804-4363 [Fax] 93-804-69-07 [Contact] Joana Morera [Date] October [Deadline] July [Entry Fee] None [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash, Other, special awards [Subject Matter] General, Student, shorts [Categories] Amateur, Student [Eligibility] maximum 60 minutes [Formats] 16mm, Super8 [Sponsors] Ajuntament d+Igualada, Diputacio de Barcelona, Generalitat de Catalunya, Consell Comarcal de L+Anoia, La Caixa, Punto Blanco, Sonimagfoto, gasNatural, Corredors d+Assegurances
• Certamen Internacional de Curmetratges i Video [Address] Apartado de Correos 286, Badalona (Barcelona) 08911, Spain [Phone] 464-01-91, 212-74-37 [Fax] 464-04-50 [Date] October [Deadline] September [Entry Fee] None [Awards] Best film or video, best fiction, best documentary, best animation, best experimental, best european film, best local film, special awards [Subject Matter] Shorts, Independents, Student, Video [Categories] Independent film, Student film, Independent video, Student video [Eligibility] Maximum 30 minutes [Formats] 35mm, 16mm, Super8, VHS, Umatic
• Festival Internacional de Barcelona de Cine Y Video No Professionales Spain
• International Festival for Young People of Gijon [Address] Maternidad 2-20, Gijon, Asturias 33207, Spain [Phone] (8)5343739 [Fax] (8)5354152 [Contact] D. Jose Luis Genfuegos [Date] Nov. 25 - Dec. 3 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] New Features and Shorts for Young People
• l'Alternativa Barcelona Independent Film Festival [Address] CCCB, c/Montalegre 5,, Barcelona 08001, Spain [Phone] ++34 93 306 41 00 [Email] alternativa@cccb.org [Web] http://alternativa.cccb.org [Date] 10-18 November 2006 [Deadline] 31st July 2006 [Entry Fee] NO [Type] Competitive [Awards] 11.000 € in cash awards [Subject Matter] independent, auteur, experimental [Categories] shorts, animation, feature, documentary [Eligibility] produced after 1/1/2005 [Formats] all [Description] L’Alternativa has dedicated the last 12 years to creating a platform for the exhibition of films, which for their innovative character, are unable to find a way into main exhibition and distribution circuits. [Highlights] As well as the international competition, the festival screens thematic programmes, work from film schools and organises workshops. L’Alternativa’s itinerant programmes have screened in Erope, latin America and the USA.
• MFA Planet Europe Short Film Festival [Address] MFA Planet Europe Short Film Festival, Calle Sant Jaume 6, Sotano, Palma de Mallorca, Baleares E-07012, Spain [Phone] 971723443 [Fax] 971723443 [Email] mfaplaneteurope@wanadoo.es [Contact] Philip Rogan [Web] http://www.mfa-planeteurope.com [Date] March 15 to March 19 2005 [Deadline] November 19 2004 [Entry Fee] Free Entry this year [Type] Competitive [Awards] 20,000 Euros plus in Prizes [Subject Matter] Shorts [Categories] Animation, Documentary and Fiction [Eligibility] All Shorts that have been made in Europe or by a European Director or producer anywhere on the Planet [Formats] We project Beta SP [Description] A fun competetive festival over 5 nights in the Mediterranean and old pirate city of Palma de Mallorca the festival aims to be the friendliest and funnest with quality workshops for all levels. Entertainment is key. [Highlights] Live music every night of the festival with accredited participants treated like heroes and ushered nicely and safely into all the shows. Light on protocol and heavy on good craic! [Sponsors] The Mallorca Film Academy
• Mostra Internacional de Cinema Alternatu Spain
• Muestra de Cine Africano de Tarifa [Address] Lug. Betis, 22, Tarifa, Cadiz 11381, Spain [Phone] 0034956688600 [Fax] 0034956688600 [Email] pvallaperta@ya.com [Contact] Maria Elena Cisneros [Web] http://www.mca-t.org [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] African films
• Muestra de Cine Internacional Spain
• San Sebastian International Film Festival [Address] Plaza de Okendo S/N, Donostia - San Sebastian 20080, Spain [Phone] (43)481212 [Fax] (43)481218 [Contact] Diego Galan [Web] http://sarenet.es/iffss/ [Date] Sept. 14 - 23 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] International Features
• Semana Internacional de Cine Experimental Spain
• Valladolid International Film Festival [Address] C/Angustias, 1-2nd Floor, PO Box 646, Valladolid 47003, Spain [Phone] (83)305700 [Fax] (83)309835 [Contact] Fernando Lara [Web] http://www.gui.uva.es/seminci/seminci-english.html [Date] Oct. 20 - 28 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] features, shorts, tributes, retros, documentaries
• Gothenburg Film Festival [Address] Box 7079, Gothenburg 40232, Sweden [Phone] (31)410546 [Fax] (31)410063 [Contact] Gunnar Bergdahl [Date] February [Deadline] December [Entry Fee] None [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] International Films, Swedish Films, Shorts [Categories] Features, Shorts [Eligibility] English or Swedish Subtitles, by invitation only
• Malmo International Film Music Festival [Address] Sodra Forstadsgatan 18, Malmo S-211 43, Sweden [Phone] (40)976602 [Fax] (40)120467 [Contact] Stefan Olsson [Date] May [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Films incorporating music
• Stockholm Interational Film Festival Junior [Address] Po Box 3136, S-103 62 Stockholm, Sweden [Phone] +46 8 677 50 00 [Fax] +46 8 20 05 90 [Email] junior@filmfestivalen.se [Contact] Elin Ljungfors [Web] http://junior.filmfestivalen.se [Date] April [Subject Matter] A film festival for a young film lovers, by young film lovers. [Description] A festival for the really young audience. The program includes shorts and feature films from around the world. In part managed by children featured in the selection committee, behind-the-scenes workshops and festival coverage.
• Stockholm International Film Festival [Address] PO Box 3136, Stockholm 103 62, Sweden [Phone] +46 8 677 50 00 [Fax] +46 8 20 05 90 [Web] http://www.filmfestivalen.se/ [Date] Nov. 14-24 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Young filmmakers, Asian Images, American Independents
• Umea International Film Festival [Address] P.O. Box 43, Umea 90102, Sweden [Phone] (90)133388 [Fax] (90)777961 [Contact] Thom Palmen, Stig Eriksson [Date] Sept. 21 - 27 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] features, documentaries, women directors, Swedish Film
• Uppsala International Short Film Festival [Address] Box 1746, Uppsala S-75147, Sweden [Phone] (18)120025 [Fax] (18)121350 [Contact] Asa Forman [Date] October [Deadline] August [Entry Fee] None [Type] Competitive [Awards] Best film in each category [Subject Matter] retros, seminars, exhibits, general [Categories] Shorts, Features, Documentaries, Animation, Experimental [Formats] 16mm, 35mm
• International Documentary Film Festival of Nyon [Address] Case Postale 2320, CH-1260, Nyon 2, Switzerland [Phone] (22)3616060 [Fax] (22)3617071 [Contact] Jean Perret [Date] September [Deadline] August [Entry Fee] None [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Documentary [Categories] Short, medium or feature length documentaries and investigation of contemporary social issues. [Formats] 16mm, 35mm, Umatic
• Locarno International Film Festival [Address] Via della Posta 6, Casella Postale, Locarno 6600, Switzerland [Phone] (93)310232 [Fax] (93)317465 [Contact] Marco Mueller, Tiziana Soudani [Web] http://www.tinet.ch/pardo/ita/home.htm [Date] August [Deadline] May [Type] Competitive [Awards] Golden, Silver & Bronze +Leopards+ [Subject Matter] International, Young Directors [Categories] Features, Shorts, first films, student [Formats] 35mm, 16mm
• Viper [Address] International Festival for Film Video and new Media, Postfach 4524, Basel, Switzerland 4002, Switzerland [Phone] +41 - 61 - 283 27 00 [Fax] +41 - 61 - 283 27 05 [Email] info@viper.ch [Web] http://www.viper.ch [Date] Oct. 24 - 28, 2001 [Deadline] June 15, 2001 [Subject Matter] Experimental, avant garde, film, video & new media
• Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival [Address] Film Festival Committee, Room 7F, No. 45 Chilin Road, Taipei, Taiwan [Phone] (2)5675861 [Fax] (2)5318966 [Contact] Christine Tseng [Date] December [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] International and offshore Chinese Cinema
• Pattaya International Film Festival [Address] P.O.Box 193, Pattaya 20260, Thailand [Phone] +66-1-815-4580 [Fax] +66-38-429-773 [Email] dragone@loxinfo.co.th [Contact] Niels Colov, Festival Director [Awards] Golden Dolphins
• Impakt Festival [Address] P.O. Box 735, Utrecht, Utrecht 3500 AS, The Netherlands [Phone] +31 (0)30 29 444 93 [Fax] +31 (0)30 29 441 63 [Email] info@impakt.nl [Contact] Arjon Dunnewind [Web] http://www.impakt.nl [Date] 23 august- 27 august 2006 (Impakt 2007 will be in the Spring) [Deadline] April 20th 2006 [Entry Fee] no [Type] Competitive [Awards] Impakt Award [Subject Matter] any [Categories] experimental, art films, no documentaries, no narrative films [Eligibility] only works that have their Dutch premier, are eligible for the Impakt Award [Formats] 16mm, 35mm, video (see entry form) [Description] The Impakt Festival is an international manifestation for installations, film, video, new media, music and live performances. The panorama program presents an overview of the most idiosyncratic and exciting works. Only film and video can be submitted. [Highlights] In the past we have presented: Mark Leckey, Matthew Barney, Bas Jan Ader, Eija Liisa Ahtila, Miranda July, Johan Grimonprez, Alicia Framis, Jeremy Blake, Victor Alimpiev, Annika Larsson, Christoph Draeger, Matthias Müller, and many others.
• Netherlands Film Festival [Address] Hoogt 4, Utrecht 3512 GW, The Netherlands [Phone] (30)2322684 [Fax] (30)2313200 [Contact] Jacques van Heijningen [Web] http://www.dru.nl/nedfilmfest [Date] September [Type] Competitive [Awards] Golden Calf Awards [Subject Matter] Dutch Film [Description] A combo festival and industry gathering, including a look at all Dutch film Productionfor the year.
• Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival [Address] 394-2 Boksagol Cultural Cneter 3F Sani-dong Wonmi-gu, Puchon-si, Gyeonggi 420-812, The Republic of Korea (South Korea) [Phone] +82-32-345-6313~4 [Fax] +82-32-322-9629 [Email] greatsue@pifan.com [Contact] Su-Hyun Lee [Web] http://www.pifan.com [Date] 2006. 07.13 ~ 2006. 07.22 (Anually held in every July) [Deadline] 2006.05.31 [Entry Fee] none [Type] Competitive [Awards] Best of Puchon(Features), Grand Prize for Short Film, EFFFF Asian Award etc [Subject Matter] Love, Fantasy and Adventure [Categories] Fantastic Film Festival [Eligibility] Any creative films which are acceptable to the theme of love, fantasy and adventure [Formats] 35mm, 16mm, Beta, Digi-Beta, 6mm Digital [Description] Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (PiFan)is the fantastic film festival showcasing a terrific range of alternative films in the genre of science fiction, fantasy, and horror from all around the world. [Highlights] The international movie festival adopting competition system in part [Sponsors] Ministry of Culture and tourism, Gyeonggi-do, Puchon City
• Festival International du Fil Amateur de Kelibia Tunisia
• Ankara International Film Festival Turkey
• Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival [Address] Gazeteci Erol Dernek Sok. Hanif Han 11/2 Beyoglu, Istanbul, TR 34344, Turkey [Email] tursak@tursak.org.tr [Contact] Esra Even- Film Program Director [Web] http://altinportakal.tursak.org.tr/indexen.htm [Date] 19-23 September 2006 [Deadline] 10 August 2006 [Entry Fee] none [Type] Competitive [Awards] US$75,000 for 'The Best Film', US$25,000 for 'The Best Director' [Formats] 35 mm [Description] This year the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival will be celebrating its 43rd anniversary as "A World Brand" amongst International Film Festivals.. [Highlights] This year the 43rd Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival is getting ready to once again host many prestigious guests including famous stars from both the Turkish and the World cinema.. [Sponsors] Real
• Istanbul International Film Festival [Address] Istanbul Kultur ve Sanat, Bakfi, Istiklal Cad., Luvr Apt., No. 146, Beyoglu, Istanbul 80070, Turkey [Phone] (212)2933133/4/5 [Fax] (212)2497771 [Contact] Hulya Ucansu [Date] March [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] International features about the arts, Turkish Cinema
• Istanbul Short Film and Video Festival Turkey
• South Shore Lakedance Film Festival 2008 [Address] 4014 S Wabash Ave, Hammond, IN 46327-1219, U.S.A. [Email] south_shore_lakedance@live.com [Contact] Eric Alan Sera [Web] http://sslakedance.tripod.com/ [Date] August 2, 2008 [Deadline] May 16, 2008 [Entry Fee] $20 [Type] Competitive [Awards] TBD [Subject Matter] all genres welcome [Categories] all genres welcome [Eligibility] open [Formats] Submission/Screening format must be DVD-R [Description] We understand the hardships that go along with trying to break into the industry and getting venues for screenings. Thus, we encourage new filmmakers, as well as experienced veterans to enter. [Highlights] Our 2008 event will be held at the Towle Community Theater, located right outside of Chicago, IL in Hammond, IN. For more information, 2007 festival review and pictures check out our myspace page: www.myspace.com/south_shore_lakedance
• Birmingham International Film & Television Festival [Address] c/o Central Independent TV, Central House, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2JP, United Kingdom [Phone] (121)6344213 [Fax] (121)6344392 [Contact] Sarah McKenzie [Date] Oct. 12 - 22 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Premieres, Previews, Classics, Shorts
• Brief Encounters [Address] Watershed Media Centre, 1 Canon's Road, Harbourside, Bristol BS1 5TX, United Kingdom [Phone] (0117) 900 1660 [Fax] (0117) 900 1661 [Email] festival@brief-encounters.org.uk [Contact] Rachel Caddick [Web] http://www.brief-encounters.org.uk [Date] 14-18 Novenmber 2001 [Deadline] July 2001 [Entry Fee] £4.50/£3.00 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Pathe 5 Minute award, The International Jury award, The Short Circuit award, The Atom Shockwave Audience award, The Jameson Short Film award and DeicT! [Categories] animation, documentary, drama and experimental [Eligibility] Open to all producers and directors of short films completed after 31 December 1999 [Description] Brief Encounters 2001 will be the 7th annual short film festival held in Bristol, UK. In a film filled five days of screenings and events Brief Encounters is also the place to discover new talented filmmakers of the future. [Highlights] This year there are even more prizes including the inaugural Jameson Short Film Award and a gala closing night award ceremony, and the unique short short film competition - DepicT! [Sponsors] Pathe, HTV, Aardman, BBC Bristol, Britsh Film Institute, Atom, Bristol City Council, Rushes
• British Short Film Festival [Address] Room 313, BBC Threshold House, 65-69 Shepherd's Bush Green, London W127RJ, United Kingdom [Phone] (181)743-8000 ext. 62222 [Fax] (181)740-8540 [Contact] Amanda Casson [Date] September 15-21 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Best British Student Film [Subject Matter] General, Student [Eligibility] New Short Films from around the world
• Cambridge Film Festival [Address] Cambridge Arts Cinema, 8 Market Passage, Cambridge CB2 2PF, United Kingdom [Phone] (1223)352001 [Fax] (1223)462555 [Contact] Tony Jones [Web] http://www.gold.net/camfest/ [Date] July [Subject Matter] New World Cinema, retros
• Cardiff International Animation Festival [Address] c/o The British Film Institute, 21 Stephen St., London W1P 1PL, United Kingdom [Phone] (171)2551444 ext.101 [Fax] (171)2552315 [Contact] Fran Barlow [Date] May [Subject Matter] Animation
• Commonwealth Film Festival [Address] Greenheys Business Centre, unit 9, Manchester Science Park, Manchester M15 6JJ, United Kingdom [Phone] +44 (0)161 342 0044 [Fax] +44 (0)161 3420055 [Email] info@commonwealthfilm.com [Contact] Pascale Moyse, Festival Co-ordinator [Web] http://www.commonwealthfilm.com [Date] April 30 - May 9 2004 [Deadline] January 25 [Entry Fee] no entry fee [Type] Non-competitive [Awards] Audience Awards for Best Short, Best Feature, Best Documentary [Subject Matter] Films made within, or in co-production with, the 72 nations of the Commonwealth [Categories] Features, Shorts, Documentaries, Animation, Experimental, Gay & Lesbian, Children [Eligibility] Made after Nov 1 2003 in a Commonwealth nation [Formats] All formats accepted [Description] The festival takes over multiple screens in Manchester’s city centre and across the Northwest. It includes a full programme of discussions, seminars, masterclasses as well as parties and networking events.
