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MIGRATING FORMS FESTIVAL OF FILM AND VIDEO Apr 15 - Apr 19, 2009
The MIGRATING FORMS - FESTIVAL OF FILM AND VIDEO presents the work of filmmakers who test the boundaries of commercial filmmaking in New York City.  Growing out of the New York Underground Film Festival, Migrating Forms continues quality programming and a dedication to films that go unnoticed by mainstream venues, yet represents the new era of underground art.

Filmmakers will be welcomed by New York's sophisticated, diverse audiences and also enjoy great media exposure from renowned outlets such as The Village Voice, The New York Times, New York Press, The Onion, Filmmaker, and IndieWIRE. Concerts, interactive screenings, and parties during each night of the festival help bring together filmmakers, alumni, industry, and guests.

UPCOMING DEADLINE: January 15, 2009

The Festival will be held at Anthology Film Archives, one of the world's foremost venues for experimental film and film culture. Highlights from last year's Festival include HEAVY METAL IN BAGHDAD, and WE ARE WIZARDS, both of which secured distribution. Other notable Underground selections include THE WEATHER UNDERGROUND; HALF COCKED; HORNS AND HALOS; and RADIATION. Migrating Forms recently hosted the World Premiere of DELIVER by Jennifer Montgomery.
www.migratingforms.org
Doculink - Los Angeles Meeting Jan 10, 2009
The January meeting of Doculink is Saturday, January 10, from 2-5pm. 

DoculinkDoculink  is a community for documentary filmmakers who share information, leads, ideas, and a commitment to support growth as nonfiction filmmakers.  As always, bring drinks, desserts, snacks, and food to share with everyone. Feel free to pass this invitation along to other people who might be interested.

Saturday's meeting will be at On Your Mark Studios, 13425 Ventura Blvd., Suite 200 Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 - 818-817-4300.  On Ventura between Coldwater Canyon and Woodman.

The meeting will be a workshop on "AN INTRODUCTION TO DOCUMENTARY BUDGETING". It will look at what makes documentaries expensive, and it will include a detailed line item analysis of a sample budget. The workshop will be geared towards independent filmmakers who need to use a flexible approach for projects that are still evolving.  It will include detailed guidance about many aspects of preparing a budget and seek to demystify the budgeting process while empowering participants to use a budget as part of proactively managing the creative process of production.

Robert Bahar, award-winning director and co-founder of Doculink, will present this seminar.  His excellent writeup, "Intro to Documentary Budgeting" can be found in the FILES.
www.doculink.org
DGA AD/UPM/TC Council Meeting Jan 07, 2009
DGAThe DGA AD/UPM/TC Council Meeting
8pm-9:45pm
Los Angeles DGA, Top Floor, Sunset & Fairfax. 
310-289-2000

7pm - Dinner, Networking, Committee Meetings.
8pm - Meeting starts.
groups.yahoo.com/group/DGUSA/cal
REEL Ladies Short Film Showcase Jan 03 - Mar 01, 2009
REEL Ladies in association with JNL Media presents the Spring 2009 REEL Ladies Short Film Showcase of new and emerging film and video work by women. REEL Ladies provides a platform for women filmmakers in all industry fields to share their stories, showcase their work and network with like minded women in the film and entertainment industry.

Reel LadiesWe are currently taking submissions of innovative, thought provoking films by women, for women for the Spring Short Film Showcase in Los Angeles.  Selected films will also be featured on our weekly Newsletter, Press Releases and Web Sites.

