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WHY call it the HOLLYWEED FILM FESTIVAL ?

Did you know that in 2017, after marijuana was legalized in California, an artist/prankster climbed up to the sign, at night, in the rain and altered the world famous sign from Hollywood to Hollyweed, thus causing an international news story and creating a psychological disruption for the business as usual residents of Los Angeles. We aim to disrupt business as usual with the Hollyweed Film Festival. You know the drill, submit your film, pay the fee and never hear back from whatever festiva...

The Hollyweed Film Festival New Low $10US Entry Fee

The Hollyweed Film Festival is proud to announce a a limited time low entry fee off of $10 US for short and longform films All Genres including: Action, Adventure, Alternative, Animation, Art, Avantgarde, Biography, Classics, Comedy, Comedy Drama, Crime, Culture, Dance, Dark Comedy, Documentary, Family, Fantastic, Fantasy, Film Noir, Flash, Health, History, Horror, Human Rights, Independent, Kids, LGBTI, Live Action, Medical, Melodrama, Mockumentary, Music Video’s, Mystery, Nature, News...

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...

11th Annual New York Television Festival: Submit an original comedy TV pilot; land a deal with Comedy Central!

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NYTVF's  11th Annual Independent Pilot Competition is now accepting original TV, web and digital series pilots, 4-60 minutes in ALL genres.   The NYTVF is like no other Festival in the world: offering indie creators year-round opportunities to submit, providing unprecedented access to TV buyers and decision-makers, and awarding GUARANTEED deals from top networks including Comedy Central,  A&E, and much more!   Someone is guaranteed to walk away with these deals.....

DEADLINE APPROACHING: Lifetime Unscripted Development Pipeline

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Lifetime Unscripted Development Pipeline: CASTING SEARCH   Lifetime and the NYTVF have teamed for the third annual Lifetime Unscripted Development Pipeline to challenge YOU to find exceptional, interesting, and entertaining women and worlds that are perfect for TV. If you have an eye for talent and a passion for TV, then submit your 2-4 minute casting/teaser tape for the chance at $10k and the opportunity to produce your show with Lifetime.   Awards: * 15 semi-finalists will be...

Lifetime Unscripted Development Pipeline: CASTING SEARCH

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Lifetime and the NYTVF have teamed for the third annual Lifetime Unscripted Development Pipeline to challenge YOU to find exceptional, interesting, and entertaining women and worlds that are perfect for TV. If you have an eye for talent and a passion for TV, then submit your 2-4 minute casting/teaser tape for the chance at $10k and the opportunity to produce your show with Lifetime. Awards: * 15 semi-finalists will be reviewed by the network and invited to participate in the 2014 NY...

Salaya International Documentary Film Festival

In Thailand each year, there might be one or two documentary features  released in limited cinema.  Meanwhile documentary films have been hilightened by International film festival in the recent years and have become popular genre due to its superb quality to convey the truth and voice of the people. Seeing this changing trend,  Film Archive (Public Organization) would like provide Thai audience with wider range of documentary, not only to see more Thai documentary , but also documentary in the ASEAN region and masterpiece from around the world.

The 2nd Episode of "Look Who's Stalking" Now Online!

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The second episode of "Look Who's Stalking" aired on the BIO Network on April 7th, 2013. Directed by Dawn Westlake of Ron de Cana Productions, the show is now online at BIO's official site: http://www.biography.com/tv/look-whos-stalking/videos/episode-1-full-episode-24709187927 Cinematography by Stacey Dillon of Stacey Dillon Productions. ...

BIO Channel promos for the TV show I directed...

Just a heads up that the show I directed for the BIO Channel, "Look Who's Stalking", premieres on March 31st with the next episode on April 7th. Their promo dept just released 6 clips today that you can see here: http://www.biography.com/tv/look-whos-stalking Do watch the full episodes on TV, if you can...Not sure what number is the BIO Channel in your area...You'll have to consult your cable or satellite guide in the US, Canada, & the UK.   ...

Call For Entries! History Channel and NY TV Festival offer $10K

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History and the NYTVF awarding development deals for original unscripted, reality and doc TV programming.   Submit your casting tape and series concept for the opportunity to receive funding, win $10k and participate in pilot production with History.   The History Unscripted Development Pipeline History, home of factual entertainment hits including PAWN STARS and AMERICAN PICKERS, is collaborating with the NYTVF on a new initiative to give independent artists and production compan...

