6th edition of The International Film Finance Forum 2015 will run Friday, May 15, 2015 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Central European Time)
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The grand prize is $2,000 + personal introductions to top producers, managers and agents.
The 2015 jury includes Hollywood’s top representatives and producers of the horror genre:
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Ryan Turek, VP of Development at Blumhouse Productions (company credits include PARANORMAL ACTIVITY, INSIDIOUS, SINISTER, OCULUS, THE PURGE, Academy-award nominee WHIPLASH and the upcoming UNFRIENDED). Turek is also the founder of popular horror website ShockTillYouDrop.com
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Scott Henderson, Agent at Paradigm Talent Agency, represents renowned horror filmmakers James Wan and Leigh Wannell (SAW, DEAD SILENCE, INSIDIOUS, FURIOUS 7)
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Andrew Wilson, Literary Manager at Zero Gravity, represents award-winning horror writer Clive Barker (HELLRAISER, NIGHT BREED, THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN)
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Miles Fineburg, Development Executive at Terror Films (TRACE, THE CHOSEN)
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Academy of Art University Media Awards May 15th
Academy of Art University Media Awards May 15th, 7PM with Livestream. Don’t Miss the Future of Media. See what’s coming next from Academy of Art University’s students in Motion Pictures & Television, Animation, Design, and New Media. Putting the Future in Motion.
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Submission Deadline: Early Bird Submission April 30th; General Submission June 15th.
Our mission is to celebrate great horror films and filmmakers from around the world and to provide greater opportunities for these films and their audiences to connect through the internet.
13 category prizes are determined by online popular vote.
All Entrants are eligible for the “Grand Prize”. The top three films by audience vote will be submitted to our Film Jury who will award the “Grand Prize”. Cash prize, distribution offer, and more... SUBMIT NOW
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Final deadline: May 15th, 2015
Planet in Focus, in its 16th year, is Canada’s largest environmental film festival. We showcase and promote outstanding environmental films and videos in all genres (documentaries, dramas, experimental, short films, animation, youth & educational) by Canadian and international filmmakers. We use a broad definition of environment which includes the social, natural, cultural, human and non-human, built, urban, rural and many more! We give out 7 film awards at the festival (some cash and some not).
Planet in Focus also operates a year-round Touring Program bringing environmental films to communities and schools across Canada (over 50 screenings last year). For these programs we draw on films that screened in the previous festival and also those that were submitted (especially for our school screenings). So, submit today for a chance to screen your film at our Annual Festival and/or Touring Program.
SUBMIT YOUR FILM NOW
Planet in Focus' Blog on filmfestivals.com I www.planetinfocus.org I Facebook I Twitter I Youtube I SUBMIT
Regular Deadline – April 14, 2015
The Storytellers' Festival & Conference
Festival: September 1–7, 2015
Film & Screenplay Competitions
The 7-day event (September 1–7, 2015) will include film screenings, Q&As, filmmaker workshops, classes, panels and parties in locations throughout Portland, Oregon, as well as online.
The festival was named as one of the “Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker Magazine, as well as one of the "50 Festivals Worth its Submission Fee." The fest has over 20k in cash and prizes split across most genres and film lengths.
SUBMIT YOUR FILM NOW I SUBMIT YOUR SCREENPLAY NOW
Website: http://www.portlandfilmfestival.com
Twitter: @portlandfilm I Instagram: @portlandfilm I Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/portlandfilmfestival
Early Deadline – May 5, 2015
UNAFF celebrates the power of international documentary films dealing with human rights, the environment, protection of refugees, famine, homelessness, racism, disease control, women's issues, children, universal education, war and peace.
The 18th UNAFF will be held in Palo Alto, Stanford University, East Palo Alto and San Francisco. This year's theme RUNNING OUT OF TIME continues the ongoing celebration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and focuses on time-sensitive aspects of the Millennium Development Goals.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
• Documentaries only
• No runtime limit - UNAFF accepts both shorts and longs
United Nations Association Film Festival UNAFF's blog I Website: www.unaff.org I SUBMIT
JUL. 31 – AUG. 2!