• Cornwall Film Festival [Address] Pydar House, Pydar Street, Truro, Cornwall TR1 1EA, United Kingdom [Phone] 01872 322 886 [Email] director@cornwallfilmfestival.com [Contact] Pippa Best [Web] http://www.cornwall-film-festival.co.uk [Date] 14/11/03 - 16/11/03 [Deadline] 01/09/03 [Entry Fee] Free [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Cornish film [Eligibility] Film must be made by Cornwall based individuals or company [Formats] 16mm, 32mm, beta, mini dv [Description] Cornwall Film Festival 2003 featuring masterclasses and seminars, international premières, networking opportunities and special events. A chance to celebrate Cornish film and its influences, and to meet the film-makers behind the work on screen. [Highlights] The films!! [Sponsors] Creative Skills Consortium, Falmouth College of Arts, A-connect web design, Satzooma Design
• Guernsey Lily International Amateur Film & Video Festival [Address] La Geniesse, Forest Guernsey, GY8 0AQ Channel Islands, United Kingdom [Phone] 01481-38147 [Fax] 01481-35989 [Contact] Joan Ozanne [Date] September [Deadline] May [Entry Fee] 5 pounds [Type] Competitive [Awards] Trophies, Cash, Certificates; Best photography, Best Sound, Best Editing, Best Yourth Entry, Best script, Best Animation, Best Documentary, Best Acting, Best Comedy, Best 8mm entry, others [Subject Matter] Amateur, Independent, Student [Categories] Photography, Youth, Fiction, Comedy, Sound, Script, Acting, 8mm, Editing, Animation, Documentary [Eligibility] non-commercial, maximum 30 minutes [Formats] 16mm, 8mm, VHS, SVHS [Sponsors] Guernsey Lily Tourist Board, Channel Television
• International Film and Video Festival [Address] IAC, 24c West Street, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7RJ, United Kingdom [Phone] 0372 739672 [Deadline] January. [Entry Fee] ú2-5 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash [Subject Matter] Amateur, Student, Independent, Film, Video [Categories] Amateur, Student, Junior (under 17), Youth(17-21yrs.) [Eligibility] non-commercial [Formats] VHS, 8mm, Hi-8, SVHS, Super8, 9.5mm, 16mm [Sponsors] Camcorder User, JVC, Jessops
• Leeds Anime Horror Music Film Festival [Address] 16 Edgware Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire Ls8 5nq, United Kingdom [Phone] 0113-248-1642 [Email] Boyd@jarrardanthony.com [Contact] Boyd [Web] http://www.leedsanimehorrormusicfest.co.uk [Date] 16th-19th october 2004 [Deadline] 2 weeks [Entry Fee] No entry fee... must be on dvd format region 2/0 [Type] Non-competitive [Formats] DVD [Description] A film festival with a promotional and educational purpose...... [Sponsors] Forbidden Planet International,Hellraiser Records, Movie Boulevard
• Leeds International Film Festival [Address] City of Leeds Promotions, Town Hall, Headrow, Leeds LS1 1UR, United Kingdom [Phone] (113)2478389 [Fax] (113)2478397 [Contact] Liz Rymer [Web] http://www.sensei.co.uk/films/ [Date] Oct. 12-27 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Yearly Themes - ie Dance, animation, the Western
• London Film Festival [Address] South Bank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XT, United Kingdom [Phone] (171)8151322/3 [Fax] (171)6330786 [Contact] Sheila Whitaker [Web] http://www.ibmpcug.co.uk/lff.html [Date] Nov. 2 -19 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] General, fiction, documentary
• NorthWest Film Festival - Southport [Address] 33 Barrington Road, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 1HZ, United Kingdom [Phone] (161)9291423 [Fax] (161)9291067 [Contact] Gil Lane-Young [Date] January [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] UK and International Films
• Norwich Festival of Women Filmmakers [Address] Cinema City, St. Andrews Street, Norwich NR2 4AD, United Kingdom [Phone] (1603)622047 [Fax] (1603)767838 [Contact] Susie Bailey [Date] Oct. 20 - 31 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] features, shorts, animation, documentaries by women [Description] Includes workshops and seminars.
• Pandmonium Festival [Address] 5-7 Buck Street, London  NW1 8NJ, United Kingdom [Phone] 0171 424 0411 [Fax] 0171 267 6078 [Email] enquiries@pandaem.demon.co.uk [Contact] Karen Dowell, Cordelia Swann [Date] March [Type] Non-competitive [Awards] Commissions to young British Artists [Subject Matter] recent International Film, Video, New Media, Installations [Highlights] David Byrne, Sadie Benning, Nam June Paik [Sponsors] London Electronic Arts, Institute of Contemporary Arts
• Raindance East Film Festival [Address] The Brady Arts Centre, 192-196 Hanbury Street, London, Whitechapel E1 5HU, United Kingdom [Phone] +44 020 7364 7920 [Fax] +44 020 7364 7901 [Email] raindanceeast@dial.pipex.com [Web] http://www.raindance.co.uk [Date] 21st - 28th April 2005 [Deadline] December 2004 [Type] Competitive [Awards] The Raindance East Kodak Audience Award [Categories] Features, Documentaries, Shorts [Eligibility] Produced in the 18 months before the festival [Formats] Digibeta, Beta, 35mm [Description] The raindance East film Festival is a celebration of filmmaking talent in the East End of London. [Highlights] We were proud to be supported in 2004 by Shakur Kapur, Ayub Khan Din and Steven Berkoff [Sponsors] 3 Mills Studios
• Raindance Film Festival [Address] 81 Berwick Street, London W1V 3PF, United Kingdom [Phone] +44(0)20 7287 3833 [Fax] +44(0)20 7439 2243 [Email] info@raindance.co.uk [Web] http://raindance.co.uk/ [Date] 17th - 26th October 2001 [Deadline] August 15, 2001 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Independents, multimedia, shorts, documentaries [Eligibility] Completed on or after 1 September, 2000 [Description] Raindance has hosted the UK and English premiers of Pulp Fiction, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, The Blair Witch Project, Wonderland, On The Ropes, and Killing Joe by British director Mehdi Norowzian. [Highlights] This year RAINDANCE is proud to present Raindance Kids, a strand of documentaries, features and shorts (live-action or animated), either made by or made for children
• Sheffield International Documentary Festival United Kingdom [Web] http://www.shef.ac.uk/city/sidf/
• Southampton Film Festival United Kingdom
• Tyneside International Film Festival United Kingdom
• International Film Festival Montevideo [Address] Lorenzo Carnelli 1311, Montevideo, Uruguay [Phone] (2)482460,495795 [Fax] (2)494572 [Contact] Manuel Martinez Carril [Date] April [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Iboamerican and international shorts, features, documentaries
• Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival [Address] PO Box 1860, Denver, NC 28037, US [Phone] 9085318184 [Email] mvfilmfestival@yahoo.com [Web] http://www.mvaaff.com [Date] August 10-13, 2006 [Deadline] June 15, 2006 [Entry Fee] $35-$45 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Short Film Competition [Categories] shorts, features, docs, screenplays [Description] The Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival is a gathering of emerging and established independent filmmakers where they can network, attend informative panels and workshops and screen their works to a diverse audience. [Highlights] Short Film Competition, Opening and Closing night celebrations, actors' workshop [Sponsors] TBA
• North Carolina Gay & Lesbian Film Festival [Address] The Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc., 309 W. Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701, US [Phone] 919-560-3040, x224 [Fax] 919-560-3065 [Email] elisabeth@carolinatheatre.org [Contact] Elisabeth Branigan [Web] http://www.carolinatheatre.org/ncglff [Date] August 10-13, 2006 [Deadline] May 5, 2006 [Entry Fee] No Fee [Type] Competitive [Awards] $250 cash prize and commemorative plaque of recognition [Subject Matter] Gay, Lesbian, Transgender films [Categories] Best Feature (Fiction), Best Short (Women), Best Short (Men), & Best Documentary [Formats] 35mm, 16mm, BETA, BETA-SP, DVD (NTSC only) [Description] The NC Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is the 2nd largest gay & lesbian film festival in the Southeast. NCGLFF features a diverse array of shorts, documentaries and feature films and celebrates a worldwide glimpse of today's gay & lesbian life. [Sponsors] TBD
• 3rd Annual Golden Film Festival [Address] PO Box 702, Golden, CO 80402, USA [Phone] 303-279-0721 [Email] info@goldengreat.org [Contact] Laurel Hunter/Tracy Evanko [Web] http://www.goldengreat.org [Date] February 24-27, 2005 [Deadline] Early: October 15, 2004 Late: November 15, 2004 [Entry Fee] $25-55 [Type] Competitive [Awards] TBA [Subject Matter] All subjects [Categories] All categories [Eligibility] Not in distribution [Formats] Entries may originate in any format. Screening format must be DVD, HD, Digibeta, Beta SP, or 16 mm (shorts only). [Description] Focus on emerging documentary and film makers. [Highlights] Located on the front range of the Colorado Rockies in Golden, between Denver and Boulder, CO. Festival focus is on developing a high attendance media event to support filmmakers. [Sponsors] Golden Resource for Education, Arts and Theatre (see website)
• American Film Market [Address] 10850 Wilshire Blvd., 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA [Phone] (310)446-1000 [Fax] (310)446-1600 [Contact] Brady Craine [Date] February [Subject Matter] Independents
• American International Film & Video Festival [Address] American Motion Picture Society, Box 4034, Long Beach, CA 90804-0034, USA [Deadline] August [Entry Fee] $5 [Categories] General, Student
• AmericanFamilyFilms™ Script Contest [Address] 14850 Montfort, Suite 220, Dallas, TX 75254, USA [Phone] 972-702-9626 [Fax] 972-239-6696 [Email] Lee@AmericanFamilyFilms.com [Contact] Lee Douglas [Web] http://www.AmericanFamilyFilms.com [Date] 8-06-2006 [Deadline] 12-31-2006 [Entry Fee] $40-$45 [Type] Competitive [Awards] *First Place - $2,000.00 Second Place $ 1,000.00 Third Place $500.00 + other prizes [Subject Matter] All that fit [Categories] Family Films [Eligibility] Screenplays must not have been produced, sold or optioned prior to contest entry. [Formats] Industry Standard Script [Description] We seek to discover and promote original, feature-length film scripts that celebrate life and encourage the spirit. [Highlights] It is our goal to encourage the writing of scripts that are STORY/CHARACTER/DIALOGUE-driven; stories that are not formulistic nor teen gross-out. [Sponsors] aLeDo production, Dallas, TX
• Anchorage Film Festival [Address] 1410 Rudakof Circle, Anchorage, Alaska 99508, USA [Phone] 907 338-3690 [Fax] 907-338-3857 [Email] filmsak@alaska.net [Contact] Brian MacMillian [Web] http://www.anchoragefilmfestival.com [Date] December 2-12, 2004 [Deadline] October 1, 2004 [Entry Fee] $25 Short, $40 Feature. $10 for films under 10 minutes. [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash and other prizes [Subject Matter] Independent [Categories] Feature, Short, Documentary, Animation, Super Short [Eligibility] Films and videos completed after 1/1/2000 [Formats] 35, Beta, digital, VHS, DVD [Description] Over 1 million square miles and just one Festival. Independent films and videos from around the world. Cash prizes, Alaska film safari, free airline tickets and other prizes. Home of the giant Ice & Snow Screen. A winter solstice celebration. [Highlights] 2004 should prove to be the most exciting event to date. This year we're moving up to the 700 seat Discovery Theater located in downtown. With more venues and more support, we're planning more workshops, more parties and more films! [Sponsors] Alaska Film Program. Anchorage Dailay News. KTUU/NBC. Anchorage Press...
• Ann Arbor Film Festival [Address] Ann Arbor Film Festival, 203 E. Ann St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA [Phone] 734-995-5356 [Fax] 734-995-5396 [Web] http://www.aafilmfest.org [Date] March 16-21, 2004 [Deadline] December 10, 2003 [Type] Competitive [Description] Now accepting 16mm, 35mm, DVD, and BetaSP exhibition formats. Prescreening formats: VHS (PAL & NTSC), DVD (PAL & NTSC), and 16mm.
• Appalachian Film Festival [Address] P.O. Box 347, Huntington, West Virginia 25708, USA [Phone] (304)-638-5910 [Fax] (304)-525-0509 [Email] samstclair@wvdsl.net [Contact] Sam St.Clair [Web] http://www.appyfilmfest.com [Date] June 3-5, 2004 [Deadline] April 15, 2004 [Entry Fee] $40.00 [Type] Competitive [Awards] $1000 best film + many more [Subject Matter] Any [Categories] Full Feature/Short/Documentary/Screenwritting [Eligibility] Must live in Appalachian States [Formats] DVD, VHS [Description] See Website for all the details and entry forms. [Sponsors] Huntington Regional Film Commission
• Architecture and the Moving Image Film and Video [Address] Architecture Conference, Dept. of Architecture, Catholic University, Washington, DC 20064, USA [Phone] (202)319-5188 [Fax] (202)319-5728 [Contact] Neal Payton [Entry Fee] $25
• Arizona international film festival [Address] Box 431, Tucson, AZ 85702, USA [Phone] 520-628-1737 [Fax] 520-628-1737 [Email] reelfrontier@yahoo.com [Contact] Giulio Scalinger [Date] April 15-25, 2004 [Deadline] Febuary 6, 2004 [Entry Fee] $30 (under 45 min): $50 (45 min & over) [Type] Non-competitive [Awards] Best of Category, Best of Arizona, [Categories] Documentary features and shorts, narrative features, dramatic & comedy shorts, animated shorts and experimental works [Formats] 35 mm, 16mm Beta SP, DV, and DVD. Preview on VHS [Description] Founded in 1990, the Festival's mission is to showcase independent work from around the world to Arizona audiences in order to develop new audiences for independent work. [Highlights] Works participate in " The Reel Frontier" Film & Video Competition or are invited to non-competitive programs.
• Arts Festival of Atlanta [Address] 140 First Union Plaza,, 999 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-3964, USA [Phone] (404)885-1125 [Date] September [Deadline] March [Awards] Cash Honoraria [Subject Matter] Video [Eligibility] Video [Description] -Video Work+ side bar of large arts festival.
• Asbury Festival of Short Films NY, USA
• Asheville Film Festival [Address] PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802, USA [Phone] 828-259-5800 [Fax] 828-259-5606 [Email] mporter@ashevillenc.gov [Contact] Melissa Porter [Web] http://www.ashevillefilmfestival.com [Date] Nov 4-7, 2004 [Deadline] July 23, 2004 [Entry Fee] $30.00 [Type] Competitive [Awards] $2500 [Categories] Feature, Shorts, Animation, Docs, Students [Eligibility] Film must be completed in 2003 or 2004 [Formats] DVD, 35 mm [Description] The 2nd annual Asheville Film Festival will feature art and independent films including Features, Shorts, Docs, Animation and student. Over 10,000 people are expected to attend parties, premieres, panels and tours in artsy downtown Asheville. [Sponsors] Kodak, Grove Park Inn, Charles Schwab
• Asheville Rejects Film Festival Asheville, N.C. 28778, usa [Email] info@rejectsfilmfest.com [Contact] John Bennett [Web] http://www.rejectsfilmfest.com [Date] November 6th- 9th 2008 [Deadline] 10-01-08 [Entry Fee] None [Type] Competitive [Awards] Hand Crafted awards created every year, Gifts, swag [Subject Matter] A festival that highlights rejected film makers from around the world. [Categories] All Are open [Eligibility] We play everything that is submitted [Formats] Ntsc DVD ONLY [Description] Ever Been Rejected? Then submit your film for free to us. We believe that your movie should be shown! this is a once a year party for film makers. [Highlights] 4 nights of screenings; show casing local, national,and international independent films. Local and touring music, art installations, craft shows, vinyl record swap and hands on film making workshops. [Sponsors] Orbit DVD , Harvest Records, Cinnebarre, Eyesore studios, Agency Films
• Ashland Independent Film Festival [Address] PO Box 218, Ashland, OR 97520, USA [Phone] 541-488-3823 [Fax] 541-488-3823 [Email] steve@ashlandfilm.org [Contact] Steve Wood [Web] http://www.ashlandfilm.org [Date] October 4-8, 2001 [Deadline] July 8, 2001 [Type] Competitive [Description] The intense five-day festival actively promotes dialogue between filmmaker and audience in an intimate setting.
• Asian American International Film Festival [Address] Asian Cinevision, 32 E. Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA [Phone] (212)925-8695 [Fax] (212)925-8157 [Contact] Minnie Hong [Date] July [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] work by Asians and Asian Americans
• Aspen Film Fest [Address] 110 E. Hallam Suite 102, Aspen, CO 81611, USA [Phone] (970)925-6882 [Fax] (970)925-1967 [Contact] Ellen Kohner [Web] http://www.infosphere.com/aspen/performance/FilmFest.html [Date] September [Entry Fee] $30, $40 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Independents, foreign features, documentaries, shorts [Formats] 16mm, 35mm [Sponsors] Time Warner, Norwest Bank, Ritz-Carlton
• Aspen Shortsfest [Address] 110 E. Hallam Suite 102, Aspen, CO 81611, USA [Phone] (910)925-6882 [Fax] (910)925-1967 [Contact] Ellen Kohner [Web] http://www.infosphere.com/aspen/performance/FilmFest.html [Date] February [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] International Shorts
• Athens International Film and Video Festival [Address] Box 388, 75 W. Union St. Rm. 407, Athens, OH 45701, USA [Date] May [Deadline] February [Entry Fee] $10 [Categories] Film, Video [Formats] 8mm, 16mm, 35mm, VHS, Umatic
• Atlanta Film Festival [Address] Image Film & Video Center, 75 Bennett St., N.W., Suite N-1, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA [Phone] (404)352-4225 [Fax] (404)352-0173 [Email] paul@imagefv.org [Contact] Paul Marchand [Web] http://www.atlantafilmfestival.com [Date] June 6-14, 2003 [Deadline] February 3, 2003 [Entry Fee] $30 (Student), $40, $50 [Type] Competitive [Awards] $10,000 in cash & equipment, honoraria [Subject Matter] Film, Video, Student, Indepenenet [Categories] Animation, Narrative, Documentary, Student, Experimental [Formats] 35mm, 16mm, 8mm, VHS, 3/4+ [Description] featuring premiere screenings of independent film and video, informative seminars, panel discussions and guest appearances by filmmakers, video artists, and media professionals from around the world. [Highlights] short narrative works screened are eligible for academy award nomination. [Sponsors] NEA, Georgia Council for the Arts, City of Atlanta, Fulton County Arts Council
• Atlanta Hip Hop Film Festival [Address] 8200 Mall Parkway, Ste. 135-227, Lithonia, GA 30058, USA [Email] info@atlhiphopfilmfest.com [Contact] Shameka Gumbs [Web] http://www.atlhiphopfilmfest.com [Date] April 15-17, 2005 [Deadline] December 3, 2004 [Entry Fee] $15 Before Dec 3/ $25 After Dec 3 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Best Hip-hop Feature, Best Hip-hop Short, Best Hip-hop Documentary, Best Music Video, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Hip-hop Throwback and Best Hip-hop Futuristic [Subject Matter] Celebrating Hip Hop In Film [Categories] Best Hip-hop Feature, Best Hip-hop Short, Best Hip-hop Documentary, Best Music Video, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Hip-hop Throwback and Best Hip-hop Futuristic [Eligibility] Films must be influenced by hip hop culture
• Atlanta Underground Film Festival [Address] 352 Park Ave. SE Ste. 2, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA [Phone] 404-520-1820 [Email] info@auff.org [Contact] Eric Panter [Web] http://www.auff.org [Date] August 27-31, 2004 [Deadline] June 9, 2004 [Entry Fee] $15.00 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Non-Mainsteam [Categories] underground, experimental [Eligibility] Students to seasoned professionals [Formats] DVD, mini-DV, Beta-SP, VHS [Description] The Atlanta Underground Film Festival focuses on exposing underrepresented film and video artists whose work proves to break the artistic barriers created by typical Hollywood production$ [Highlights] Plenty of after-parties, concerts, art exhibts, and other multi-media events.