Submissions are accepted by any women who have participated in the filmmaking - with her name included on the credits. Submissions from Writers, Directors, Producers, Actresses, Script Supervisor, Makeup Artist, Location Scout, Post Production, Editor, etc. are ALL accepted. The submitting filmmaker will be the one introducing the film and participating in the Filmmaker Q&A.  Name must be included in the film credits and you must have written consent from the Producer(s) to showcase the film.
Submissions are NOW OPEN!  Deadline: Feb. 20, 2009
reelladies.ning.com/forum/topics/call-for-entries-reel-ladies
3rd Annual NATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR TALENTED YOUTH (NFFTY) Apr 24 - Apr 26, 2009
The 3rd Annual NATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR TALENTED YOUTH (NFFTY) is a Seattle event to enable, promote, and encourage the next generation of filmmakers to inspire and entertain the world with their stories.

NFFTYShowcasing the work of filmmakers age 22 and under, NFFTY presents more than 80 films and music videos at state-of-the-art venues around Seattle. Films with environmental, peace, and social justice themes receive special consideration, and vie for additional recognition and prizes. The Festival provides young filmmakers a "full feature" festival experience with broad public exposure, an inclusive atmosphere, and access to industry professionals from The CW, Participant Media (AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH), and sponsors HBO, TOMS Shoes, Comcast, TheFilmSchool, and more.

NFFTY films enjoy varied distribution opportunities, and will be broadcast on Comcast On Demand in the Northwest United States. What's more, films deemed the "Best of NFFTY" will be shown in school classrooms and screened before feature presentations at Seattle outdoor cinema events. The Grand Prize includes an all-expenses-paid trip to Los Angeles to meet with creative executives and agents, and one lucky winner will receive a full scholarship to attend TheFilmSchool's high school summer program.

Late Deadline - January 16, 2009
www.nffty.org/
Nigeria Entertainment International Film Festival and Awards May 27 - May 31, 2009
NEFFA
The Nigeria Entertainment International Film Festival and Awards is accepting entries for the 2009 fest under the Invitational Category.  Festival includes tributes to prominent African-American actors, actresses, filmmakers and authors, Black Academy Award Winners among others.

For information, contact Frank Ikegwuonu, Festival President, 234-80-6745-7474
www.nigeriaentertainment.com/
5th Annual SEATTLE TRUE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL Jun 13 - Jun 23, 2009
The 5th Annual SEATTLE TRUE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL (STIFF) is a ten-day celebration of off-beat, genuinely independent films in Seattle, Washington.

STIFFSTIFF aims to be Seattle's Slamdance and has gained traction with filmmakers, audiences and press as a unique platform for quality indie films without big stars or studio resources. Festival organizers strive to put on a first-rate, smoothly-run event and to provide opportunities to help STIFF filmmakers attain their goals, get distribution, press, or a wider audience for their films.

The STIFF schedule is packed with at-capacity screenings, nightly parties, a music and comedy festival, and press and promotion opportunities for exhibiting filmmakers. STIFF 2009 filmmakers compete to win career-boosting opportunities such as a meeting with an acquisitions executive for Hollywood Video.

Entrly Deadline - January 15, 2009. 
LateDeadline (for local filmmakers and WithOutaBox Users) - February 9, 2009
www.trueindependent.org/
Sarasota Film Festival Mar 27 - Apr 05, 2009
Sarasota
11th Annual Sarasota Film Festival. 8th largest U.S. film festival on the beautiful southwest coast of Florida. Submit your film through Withoutabox by January 30.
www.sarasotafilmfestival.com
9th Annual deadCENTER FILM FESTIVAL Jun 10 - Jun 14, 2009
The 9th Annual deadCENTER FILM FESTIVAL (dCFF) celebrates indie filmmaking and screenwriting in Oklahoma.  dCFF has been named by "The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide" as one of the nation's top Regional Festivals.
Dead Center Film Festival
Known for their lively parties as well as for their excellent films, deadCENTER gives filmmakers plenty of opportunities to celebrate, mingle, and network while attending the Festival. Variety writes, "Oklahoma City's homegrown film fest, the deadCENTER Film Festival, is all grown up in its eight year." The five-day event is packed with cocktail parties, filmmaker events, opening and closing night parties, and other special gatherings to welcome visiting filmmakers, press, and industry. The Festival also hosts a limited number of filmmakers each year.