Submission Deadline: June 26
Gwinnett Center International Film Festival celebrates the accomplishments of locally produced and funded independent films, while expanding the awareness of films from all over the globe. The goal is to allow film makers to network with other industry professionals and connect with their audience in an atmosphere that is open and accommodating.
This year’s categories, including short films, feature films, documentaries, foreign films, family & children's films, student films, music videos and animation short films. The 2015 GCI Film Festival is now accepting submissions thru multiple platforms. For more information, please visit:
Gwinnett Center International Film Festival's blog I Website: www.gcifilmfest.com I SUBMIT
NYC Indie Film Festival
October 12 - 18, 2015
Late Deadline May 15, 2015
The Festival is looking for the best independent films from all around the world. We seek untold stories and unspoken voices. SUBMIT your feature-length, documentary, short, super-short, music video or animation. Deadlines are quickly approaching! We proudly announce more prizes to the “2015 Best of Festival” in the following categories:
- Director, Cinematography and Short Screenplay win a 7,500 USD camera rental package provided by PANAVISION + a SONY VEGAS Pro 13 each
- Narrative Feature, Documentary, Animation, Short Documentary, Short Film, Super Short Film and Music Video win a SONY VEGAS Pro 13 each.
We’ll shortly announce the prizes for Best Actor and Best Actress.
NYC Indie Film Fest's blog I Website: https://www.nycindieff.com I SUBMIT
Burbank International Film Festival Calling
September 9-13, 2015
Late Deadline April 30
The Film Freeway code for a $5.00 discount for www.FilmFestivals.com is: Festival
The Burbank International Film Festival is now accepting Submissions for the 2015 Festival taking place September 9th-13th in Beautiful Downtown Burbank CA. The Media Capitol of the World.
BIFF IS AN IMDB QUALIFYING FESTIVAL
The seventh annual Burbank International Film Festival (BIFF) presents five-days of film screenings from around the world in 20 categories and kicks-off with a special Opening Night Screening and Gala Reception. The Festival continues with Film Screenings, Celebrity Red Carpet Events, After Parties and Receptions and will culminate with a star-studded Closing Night Gala Dinner and Awards Show.
Burbank International Film Festival's blog I Website: www.burbankfilmfest.org I SUBMIT
Final Deadline may 8, 2015
The 11th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival and Film Conference/Film Market, scheduled for August 13-22, 2015 at the world famous TCL Chinese Theatre and Roosevelt Hotel, is now accepting submissions. (www.withoutabox.com/login/4655) 2014 HSFF, 3 times named to MovieMaker Magazine “Top 25 Fests Worth the Entry Fee” lists, featured over 400 projects showcasing stars and filmmakers including Sofia Loren, Bill Plympton, Anthony and Joe Russo, and Felicia Day. HSFF awarded over $150,000 in prizes, including $50,000 in post services courtesy of COMPANY 3 and METHOD STUDIOS for Best Short, Director, Music Video, Cinematography, VFX, and Commercial. Shorts HD distribution deals for winners and Final Draft prizes for Screenplay Contest winners.
HollyShorts.com/submissions: www.withoutabox.com/login/4655
Screenplays: www.withoutabox.com/login/12900
Hollyshorts's blog I Website http://hollyshorts.com/
The regulations and entry forms to submit a film to the 2015 edition of the MONTREAL WORLD FILM FESTIVAL are available for download. Please follow the links to get a copy.
- 2015 REGULATIONS
- ENTRY FORM FOR THE 2015 MONTREAL WORLD FILM FESTIVAL
- ENTRY FORM FOR THE 2015 CANADIAN STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL
The Montreal World Film Festival's blog I Website http://www.ffm-montreal.org I SUBMIT
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