• Atlantic City Film Festival [Address] PO Box 1839, Absecon, NJ 08201, USA [Fax] 360-237-3020 [Email] admin@AtlanticCityFilmFestival.com [Web] http://www.atlanticcityfilmfestival.com [Date] October 23-28, 2004 [Deadline] July 1, 2004 [Entry Fee] Start at $25 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Over 30 Awards [Categories] Feature films, documentaries, animation, shorts, foreign, experimental and student films [Formats] 35mm, 16mm, Beta SP and DV [Description] To recognize and propel the talented and dedicated filmmaker. To support the cultural community and to give back to the filmmakers who make it possible for these film festivals to offer such a wide and fantastic range of programming. [Highlights] Unique screening settings, including outside projection and receptions overlooking the stunning Atlantic City Skyline.
• Atlantis Maritime Film Adventure [Address] POB 2003, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina 28512, USA [Phone] 800-NC Coast [Fax] 252-726-3505 [Email] ATLANTIS@NCCoastChamber.com [Contact] Phyllis [Web] http://www.nccoastchamber.com [Date] Feb 17-22 2003 [Deadline] Feb 1, 2003 [Entry Fee] $20 [Awards] Yes [Categories] Maritime [Formats] Video/ S-video / DVD ( NTSC format) [Description] On North Carolina’s coast, betwixt the Capes of Graveyard of the Atlantic - Bermuda Triangle, BlackBeard’s ship QAR, Treasure Galleon El'Salvador... An adventure in independent & classical films, maritime events & activities. [Highlights] S-video / DVD ( NTSC format)On North Carolina’s coast, betwixt the Capes of Graveyard of
• Austin Film Festival [Address] 1604 Nueces Street, Austin, TX 78701, USA [Phone] 1-800-310-FEST or 512-478-4795 [Fax] 512-478-6205 [Email] austinfilm@aol.com [Contact] Courtney Davis [Web] http://www.austinfilmfestival.com [Date] October 11-18, 2001 [Deadline] Early: July 15, Late: August 15 [Entry Fee] $40 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash and Prizes [Subject Matter] Narrative film [Categories] Independent features, shorts and student shorts [Formats] 35mm, 16mm, DV [Description] The Austin Film Festival is an 8-day celebration of narrative film and independent filmmakers who have realized their visions from script to screen.
• Austin Underground Film Festival Austin, Texas, USA [Email] andy@austinundergroundfilm.com [Web] http://www.austinundergroundfilm.com [Entry Fee] $10+ [Type] Competitive [Awards] TBA [Subject Matter] All [Categories] All [Eligibility] Global [Formats] 1/2 [Description] We aim to showcase independently produced movies, with a special themed section for socially conscious and/or political films. Virtually no genre or concept is excluded from consideration. Visit austinundergroundfilm.com to see more!
• Avignon/New York Film Festival [Address] French-American Film Workshop, 198 avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013, USA [Phone] (212) 343-1850 [Fax] (212) 343-1849 [Email] JHR2001@AOL.COM [Date] April [Awards] Audience prizes for young directors [Subject Matter] French & American Independents
• BACA Film and Video Festival [Address] The Brooklyn Arts Council, 195 Cadman Plaza West, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA [Phone] (718)625-0080 [Date] January [Deadline] December [Entry Fee] $40 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Certificates, Screenings [Subject Matter] Indpendents, Features, Shorts, Animation [Categories] Narrative, Documentary, Animation, Experimental [Formats] 16mm, 3/4+ [Sponsors] Brooklyn Arts Council
• Baltimore FIlm Festival [Address] Baltimore Film Forum, Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA [Phone] (410)235-2777 [Fax] (410)235-3111 [Date] April [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] World Cinema, restored classics
• Baltimore Independent Film and Video Maker+s Competition MD, USA
• Berkeley Video Festival [Address] 2054 University Avenue, Suite 203, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA [Phone] (510)843-3699 [Fax] (510)843-3379 [Date] November [Deadline] October [Entry Fee] $30 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Best overall, Category Awards [Subject Matter] Video, Students, Young Producers [Categories] Feature, Young Producer, Documentary, Ethnographic, Experimental, Commercials, Animation, Educational, Comedy, Arts [Formats] 8mm, 16mm, 35mm, 70mm, VHS, 2+, Pixelvision, 8mm, Beta, 3/4+ [Sponsors] Futurevideo Productions, 3M, Videomaker Magazine, SF Video, Peet+s Coffee & Teas, Corp. on Disabilities & Telecommunications, East Bay Media Center
• Big Bang Film Festival [Address] 1635 S. Clarion Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA [Email] contact@bigbangfilmfestival.com [Contact] Florence Mickens [Web] http://www.bigbangfilmfestival.com [Date] October 2008 [Categories] Action, Adventure, Suspense, Asian Action Cinema, Extreme Sport Documentary [Description] Big Bang Film Festival is a celebration of some of the most exciting and inventive films in Action, Adventure, Suspense and Asian Action Cinema. BBFF showcases amazing films, some classics, some classics in the making. [Highlights] BBFF is dedicated to providing a variety of quality films: independents, features, sport documentaries, foreign films, shorts, and animation. [Sponsors] numerous - see our website
• Big Muddy Film Festival [Address] Dept. of Cinema & Photography, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA [Phone] (618)453-2656 [Fax] (618)453-1482 [Web] http://www.siu.edu/~films/ [Date] March [Deadline] February [Entry Fee] $20-$30 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash [Subject Matter] Independents, Students, General [Categories] Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Narrative [Formats] 16mm, VHS, 3/4+ [Sponsors] Illinois Arts Council
• Big Water Film Festival [Address] P.O. Box 11, Ashland, Wisconsin 54806, USA [Phone] 715-373-5565 [Email] jbuckles@centurytel.net [Contact] Julie Buckles [Web] http://www.bigwaterfilmfestival.org [Date] September 19 - 21, 2008 [Deadline] June 21, 2008 [Entry Fee] $10.00 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] independent films [Categories] full length features, shorts, animation, documentaries, dramas, etc. [Eligibility] all submissions welcome [Formats] DVD and VHS [Description] Big Water Film Festival is 3 day event that will take place on the shores of Lake Superior in Northern Wisconsin. Films will be shown at STAGENORTH, a unique venue with a state of the art sound and projection system. [Highlights] To be announced. [Sponsors] To be announced
• Birmingham International Educational Film Festival [Address] PO Box 2641, Birgmingham, AL 35291-0665, USA [Phone] (205)250-2711 [Fax] (205)933-9080. [Contact] Victoria Baxter [Date] May [Deadline] January [Entry Fee] $25 (student)-$60 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash [Subject Matter] Educational Media [Categories] 16 Educational categories [Sponsors] AV Communicationa, birmingham Board of Education, Jefferson County Board of Education, Shelby County Board of Education, University of Alabama
• Black Earth Film Festival [Address] 114 E. Main Street, Galesburg, Illinois 61401, USA [Phone] (309) 342-7415 [Email] info@galesburgarts.org [Contact] Heather Norman [Web] http://www.blackearthfest.com [Date] September 18-20, 2008 [Deadline] April 1, 2008 [Entry Fee] $40.00, $5.00 student discount with valid ID [Type] Competitive [Awards] Awards in each Category [Subject Matter] Independent [Categories] Feature (over 55 min), Short (under 55 min), documentary and animation [Eligibility] Independent films [Formats] DVD, VHS, and mini DV [Description] 2008 will mark the fifth anniversary of the Black Earth Film Festival. The festival was founded on the principle of providing a venue for independent filmmakers while fostering cooperation and recognition across all forms of artistic production. [Highlights]
• Black Filmworks [Address] Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame, PO Box 28055, Oakland, CA 94604, USA [Phone] (510)465-0804 [Fax] (510)839-9858 [Contact] Beverly Robinson [Date] April [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash [Subject Matter] screenplays, shorts [Categories] film, video, screenplay
• Black Maria Film & Video Festival [Address] Dept. Media Arts, Jersey City State College, 203 West Side Ave, Jersey City, NJ (201)200-2043, USA [Phone] (201)200-2043 [Date] January [Deadline] November [Entry Fee] $25 [Type] Competitive [Awards] cash, national tour [Subject Matter] Independents, Experimental [Eligibility] up to 100 minutes [Description] Mission is to identify, exbhit, and reward compelling new independent media. [Sponsors] Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, NJ Council on the Arts, Suburban Cablevision, Bell Atlantic, PSE&G, Eastman Kodak, AT&T
• Blue Sky International Film Festival [Address] BSIFF, 4185 Paradise Road, Suite 2009, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109, USA [Phone] 702-737-3313 [Email] info@bsiff.com [Contact] Hunter Sinclare [Web] http://www.bsiff.com [Date] September [Deadline] Monthly [Entry Fee] $25-$30 [Type] Competitive [Formats] ALL [Description] Founded in 1998, BSIFF has been dedicated to the discovery and exhibition of new talent within the independent world of filmmaking. Since that time, BSIFF has become the best source for independent and world cinema in Las Vegas.
• Boston Film Festival [Address] 333 Victory Road, Suite 11-13, Quincy, MA 02171, USA [Phone] (617)471-1778 [Fax] (617)479-0778 [Contact] Mark Diamond [Web] http://www.movienet.com/movienet/festivals/bostonhp.html [Date] Sept. 8 -21 [Type] Non-competitive [Awards] None [Subject Matter] General, Student, Documentary, Shorts [Description] Screens about 60 films. [Highlights] Kenneth Branagh, Vanessa Redgrave [Sponsors] Loews Theatres, CocaCola, Northwest Airlines
• Boston Motion Picture Awards [Address] c/o 7 Fluid Oz. Productions LLP, P.O. Box 401, Reading, MA 01867, USA [Email] bmpa-support@bostonawards.com [Contact] Aaron Howland [Web] http://www.bostonawards.com [Type] Competitive [Awards] Guaranteed Money, Percentage of Entry Fees, Other Selected Prizes [Categories] Motion Picture Shorts [Eligibility] 30 Minutes Maximum; $30,000 USD Maximum Budget; Cannot Have Distribution [Formats] VHS-NTSC, MiniDV-NTSC, DVD (Reg. 1 or Multi-Reg.), DVD-R, VCD, CD-R [Description] The Boston Motion Picture Awards offers independent filmmakers the opportunity to obtain the one thing that indie filmmakers find most elusive--funding for future work.
• Boulder International Film Festival Boulder, CO, USA [Phone] 720-273-8169 [Email] robin@biff1.com [Contact] Robin Beeck, Executive Director [Web] http://www.biff1.com [Date] February 16-19, 2006 [Deadline] Early Bd June 15, 2005/Reg Aug 15, 2005/WOAB Sept 1, 2005 [Entry Fee] $40 Feature - over 45 minutes/$35 Short - under 45 minutes/$25 Student - any length. Early Bird and Late entries see website [Type] Competitive [Awards] Jury Awards [Categories] Feature film, short film, feature documentary, short documentary, animated short film, student film, colorado showcase, feature adventure film [Description] The theme of the Boulder International Film Festival is the most ancient of all arts, Great Storytelling.Please visit our website for all the details. www.biff1.com [Highlights] Boulder is a beautiful, fun, and easy-to-get-to; and you'll have a great time at our filmmaker's forums and parties where you'll get a chance to rub egos with accomplished filmmakers and industry representatives.
• Breckenridge Festival of Film CO, USA [Web] http://www.brecknet.com/bff/home.html
• Bronx Independent Film Festival [Address] P.O. Box 580-179, Bronx, NY 10458, USA [Phone] 718-907-0079 [Email] filmsubmit@bronxstage.com [Contact] Maggie [Web] http://www.bronxstage.com [Date] July 14 - 15, 2006 [Deadline] early: May 15, 2006; final: May 31, 2006 [Entry Fee] $10 for < 30 min; $20 for 30 min or more [Type] Competitive [Awards] $1,000 for best film [Subject Matter] All [Categories] All [Eligibility] Original work [Formats] All [Description] All genres short & feature. Student films welcome. Urban theme/setting a plus (but not required). [Highlights] Festival location: Lehman Stages on the beautiful Lehman College Campus in The Bronx. Easily accessible via car or public transportation.
• Brooklyn International Film Festival [Address] 180 South 4th Street, Suite 2S, Brooklyn, New York 11211, USA [Phone] (718) 486 8181 [Fax] (718) 599 5039 [Email] submit08@wbff.org [Contact] Festival Programmer [Web] http://wbff.org [Date] Held annually in June [Deadline] Early: Nov 30 / Final: March 15 [Entry Fee] $30/$50 [Type] Competitive [Awards] US$80,000 in film services + $5,000 in cash for best documentary [Subject Matter] International, Independent [Categories] Feature, Documentary, Shorts, Experimental, Animation [Eligibility] Projects Not older than 2 years [Formats] 35mm, Beta, Digibeta, miniDV, DVD [Description] 11th edition. Competitive festival for independent Filmmakers. ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS from August through March. [Sponsors] WNYC, Time-Warner Cable, Panavision, Kodak, Technicolor, Lowel Light
• Brooklyn Underground Film Festival [Address] 79 Ryerson St., Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA [Phone] 1(718)789-7465 [Email] info@brooklynunderground.org [Contact] Festival Staff [Web] http://www.brooklynunderground.org/ [Date] October [Deadline] 6/11/02 [Entry Fee] $15 (early) [Subject Matter] Underground [Formats] all [Description] BUFF is dedicated to giving a new voice to fresh innovative film and video makers from around the world. We are now looking for new Feature length, and short that pushes the boundaries of filmmaking and will make some new noise.
• Bucks County Film Festival PA, USA
• Candlelight Short Film Competition [Address] PMB #402, 125 East Main Street, American Fork, UT 84003, USA [Fax] 801-785-0359 [Email] info@candlelightmedia.com [Contact] Brian Brough [Web] http://www.candlelightmedia.com/contests.htm [Date] June 1 [Deadline] April 30, 2001 [Entry Fee] $15 [Type] Competitive [Awards] 1st: $500, 2nd: $250, 3rd: $100 [Subject Matter] Short Films [Eligibility] Must be under 30 minutes [Formats] Film and Video - submit on VHS - NTSC [Description] Candlelight Media Group is currently accepting submissions for their annual short film competition. Films must be under 30 minutes in any format and genre. Deadline is April 30, 2001. Visit www.candlelightmedia.com/contests.htm for more information. [Highlights] All entries will be considered for distribution in national video series.
• Carolina Film and Video Festival [Address] 205 Brown Building, UNC Greensboro, Greensboro, NC 27402, USA [Phone] 336-334-4197 [Email] carolinafilmfest@excite.com [Contact] Chad Phillips [Web] http://www.uncg.edu/bcn/cfvf [Date] April 10-13, 2002 [Deadline] Early: February 15 2002 Late: February, 28 2002 (late add $10) [Entry Fee] $10 high school, $30 college (with ID), $40 [Type] Competitive [Awards] cash prizes [Subject Matter] Open to any length film or genre [Formats] Submission: VHS; Exhibition: VHS, SVHS, DV, BetaSp, 16mm [Description] Targeting first time filmmakers and student filmmakers [Highlights] Special screenplay competition for 2002: $50 entry fee, scripts must be 60 pages or less
• Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival [Address] PO Box 10251, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402-0251, USA [Phone] 319-431-1320 [Email] info@crifm.org [Contact] Scott Chrisman [Web] http://www.crifm.org [Date] 04/04/08 - 04/05/08 [Deadline] 01/25/08 [Entry Fee] Professional and Pro-Am - $40, Student - $35 [Type] Competitive [Awards] 12 Eddy Awards in Pro, Pro-Am and Student Levels, Audience Choice, and Iowa Connection Eddy [Subject Matter] Independent [Categories] Feature, Short, Documentary and Freestyle (experimental) [Formats] 35mm, DVD, VHS, MiniDV [Description] Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival is open to independent filmmakers who wish to showcase their productions and network with others. The festival also includes seminars, guest speakers and other activities for filmmakers and attendees.
