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Call for entries/ Appel de films FIFEM 2016

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Version française ci-dessous     SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE FIFEM 2016 The Montreal International Children’s Film Festival (FIFEM) will hold its 19th edition during ...

Leeds International Film Festival Last Call for Entries 2015

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Final Submission Deadline is September 11th for Leeds International Film Festival This is your final chance to submit your features and shorts to Leeds International Film Festival 2015. Submissions are open until September 11th 2015. You can SUBMIT to the festival through Withoutabox or FilmFreeway. There are £5000 cash prizes available across our short film competitions and LIFF is also a qualifying film festival for the Academy Awards and&n...

2016 submissions Now Open

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The 4th annual Tally Shorts Film Festival is looking for top-notch short films! We strive to provide our audience with a wide collection of films, which is why we love shorts! There is no better way to experience a fantastic variety of film than with a great selection of shorts all brought together in one exciting event!   To submit simply go to www.tallyshorts.com/submit/   Do you have what it takes?   ENTRY FEES Earlybird Submission – $8 (Aug...

A+E Networks and the NYTVF present the Lifetime Writers Project: Submit Your Scripts!

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For the first time, Lifetime is partnering with the NYTVF in search of emerging TV writers with bold, brand-defining scripted concepts. To submit, writers must enter an original series overview (up to four pages) along with an excerpt from the series' pilot script (up to fifteen pages) and a current C.V.   Lifetime Creative Brief: As partner of the 2015 New York Television Festival, Lifetime, the premier female-focused entertainment destination dedicated to offering the highest quali...

A+E Networks and the NYTVF Offer Guaranteed Development Deals for Unscripted Producers: Submit Sizzle Reels and Character Tapes!

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A+E Networks (A&E, History, Lifetime) has teamed with the NYTVF for the 360° Unscripted Pipeline, which is seeking original unscripted series concepts from independent artists and production companies. This year, A&E, History, and Lifetime each guarantee at least one $5,000 development deal to a winning project. If you have an eye for talent and a passion for unscripted TV, submit your 2-4 minute casting/teaser tape for the chance to win $5k and the opportunity to further develop you...

Eastleigh Film Festival 2015

Eastleigh Film Festival is committed to supporting filmmaking by creating opportunities for the screening and production of inspirational and innovative new work.

We are now open for submissions for short films. See here for complete information: http://eastleighfilmfestival.com/short-film-competition

The winner will have their film screened at a special event during the Festival and receive 1:1 mentoring from Creative England to develop their practice.

Submissions are invited for short films of any genre, production style or technique including animation, documentary, experimental and non-narrative film. Films must be no more than 6 minutes long (including credits) and produced after 1st January 2014. 

Winter Film Awards Indie Film Fest Announces 2016 CALL FOR ENTRIES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Winter Film Awards Independent Film Festival Announces 2016 CALL FOR ENTRIES New York, NY (June 1 2015) - A Call for Entries has been officially announced for the 5th Annual Winter Film Awards (WFA) Independent Film Festival, a celebration of independent film to be held February 24-27 2016 in New York City. Filmmakers from around the world will travel to NYC to attend the three full days of film screenings and industry networking after-parties culminating in a g...

Universal Film Festival Mission

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The mission of the Universal Film Festival is to create and provide a credible and accessible venue for aspiring and talented filmmakers. The Universal Film Festival offers a medium in which Independent Filmmakers may showcase their works nationally and internationally. www.universalfilmfestival.com ...

CamboFest, Cambodia now accepting submissions for 2016 Edition!

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CAMBOFEST, Cambodia Movie and Media festival - established in 2007/2550 - and the first internationally recognized movie event taking place in Cambodia since the end of the Khmer Rouge regime, is now accepting movie submissions for the 2016 (5th) edition. Special categories for this edition include: SUPERNATURAL and FANTASTIC SHOWCASE - Movies with a Supernatural or Fantastic Theme (all lengths considered) ONE MINUTE MOVIE BIOSPHERE (Eco-themed showcase) MICRO-MOVIE (Movies under :30 second...

OPEN Submissions - Short and Long Narrative and Doc's Tassie eco Film Fest

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The Tassie eco Film Fest is OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS through August 1. Short or long, documentary or narrative.. as long as you've got a film that has a thread of the environement and issues surrounding it running through it... as long as it's creative, entertaining... basically a good movie. Send it through.   2 Contests with cash prizes. Go to www.tassieff.com or www.filmfreeway.com or www.filmfestivallife.com to enter.   Can't wait to see your film! ...

KCTV5 Interview 2014

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Universal Film Festival - Call For Entries

  We are excited to announce the 9th Annual Universal Film Festival to be held in Kansas City this September.  Go to Film Freeway https://filmfreeway.com/festival/UniversalFilmFestival and submit your film today! We are seeking all genres including documentaries of any length; feature films that are at least 60 minutes in length; and short films that are a minimum of 15 minutes in length. All entries are $50.00 by PayPal or credit card. Waiver for Foreign and Student Films upon ...

Special 25% discount off submissions for Filmfestival.com users!

We are offerening an exclusicve 25% submission fee doscount to all members of filmfestivals.com. Simply submit your film via FilmFreeway https://filmfreeway.com/festival/ManchesterInternationalFilmFestival Use the discount code FILMFEST25 and receive your 25 % discount. Submissions are open until the 20th of March. Good Luck and Happy Submitting!   ...

Shorts Up

Shorts Up is a monthly short film event held right in the center of London at Upstairs at the ARTS across from Leicester Square tube station.