Winner of the Best Narrative Feature Award takes home a cash prize of $2500 USD, while the Best Oklahoma Film receives a $250 cash prize. The top screenplay receives valuable development notes from Reader's Unlimited in Los Angeles. 

UPCOMING DEADLINE: January 3, 2009

www.deadcenterfilm.org/
4th Annual KENT FILM FESTIVAL Mar 26 - Mar 29, 2009
The 4th Annual KENT FILM FESTIVAL is an independent film fest that prides itself in putting filmmakers where they belong: first.
Kent Film Festival
Ideally located in the cozy town of Kent, in the heart of Connecticut's Litchfield County, KFF focuses on the art and craft of filmmaking - above and below the line. The numerous incentives and opportunities for filmmakers in the state creates a regional "film buzz" that's captured by the Festival and enjoyed by the artists and audiences who attend this young but rapidly growing event.

Since its inception in 2006, KFF has attracted capacity crowds of appreciative filmgoers, who are drawn to the thoughtful variety of screenings, galas, panels and seminars. Special guests who have made the trip include legendary documentarian Albert Maysles, who presented a master class in 2008, while artists like Lynn Redgrave, Campbell Scott and Elizabeth Perkins have all dropped in to present films at the Festival itself, glad to soak up the casual atmosphere and interact with friendly festivalgoers.

December 31, 2008 - Regular Deadline.  Upgraded projects save $5 off this deadline

The Kent Film Festival is a grassroots organization dedicated to the development and education of artists with independent visions, and to be a platform for filmmakers to reach the best possible audience for their work.  Films screen at the Kent Community Theater, as well as other venues (including a converted restaurant where parties and master classes are held), all within convenient walking distance. In addition to several additional screening opportunities in the area, award winners each receive a beautifully framed memento of their Kent Film Festival experience.
kentfilmfestival.org/
1st Annual CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL MOVIES & MUSIC FESTIVAL Mar 05 - Mar 08, 2009
The CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL MOVIES AND MUSIC FESTIVAL (CIMMfest) heats up both the Chicago film and music scenes by spotlighting innovative filmmakers whose work bridges the world of music and movies. 

Chicago FestFour days of screenings, panel discussions, workshops, and other programs bring together professionals and devotees to entertain and educate. Premieres by new and established film and video directors, as well as retrospectives, classic films and videos will fill the days; genre-bending musical performances will rule the nights at participating venues around the great music and film town that is Chicago.

The Festival's jury is made up of celebrated musicians, filmmakers, and writers from around the world. Special guest and juror Lech Kowalski will screen EAST OF PARADISE at CIMMfest, plus scenes from his latest project, and a rare look at his exclusive footage of The Ramones. The first-ever retrospective of the music video work of Encyclopedia Pictura, and many other exciting programs will make CIMMfest an exciting addition to the festival circuit.

Chicago is the perfect city for this music film festival, having electrified the blues, given birth to legendary record labels like Delmark and Chess, and continuing to foster thriving experimental jazz and rock scenes; no wonder musicians from Buddy Guy to the Smashing Pumpkins and Kanye West to Wilco call Chicago home. If your film bridges the two disciplines, submit to Chicago International Movies & Music Festival today.

www.cimmfest.org/
1st Annual PARANOIA HORROR AND SCI-FI CONVENTION & FILM FESTIVAL Mar 13 - Mar 15, 2009
The 1st Annual PARANOIA HORROR AND SCI-FI CONVENTION & FILM FESTIVAL (ParanoiaFest) will be held aboard the World Famous Queen Mary in Long Beach, California.  (Deemed one of the top five "most haunted" properties in the United States, the vast ship serves as an apt location for presenting horror and sci-fi films.)
Paranoia Fest
ParanoiaFest is expected to draw media, attendees, and excitement. In addition to a slate of haunting films, the Festival will present midnight showings of classic horror movies in the boiler room, one of the ship's most eerie places, along with a themed "Dinner of the Dead." Select films will even enjoy Red Carpet premieres, guaranteeing optimum exposure at ParanoiaFest.  