• Central Florida Film & Video Festival FL, USA [Web] http://sundial.net/~amy/
• Charlotte Film & Video Festival [Address] Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC 28207, USA [Phone] (704)337-2019 [Fax] (704)337-2101 [Email] MintFilm@AOL.COM [Contact] Robert West [Date] May [Deadline] February [Entry Fee] $30 [Type] Competitive [Awards] $5,000 cash, Regional tour, Honoraria [Subject Matter] Shorts, Features, Independents [Categories] Documenatry, Narrative, Experimental, Animation, Student [Eligibility] no corporate, institutional or instructional work [Formats] 35mm, 16mm, 3/4+, VHS, CD-ROM [Description] General Competition with separate judging for student work. [Sponsors] Mint Museum of Art, USAir, Cablevision of Charlotte
• Chicago International Film Festival [Address] 415 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, USA [Phone] (312)644-3400 [Fax] (312)644-0784 [Email] filmfest@wwa.com [Contact] Brian Andreotti [Web] http://www.chicago.ddbn.com/filmfest/ [Date] October [Deadline] July [Entry Fee] $35(student) - $200 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Drama, Humor, Documentary, Experimental, Animation [Subject Matter] international features, U.S. independents, television [Categories] feature, documentary, short, experimental, animation, student [Description] Oldest competitive International Festival in North America. [Sponsors] Cinema/Chicago
• Chicago Latino Film Festival [Address] 600 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605, USA [Phone] (312)431-1330 [Fax] (312)360-0629 [Contact] Pepe Vargas [Date] April [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Features, Shorts, and videos, Latino culture
• Chicago Underground Film Festival Chicago, IL, USA [Web] http://lainet3.lainet.com/Digital.Ink/cuff.htm
• CINE Golden Eagle Film & Video Competition [Address] 1001 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 638, Washington, DC 20036, USA [Phone] (202) 785-1136 [Fax] (202)785-4114 [Deadline] August [Entry Fee] amateur: $45-$75, professional:$100-$155 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] General, Student [Categories] General, Student, Amateur, Youth [Description] Introduces U.S. films and videos to international events
• Cinematexas International Short Film Festival Austin, TX, USA [Web] http://www.cinematexas.org [Date] Sept. 14-23, 2001 [Deadline] May 1, 2001 [Entry Fee] $30 [Subject Matter] Short films in any format
• Cinequest (San Jose Film Festival) [Address] PO Box 720040, San Jose, CA 95172-0040, USA [Phone] (408) 995-5033 [Fax] (408) 995-5713 [Email] info@cinequest.org [Contact] Halfdan Hussey [Web] http://www.cinequest.org [Date] February-March [Deadline] Shorts: 10-11-02, Features: 10-31-02 [Entry Fee] $35 ($5 discount for online submission) [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Maverick [Categories] Maverick Competition of international features, documentaries, shorts, Digital by Digital showcase of seminars and groundbreaking new digital projection, Latino Film Celebration, Pacific Rim Showcase and our Emerging Mavericks / New Visions program. [Eligibility] All styles and genres are accepted. [Formats] 35mm, MiniDV, DigiBeta, Beta SP, HD-CAM, DVCPRO [Description] Cinequest produces the Cinequest Film Festival, Cinequest DXD (digital movie making and delivery), Cinequest Script to Screen (education & mentoring program), and the Cinequest Conclave of Maverick Minds (a maverick think-tank). [Highlights] Selected as the world’s Top 10 film festival by the Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide, Cinequest joined Cannes, Toronto, and Sundance as a preeminent media institution.
• Cleveland Interantional FIlm Festival [Address] 1621 Euclid Ave. No. 428, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA [Phone] (216)623-0400 [Fax] (216)623-0103 [Contact] David W. Wittkowsky [Date] March [Deadline] November [Entry Fee] $25 - $50 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash, Best Short, Best Student Short, Best Ohio Short, Best Doc. Short, Best Women+s Short, Best African American Short [Subject Matter] International Films, shorts competition, features [Categories] Narrative, Documentary, Animation, Experimental [Formats] 16mm, 35mm
• Columbus International Film & Video Festival [Address] 5701 North High, Suite 204,, Worthington, OH 43085, USA [Phone] (614)841-1666 [Date] October [Deadline] July [Entry Fee] $35(student)-$125 [Type] Competitive [Awards] trophies, certificates [Subject Matter] General, Student [Categories] Art & Culture, Business & Industry, Education, Health & Medicine, Media of Print, Religion & Philosophy, Screenwriting, Science, Social Issues, Student, Television & Advertising [Formats] 16mm, VHS [Description] Includes student division with four categories. [Sponsors] Film Council of Greater Columbus
• Cosmos International Film & Video Game Festival [Address] 2124 NW 55th Blvd Ste B-3, Gainesville, Fl 32653, USA [Phone] 352-374-9133 [Fax] n/a [Email] cosmosiff@yahoo.com [Contact] Gloria Rozier [Web] http://www.cosmosiff.com [Date] April 20-23,2006 [Deadline] 3/15/06 [Entry Fee] 35-45.00/Tickets for screenings 75.00/3days [Type] Competitive [Awards] yes [Subject Matter] see website www.cosmosiff.com [Categories] see website www.cosmosiff.com [Eligibility] see website www.cosmosiff.com [Formats] see website www.cosmosiff.com [Description] Multicultural...because evryone has a story
• Crossroads Film Festival [Address] P.O. Box 22604, Jackson, Ms. (Mississippi) 39225 , USA [Phone] 601-366-3829 , 601-613-6060 [Email] hwsnell@yahoo.com [Contact] Herman Snell - Director [Web] http://www.crossroadsfilmfest.com [Date] Each April [Deadline] December 31 [Entry Fee] $45 Feature, $25 Short (45 minutes or less), Documentary, Experimental, Animation ; $10 Student or Youth [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash & gift awards will be given for feature, documentary, short, student, youth, music video & experimental film. [Subject Matter] All subjects and categories. [Categories] Feature, documentary, short, student, youth, music video & experimental film (any). [Eligibility] There is no limit to the number of entries per entrant [Formats] Please submit works on VHS, NTSC tape or DVD Region 1. [Description] If you think you know Mississippi, think again! This is where the delta bluesman Robert Johnson runs into the home of the international ballet competition. Tennessee Williams, Willie Morris, Eudora Welty, William Faulkner... [Highlights] Bo Diddley, John Lee Hooker, Son House, W. C. Handy, Howlin' Wolf,Elmore James, BB King, Elvis Presley, Jimmie Rodgers, Muddy Waters, Jim Henson,James Earl Jones, Oprah Winfrey, Morgan Freeman and more. [Sponsors] United Artists Regal Cinemas, and many others
• Cucalorus Film Festival Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, USA [Phone] 910-343-5995 [Fax] 910-343-5227 [Email] dan@cucalorus.org [Contact] Dan Brawley [Web] http://www.cucalorus.org [Date] November 8- 11 [Deadline] july 15 [Entry Fee] 30$ [Type] Non-competitive [Formats] 35mm; 16mm; Beta-SP; DVCam; MiniDV (NTSC ) Video. All genres. Initial entries should be submitted on VHS (NTSC) [Description] The Cucalorus Film Festival, now in it's 12th year was dubbed 'the best kept secret on the indie circuit.' This festival accepts all types of films and is proudly dedicated to serving the needs of filmmakers.
• Dallas Video Festival [Address] 215 A Henry St., Dallas, TX 75226, USA [Phone] (214)651-8888 [Fax] (214)651-8896 [Email] Vbart@aol.com [Web] http://www.videofest.org [Deadline] August [Entry Fee] $15(Student) [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Video [Eligibility] Video
• DC Independent Film Festival (DCIFF) [Address] 2950 Van Ness Street, NW, Suite 728, Washington, DC 20008, USA [Phone] 001 (202) 537-9493 [Fax] 001 (202) 686-7168 [Email] info@dciff.org [Contact] Carol Bidault [Web] http://www.dciff.org [Date] March 4-11, 2004 [Deadline] December 15, 2003 [Entry Fee] $0-25 [Type] Competitive [Awards] several [Subject Matter] open [Categories] Documentary, Feature-length, Animation, Shorts, etc. [Eligibility] open [Formats] open [Description] The DC Independent Film Festival is a yearly event where industry pros and the public can see the most exciting independent films from the US and abroad. The DC Independent Film Market and Trade Show is also held at the same time as the festival. [Highlights] The DCIFF has announced its Call for Entries: U.S. and international feature-length, short, documentary, and animation films may be submitted by November 15th for early consideration. Final deadline is December 15th. Go to http://www.dciff.org.
• Dead Center Film Festival [Address] 12316 SW 11th, Yukon, Oklahoma 73099, USA [Phone] 405-324-5305 [Email] djfloyd@cpn-net.com [Contact] Jayson Floyd [Web] http://www.geocities.com/deadcenterfilmfest/floyd.html [Date] June 8-9, 2001 [Deadline] May 15, 2001 [Entry Fee] $15.00 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Short films [Categories] All categories [Eligibility] Under 45 minutes [Formats] VHS, BETA or DVD [Description] The dead CENTER film festival showcases innovative independent film makers. The festival consists of short films on the cutting edge of technology, originality and sheer craziness. [Highlights] The festival will show a segment of films from Oklahoma film makers. [Sponsors] Hitch Magazine - Oklahoma Film Acadaemy - Indy Media - Producers Playhouse
• Delta International Film and Video Festival [Address] Delta State University,, Art Department, Box D-2, Cleveland, Mississippi 38733, USA [Phone] 662-846-4731 [Email] rmoore@deltastate.edu [Contact] Robyn Moore [Web] http://www.difvf.com [Date] March 30-31, 2007 [Deadline] February 1, 2007 [Entry Fee] $20 regular fee, $15 student fee with copy of student ID [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash [Subject Matter] All genres and subjects are welcome [Categories] Feature, Short, Experimental, Documentary, Animation, Student Work [Eligibility] U.S. and International film and video artists [Formats] VHS video cassette, MiniDV, and DVD (NTSC only) for pre-screening, 16mm, MiniDV, and DVD(NTSC only) for Screening if selected. [Description] The DIFVF is devoted to showcasing the work of independent film and video artists. We look forward to receiving your entry! [Highlights] We are looking for work that exhibits exceptional artistry, insight, and innovation in all categories and genres. Cash awards. [Sponsors] Delta State University
• Delta Moon Student Film Festival [Address] Liberty High School - eMedia Arts & Communication Dept., 850 Second St. - Rm L-2, Brentwood, CA 94513, USA [Phone] 925-634-3521 [Email] deltamoonfilmfest@yahoo.com [Contact] Frank Pappas [Web] http://www.deltamoon.org [Date] May 12, 2007 [Deadline] April 04, 2007 [Entry Fee] $15 [Type] Competitive [Categories] Action/Drama, Comedy, Music Video, PSA, Animation/Experimental [Eligibility] high school works [Formats] ntsc, DVD region 0 or 1
• Denver International Film Festival [Address] 1430 Larimer Square, Suite 201, Denver, CO 80202, USA [Phone] (303)595-3456 [Fax] (303)595-0956 [Contact] Ron Henderson [Web] http://www.innoventions.com/DenverFilm/ [Date] Oct. 11 - 20 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] International Features, documentaries, new American Cinema
• East Lansing Children's Film Festival [Address] 300 Bailey St., East Lansing, Michigan 48823, USA [Fax] 517-862-2533 [Email] info@elcff.com [Contact] Christine Nichols or Teri Yago Ryan [Web] http://www.elcff.com [Date] February 23- March 1, 2007 [Deadline] November 16, 2006 [Entry Fee] $25 [Type] Non-competitive [Categories] shorts, feature length, animation, live action, docs [Formats] VHS or DVD [Description] The East Lansing Children's Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing films from around the globe that enrich, inspire, and entertain without violent or exploitative subject matter. One of a few established children's film festivals in the US. [Highlights] In 2006, over 100 films from 19 countries; opening night feature "Lost in the Woods" Laura and Rob Sams were the directors; 21 guest directors & industry pros; workshops; standing room only crowds; panel discussion with bus pros
• Echotrope [Address] P.O. Box 31394, Omaha, NE 68181-0394, USA [Email] activate@echotrope.org [Contact] Jody Boyer [Web] http://www.echotrope.org [Date] ongoing screening series, new media exhibitions [Deadline] Dec. 1 2005, Feb. 1 2006 [Entry Fee] none [Type] Competitive [Awards] none [Eligibility] Traditional, documentary and experimental video, new media art forms [Formats] MiniDV, DVD [Description] Echotrope is a nomadic arts organization located in Omaha NE. Echotrope aims to expand the presence of experimental film, video and new media art in the Midwest. Echotrope curates work in traditional and non-traditional media venues alike. [Sponsors] Echotrope, UNO ART GALLERY
• Eerie Horror Film Festival [Address] 13 W.10th St., Erie, Pa 16501, USA [Phone] 814-873-2483 [Email] info@eeriehorrorfest.com [Contact] Greg Ropp [Web] http://www.eeriehorrorfest.com [Date] 10/10/07 - 10/14/07 [Deadline] 09/01/07 [Entry Fee] Varies [Type] Competitive [Awards] Varies [Subject Matter] Horror, sci-fi & suspense films, video games & screenplays [Categories] Varies [Eligibility] Varies [Formats] DVD [Description] Internationally recognized film festival held each year in Erie, Pa. (USA) Showcases indie films, games and screenplays in the horror, sci- fi and suspense genres. Celebrity guests and thousands of fans! [Highlights] Fourth year. Many films have gone on to secure distribution deals. [Sponsors] Several
• Emerald Eye Short Film Festival [Address] PO Box 2006, Greenville, North Carolina 27836-0006, USA [Phone] 252-328-2811 [Fax] 252-328-1509 [Email] contact@emeraldeye.org [Contact] Jeff Lee [Web] http://www.emeraldeye.org [Date] September 25-27 2003 [Deadline] Early Deadline July 18 2003 Late Dealine August 15 2003 [Entry Fee] Early: $25 Late: $35 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Grand Prize: Filmmaking $3,000.00 Grand Prize: Screenwriting $1,000.00 [Subject Matter] International, Independent, Short Film [Categories] Narrative, Documentary, Eastern NC Filmmaker, Student, Animation, Audience Award [Eligibility] Open to international original short films of all genres with a running time of 30-minutes or less. [Formats] Preview: SVHS or VHS, Festival Screener: Beta SP, DVD or Mini-DV [Description] The 2nd Emerald Eye Short Film Festival is a 3-day competitive film, video and screenwriting festival. The competition is open to original works under 30 minutes and awards over $7,000 to independent filmmakers and screenwriters of all genres.
• Estes Park Film Festival [Address] 130 Moraine Ave, Estes Park, Colorado 80517, USA [Phone] 970-586-8904 [Email] info@sdientertainment.com [Contact] Sean Doherty [Web] http://www.sdientertainment.com [Date] September 15th,2006 - September 17th, 2006 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Trophies and Cash Prizes [Categories] ALL
• Eye of the Beholder Film Festival [Address] 42 Highland St., 63 1/2 N. Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA [Phone] 828.225.0304 [Email] svelta@earthlink.net [Contact] Sara Legatski [Web] http://www.eyefilmfestival.com [Date] Oct6- oct10, 2003 [Deadline] August 31, 2003 [Entry Fee] $10 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Best soundtrack ... short ... animation ... documentary ... most revolutionary (tech or concept)....... [Subject Matter] subversive, progressive, quirky [Categories] shorts, animation, documentary, feature [Formats] All formats!!!!!!! [Description] Five day festival in rambunctious mountain town, held during the splendid fall colors. Micro-cinemas and brew pubs hosting showings with wild, circus grande finale party. Great exposure to burgeoning film mecca. [Highlights] Huge independent film fan base locally, makes for great audiences. Visiting film makers are hosted as royalty. Chance to win production studio grants and sound studio grants, among other sculptural awards. [Sponsors] Local stores and venues
• Fearless Tales Genre Fest [Address] P.O. Box 40160, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA [Phone] 415-378-8786 [Fax] (415) 393-3682 [Email] ace@fearlesstales.com [Contact] Michael Davidson [Web] http://www.fearlesstales.com [Date] march 12, 2004 [Deadline] 1-1-04 [Entry Fee] $20 [Type] Competitive [Awards] DVD distribution Contract offer and More. [Subject Matter] Filmmaking In the Age of Terror! [Categories] Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Noir [Eligibility] Any film made after 1-1-98 and fits one of the above Genres. all lengths accepted [Formats] Exhibition will be in 35mm, 16mm or DVD. [Description] Northern California's first and only genre-based Horror, Sci-Fi and Fantasy film festival will be held at three prestigious venues – The Victoria Theatre, Parkway Speakeasy and The Werepad – and features a slate of 23 feature films and 30 short films. [Highlights] Also featured will be a panel discussion on the festival's inaugural theme, "Filmmaking In the Age of Terror." Joining the panel are, from Ain’t it Cool News, legendary film critic Harry Knowles and Author of Trash, local cult filmmaker Jacques Boyreau. [Sponsors] Zealot Pictures
• Film Arts Festival [Address] 346 Ninth St., 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA [Phone] (415)552-8760 [Fax] (415)552-0882 [Contact] Lissa Gibbs [Web] http://www.sirius.com/~sstark/org/faf/fest/fafinfo.html [Date] Nov. 1 - 5 [Subject Matter] Independents, from Northern Californiaa
• Film Fest New Haven [Address] c/o Wayne Buck, 111 Clinton Ave., New Haven, CT 06513, USA [Phone] (203) 865-2773 [Email] 73303.405@compuserve.com [Contact] Wayne Buck [Web] http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Film_Fest_New_Haven [Date] April [Deadline] March [Entry Fee] $25 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Independents, shorts, features, narrative, documentary, experimental [Formats] 16mm for exhibition [Description] Showcases every accepted entry.
• Filmfest DC [Address] Washingtom D.C. International Film Festival, PO Box 21396, Washington, DC 20009, USA [Phone] (202)274-6810 [Contact] Anthony Gittens [Web] http://www.emerald.net/ffdc [Date] April [Subject Matter] International Cinema
• Filmjunkie Film Festival [Address] 960 Moraga Ave., Piedmont, CA 94611, USA [Phone] 510-521-3131 [Email] fest@filmjunkie.com [Contact] Tony DuShane [Web] http://www.filmjunkie.com [Date] March 2002 [Deadline] Dec 10 2001 [Entry Fee] $20 - $55 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Best Feature Film, Best Feature Video, Best Short Film, Best Short Video [Subject Matter] Storytelling Filmmakers [Categories] Features; Shorts; Experimental; Narrative; Anime [Formats] 35mm, 16mm, Video formats [Description] A celebration of story tellers. Filmjunkie started in 1999 as a festival magazine and has moved forward to become a film festival.