 

Shorts up brings together upcoming talent alongside established film making figures for a night of short films, music videos, documentaries, live music and networking.

 

Set up by Faktem Films to support upcoming talent, Shorts Up aims to provide a monthly platform for established and emerging filmmakers to showcase their work whilst networking with other industry professionals. The night is more than just a short film night - it's for filmmakers programmed by filmmakers.

 

Submissions are open to anyone with a short film, documentary or music video with selected films being screened at our central London venue Upstairs at the ARTS. Unlike many events, we do not operate on a one-off submission chance, if we are unable to programme a film in the next event it will continue to be considered for future events.

 

Each evening will feature approx 1hr40m of short films, with live music before and after the screenings. The venue's bar will stay open exclusively for anyomne with a ticket for a chance to network and meet other people in the industry.

Submissions are only £5 are operate on a rolling deadline at www.shortsup.co.uk

Tickets for the event are available for £9 on the event website.

 

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Shorts Up

Shorts Up is a monthly short film event held right in the center of London at Upstairs at the ARTS across from Leicester Square tube station.

 

Shorts up brings together upcoming talent alongside established film making figures for a night of short films, music videos, documentaries, live music and networking.

 

Set up by Faktem Films to support upcoming talent, Shorts Up aims to provide a monthly platform for established and emerging filmmakers to showcase their work whilst networking with other industry professionals. The night is more than just a short film night - it's for filmmakers programmed by filmmakers.

 

Submissions are open to anyone with a short film, documentary or music video with selected films being screened at our central London venue Upstairs at the ARTS. Unlike many events, we do not operate on a one-off submission chance, if we are unable to programme a film in the next event it will continue to be considered for future events.

 

Each evening will feature approx 1hr40m of short films, with live music before and after the screenings. The venue's bar will stay open exclusively for anyomne with a ticket for a chance to network and meet other people in the industry.

Submissions are only £5 are operate on a rolling deadline at www.shortsup.co.uk

Tickets for the event are available for £9 on the event website.

 

#PullYourShortsUp      @ShortsUpLDN

Sunderland Shorts Film Festival to open for submissions

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We are pleased to announce that the Sunderland Shorts Film Festival will open for submissions on Monday 2nd February 2015.  Full details and submissions guidelines to follow.  ...

2015 Newport Beach Film Festival Thanksgiving Special

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The 2015 Newport Beach Film Festival will spotlight over 350 films from over 50 different countries, including short and feature length narrative, documentary, animated and student films. In addition to film screenings, the Festival hosts premiere galas, question and answer sessions with filmmakers, and an industry seminar series whose past participants have included Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network), Linda Woolverton (Beauty and the Beast), John Lee Hancock (Saving Mr. Banks), and Joe Walker (1...

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Cambridge Strawberry Shorts 2015

We are delighted to announce that we will be holding The Cambridge Strawberry Shorts Film Festival 2015 on the evening of Friday 5th June. Cambridge Strawberry Shorts is a well established and respected short film festival run under the umbrella of Cambridge Cinema Shorts. The festival is an important event in the Cambridge City calender. It enjoys national support and has international recognition. Each year we try to add a little extra, keeping it fresh and alive, and encouraging continued ...

Taally Shorts 2015 Submissions now open!

Filmmakers, this is your cue! Submissions are now open for the 2015 Tally Shorts Film Festival.  We are looking for top-notch short films of all varieties! Comedy, romance, horror, thriller, experimental, we want to see ‘em all!  No short is too big (except those over 25min)!  Submission is quick, easy and cheap! To submit simply go to www.tallyshorts.com/submit/ So show us what’s in your shorts!   ENTRY FEES Early Bird Submission – $5 (Sep 27 &ndash...

Other Worlds Austin SciFi Film Festival Final Deadline Oct 1

OTHER WORLDS AUSTIN DEBUTS AS THE CITY’S FIRST SCI-FI FILM FEST   Austin, TX – A group of Austin filmmakers and science fiction enthusiasts announce the launch of Austin’s first dedicated SciFi film festival, Other Worlds Austin (Dec 4–6, 2014).   WHAT:    Other Worlds Austin SciFi Film Festival WHEN:    Dec. 4–6, 2014 WHERE: Galaxy Highland 10 (just off IH-35)  OtherWorldsAustin.com/festival-location   Film submissi...

DEADLINE - Call for Entries

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The deadline for this year's McMinnville (Oregon, USA) Short Film Festival is Monday, September 15, 2014! Lots of great entries so far from all over so don't miss out - enter today!   ...

The TASTE AWARDS

The TASTE AWARDS are the premier awards celebrating the year's best in Food, Fashion, and Lifestyle programs on Television, in Film, Online, and on Radio.

The Awards have included appearances by stars, celebrities, producers and executives from networks and platforms such as the Food Network, the Style Network, Bravo, the Cooking Channel, TLC, Discovery, Lifetime, E! Entertainment Television, PBS, NBC, ABC, the CW, HGTV, the Travel Channel, HD Net, Hulu, YouTube, Sony Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and more.

 

 

Independent Days 15|Filmfest

Dear Filmmakers,

the Independent Days filmfest acts as a platform for independent filmmakers, that produce art-house and independent movies.

Low-budget and no-budget short and long-playing films can be submitted. We have no specific guidelines regarding running time, genre or format.

The Low-Budget Award, sponsored by the Cultural Donation of the Sparkasse Karlsruhe, is donated with 1000 Euro, the winner in the No-Budget Contest wins "The Golden ID".

Movies over 30 minutes of screening time may be placed in our festival program but not in the competition.

We are already excited to see your movies!

Best regards

Your festival team

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