The upcoming submission deadline is December 31, 2008
www.paranoiafest.com
Super Shorts International Film Festival Jul 07 - Jul 12, 2009
In the last five years we've shown over 750 incredible short films, from slick 35mm shorts to weird and wonderful experimental films. We've held over 100 events, including seminars, panel discussions, workshops and our legendary 'Flash Funding' where filmmakers get to pitch ideas and walk away with funding the same day!

SuperShorts.JPGIn the last four years Super Shorts have awarded £13,000 ($26,000) in cash and a further £10,000 ($20,000) worth of prizes. Super Shorts was created and organized by talent circle until 2007, Luti Media Ltd took over in 2008 with an aim to build on previous successes.

The festival has attracted some of the world's most prominent names in film including Asif Kapadia (The Warrior), Allan Niblo (The Sweeney, The Football Factory, The Business, It's All Gone Pete Tong), Marshall Herskovitz (Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, Traffic), Rupert Wyatt (The Escapist), Little X (Music Video Director - Usher, Puff Daddy, Busta Rhymes) and many others.
www.supershorts.org.uk
10th Annual On Location Memphis International Film Festival Apr 23 - Apr 26, 2009
The 10th Annual ON LOCATION: MEMPHIS INTERNATIONAL FILM FEST taps into the heartbeat of Memphis - the Home of the Blues and the Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll. The city's rich musical heritage and cultural diversity supports a vibrant film community and has attracted filmmakers like Jim Jarmusch, Robert Altman, Francis Ford Coppola, Milos Forman and Sydney Pollack plus Memphis natives, Craig Brewer (HUSTLE & FLOW) and Ira Sachs (FORTY SHADES OF BLUE) whose films were both featured at Sundance in 2005.
On Location
Held over a four-day weekend, the Festival is includes networking opportunities - past guests include Morgan Freeman, Holly Hunter, Ed Solomon, Richard Gladstein, Isaac Hayes, Richard Kraft, Cybill Shepherd, Del Shores, Don Hertzfeld, and Amotz Zakai. Attendees experience famous Southern hospitality firsthand, and the laid-back atmosphere means everyone is a VIP, so artists and audiences mingle and mix, just as they would at a down-home family reunion.

Best Feature Film and Best Documentary winners receive $500 cash prizes.  Best Short, Best Animated and Best Music Video winners each win $250. All films are eligible for the $500 Audience Award and every winner receives what may be the most unique trophy awarded by any film festival: a miniature replica of an authentic Airstream trailer!

www.onlocationmemphis.org/
The Film, Stage and Showbiz Expo Mar 29, 2009
Showbiz Expo.JPGFilm, Stage & ShowBiz Expo is a five-star event that brings everyone in Show Business together under one roof. Our attendees range from: Producers, Studio Executives, Directors, Musicians, Filmmakers, Performers, Designers, Writers, Stage Managers, or anyone else involved in Film, Stage, Fashion, Live Events, and Concerts.
www.theshowbizexpo.com
6th Annual Vail Film Festival Apr 02 - Apr 05, 2009
Vail Film Fest

The 6th Annual VAIL FILM FESTIVAL (VFF) presents independent cinema in North America's stunning ski country. The Festival has earned MovieMaker Magazine's distinction as "One of the Top 10 Destination Film Festivals in the World."

The event attracts top film critics, producers, distributors, and media, guaranteeing selected films a chance for prime exposure. Attendees enjoy four eventful days of screenings, panels, networking, parties, live music, and skiing, and accepted filmmakers receive two Festival passes. The passes grant access to the Music Cafe, the Hospitality Lodge, Opening Night Party, Filmmaker Reception, Awards Ceremony, Closing Night Party, Closing Brunch, and VIP screenings.