• Flicker Austin Film Festivals [Address] 7907 Doncaster Drive, Austin, TX 78745, USA [Phone] 512-416-8000, ext. 119 [Email] flicker@flickeraustin.com [Contact] Cory Ryan [Web] http://www.flickeraustin.com [Date] every two months [Deadline] at festival screening [Entry Fee] no fee! [Subject Matter] all topics and genres [Categories] shorts, under 15 minutes [Formats] must originate on FILM [Description] Flicker is a bi-monthly film festival in Austin, TX that features short films by area filmmakers and all other enthusiasts who dare submit via mail. Screenings occur every two months, so send your film now!
• Florida Film Festival [Address] Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, FL 32751, USA [Phone] (407)629-1088 [Fax] (407)629-6870 [Contact] Sigrid Tiedtke [Web] http://magicnet.net/enzian-bin/fff [Date] June [Deadline] April [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Documentaries, Shorts, Features, Independents [Formats] 16mm, 35mm [Sponsors] Universal Studios, Florida
• Forest Theater Short Film Festival [Address] 1911 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove, OR 97116, USA [Phone] 503-359-1184 [Fax] 503-591-9661 [Email] gary@kiggins.com [Contact] Robert mattoso [Web] http://www.forestfilmfestival.com [Date] may 6 - 9, 2004 [Deadline] april 10, 2004 [Entry Fee] $25.00 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash and prizes [Subject Matter] all [Formats] all
• Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival [Address] 2633 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-3205, USA [Phone] (305)563-0500 [Fax] (305)564-1206 [Contact] Gregory Van Hausch [Web] http://www.flsig.org/ftlfest/ [Date] Nov. 1 - 19 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Independent features, documentaries, shorts, student film, seminars
• GaggleTMTV's 365 FesTV [Address] Online at, http://gaggletmtv.blogspot.com/, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA [Phone] 215 915 5979 [Email] gaggleofdeer@gmail.com [Contact] David Titus [Web] http://gaggletmtv.blogspot.com/ [Date] Year-round [Deadline] None! [Entry Fee] Free! [Type] Competitive [Awards] The Silver Antler - the monthly winner, and The Golden Antler - The over-all year's winner [Subject Matter] Anything [Categories] Anything [Eligibility] Must have film online [Formats] Google Video [Description] GaggleTMTV is the web's premiere online television station called GaggleTMTV. Our year-long film festival, 365 FesTV has no deadline for submission, is free to submit, free to watch, and free to comment! [Highlights] Every day one of our many entrants hand-picked by our staff will be highlighted in the GaggleTMTV TV. Each film submitted to 365 FesTV will be given its own page for comments and individual page-counter. And all for free! [Sponsors] A Gaggle of DeerTM - http://sharperthandull.blogspot.com
• Garden State Interntional Family Film Festival [Address] c/o Algonquin Arts, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736, USA [Phone] 732-528-9211 [Fax] 732-528-3881 [Email] gsifff@hotmail.com [Contact] Diane Raver [Web] http://www.algonquinarts.com [Date] May 31-June 3, 2002 [Deadline] April 12, 2002 [Entry Fee] $40.00 [Type] Competitive [Awards] feature length, short, documentary , PSA, animation [Formats] No profanity , gratuitous sex or violence [Sponsors] PNC Bank, Flet Bank
• Get Shorty Film Showcase & Tour [Address] P.O. Box 7727, J.A.F. Station, New York, New York 10116, USA [Phone] 646-425-7475 [Fax] 646-425-7475 [Email] getshortyfilms@yahoo.com [Contact] David-Michael Petragnani - Executive Producer [Web] http://www.nomadfilmgroup.com [Date] November 2004 [Deadline] December 31, 2004 [Entry Fee] 20.00 USD [Type] Competitive [Awards] TBA [Subject Matter] Shorts [Categories] narrative, docs, commercials, PSA, music videos, experimental, student films, and our new category [Eligibility] All genres will be accepted [Formats] DVD, VHS, Mini DV [Description] Dedicated to the art of the shortest Short Films. Get Shorty will provide a forum to showcase the most creative short films from around the world! We truly believe that there are filmmakers in this world who can be brilliant in 10 minutes or less. [Highlights] Filmmakers great venues with a relaxed social setting, reel networking & an outlet to screen their best work. No judges, no exorbitant entry fees & no B.S. Winners will also participate in a compilation DVD to be distributed internationally in early 2005. [Sponsors] Nomad Film Group, Red Bull, Grand Marnier, More TBA
• Global Student Animation Awards New York, NY, USA [Email] lo@stashmedia.tv [Contact] Lara Osland [Web] http://www.stashmedia.tv/gsaa [Date] August 7 2005 [Deadline] June 1 2005 [Entry Fee] $30 US [Type] Competitive [Awards] winners of [3] categories win their dream job interview, personally engraved Apple G5 Dual Processor with 20” Apple Monitor*, the latest versions* of Maya, boujou, Combustion, Adobe CS and AfterEffects, plus work featured in Stash DVD Magazine. [Subject Matter] Animation & Visual Effects [Categories] Animation, Visual Effects, Motion Design [Eligibility] The work must be created while the entrant is, or was, enrolled in a school, academy or training facility of any kind during 2004 or 2005. If a group entry, all credited directors must be students or must have been students at the time the work was made. [Formats] QuickTime 400x300 (or similar) resolution [Description] Enter the 2005 GSA Awards and you may win wicked cool gear, international recognition and your dream job interview. [Sponsors] Stash Media, Alias, Adobe, boujou bullet, Discreet, Sony, VFXworld.com, cgnetworks
• GMG Fall 2004 Film Competition [Address] 97 Locust Circle, Winnsboro, SC 29180, USA [Phone] 803-635-2656 [Fax] 803-635-5215 [Email] genesismediagroup@genesissoftwarecorp.com [Contact] Bonnie B. Harris [Web] http://www.genesissoftwarecorp.com/gmgfall2004.htm [Date] 12/15/2004 [Deadline] 11/30/2004 [Entry Fee] $35-$45 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash prize, Merchandise prize, Certificate, Web page, 3 months streaming video presentation [Subject Matter] CALL FOR ENTRIES - GMG Film Competition [Categories] Narrative, Documentary, Animation, Music Video [Eligibility] Independent Film [Formats] VHS (NTSC) and DVD (non-SECAM) [Description] All film submissions will be placed in competition and will be judged. [Highlights] Judging will be completed by December 15, 2004 in each category, and winners will be notified via postal mail or electronic mail. [Sponsors] Genesis Media Group
• Great Lakes Indepedent Film Festival [Address] Po Box 346, Erie, PA 16512, USA [Phone] 814-873-5069 [Email] festinfo@greatlakesfilmfest.com [Contact] Steven M Opsanic [Web] http://www.greatlakesfilmfest.com [Date] September 26th Thru September 30th [Deadline] June [Entry Fee] See Website for Details [Type] Competitive [Awards] See Website for Details [Subject Matter] See Website for Details [Categories] See Website for Details [Eligibility] See Website for Details [Formats] See Website for Details [Description] The 6th annual GLIFF accepts submissions internationally of independently produced feature length and short length films and scripts of documentary, horror, experimental, Religious/Spiritual, animation, Gay/Lesbian and all genres of music videos. [Highlights] The Great Lakes Independent Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing independent films in the digital medium, to present the best of the Great Lakes to the people of the region and beyond, and to bring a world of stories to its shores. [Sponsors] See Website for Details
• Great Plains Film Festival [Address] Mary Riepma Ross Film Theater, Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery/U. Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588-0302, USA [Phone] (402)472-5353 [Date] July [Deadline] June [Entry Fee] $30 for feature / $20 for short [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash; Grand Prize, Best Feature, Best Doc., Best Short, Best Native American Work, Young Media Artists, Great Plains Latino Entry [Subject Matter] Independents, Native American, General [Categories] Dramatic Feature, Documentary Feature, Short, Native American [Eligibility] films/filmakers from or about AK, CO, IA, KS, MN, MO, MT, NK, ND, OK, SD, TX, WY [Formats] 1/2 [Description] Regional venue for independent film and video artists working in the +heartland+. [Sponsors] MacArthur Foundation, U. Nebraska, Mary Riepma Ross, Nebraska Arts Council, NEA, Nebraska Humanities Council, UNL
• Hamptons International Film Festival [Address] 3 Newtown Mews, East Hampton, NY 11937, USA [Phone] (516)324-4600 [Fax] (516)324-5116 [Contact] Darryl Macdonald [Web] http://www.hamptonsfest.org/ [Date] October [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] International Features, film preservation & restoration [Sponsors] Time Warner, Arrow Company, United Artist Theatres
• Hawaii International Film Festival [Address] 700 Bishop St., Suite 400, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA [Phone] (808)528-3456 [Fax] (808)528-1410 [Contact] Jeannette Paulson [Date] Nov. 3 - 16 [Subject Matter] features, documentaries, shorts from or about Asia, the Pacific, and North America.
• Heartland Film Festival [Address] 613 N. East St., Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA [Phone] (317)464-9405 [Fax] (317)635-4201 [Contact] Jeffrey L. Sparks [Web] http://www.a1.com/derringer/heartlan.html [Date] Nov. 9 - 12
• Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival [Address] 211 Exchange, Hot Springs, AK 71901, USA [Phone] 501-321-4747 [Fax] 501-321-0211 [Contact] Marlys Moodie [Date] November [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Documentary [Description] Curated program of documentaries, and seminars, free and open to the public. No unsolicited submissions accepted.
• Human Rights Watch International Film Festival [Address] 485 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10017-6104, USA [Phone] (212)972-8400 [Fax] (212)972-0905 [Contact] Bruni Burres [Web] http://www.wiesenthal.com/filmfest/ [Date] June [Deadline] December [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Human Rights Issues [Description] Also screens in L.A. in July
• Humboldt International Film Festival [Address] Theatre Arts Dept., Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA 95521, USA [Phone] (707)826-4113 [Fax] (707)826-5494 [Contact] Ann Alter [Date] March [Deadline] February [Entry Fee] $30 - $35 [Awards] Cash, other [Subject Matter] Independents, Student [Categories] Documentary, Animation, Narrative, Experimental [Formats] 8mm, Super8, 16mm, 35mm
• IDA Awards Documentary Competition [Address] IDA, 1551 S. Robertson Blvd., Suite 201, Los Angeles, CA 90035-4233, USA [Phone] (310)284-8422 [Fax] (310)284-9334 [Date] November [Deadline] June [Entry Fee] $50-$60 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Documentary [Formats] 16mm, 35mm, 3/4+ [Sponsors] Discovery Network
• IF (Independent Festival) of Digital Arts [Address] c/o Multimedia Arts Department, Vista College, 2020 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 1183, USA [Phone] 510 981 2818 [Email] info@ifdigitalarts.org [Contact] Jeanette Bokhour [Web] http://www.ifdigitalarts.org [Deadline] Nov 1, 2004 for Single Channel Video & 2D; Nov 30 for all other [Entry Fee] Student: $15 for first, $10 for add'l; Non-student: $35 for first, $25 for add'l [Subject Matter] Speak to the state of the arts in the digital age [Categories] Single channel video (all genres), 2D imagery, multimedia installation, performance [Description] Our international Festival acts as a catalyst for critical and creative reflections on contemporary audiovisual culture.
• Independent Feature Film Fair CA, USA
• Independent Feature Film Market [Address] 104 W. 29th St., New York, NY 10011, USA [Phone] (212)465-8200 [Fax] (212)465-8525 [Contact] Rachael Shapiro [Web] http://www.interactive8.com/filmnetwork/iffm/ [Date] Sept. 17-24 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] New American Indies, brings together young filmmakers and foreign distributors.
• Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles [Address] 311 N. Robertson Blvd., #382, Beverly Hills, California 90211, USA [Phone] (310) 364-4403 [Fax] (310) 278-3499 [Email] info@indianfilmfestival.org [Contact] Christina Marouda [Web] http://www.indianfilmfestival.orf [Date] 14-18 April, 2004 [Deadline] Jan 5, 2004 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Jury and Audience Choice [Categories] Features, Shorts, Documentaries, Experimental [Formats] Only ½ [Description] The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles is a nonprofit organization devoted to paving the way for a greater appreciation of India's cinema and diverse culture.
• Indiefest Film Festival and Market [Address] Indiefest, PO box 148849, Chicago, Illinois 60657, USA [Phone] (773)665-7600 [Fax] (773)665-7660 [Email] info@indiefestchicago.com [Contact] Jennifer Alan [Web] http://www.indiefestchicago.com [Date] 7/30/04 - 8/8/04 [Deadline] June 1st, 2004 [Entry Fee] See website for submission prices [Type] Competitive [Awards] TBD [Subject Matter] All genres accepted for both film fest and writing competition [Categories] See website for categories [Eligibility] See website for eligibility [Formats] See website for formates accepted [Description] Indiefest celebrates the "vision without compromise" spirit of the independent filmmaker. Incorporating a film fest, a screenwriting contest, a film and script market, and a 10-day party, Indiefest brings the world's film community to beautiful Chicago [Highlights] After-parties each evening, press coverage, seminars, celebrity attendance expected. [Sponsors] Sundance Channel, Avid, Cyclone Productions, AGDS, Ticketweb, Discmakers, Chicago Community Cinema, Indiewire, Center Stage Chicago
• International Family Film Festival [Address] PO Box 801507, Santa Clarita,, California 91380, USA [Phone] 661-257-3131 [Fax] 661-299-1136 [Email] ifamilyff@sbcglobal.net [Contact] Patte Dee McKee [Web] http://iffilmfest.org [Date] September 23-29, 2005 (the 11th annual event) [Deadline] July 20, 2005 [Entry Fee] Features $80, Shorts $40, Student Shorts $25 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] All subjects following the IFFF Guidelines: no obscene profanity, no gratuitous sex or violence [Categories] Drama, Comedy, Animation-Computer, Animation-Classic, Documentary, Educational [Eligibility] Completed after September, 2003 [Formats] Screening formats: DigiBeta, BetaSP, DVD, 35mm [Description] The family unit is the most central and important element in life's storytelling process. The IFFF promotes, showcase, and encourages the creation and sharing of family films and screenplays through screenings, workshops, and industry seminars. [Highlights] IFFF 2005 has 3 events: Screenwriters competition co-sponsored with Great American Pitchfest April 29, 30 May 1; What IFFF? Kids film and screenplay competition ages 7-17 July 11-16; Film Festival September 23-29. [Sponsors] Target Foundation, Disney Pictures, Warner Bros, Regal Entertainment Group, Discmakers, Nickelodeon, Family Magazines, BofA
• International Festival of Horror [Address] PMB 332, 907 W. Marketview Dr. Ste. 10, Champaign, IL 61822, USA [Email] maxkrueger@freakoutfilms.com [Contact] Max Krueger [Web] http://www.festivalofhorror.com [Date] Halloween [Deadline] August 25 [Entry Fee] $25 Shorts, $35 Features [Type] Competitive [Awards] Best Director, Best Story, Best Cinematographer, [Categories] horror, mystery, suspense, thriller, political documentary [Formats] all formats, DVD for submissions [Description] We are searching for horror, thriller, mystery and suspense movies that reinvent the genre or do something unique and original. Also accepting documentary entries for the "Truth is Scarier than Fiction" contest. [Sponsors] Unlimited video and web hosting provide by: www.nwshosting.com
• International Science Film Festival [Address] c/o Festival Director, 2790 Dartmouth Avenue, Boulder, Colorado 80305, USA [Phone] 303-499-1222 [Email] info@sciencefilmfestival.org [Contact] Peter Staddler [Web] http://www.sciencefilmfestival.org [Date] September 17-25, 2004 [Deadline] Early deadline: May 21/04, Final Deadline: July 21/04 [Entry Fee] $35-$55 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Multiple Category Awards [Subject Matter] Films with a science-based theme and story line or whose protagonist is a scientist, engineer, mathematician, etc. [Categories] To be announced [Formats] various formats ... check website for submission guidelines [Description] The International Science Film Festival is an "open call" film festival intended to advance the ways and means global scientific achievements are communicated and portrayed by independent and professional film makers around the world.
