Sunday, May 24, 2009

re: some festival deadlines approaching...

Woodstock Film Festival
Early Deadline: May 25
Final Deadline: June 22
The 10th annual Woodstock Film Festival (Sept 30th – October 4th, 2009) is currently accepting submissions in all categories. Maverick Awards are presented for Best Feature ($5000 cash), Best Documentary, Best Short Documentary, Best Short Film, Best Student Film, Best Cinematography, Best Editing and Best Animation. Cash, prizes and/or services are given out in each category. Audience Awards are presented for Best Feature and Best Documentary. Award sponsors have included The Lee Marvin Estate, the late James Lyons, Lowel-Light, Apple Computers, Final Draft, Post Factory, A&E Indie Films, Docurama, Kodak, Baseline, Markertek, and others.

17th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival
Regular Deadline: May 22
Late Deadline: June 16
The Hamptons International Film Festival was founded to celebrate Independent film - long, short, fiction and documentary - and to introduce a unique and varied spectrum of international films and filmmakers to our audiences. The Festival is committed to exhibiting films that express fresh voices and differing global perspectives, with the hope that these programs enlighten audiences, provide invaluable exposure for filmmakers and present inspired entertainment for all.

re: industry mentorship

hi guys,
sorry you have to have moved to ny, but years ago an alumni, delmira valladares, made it into this program (used to be project mentor). so...if you've got a nyc address...

IFP “Made In NY” Mentorship Program – Call for fellowship applicants
First deadline May 22nd
Promoting diversity in NYC’s entertainment workforce through mentorship, workshops and job placement. Applications for an eight month fellowship are now open to below-the-line entertainment professionals from communities underrepresented in the industry. Participants will receive ongoing one-on-one guidance from industry mentors, attend a monthly series of guest speakers and workshops, receive a job placement in their specified craft and enjoy networking opportunities provided by complimentary access to all of IFP’s programming. This pilot program, funded by the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting through the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, seeks to promote diversity in entertainment workforce by working with New Yorkers representing an inclusive range of race, gender, ethnicity, and physical ability to ensure growth and long-term fulfilling retention in the industry. This program is facilitated by the nonprofit Independent Filmmaker Project, the nation's oldest and largest organization of independent filmmakers, and also the premier advocate for them. Currently, the Independent Filmmaker Project represents a network of 10,000 filmmakers in New York City and around the world

re: asian american film fest in philly...for you asian americans

CALL FOR ENTRIES
2nd Annual Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival
October 8-11, 2009

The 2nd Annual Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF) is now accepting submissions for the following festival award categories:

Narrative Fiction (70 mins+)
Documentary (35 mins+)
Short Film (1-30 mins)

Regular Deadline (postmarked): May 8, 2009*
Final Deadline (postmarked): June 13, 2009

*Filmmakers (Asian and non-Asian) are encouraged to submit their films early to save money on entry fees and to beat the final deadline crunch. Works in progress will not be accepted.

More info: phillyasianfilmfest.org
Submit online: withoutabox

Monday, May 11, 2009

re: one of my crazy underground filmmaker mates!

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END OF THE YEAR SHOWCASE - THIS THURSDAY MAY 14TH 7PM

Be there or be square....

The 26th Annual Media Arts Department Showcase and awards presentation will be held on Thursday night, May 14th, at the Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre, 54 Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ. Works including film, video, and digital media will be screened. A donation of $3 to benefit the Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theater is suggested. Parking is available for a reduced rate of $3.50 (obtain coupon at theatre) at the Square Ramp Parking located behind the theatre on Magnolia Avenue.

The Dr. Joseph Drew Award for Excellence in Media Production will be presented by faculty to selected graduating seniors. After-party following the screening will be held at the Mojo Lounge, 130 Westside Ave., Jersey City
Date: Thursday, May 14th, 2008
Time: 7:00 PM

Highlights
¨ 16mm film production
¨ Video production
¨ Digital media production
¨ Multi-media production
¨ Presentation of Dr. Joseph Drew Award for Excellence in Media Production

NJ City UniversityMedia Arts Department Showcase
Media Arts Department phone (201) 200-3494
The Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre, 54 Journal SquareJersey City, New Jersey
(201) 798-6055www.loewsjersey.org

Sunday, May 3, 2009