December 15, 2008 - Late Deadline.
www.vailfilmfestival.org/
18th Annual Aspen Shortfest Apr 01 - Apr 05, 2009
The 18th Annual ASPEN SHORTSFEST is one of America's most prestigious short film competitions, bringing together filmmakers, press, and industry in the luxurious ski town of Aspen, Colorado. Consistently deliverAspen Filming a world-class event, Aspen Shortsfest is an Academy Award-qualifying festival for both the Short Live-Action and the Short Animation categories.

The Festival has screened early work of innovative filmmakers including Jason Reitman, Fernando Meirelles, Sarah Polley, Adam Elliot, and Katia Lund. Many Shortsfest films have garnered Oscars and nominations, including THE DANISH POET; ERAMOS POCOS; GOD SLEEPS IN RWANDA; WASP; OUR TIME IS UP; ASYLUM; and SQUASH.  IndieWIRE hails Aspen Shortsfest as "one of the best venues to see top quality short films from around the world."

The Festival also presents the MasterWorks panel, part of Shortfest's mentoring efforts in which high-profile film veterans share their insight. Other special programs like Professional Panels, Planet Cinema and Director Spotlight give a more in-depth look at the business, craft, and artistry of filmmaking

Shorts will vie for over $25,000 USD in cash and other prizes (including special prizes sponsored by Kodak and BAFTA-LA), across several categories.
www.aspenfilm.org
2009 DC Shorts Film Fest Submissions Feb 15 - May 15, 2009
Submissions are now open for the 2009 edition of the famed DC Shorts Film Festival!
DC Shorts
DC Shorts turns the spotlight on truly independent short films, created by new and established filmmakers in an era when the art of filmmaking is opening to all. We select films from every genre for our competition screenings — with a special focus on films created by metropolitan Washington, DC-based directors and writers. After each screening, filmmakers have the opportunity to speak to the audience as part of a moderated panel.

DC Shorts gives ALL ENTIRES feedback -- a point which impressed MovieMaker Magazine to name us as "one of 20 festivals worth an entry fee," AND as "one of the leading film festivals" in the country.

THE EARLYBIRD DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 15, 2009. Submission fees go up after that date -- so enter now and save!   I look forward to seeing your new works!
dcshorts.com
BURBANK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Mar 24 - Mar 29, 2009
The BURBANK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (BIFF) fosters emerging talent in filmmaking and screenwriting, as well as music.

Burbank

BIFF honors screenplays and showcases narrative, animated, and documentary features and shorts from around the globe, as well as music videos, commercials, and socially conscious films. All screenings and festivities take place on the Warner Bros. Studio backlot - the third-oldest American movie studio in continuous operation.

The Festival's honorary board includes Leslie David Baker ("The Office"), Loretta Swit ("M*A*S*H"), Betty White ("Golden Girls"), composer John Debney (THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST), Fred Willard (WALL-E), and Joseph Campanella (LOST DREAM) among other notables. Expected to attend BIFF 2009 are executives from top studios, as well as major distribution and production companies.
burbankfilmfestival.org/
International Festival of Films on Tribal Art & Culture 2009 Feb 06 - Feb 09, 2009
IFFTAC
The Second Annual International Festival of Films on Tribal Art & Culture 2009 (IFFTAC-2009) at Indore, Madhya Pradesh will run from Feb 6-9, 2009. The festival culminates with a screening and awards ceremony on 2/9. This International event includes the best films on Tribal culture and art from all over the world.

In 2008, 40 countries vied to win 6 awards.  In all 65 films were screened.  IFFTAC-2009 will showcase films based on the theme of Tribal culture, art, religion,architecture, philosophy, traditions, mythology, history, life-style, food, costumes, jewelery, sports and various aspects associated with them. It will also offer awards and certificates to the participants. One way economical fare and 2 day
free accommodation may be considered for overseas participants whose films will be selected for screening in the competitive section of the festival.