• Iowa City International Documentary Festival [Address] PO Box 10008, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA [Phone] 319-335-3258 [Email] info@ICDocs.org [Contact] Gini Sipes [Web] http://www.ICDocs.org [Date] March 28-30, 2003 [Deadline] January 15 early/January 31 Late [Entry Fee] $20/$25 [Type] Competitive [Awards] $500 top prize, best international entry, best Iowa entry, other awards [Subject Matter] All subject matter [Categories] Documentary shorts [Eligibility] Works under 30 minutes [Formats] 35mm, 16mm, Video (NTSC, PAL, SECAM), miniDV [Description] A new venue dedicated to showcasing the best short documentaries from around the world. We wish to bring YOUR documentaries, representing a broad spectrum of thought, opinions and experience, to the heartland of America. [Highlights] Our festival is designed to establish a unique forum for filmmaker and audience interaction, to encourage the creation of outstanding short documentaries around the world, and to foster the development of Iowa documentarians. [Sponsors] International Documentary Association (IDA), Association of Video & Film (AIVF)
• Jilted Film Festival New York, NY, USA [Email] info@brooklyntree.com [Contact] Mellini Kantayya, Brooklyn Tree Productions, 172 Fifth Avenue, #105, Brooklyn, NY 11217 [Web] http://www.brooklyntree.com/Jilted.html [Date] April 2006 [Deadline] Early 1/15/06 Regular 2/15/06 Late 3/15/06 Mad Late 4/1/06 [Entry Fee] varies [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Comedy shorts rejected by at least one other festival [Formats] VHS & DVD [Description] see website [Highlights] see website
• Kansas City Filmmakers Jubilee [Address] 4641 Central, #306, Kansas City, MO 64112, USA [Phone] 816-678-3873 [Email] kcjub@kcjubilee.org [Contact] Fred Andrews [Web] http://www.kcjubilee.org [Date] April 22-28, 2005 [Deadline] Sept 1/early; Oct 15/middle; Dec. 1/Final; Dec. 20/extended [Entry Fee] $15/early;$25/middle; $30/final; $45/extended [Type] Competitive [Awards] Best narrative, best animation, best documentary, best experimental [Subject Matter] US/International short films [Categories] Narrative, Documentary, Experimental, Animation [Eligibility] Must have been completed since January 31, 2003; maximum length - 30 minutes [Formats] Submission - VHS-NTSC; Exhibition - 35 mm, 16 mm, Beta SP [Description] A celebration of independent filmmaking, the Jubilee is focused on filmmaking and the filmmaker. US and international film professionals attend as visiting artists for screenings, seminars and panels. [Highlights] We have awarded over $115,000 in cash and prizes in the last seven years. Midwest hospitality brings filmmakers together to network, enjoy great films, blues, jazz and BBQ. [Sponsors] Kodak, Panavision, FujiFilm, NewTek, Midwest Express Airlines, Missouri Arts Council
• Key West IndieFest Key West, Florida, USA [Phone] (970) 728-3747 [Fax] (970) 728-8128 [Email] festival@keywestindiefest.com [Contact] Michael Carr, Director [Web] http://keywestindiefest.com/ [Date] Easter Weekend, Annually [Description] Dedicated to the spirit and advancement of independent filmmaking and screenwriting worldwide. [Highlights] Showcasing the best independent films and screenplays in the world - by the sea [Sponsors] Queso Productions
• LA Alternative Film Festival CA, USA [Web] http://www.teleport.com/~cdeemer/LA-rev.html
• Los Angeles Independent Film Festival CA, USA [Web] http://www.laiff.com/
• Los Angeles International Animation Celebration [Address] 28024 Dorothy Drive, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, USA [Phone] (818)991-2884 [Fax] (818)991-3773 [Contact] Terrry Thoren [Date] April [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] International Animation
• Los Angeles International Film Festival [Address] AFI Festivals, 2021 N. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA [Phone] (213)856-7707 [Fax] (213)462-4049 [Contact] Gary McVey [Web] http://www.afionline.org/SCREEN/AFIFEST/index.html [Date] Oct. 19 - Nov. 2 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] International Filmmakers
• MadCat Women's International Film Festival San Francisco, CA, USA [Email] alionbear@earthlink.net. [Web] http://www.somaglow.com/madcat/ [Date] September 2001 [Deadline] July 5th, 2001 [Entry Fee] $10-30 per entry [Subject Matter] Provocative and visionary works that are original in their use of the medium. [Categories] Experimental, narrative, documentary, animation, collage and whatever else. [Eligibility] Our only parameter is that the films and videos are directed by women. [Formats] Super8 , 16mm, 35mm, VHS, SVHS, 3/4", Beta SP [Description] MadCat has established a strong reputation for programming series of acute and insightful films you'd be hard pressed to see anywhere else. [Highlights] e.Our only parameter is that the films and videos are directed by women.Super8 , 16mm, 35mm, VHS, SVHS, 3/4", Beta SPMadCat has established a strong reputation for programming series of acute and insightful films you'd be hard
• Margaret Meade Film Festival [Address] American Museum of Natural History, 79th Street @ Central Park West, New York, NY 10024, USA [Phone] (212)769 - 5305 [Fax] (212)769 - 5329 [Contact] Elaine Charnov [Web] http://elab-server.usc.edu/mead94.html [Date] Oct. 12 - 18 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Documentary, Ethnographic, features, shorts
• Marin County National Film Competition [Address] Marin Country Fair & Exposition, FairGrounds, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA [Phone] (415)499-6400 [Date] June [Deadline] March [Entry Fee] $15 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash [Subject Matter] Independent, Student, Animation [Categories] Independent, Student, Animation [Eligibility] Maximum 30 minutes [Formats] 16mm
• Marina Del Rey Film & Art Festival [Address] 904 Silver Spur Road, #367, Rolling Hills Estates, CA. 90274, USA [Phone] 310-485-5377 [Fax] 310-861-0134 [Email] info@marinadelreyfilmfestival.com [Contact] Debbie Durkin, Founder/Festival Director [Web] http://www.marinadelreyfimfestival.com [Date] September 20 - 25, 2007 [Deadline] TBA [Entry Fee] TBA [Type] Competitive [Awards] Yes-Cash and sponsor prizes [Description] World Class event showcasing film & art in a premiere-driven, nautical setting, indoor/outdoor screenings, Nightly Sponsored Red Carpet Galas honoring prominent celebrities, Guild Sponsored Panels, & global screenwriting competition. [Sponsors] TBA
• Medicine Wheel Animation Festival [Address] PO Box 1088, Groton, MA 01450-3088, USA [Subject Matter] Animation [Formats] 16mm [Description] Touring Festival [Sponsors] Massechusetts Cultural Council
• Miami Film Festival [Address] 444 Brickell Ave., Suite 229, Miami, FL 33131, USA [Phone] (305)377-3456 [Fax] (305)577-9768 [Contact] Nat Chediak [Date] February [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] International Films, seminars
• Mill Valley Film Festival [Address] 38 Miller Ave, Suite 6, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA [Phone] (415)383-5256 [Fax] (415)383-8606 [Email] info@cafilm.org, mvff_ipubs@yahoo.com [Contact] Mark Fishkin [Web] http://www.mvff.com, http://www.cafilm.org [Date] October [Deadline] May [Entry Fee] Contact Festival administration [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Tributes, Seminars, film, video, interactive media [Categories] Feature, Animation, Documentary, Narrative, Experimental, VideoArt, Children's Films, Interactive Media [Formats] 35mm, 16mm, Beta SP, 3/4+, VHS, U-matic NTSC [Description] A high-profile, prestigious event. The best of independent international cinema. A long-term commitment to helping launch independent films, both American and foreign, into the US market. The festival of choice for filmmakers worldwide! [Sponsors] California Film Institute
• Milwaukee Short Film Festival Milwaukee, WI, USA [Email] msff@dirtyjobfilms.com [Contact] Ross Bigley [Web] http://www.dirtyjobfilms.com/filmfest.asp [Date] June 4, 2006 [Deadline] April 22, 2006 [Entry Fee] $18 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Various audience and jury awards. $1000 Grand Prize [Subject Matter] Open. [Categories] Shorts (experimental, documentary, narrative, animation) [Eligibility] Short films and videos that are 20 mins max. Emerging independent and student filmmakers welcome. [Formats] Any original formats accepted. Screening on VHS/DVD/miniDV. Must be NTSC. [Description] MSFF exists to give greater exposure to emerging independent and student filmmakers. The festival awards jury and audience awards with a $1000 Grand Prize. Email msff@dirtyjobfilms.com or check out www.dirtyjobfilms.com/filmfest.asp for details. [Highlights] MSFF was recently named Best Local Shorts Festival by MovieMaker Magazine (Winter 2006 issue). [Sponsors] Dirty Job Films and Old Skool Productions
• MIX: the New York Lesbian and Gay Experimental Film and Video Festival [Address] 29 John Street, #132, New York, New York 10038, USA [Phone] 212-571-4242 [Email] info@mixnyc.org [Web] http://www.mixnyc.org [Date] November 19-23, 2003 [Deadline] July 31, 2003 [Entry Fee] $15-$20 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Experimental LGBTQ [Eligibility] Films, videos and works in digital media completed since January 2002. [Formats] Beta-SP, Mini DV, VHS (NTSC only), 35mm, 16mm, Super 8 [Description] BASIC GUIDELINES: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and two-spirit artists, and work of interest to lgbt audiences, that emphasize aesthetic innovation and experimentation in the artistic process. [Highlights] The festival is a decisive venue for dozens of emerging makers and a venue of choice for many of today’s most visionary moving-image artists.
• Moondance International Film Festival [Address] Moondance International Film Festival, 970 Ninth Street, Boulder, Colorado 80302, USA [Phone] (303) 545-0202 [Email] moondanceff@aol.com [Contact] Elizabeth English [Web] http://www.moondancefilmfestival.com [Date] May [Deadline] October [Entry Fee] varies ($25-$75 US) [Type] Competitive [Awards] varied [Subject Matter] International films & written works [Categories] feature, short, documentary & animation films//feature & short screenplays//libretti//film musical scores//short stories [Eligibility] no limits [Formats] preview tape: NTSC/VHS [Description] A unique opportunity to see the best indie films & 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. [Highlights] Independent film screenings, awards ceremony, schmooze parties, workshops, pitch panels & seminars by top people in the film industry [Sponsors] Mermaid7seas Productions, MovieBytes.com, Writers Script Network.com, Hollywood Lit sales.com, & others
• Nantucket Film Festival [Address] 1633 Broadway, Suite 14-334, New York, NY 10019, USA [Phone] 212-708-1278 [Fax] 212-654-4784 [Email] ackfest@aol.com [Contact] Mystelle Brabbee [Web] http://www.nantucketfilmfestival.org [Date] June 20 - 23, 2002 [Deadline] April 13 (film), March 16 (screenplay) [Entry Fee] $40 (features), $25 (shorts, 35min. or less), $15 (shorts, 5mins or less) [Type] Competitive [Awards] Tony Cox Award for Screenwriting Competition, Best Writer/Director Award, Audience Award for Best Feature and Short Films, Teens-Eye View Short Film Award [Categories] any style or genre [Description] Festival focuses on screenwriters and thier craft, presents feature films, short films, documentaries, staged readings, Q&A with filmmakers, panel discussions and Morning Coffee With... series. [Sponsors] Showtime, NBC
• Napa Sonoma Wine Country Film Festival [Address] 12000 Henno Rd, Glen Ellen, CA 95442, USA [Phone] 707 935.3456 [Email] info@wcff.us [Contact] Steve Ashton [Web] http://www.winecountryfilmfest.com [Date] July-August [Deadline] may 15, 2006 [Entry Fee] $55 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Best First Feature, David L. Wolper Best Documentary Film, Best Short, Jack London Screenplay Award, Humanitarian Award, Distinguished Artists Awards, Gaia Awards, Best of the Fest, Audience Awards... [Subject Matter] Documentaries, Feature dramatic films, shorts, animation and music videos [Categories] Arts in Film, World Cinema, US Cinema, EcoCinema, CineLatino, Music In Film, Cinema of Conscience [Formats] Screening Formats: 35mm, DV, DVCam [Description] Sets the tone for what a film festival should be at this 20th Anniversary film festival held in Napa and Sonoma Counties, California: Intimate master Classes, Thought Provoking Dialogue, A Stellar Program of International and Independent Cinema. [Highlights] Outdoor screenings, Master Classes; Previous attendees have included: Kirk Douglas, Gregory Peck, Jonathan Demme, Patrick Swayze, George Lucas, Carroll Ballard, Rita Moreno, Vin Diesel, Nastasja Kinski, Jack Klugman, Teri Garr, Nicolas Cage...
• National Educational Film & Video Network [Address] 655 13th St., Oakland, CA 94612-1220, USA [Phone] (510)465-6885 [Fax] (510)465-2835 [Email] NEMN@aol.com [Date] December [Deadline] April [Entry Fee] $30-$40 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash [Subject Matter] Educational, General, Media Market [Categories] Over 100 categories [Formats] 16mm, 35mm, VHS, 3/4+, Hi-8, Beta, One-Inch [Description] Formerly the National Educational Film & Video Festival [Highlights] Black is...Black Aint, Baseball
• Nevermore Film Festival [Address] The Carolina Theatre of Durham, 309 W. Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701, USA [Phone] 919-560-3040,x224 [Fax] 919-560-3065 [Email] elis211@yahoo.com [Contact] Elisabeth Branigan [Web] http://www.carolinatheatre.org/nevermore [Date] February 17-19, 2006 [Deadline] none [Entry Fee] none [Type] Non-competitive [Awards] none [Description] The NEVERMORE Film Festival screens brand new horror features from around the world. Many of these films will never receive a theatrical release in the United States. [Highlights] Takeshi Miike's new film: The Great Yokai War, Mortuary from Tobe Hooper, Stephen King's Gotham Cafe and our Centerpiece film Within [Sponsors] Nostromo Designs, Avid Video, Jaeger Dog Productions
• New Directors/New Films [Address] The Film Society of Lincoln Center, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023, USA [Phone] (212)875-5610 [Fax] (212)875-5636 [Contact] Richard Pena [Web] http://www.film.com/film/filmfests/new.directors.1995.html [Date] March [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] New Directors [Sponsors] Museum of Modern Art, Film Society of Lincoln Center
• New England Film & Video Festival [Address] Boston Film/Video Foundation, 1126 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215, USA [Phone] (617)536-1540 [Fax] (617)536-3576 [Contact] Pam Korza [Web] http://www.actwin.com/cgi-bin/BFVF/@e562e/nefvf.html [Date] May [Entry Fee] $20(student), $30 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Films created by residents of New England [Formats] 16mm, Super8, Video
• New Orleans Film & Video Festival [Address] 821 Gravier St. Suite 600, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA [Phone] (504)523-3818 [Fax] (504)529-2430 [Contact] John Desplas [Date] Oct. 13 - 22 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Independents, International Features
• New York Expo of Short Film & Video [Address] 532 La Guardia Place, Box 330, New York, NY 10012, USA [Phone] (212)505-7742 [Contact] Robert Withers [Date] November [Deadline] July [Entry Fee] $35 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Cash, category prizes, tour [Subject Matter] Cutting Edge Independent Shorts [Categories] Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Animation [Eligibility] maximum 60 minutes [Formats] 16mm, 3/4+ [Sponsors] New School for Social Research, NY State Council on the Arts, HBO, Kodak, NY Film/Video Council
• New York Film Festival [Address] Film Society of Lincoln Center, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023, USA [Phone] (212)875-5610 [Fax] (212)875-5636 [Contact] Richard Penna [Web] http://www.indium.com/biz/indium/nyff.html [Date] Sept. 29 - Oct. 15 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] foreign and U.S. independents, premieres
• New York Minute Film Festival [Address] 119 5th Ave. 8th Floor, New York, New York, USA [Phone] 212-253-2888 [Fax] 212-253-1044 [Email] support@newyorkminutefilmfestival.com [Contact] Jeff Cahn [Web] http://www.nymff.com [Date] 11/20/06 [Deadline] 10/6/06 [Entry Fee] $20.00 US [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] One Minute Films [Categories] Drama, Comedy, Animation, Experimental [Formats] DVD, uncompressed .mov, DVCam, Mini DV, DigiBeta, Beta SP, VHS [Description] We are an online festival celebrating the art of rapid fire storytelling. NYMFF offers both established and emerging filmmakers the opportunity to create a film and have it showcased around the world.
• New York Video Festival [Address] Film Society of Lincoln Center, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023, USA [Phone] 212-875-5638 [Fax] 212-875-5636 [Email] bensman@filmlinc.com [Contact] Sara Bensman [Web] http://www.filmlinc.com [Date] July 26-30 2006 [Deadline] March 10, 2006 [Entry Fee] no fee [Type] Non-competitive [Eligibility] All work must be on video. [Formats] Video. [Description] The best in contemporary international work in video. All lengths and genres considered. [Sponsors] Film Society of Lincoln Center
• Newark Black Film Festival [Address] The Newark Museum, PO Box 540, Newark, NJ 07101, USA [Phone] (201)596-6637 [Fax] (201)642-0459 [Contact] Jane Rappaport [Date] June/July [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Films by Black Independents, International
• Newport Beach Film Festival [Address] 4540 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA [Phone] 949.253.2880 [Fax] 949.253.2881 [Email] gschwenk@newportbeachfilmfest.com [Contact] Gregg Schwenk - Executive Director [Web] http://www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com [Date] April 20 - 30, 2006 [Deadline] Jan 5, 2006 [Entry Fee] $40 - $60 [Type] Competitive [Awards] 14 Major Awards [Subject Matter] Check Website [Formats] 35mm, Beta SP, DVD [Description] Located in beautiful Newport Beach, California, the Festival strives to offer an inspiring balance of contemporary independent films and classics from around the world. The eleven-day event also offers a Short Film Festival, seminars and galas. [Highlights] The Newport Beach Film Festival will spotlight over 300 films from around the world including features, shorts, documentaries, and animation that will compete for a series of awards including Jury Awards and Audience Awards.
