Upcoming Film Festivals & Call for Entries

CALL FOR ENTRIES!  The DC SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL (September 8-15, 2011) 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. The fest selects films of every genre and niche for our competition screenings- with a special focus on films created by metropolitan Washington, DC-based directors and writers. Cash prizes and more! Judges' feedback given to ALL entrants. Information online at: http://www.dcshorts.com. On the heels of the most successful HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL (HSFF) to date, which featured more than 200 projects and highlighted a host of stars and filmmakers including David Arquette, James Caan, John Dahl, James Franco and Kirsten Dunst, HSFF is now accepting submissions for 2011. Visit http://www.withoutabox.com/ login/4655. Ranked by MovieMaker Magazine as "one of the top film festivals worth the entry fee," the 7th annual HSFF will take place August 11-18, 2011 in Hollywood. HSFF will feature a marquee opening night, short film, webisode, music video, documentary, commercial and feature film screenings, industry panels and exclusive parties. Grand Jury Prizes include a total of $20,000 in post-production services courtesy of Company 3 for the winners of Best Short Film and Best Director. HSFF awards more than $40,000 in cash and prizes, including camera, production, software and editorial packages.  Info: http://www.hollyshorts.com. The INDIE GRITS FILM FESTIVAL has extended its submission deadline to Feb. 15, 2011. Indie Grits brings together the best low-budget filmmakers from across the Southeast for five days of films, music and more. From experimental works to narrative features, we love films and filmmakers that take advantage of the creative freedoms that come with being outside of the big dollar film industry. Over $4,000 in cash prizes! Submit your work now at http://www.indiegrits.com. The 6th MYRTLE BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL is now receiving submissions. This year's festival will take place from April 19-23, 2011. The MBIFF has quickly become one of the most significant independent film festivals for the independent artist. Politics and favorites do not play here, only great film! We offer one of the most diverse judging panels in the film festival circuit, from liberal to conservative, blue collar to white collar. Your film will never be subjected to bias, only to the quality of the content. The MBIFF is a production of Dalton Pictures providing indie moviemakers with solutions to production and distribution.  http://www. myrtlebeachfilmfestival.com.

THE 2011 PAGE INTERNATIONAL SCREENWRITING AWARDS - http://www.pageawards.com.Presenting over $50,000 in cash & prizes, including a huge $25,000 GRAND PRIZE!! The PAGE Awards have become one of the most important sources for new screenwriting talent within the Hollywood community and worldwide. Each year dozens of producers, agents, and development execs vie over the winners, and as a result, many PAGE Award-winning writers land script assignments, secure representation and sign option agreements on their work. Will 2011 be your winning year?? REGULAR ENTRY DEADLINE: Tuesday, March 1st. DON'T MISS IT!! Enter online at: http://www.pageawards.com.

  The 16th annual STONY BROOK FILM FESTIVAL will be held from July 21 to 30, bringing 15,000 filmgoers to Stony Brook University to see new, independent films over ten days. Having a film at Stony Brook is a career highlight for many filmmakers because of the 1,000-seat packed theatre, large screen, quality of the screening, comfortable accommodations and receptions. Thanks to sponsors there is no entry fee to submit films to be considered for the Festival. Formats accepted for projection at the Festival are 35mm and beta formats. DVDs are accepted for entry purposes only and should be sent to Stony Brook with the official entry form available online at http://www. stonybrookfilmfestival.com.  Entry deadline: May 1, 2011. Stony Brook invites features, documentaries, shorts and animation.