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Now in it’s 6th year, The International Documentary Challenge returns to the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in Toronto. This year's challenge takes place March 3-7, 2011 with registration now open. Hot Docs dates are April 28 - May 08, 2011.
http://www.docchallenge.org/The Doc Challenge is a timed filmmaking competition where filmmakers have 5 days to make a short non-fiction film (4-7 minutes...Read more
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:
By Jon Reiss from thewrap.com
The Sundance Film Festival and Slamdance Film Festival announced their 2011 slates several weeks ago.
These announcements have traditionally been a nerve wracking/depressing time for independent filmmakers who, in the past, have put so much stock into premiere film festivals like Sundance.
They have traditionally done this because it has be...Read more
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Accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the 20th annual FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL will take place April 8-April 17, 2011 and play host to more than 100 visiting directors, producers and award-winning talent. The festival is accredited as a qualifying festival for the Oscars™ in the Live Action and Animated Short film categories. Deadlines: Shorts-Oct 22 (early); Nov 19 (late); Features-Nov 5 (early); Dec 8 (late). To submit, visit Read more
The Hong Kong - Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) has long been a tremendous success to our filmmakers by bringing projects to completion. It is widely recognised as one of the most important film financing platforms in Asia. HAF 2011 is now in the final stage of the Call for Project Entries. Submit your project before 12 November 2010 deadline! Project entries must meet the following Selection Crite...Read more
Audience Award Screening Group A"Shoot" by UNKNOWN Audience Award Screening Group B"Back Home" by @movphere Best Use of Prop"El Corte" by Team Hilltop"Hear Me" by SHINING Best Use of Line of Dialogue"Hear Me" by SHINING Best Directing"Boxed In" by Robot Entourage Best Acting"Boxed In" by Robot Entourage Best Cinematography"Shoot" by UNKNOWN Best Sound Design"The Violin Girl" by Definitely Insane People Best Editing"Shoot" by UNKNOWN Best...Read more
Fresh off of seeing their work on the Big Screen, our filmmakers descended upon the The Living Room at the W Hong Kong, sponsor and host of our official wrap party. First round of drinks was on the W!
We interrupt our regularly scheduled blogging to deliver a Very Important Message to our filmmakers!
The 16th ifva has reached the countdown stage, so register immediately!
Filmmakers and media artists take note!
There are
only 2 weeks left before the registration deadline, so take this opportunity to let your creative talent shine!
ifva ’s local competition consists of the following categories: Open, Youth, Animation an...Read more