• Newport Beach International Film Festival [Address] 4000 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA [Phone] (714)851-6555 [Fax] (714)851-6460 [Contact] Jeff Connor [Date] March [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Independents & Studio Films
• Nortel Palm Springs International Film Festival [Address] PO Box 2230, Palm Springs, CA 92263, USA [Phone] (619)322-2930 [Fax] (619)322-4087 [Contact] J.P. Allen [Web] http://palm-springs.org/filmfest [Date] January [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] World & U.S. premieres, retros
• Northhampton Film Festival USA [Email] kstoddard@crocker.com-5
• Northwest Film & Video Festival [Address] Northwest Film Center, 1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland, OR 97205, USA [Phone] (503)221-1156 [Fax] (503)226-4842 [Contact] Bill Foster [Date] Nov. 3 - 12 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Features, shorts, documentaries
• Olympia Film Festival [Address] Olympia Film Society, 218 & 1/2 W. Fourth Ave., Olympia, WA 98501, USA [Phone] (360)754-6670 [Contact] Devon Damonte [Web] http://www2.connectsoft.com/~ofs/ [Date] Oct. 20 - 29 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Independent Features, and shorts; U.S. and International
• Onion City Film Festival [Address] 1467 S. Michigan Avenue, Third Floor, Chicago, IL 60605, USA [Phone] (312)986-1823 [Contact] Johnny White [Web] http://www.videos.com/onion.html [Deadline] April [Entry Fee] $20 [Subject Matter] Experimental
• Palm Beach International Film Festival [Address] P.O. Box 880149, Boca Raton,, Florida 33488-0149, USA [Phone] 561-218-1370 [Fax] 561-218-3818 [Email] info@pbifilmfest.org [Contact] Randi Emerman [Web] http://www.pbifilmfest.org [Date] April 3-10, 2003 [Deadline] December 22, 2003 [Entry Fee] Feature $60/Featurettes $45/Short Fims $30 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Best Film, Best Director, Best Performance, Audience Favorite [Subject Matter] Documentaries, Romantic Comedies, Adventure, Horror, Drama, and other. [Categories] Features, Shorts, Documentaries, Competition Films [Formats] 35MM /Beta Digital/Beta SP/Large Format (15/70) [Description] Celebrating the history and future of cinema, the festival premieres Independent films from all over the world plus appearances and Q&As with filmmakers and/or celebrities. [Highlights] Opening Night and Opening Night Party, Friday Night Opens in all theaters plus Party, Awards Gala Show, Closing Night Awards & Party, Filmmaker Panels & Seminars, Student Showcase of Films, nightly parties or gatherings.
• Palm Springs International Short Film Festival [Address] PO Box 2230, Palm Springs, CA 92263, USA [Phone] (619)322-2930 [Fax] (619)322-4087 [Contact] J.P. Allen [Web] http://palm-springs.org/shortfest [Date] August [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Shorts [Categories] Animation, Comedy, Documentary, Drama
• Philadelphia Festival of World Cinema [Address] International House, 3701 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA [Phone] (215)895-6593 [Fax] (215)895-6562 [Contact] Linda Blackaby [Web] http://www.libertynet.org/~pfwc/ [Date] May [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] International features, documentaries, shorts
• Philafilm, The Philadelphia International Film Festival [Address] 215 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA [Phone] (215)977-2831 [Fax] (215)546-8055 [Contact] Larry Smallwood [Date] July [Deadline] April [Entry Fee] $20 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] General, Shorts, International, Indpendents, Student [Categories] Feature, Short, Documentary ,Experimental, Animation, Music Video, Student, TV Series [Sponsors] WPVI, Philadelphia Film Office, Philadelphia Visitors BUreau, Eliott Fruit Juice, Anheiser Bush, Channel 29, Ginger Group, Urban Coalition
• Pink Bubble Bath: The Sexy Film Festival [Address] 800 3/4 Lucile Ave., Los Angeles, California 90026, USA [Phone] (323) 906-9447 [Email] info@pinkbubblebath.com [Contact] Travis T Stevens [Web] http://www.pinkbubblebath.com [Date] 7/15/01 [Entry Fee] $20.00 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Writing, Directing, Music, Audience [Subject Matter] Human Sexuality [Categories] All [Eligibility] All [Formats] 1/2 [Description] As always, Pink Bubble Bath: The Sexy Film Fstival seeks films that explore the wide range of themes that surround human sexuality in a fun, non-exploitative manner. [Highlights] Debuting with a festival line-up that the LA Weekly called "A wonderful assortment of oddities, like a dangerous box of chocolates," last year's festival was an enormous success for both filmmakers and fans alike. [Sponsors] Sponsors from the first year included CrapTV, Mean Magazine, Mute Records, Metro Home Video, The Pleasure Chest, Plastica, and PeopleGraphic.Com.
• Pixie Awards for Online Motion Pixures [Address] Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Hollywood, CA 90210, USA [Phone] 573-424-3612 [Email] mike@voxpix.com [Contact] Mike Martin [Web] http://www.pixieawards.org [Date] 9/15/01 [Deadline] 3/31/01 [Entry Fee] None [Type] Competitive [Awards] Pixie Award--The world's first virtual statuette [Subject Matter] ALL [Categories] ALL--Web/Internet based only [Eligibility] Must be on the web [Formats] WEB/URL [Description] THE Top awards for internet films, animations, and websites that incorporate motion. [Sponsors] Final Draft, MWP, Millimeter, Writers Script Network
• Poetry Film Festival [Address] Fort Mason Center, Landmark Bldg D, San Franciso, CA 94123, USA [Phone] (415)776-6602 [Fax] 415)776-3206. [Email] gamuse@aol.com [Date] November [Deadline] November [Awards] Cash, Other [Subject Matter] -Cine-poems+ [Description] Entries should combine literature, music & dynamic visual imagery to carry a poetic statement. [Sponsors] Poetry Film Workshop
• Port City Animation Festival [Address] 5117 Honeydew Ln., Wilmington, NC 28412, USA [Phone] (910) 233-0991 [Email] dhardin@killingtimepictures.com [Contact] David Hardin [Web] http://www.killingtimepictures.com/filmfest [Date] Sept. 16 - 18, 2005 [Deadline] July 30, 2005 [Entry Fee] $15 [Type] Non-competitive [Categories] Any form of animation accepted [Formats] DV, DVD, 16mm, 35mm [Description] The Port City Animation Festival is a three-day showcase of some of the best animated films from all over the world. [Sponsors] Killing Time Pictures
• Port of Hueneme International Film Festival [Address] 45 West Easy Street, Simi Valley, CA 93065, USA [Phone] (805)579-2500 [Fax] (805)583-1932 [Email] info@phiff.com [Contact] Angela Kamm [Web] http://www.phiff.com [Date] October 5-8, 2000 [Type] Competitive [Highlights] Beachfront theatre in Southern California
• Portland International Film Festival [Address] Northwest Film Center, 1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland, OR 97205, USA [Phone] (503)221-1156 [Fax] (503)226-4842 [Contact] Bill Foster [Web] http://www.film.com/film/filmfests/portland.95.html/ [Date] February [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] New International features, documentaries, shorts
• Prescott International Film Festival [Address] 303 East Gurley Street, #177, Prescott, Arizona 86301, USA [Phone] 928.713.4347 [Fax] 928.541.9189 [Email] Ken@PrescottFilmFestival.com [Contact] Ken Gregg [Web] http://www.PrescottFilmFestival.com [Date] August 8th - 10th, 2003 [Deadline] June 1st [Entry Fee] $10 - $30 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Jury/Audience [Subject Matter] Open [Categories] Animation, Digital, Documentary, Feature and Shorts. Sub-categories include: Cultural, Family, International, Native American, Student and Women. Submissions for Best Original Screenplay will also be accepted. [Eligibility] Films Produced 2000 - 2003 [Formats] 35mm, 16mm, Digital Video, DVD, Super 8 (Rank Transferred DV) [Description] The Prescott International Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing established, new and emerging, as well as Independent Film talent during our unique competitive Festival located in the mountainous setting of Prescott, Arizona. [Highlights] The theme of our Festival will be Western, highlighting the intriguing History of Prescott, Arizona. Clint Eastwood will be amongst the selected Celebrities we target to make a special public appearance for this extraordinary event. [Sponsors] Filmmaker Magazine
• Prized Pieces International Film & Video Competition [Address] The National Black Programming Consortium, 929 Harrison Ave., Suite 101, Columbus, OH 43215, USA [Phone] (614)299-4761 [Fax] (614)299-4761 [Contact] Jackie Tshaka [Deadline] August [Entry Fee] $35(student) - $60 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Best Student Filmmaker, Best Independent, other; cash [Subject Matter] Works of interest to the African & African American Diaspora communities [Categories] Public Affairs, News, Youth/Teens, Drama, Doc, Music Video, Promotional, Shorts, Comedy, Experimental [Formats] VHS, 3/4+, 16mm [Highlights] Portia Cobb, Pratibha Parmar, Marlon Riggs [Sponsors] The National Black Programming Consortium
• Provincetown International Film Festival [Address] 170 Commercial St., PMB 161, Provincetown, Massachussettes 02657, USA [Phone] 508-487-3456 [Email] info@ptownfilmfest.org [Web] http://www.ptownfilmfest.org [Date] June 16 - 20 [Deadline] Closed for 2004 [Entry Fee] N/A [Type] Non-competitive [Awards] Filmaker on the Edge, HBO Audience Award [Categories] Narrative, Documentaries, Animated Features and Shorts [Formats] 35mm, DVD, BETA SP video, and 1/2 [Description] Provincetown International Film Festival The sixth annual Provincetown International Film Festival, June 16-20 in Provincetown, will screen more than 50 adventurous, original, independent films. Visit www.ptownfilmfest.org or call 877.776.8677.
• Rad Digital Film Festival [Address] 3854 Tracy St, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA [Phone] 310 480-7929 [Email] rad@ktb.net [Contact] Keith Kurlander [Web] http://www.radproductions.com [Date] 3/10/02 [Deadline] 11/10/02 [Entry Fee] $35.00 & $50.00 longform [Type] Competitive [Awards] Yes [Categories] Comedy, animated, narrative, documentary, experimental [Formats] Digital [Description] Rad Digital Film Festival is dedicated to the showcasing of quality films created in the digital medium, either with cameras and/or computers. [Highlights] Our aim is to attract distributors, producers, programming purchasers and the media to create a hot marketing environment.
• Rainy States Film Festival USA [Web] http://www.film.com/film/filmfests/rainy.states.95.html/
• Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival [Address] 5243 N. clark Street, chicago, Illinois 60640, USA [Phone] 773 293-1447 [Fax] 773 293-0575 [Email] reeling@chicagofilmmakers.org [Contact] Dan Miracle [Web] http://www.reelingfilmfestival.org [Date] November 2-11, 2006 [Deadline] June 30, 2006 [Entry Fee] 15 [Type] Competitive [Awards] An award is given out in each category in which entries are accepted. [Subject Matter] Gay & Lesbian [Categories] Narrative Feature, Documentary Feature, Narrative Short, Documentary Short, Experimental/Animaion [Formats] VHS, DVD [Description] An annual event that highlights the best in lesbian and gay film. [Sponsors] Not Confirmed Yet
• Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival [Address] 102 Midway Village, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, USA [Phone] 302-645-9095 [Fax] 302-645-9460 [Email] info@rehobothfilm.com [Contact] David Gold - Program Director [Web] http://www.rehobothfilm.com [Deadline] Early deadline: June 19th --- Main deadline: July 16th [Entry Fee] Early: $20 (Students $15) -- Regular: $25 (Students: $20) [Type] Competitive [Awards] Audience Awards given for Best Feature, Best Debut Feature, Best Short and Best Documentary [Subject Matter] No subject boundaries [Categories] Features, Shorts, Documentaries [Eligibility] All films completed in 2003 or later, which have not already screened at our festival, are eligible [Formats] Preview formats: NTSC VHS or DVD -- Screening formats: 35mm, Beta or DVD [Description] Since 1998, our festival has grown to a mid-Atlantic cultural destination attracting film lovers from Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC and beyond. Last year the festival screened over 100 features, shorts and documentaries from 27 countries.
• Riverside Film Festival MN, USA [Web] http://cmp1.ucr.edu/film_festival/rivfilmfestival.html
• Rivertown Film Festival [Address] 425 Ontario St. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA [Phone] (612)627-4431 [Fax] (612)627-4111 [Contact] Al Milgrom [Web] http://www.umn.edu/nlhome/g023/filmsoc/ufilm.html [Date] April [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] International Films
• Rochester International Independent Film Festival [Address] Movies on a Shoestring, Box 17746, Rochester, NY 14617, USA [Phone] (716)454-6664 [Contact] Shelley Adams [Deadline] March [Entry Fee] $15 [Subject Matter] Student, Amateur, Independents
• Saguaro Film Festival AZ, USA
• San Antonio CineFestival [Address] Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, 1300 Guadalupe St., San Antonio, TX 78207, USA [Phone] (210)271-3151 [Fax] (210)271-3480 [Deadline] November [Subject Matter] Film and Video by or about Latinos [Categories] Narrative, Documentary, Experimental, Animation, Emerging Artists
• San Diego Film Festival [Address] 7974 Mission Bonita Drive, San Diego, Ca 92120, USA [Phone] 619-582-2368 [Fax] 619-286-8324 [Email] info@sdff.org [Contact] Karl Kozak [Web] http://www.SDFF.org [Date] September [Deadline] July 1st [Entry Fee] 35 [Type] Competitive [Awards] MIA [Subject Matter] features, docs & shorts [Categories] all [Formats] 35mm, 16mm, digital [Description] A 5 day competitive event showcasing the best in American and International features, documentaries and shorts.
• San Diego International Film Festival San Diego, CA, USA [Web] http://ueo.ucsd.edu/ [Date] March 30 - April 12 2001 [Description] Organized by UCSD
• San Diego Women's Film Festival [Address] P.O. Box 632991, San Diego, CA 92163, USA [Phone] (619) 374-1121 [Email] jenniferhsu@sdwff.org [Contact] Jennifer Hsu [Web] http://www.sdwff.org [Date] October 4-7, 2007 [Deadline] June 1, 2007 [Entry Fee] $30 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Judge and Audience Awards [Description] Southern California's most notable and longest running women film festival. [Highlights] Over 100 independent films from around the world highlighting positive messages about relevant social issues, including ethnicity, class, culture, race and gender. [Sponsors] Sony Electronics, Cox Communications, Lifetime Movie Network, Listen Up! Youth Media, EFilm, Channel 933FM, Signonsandiego.com, The San Diego Daily Transcript, Karl Strauss, Pick Up Stix, Chipotle, and Fox 6
• San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival [Address] c/o NAATA, 346 Ninth St., San Francisco, CA 94621, USA [Phone] (415)863-0814 [Fax] (415)863-7428 [Contact] Paul Yi [Web] http://www.dnai.com/~abenamer/naata/!naata.html [Date] March [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Film & Video by Asians and Asian Americans
• San Francisco International Film Festival [Address] 1521 Eddy St., San Francisco, CA 94115, USA [Phone] (415)929-5000 [Fax] (415)921-5032 [Contact] Peter Scarlet [Web] http://sfiff.org/sfiff/ [Date] April [Entry Fee] $35-$160 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Category Prizes [Subject Matter] International Cinema, Shorts, dcoumentaries [Categories] Narrative, non-narrative, documentary [Formats] 16mm, Umatic
• San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival [Address] Frameline, 346 Ninth St., San Francisco, CA 94103, USA [Phone] (415)703-8658 [Fax] (415)861-1404 [Contact] Boone Nguyen [Date] June [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Gay & Lesbian Themes
• San Luis Obispo International Film Festival [Address] PO Box 1449, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406, USA [Phone] (805)546-FILM [Fax] (805)543-2456 [Contact] Mary A. Harris [Date] Nov. 2 - 5 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Independents, retros, seminars
• Santa Barbara International Film Festival [Address] 1216 State St. Suite 170, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA [Phone] (805)963-0023 [Fax] (805)962-2524 [Contact] Diane M. Durst [Web] http://www.rain.org/~filmfest/ [Date] March [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] International Features, documentaries, shorts
• Santa Clarita Independent Film Festival (SCIFF) [Address] P.O. Box 1667, Santa Clarita, CA 91386, USA [Phone] (661) 251-0274 [Fax] (661) 251-0274 [Email] info@sciffestival.com [Contact] Jenni [Web] http://www.sciffestival.com [Date] October 25-27, 2005 [Deadline] September 19, 2005 [Entry Fee] $20-$40 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Various [Subject Matter] All [Categories] All [Eligibility] Films must be submitted as non-released and fully completed shorts, documentaries or features. [Formats] Formats accepted for preview must be submitted as a DVD, VHS, or mini-DV (NTSC or PAL for all three). Formats for exhibition must be available as DVD, VHS, mini-DV, BetaSP, or 35-millimeter film (NTSC or PAL standards for all). [Description] SCIFF is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a truly open forum for independent filmmakers, promoting diversity and creating a community in the Santa Clarita Valley that supports multi-cultural filmmaking. [Highlights] Over the course of three days, the festival will present competitive shorts, documentaries, and features, as well as workshops and seminars by industry professionals and featured screenings. Awards will be given out in a variety of categories. [Sponsors] Filmmakers Alliance, FinalDraft, Hilton Garden Inn, and others.
• Scene First Student Film Festival [Address] 144 D Harbison Blvd, Suite 210, Columbia, SC 29212, USA [Phone] 803-227-2600 [Email] markh@campusentertainment.net [Contact] Mark Hall [Web] http://www.scenefirstfestival.com [Date] March 27-29, 2008 [Deadline] Feb. 15, 2008 [Entry Fee] $15 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Best Comedy, Best Experimental, Best Narrative, Best Documentary, Best Animation, Best Musiv Video, Best Commercial/PSA [Description] Access without attitude! Student filmmakers…The atmosphere at Scene First is more relaxed than traditional festivals – flip-flops instead of black ties, and BBQ instead of caviar.