Films should be no more than 150 minutes and can be as short as 1 minute. Film can be feature, documentary, narrative, fiction or animation. They must be available on DVD for presentation or preview purposes. With separate competitive sections, entry is open (and free) for amateurs, students and professionals. 

The last date for submission is Jan 15, 2009.
www.ifftac.org/
2009 NYC FOOD FILM FESTIVAL Jun 01 - Jun 30, 2009
NY Food FestThe 3rd Annual NYC Food Film Festival is looking for submissions for the 2009 festival, to be held at various locations around New York City in late June 2009. Send your food film before April 3rd, 2009 to be considered.
www.nycfoodfilmfestival.com/
10th Bare Bones International Film & Music Festival Apr 16 - Apr 26, 2009
An action-packed, genre-driven independent film festival that focuses on the 'Indie Auteur' Filmmakers, screenwriters and actors.

Located in the friendly city of Muskogee, OK, attendees are treated to 11 days of indie film, tours to potential film locations, parties, live entertainment, live screenplay readings, receptions, red carpet movie premieres & awards gala at the historic Roxy Theatre, seminars and panels, and endless industry networking. Open to professional and student filmmakers.
www.barebonesfilmfestivals.org
11th Annual Method Fest Independent Film Festival Mar 26 - Apr 02, 2009
The 11th Annual METHOD FEST INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL honors standout performances in story-driven films, just minutes away from Malibu in beautiful Calabasas, California.

As the only major film festival in the United States that primarily celebrates acting, The Method Fest draws remarkable media attention, industry presence, and star power. Past honorees include industry luminaries like Dennis Hopper, Christopher Plummer and James Earl Jones, along with "discoveries" like Academy Award winner Naomi Watts (who received her first Best Actress award at Method Fest for the short film ELLIE PARKER), Jeremy Sisto, and Eugene Byrd.

Feature filmmakers and some stars receive travel and lodging to attend the Festival, where films vie for over $50,000 USD worth of in-kind prizes, provided by sponsors such as Sony and Final Draft. Winning filmmakers and actors also receive beautifully crafted award trophies. But oftentimes the connections are what matter most: The Method Fest has successfully helped launch 115 films into the marketplace with distribution deals attained at the event.
www.methodfest.com/
14th Annual Gen Art Film Festival Apr 01 - Apr 07, 2009
The 14th Annual GEN ART FILM FESTIVAL showcases North American independent film to heavy hitters, tastemakers, and film-lovers in the heart of New York City. Gen Art premieres a multi-genre slate of 14 films over seven evenings. The Festival's red carpet screenings guarantee that the spotlight shines on one feature and one short each night, exposing those selected works to a powerful audience and gaining crucial media exposure. Each evening's filmmakers are then celebrated like rock stars at legendary after-parties, held at exclusive New York nightspots.

The Festival presents a Grand Jury Award as decided by a jury of Gen Art Alumni, celebrities, and film professionals, while the Audience Award is voted on by attendees. Jury Award prizes of $10,000 and $5000 USD are given in the Feature and Short categories, respectively, and with only seven films in each, selected films have a one-in-seven chance of winning.

All filmmakers receive two VIP passes, plus an invitation to an exclusive brunch where they network with fellow filmmakers, and industry-based members of the Gen Art advisory board, programming committee, and festival jury. Post-festival, alumni are welcomed into the Gen Art network and receive support and resources for current and future projects.
genart.org/
Florida Film Festival Mar 27 - Apr 05, 2009
18th Annual FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL (FFF), showcasing American and global indie cinema for over 25,000 attendees annually, in Orlando, Florida.

This Academy-qualifying festival has been deemed one of the "Top 10 Festivals In The World" by Chris Gore, alongside such prestigious festivals as Sundance, Toronto, Cannes, Berlin, and SXSW. Since its inception, the Festival has hosted more than 1.5 million guests, includ