• Screamfest Horror Film Festival & Screenplay Competition [Address] 8840 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211, USA [Phone] (310) 358-3273 [Email] screamfestla@aol.com [Contact] Rachel Belofsky [Web] http://www.screamfestla.com [Date] October 15-24, 2004 [Deadline] August 15, 2004 [Entry Fee] $40 features $30 shorts $35 screenplays [Type] Competitive [Awards] Softwares (MOVIE MAGIC); For screenplay awards visit the website [Subject Matter] HORROR FILM FESTIVAL [Categories] Visit the website [Formats] all [Description] 4th Annual International Horror Film Festival & Screenplay Competiton debuting the New Blood of horror films. [Highlights] Films from past SCREAMFEST competitions have received distribution offers from attending distributors. Finalists & winning screenplays in 2004 SCREAMFEST will be read by literary agents. [Sponsors] Screenplay.com, 'Monster' Energy Drinks, Tarantula Tequilas
• Seattle Interantional Film Festival [Address] c/o Egyptian Theatre, 801 E. Pine St., Seattle, WA 96122, USA [Phone] (206)324-9996 [Fax] (206)324-9998 [Contact] Darryl Macdonald [Web] http://205.199.66.239/info.html [Date] May [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] International Features and Shorts
• Silver Images Film Festival [Address] Terra Nova Films, 9848 S. Winchester Ave., Chicago, IL 60643, USA [Phone] (312)881-8491 [Fax] 312-881-3368 [Deadline] January [Subject Matter] Aging, Older Adults [Categories] Student, General
• Silver Lake Film Festival [Address] 2658 Griffith Park Blvd., #389, Los Angeles, Ca 90039, USA [Phone] 323.221.1763 [Email] info@silverlakefilmfestival.com [Contact] P. David Ebersole [Web] http://www.silverlakefilmfestival.com [Date] 20-23 September 2001 [Deadline] 15 June (film); 15 July (screenplay) [Entry Fee] $15 (film); $30 (screenplay) [Type] Non-competitive [Categories] Narrative feature; narrative short; documentary feature; documentary short: experimental feature; experimental short; animated feature; animated short; video art; children/family [Eligibility] Entry form; entry fee; NTSC/ VHS or PAL preview tape; photos/slides, etc; press kit/ production credits [Formats] original: 35mm; 16mm; s-8; 3.4 [Sponsors] Vista Theater; CinemaNow; Peet's Coffee & Tea; Tony Roma's
• Sinking Creek Film & Video Festival [Address] 402 Sarratt Center, Vanderbilt U., Nashville, TN 37240, USA [Phone] (615)322-4234 [Fax] (615)343-8081 [Contact] Meryl Truett [Deadline] May [Entry Fee] $25-$65 [Awards] Cash [Subject Matter] Independents, Students [Formats] 35mm, 16mm, 3/4+video
• Slice of Life Film and Video Showcase PA, USA
• SoCal Independent Film Festival [Address] 19744 Beach Blvd. #221, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, USA [Phone] 714-329-8268 [Email] info@socalfilmfest.com [Contact] Brian B. [Web] http://socalfilmfest.com/ [Date] September 9-14, 2008 [Deadline] June 16, 2008 [Entry Fee] Varies, please see website [Type] Competitive [Awards] Best-in-the-Fest, Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, Best Documentary, Local Spotlight, and many more! [Subject Matter] Independent Film [Categories] Short film, feature film, documentary, screenplays, student film [Formats] VHS or DVD -- NTSC Format Only [Description] A festival focused on independent films. Five days of award winning movies, industry speakers, professional workshops, Q&As with directors and actors, special guests, a professional panel of jury members, and scores of attendees. [Highlights] * Low Entry Fees * Student Awards * Theatrical Screenings * Online Events * Celebrity Guests * Distributor Screenings * Free Event Access for Official Selections * Truly independent * [Sponsors] Acura, Without a Box, Hotel Huntington Beach, Glidecam Camera Stabilizers, Huntington Beach Public Library and Cultural Center, Versus Medaia and many more
• Spaghetti Junction Urban Film Festival [Address] P.O. Box 2205, Tucker, Georgia 30085, USA [Email] info@sjuff.com [Contact] Kiyomi Rollins [Web] http://WWW.SJUFF.COM [Date] April17th-23rd 2006 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Best Feature, Best Short, Best Documentary, Jr. Cinematography Award. [Formats] NTSC-DVD(screening format) [Description] The fourth annual Spaghetti Junction Urban Film Festival is one of the fastest growing film festivals in the southeast. [Highlights] Corporate Sponsored Workshops,Film Screenings, Hollywood Premieres, Film Buyers [Sponsors] Turner Broadcasting, Tunnel Lights More....
• Stories from the Field [Address] 66 West 12 Street, New York City, New York 10011, USA [Phone] (212) 663-8412 [Email] llopez@tellmedia.com [Contact] Linda Lopez [Web] http://www.storiesfromthefield.org [Date] 21 and 22 April [Deadline] ebruary 7 [Entry Fee] $30.00 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Millennium Development Goals [Eligibility] To be considered, a film must reflect one or more of the eight Millennium Development Goals. Finalists will be selected by a screening committee of United Nations officials, MCAI representatives, New School faculty, and Mount Sinai global health experts, [Formats] PAL, NTSC [Description] The Festival was organized in 2004 as the United Nations entered its 60th year. Its mission is to screen films that reflect the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. [Highlights] The films that are screened during the two-day event come from the United Nations' offices and agencies and from the general public, revealing the day-to-day reality of millions in the developing world. [Sponsors] The Women's Media Center, The Mount Sinai, NYC TV, UN Foundation, Better World Campaign, AOL, BlueKite Design, Lifetime Television, Starbright Products
• Sundance Film Festival [Address] PO Box 16450, Salt Lake City, UT 84116, USA [Phone] (801)328-3456 [Fax] (801)575-5175 [Contact] Geoffrey Gilmore [Web] http://sundancefilm.com/festival/index.html [Date] January [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Independents, International & U.S. premieres, retros
• Surf City International Film Festival [Address] 5901 Warner Avenue #136, Huntington Beach, CA 92649, USA [Phone] (949) 770-1990 [Fax] (949) 770-1990 [Email] programming@surfcityfilmfest.com [Contact] Stephen Yardley [Web] http://surfcityfilmfest.com [Date] July 9 - 15, 2002 [Deadline] February 02, 2002 [Entry Fee] $30 - $50 [Awards] Various [Categories] Various [Eligibility] All [Formats] 35MM, 16MM, Digital, BetaSP [Description] We are very excited to announce the release of what will become one of the best film festivals in the world. For the last few years, we have traveled to over 30 film festivals nationwide, and came to one conclusion - We can do it better! [Highlights] SCIFF will showcase 100 films from around the world in a span of 6 days in the beautiful city of Huntington Beach, California - 30 minutes south of Los Angeles. [Sponsors] Various
• Taos Talking Picture Festival [Address] 216M North Pueblo Rd. #216, Taos, NM 87571, USA [Phone] (505)751-0637 [Fax] (505)751-7385 [Email] taosfilm@laplaza.taos.nm.us [Contact] Kelly Clement [Web] http://www.taosnet.com/ttpix/ [Date] April [Deadline] February [Entry Fee] $25 [Type] Competitive [Awards] Real Estate [Subject Matter] Independents, Media Literacy, Film, Video [Eligibility] Productions over 1 hour. [Description] The Festival aspires to serve as a rendezvous where people meet to trade ideas and inspiration in an atmosphere conducive to clear, uncluttered thought; a unique context in which to view and discuss the art of film and media in general. [Sponsors] Taos Land and Film Company
• Telluride Film Festival USA [Phone] (603)643-1255 [Fax] (603)643-5938 [Contact] Tom Luddy, Bill Pence [Date] Sept. 1 - 4 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] World premieres, archival films, tributes
• Telluride IndieFest [Address] P.O. Box 860 (mailing), 398 W. Colorado Ave. #223, Telluride, CO 81435, USA [Phone] 970-728-7230 [Fax] 970-728-8128 [Email] festival@tellurideindiefest.com [Contact] Michael Carr Founder/Director [Web] http://tellurideindiefest.com [Date] Second Weekend of December (Annually) [Deadline] August 1 (each year) [Entry Fee] Varies - based on when entry is submitted, and its length. [Type] Non-competitive [Awards] Over 72% of our artists advanced their careers by being *selected* by Telluride IndieFest. [Subject Matter] An international independent film and screenwriting festival [Categories] All genres are acceptable. [Eligibility] All artists are eligible. [Formats] Film and Video entries are previewed in standard VHS video (no PAL formats, please) [Description] An international event - showcasing the *best* independent films and screenplays in the world! [Highlights] Dedicated to the spirit and advancement of independent filmmaking, videomaking, and screenwriting worldwide!
• Temecula Valley International Film Festival Temecula, CA, USA [Phone] (909)699-6267 [Date] Sept. 13 - 17 [Subject Matter] Romantic Comedies, Features, Shorts, Student Film [Sponsors] Temecula Valley Film Council, City of Temecula, Arts Council of Temecula Valley, SoCal Cinemas, Layton Belling & Assoc., Pala Mesa resort, Embassy Suites, Press Enterprise, Temecula Creek Inn, Target Stores, Paradise Chevrolet Buick Geo, The Californian
• Three Rivers Film Festival PA, USA [Web] http://www.cs.cmu.edu:8001/Web/Unofficial/Movies/3RiversFilmFest.html/
• Toofy Film Fest Boulder, Colorado, USA [Email] submissions@toofy.com [Contact] Jeff Siebert, 9415 Wolfe Place, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 [Web] http://www.toofy.com [Date] September, 2006 [Deadline] July 1, 2006 [Entry Fee] $20-40 [Type] Competitive [Categories] Narrative Features, Narrative Shorts, Documentary Features, Documentary Shorts, Animated Features, Animated Shorts, Extreme Sports Features, Extreme Sports Shorts, Horror Features, Horror Shorts, Music Videos, Experimental Films [Formats] HDcam, 35mm, Mini DV, DigiBeta, Beta SP [Description] The Toofy Film Fest 2006(located in Boulder, CO)is currently accepting international film submissions including animations, narratives, music videos, docs, & more.Toofy showcases the finest independent movies, music, fine art, & fashion.www.toofy.com [Highlights] Toofy Film Fest'05 Presented by the Onion showcased 50 films over 5 days in Boulder,CO.The 3rd annual Toofy Film Fest 2006 provides audiences w/ the finest independent movies,music,fine art,&fashion.
• Under Currents [Address] PMB 332, 907 W. Marketview Dr. Ste. 10, Champaign,, IL 61822, USA [Phone] (312)493-2190 [Email] help@under-currents.com [Contact] Max Krueger [Web] http://www.under-currents.com [Date] annually starting June 2006 [Deadline] April [Entry Fee] $30/$40 [Type] Competitive [Awards] best director, best story, best cinematographer, audience choice [Subject Matter] all subjects, all generes [Categories] all [Eligibility] any time [Formats] all formats accepted, PAL and SECAM submissions must be on DVD only. [Description] The Undercurrents film festival strives to bring a voice to traditionally ignored filmmakers and subjects. We aim to reward movies that challenge the status quo, take chances, experiment, or point to the future of filmmaking [Sponsors] Unlimited Web Hosting Provided by www.nwshosting.com
• Urban Stuyvesant Film Festival (USFF) [Address] P.O. Box 2617, New York, New York 10009, USA [Phone] 917-918-0271 [Fax] N/A [Email] Info@3MindFilms.com [Contact] Raymond Montanez -Founder/Director [Web] http://www.3MindFilms.com [Date] Summer of 2004 [Deadline] December 31, 2003 [Entry Fee] $35-$45 [Formats] All [Description] The Urban Stuyvesant Film Festival(USFF)is a festival dedicated to the truly independent filmmaker. Simply put, big name casts and/or big budget films doesn't always equal a film of excellent quality.
• USA Film Festival [Address] 2917 Swiss Ave., Dallas, TX 75204, USA [Phone] (214)821-6300 [Fax] (214)821-6364 [Contact] Alonso Duralde [Date] April [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] US and International Films, Shorts
• Utah Short Film & Video Festival [Address] 20 SW Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA [Phone] (801)534-1158 [Fax] (801)322-2343 [Web] http://uptown.turnpike.net/G/gold/index.html [Deadline] June [Entry Fee] $10-$50 [Subject Matter] Shorts, Independents, Students [Categories] General, Young Media Artists (under 18)
• Utah Short Film and Video Festival [Address] 20 South West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101, USA [Phone] 801.534.1158 [Email] shortsfest@ufvc.org [Contact] Kent Maxwell [Web] http://www.ufvc.org/festival2002/2002EntryForm.html [Date] May 31 to June 15 2002 [Deadline] May 13, 2002 [Entry Fee] $45.00 [Type] Competitive [Awards] There are cash awards. Gave away $3000 last year (largest $500); based on entries. [Categories] Narrative, Experimental, Documnetary, Animation [Eligibility] Entries mailed from within the USA and 25 minutes or less only. [Formats] 16mm film, Hi-8, Digital-8, miniDV, 3/4 inch U-matic, VHS, SVHS, DVCAM, DV Pro, Super 8 [Description] National competition that showcases 16-mm film, Super-8mm film, and video works of up to 25 minutes in length in all styles, forms, and genres.
• Vermont International Film Festival [Address] One Main St, Suite 307, Burlington, VT 05401, USA [Phone] 802-660-2600 [Email] info@vtiff.org [Web] http://www.vtiff.org [Date] Oct. 11-15 2006 [Deadline] July 1, 2006 [Entry Fee] $25 Shorts (up to 30 min.); $45 (30 min. plus) [Type] Competitive [Awards] Awards for Best Film, Short and Long, will be given in each of the three subject categories. Selected films will also compete for the Heart of the Festival Award. [Categories] Justice and Human Rights, War and Peace, the Environment [Formats] VHS (NTSC) or Multi-Region DVD [Description] The 17th Vermont International Film Festival, one of the oldest venues in North America for showcasing socially conscious films, is accepting independent films and videos of any length or genre that fit into one of three categories listed above. [Highlights] Visit http://www.vtiff.org for an entry form and more information.
• Virginia Festival of American Films [Address] PO Box 3697, 104 Midmont Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA [Phone] (804)982-5277 [Fax] (804)982-5297 [Contact] Hugh Southern [Web] http://minerva.acc.virginia.edu/~vafilm [Date] Oct. 27 - 29 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] American Film, Independents, documentaries, shorts, premieres, panels, discussions
• Visual Artists Film & Video Festival [Address] San Jose State University, Student Union Rm #350, San Jose, CA 95192-0132, USA [Phone] (408)924-6260 [Fax] (408)924-6239 [Contact] James Moore [Deadline] January [Entry Fee] $7 [Subject Matter] Independents, Students
• West Coast Student Film Festival [Address] 24 Vidal Dr. San Francisco, CA 94132, San Francisco, CA, USA [Email] wcsfilmfest@hotmail.com [Contact] Joey Garner [Web] http://www.wcsfilmfest.org/ [Date] April, 2002 [Deadline] January 18, 2002 [Entry Fee] no fee [Type] Competitive [Awards] top three per category; best in festival; soundtrack; actor/actress; cinematography; script; director; editing (sound/visual) [Subject Matter] all [Categories] fiction, non fiction, animation, theme: Overcoming Obstacles [Eligibility] currently enrolled in US college or university [Formats] shot on any format (16mm film, 35mm, digital, video, etc.), submitted on 1/2inch VHS format [Description] Festival and competition open to US student filmmakers. Original shorts (under 20min) may be submitted; judged on creativity, originality, and technical excellence. Festival featuring winning entries will be held in April, 2002 in San Francisco, CA. [Highlights] Theme Category: "Overcoming Obstacles". All proceeds from festival sponsorship are going to Push America, an organization dedicated to raising funds for, and awareness about, people living with disabilities.
• Westchester International Film Festival [Address] 148 Martine Avenue Rm. 107, White Plains, New York 10601, USA [Phone] (914)995-2917 [Fax] (914)9952948 [Email] iis3@westchestergov.com [Contact] Iris G. Stevens [Web] http://www.westchestergov.com/business_filmfestival.htm [Date] March 26-29, 2009 [Deadline] February 15, 2009 [Entry Fee] $25 for students and $35 for all else [Type] Competitive [Awards] Yes [Categories] Feature, Documentary, Short, Animation, Screenplay, Student(resident), Student(non-resident), Experimental [Description] The mission of the WCFF is to encourage and support the work of independent filmmakers and screenwriters. We have a particular interest in screening the work of students and first time filmmakers. Local, national and international films accepted.
• Williamsburg Brooklyn Film Festival [Address] 180 South 4th Street, Suite 2S, Brooklyn, New York 11211, USA [Phone] +1 718 388 4306 [Fax] +1 718 599 5039 [Email] web@wbff.org [Contact] Mario Pego - Festival Programmer [Web] http://wbff.org [Date] May [Deadline] Early: Oct15th, Late: Jan15th, Final: Feb 15th [Entry Fee] $25, $50 [Type] Competitive [Awards] US$45,000 in film services [Subject Matter] International, Independent [Categories] Feature, Documentary, Shorts, Experimental
• Wine Country Film Festival [Address] 12000 Henno Road, PO Box 303, Glen Ellen, CA 95442, USA [Phone] (707)9962536 [Fax] (707)996-6964 [Contact] Stephen Ashton [Web] http://www.winery.com/winery-bin/filmfest [Date] July/August [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Features, Shorts, Independents
• Women In Film International Film Festival CA, USA
• Women in the Director's Chair International Film and Video Festival IL, USA
• Worldfest Charleston [Address] PO Box 838, Charleston, SC 29401, USA [Phone] (803)723-7600 [Fax] (713)965-9960 [Contact] J. Hunter Todd [Web] http://www.sims.net/organizations/worldfest/worldfest.html/ [Date] Nov. 7 - 12 [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Independent Features, seminars, shorts documentaries, student.
• WorldFest Houston [Address] PO Box 56566, Houston, TX 77256, USA [Phone] (713)965-9955 [Fax] (713)965-9960 [Contact] J. Hunter Todd [Web] http://www.vannevar.com/worldfest/ [Date] April [Type] Competitive [Subject Matter] Independents, International, Studio Films
• Welsh International Film Festival [Address] 6G Science Park, Cefn Llan, Aberystwyth, Dyfed SY23 3AH, Wales [Phone] (1970)617995 [Fax] (1970)617942 [Contact] John Berwyn Rowlands [Web] http://www.aber.ac.uk/~wff995/index.html [Date] Nov. 10 - 19 [Type] Non-competitive [Subject Matter] Welsh & International features and shorts, retros, workshops, seminars