REALITY by Dafne Jemersic 2012

See the beautiful trailer for the beautiful film by Dafne Jemersic:)))) SOON IN YOUR LOCAL CINEMA BEFORE THE END OF 2012 Film REALITY is great comedy about people lost in system with extraordinary twist, time travelling and experimental project on the moon all the time playing with idea what is our reality. REALITY -  Dafne Jemersic - Writer, Director, Editor

Call for entries for Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2013!

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For short films completed in 2011 (after June 1, 2011): October 15, 2012 For short films completed in 2012 (after January 1, 2012): December 20, 2012 Submissions must be postmarked by the applicable deadline based on the production year of your film, and late submissions will not be considered and screener DVDs cannot be returned under any circumstances. International / Asia International Competition 1. Japan Premieres Only: Your film MUST NOT have been screened in Japan on any media and oc...

Lifetime Network and NYTVF to award development funding for original unscripted TV show treatments

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NYTVF - Lifetime Unscripted Development Pipeline Lifetime Networks, home of cable’s number one competition series, "Project Runway," and TV hits "Designing Spaces,” and "Dance Moms", has teamed up with the NYTVF for an innovative initiative seeking concepts for original unscripted television programming from independent artists and production companies. Twenty-five semi-finalists will be considered by Lifetime with five finalists each receiving $2,500 to ...

A LIFE WITHIN - Written & Directed by Giovanni Tartaglia

Director: Giovanni Tartaglia.
A man’s life and family is tormented by strange visions and encounters, eventually leading to the shocking truth behind the mystery of what his life may really be.

Alan Arrivée Workshop at ÉCU 2012

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Alan Arrivée Have you ever had an incredible dream that’s so vivid its practically begging to be turned into a film? Well, Alan Arrivée, a filmmaker and writer is here to help! Best known for the film “Silent Radio” in which he wrote, directed and produced, Arrivée will discuss why we actually believe in our most outlandish dreams while we are dreaming? How is it that the fantastical, unrealistic nature of dreams doesn’t startle us out of our sleep? ...

Are All Men Pedophiles?

Director: Jan-Willem Breure.
We live in a society that condemns pedophiles, though biological instinct and world cultures throughout history suggest that an attraction to adolescents is as natural as it is unavoidable. The fashion industry on the one hand sexualizes ever-younger girls while those who act on these instincts are reviled. The apparent hypocrisy at the heart of society forces the question: What do we mean when we talk about Pedophilia? Are All Men Pedophiles?

Deadline 7/15: Submit your original docu-series idea; Win $10k & create a pilot with A&E!

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Still time to submit! Deadline 7/15.  A&E and the NY TV Fest accepting treatments for original docu-series; winner will receive $10k and create a pilot with A&E.  The A&E Unscripted Development Pipeline A&E Network and the New York Television Festival invite independent artists and production companies to submit treatments for original unscripted docu-series focused on unique personalities. Entrants should focus on treatments that center around indiv...

Call for Script/Film Entries: The 6th Annual SURGE Film Festival 2012. Early Bird Deadline for Entries, July 14, 2011

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Call for Script/Film Entries: The 6th Annual SURGE Film Festival Dear friends in this group and beyond, The Sixth Annual S.U.R.G.E. Film Festival is accepting entries. We accept Multimedia, Film and Script Entries. We offer wonderful Early Bird discounts until July 14th on all entry Fees. We accept entries through Withoutabox (click here) or through our website (click here). After that we accept entries until November 2011 for the 2012 festiva...

DEADLINE 6/30!!! NY TV Festival accepting indie pilots in all genres. Win guaranteed dev deals with IFC, MTV, and FX $5-$25k

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 The NEW YORK TELEVISION FESTIVAL The NYTVF Independent Pilot Competition is currently accepting original, independently produced television and new media pilots in ALL genres, from 4-22 minutes in length. By submitting to the NYTVF, artists are eligible for category and sponsored awards including guaranteed development deals from partners FX, IFC and MTV. For additional details, rules and FAQ, visit: http://www.nytvf.com/2011_ipc.htm Network sponsored awards:  FX and Apostle present: FX "...

DEADLINE 7/15!! Got a great idea for an original docu-series? A&E and NY TV Festival now seeking unscripted treatments & tape

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The A&E Unscripted Development Pipeline  A&E Network and the New York Television Festival are introducing an innovative program seeking original unscripted television treatments from independent artists and production companies. Entrants should focus on treatments that center on individuals or small groups that represent unique points of view. To be considered, producers must submit a short treatment (1-2 pages) along with a brief video introducing the subject(s). The top treatments wi...

The DARING DOCCIES Documentary Film Festival

A collection of daring documentaries from around the world, screened in Cape Town, South Africa

3 Shadows

Director: Ammad Azhar.
This film is based on three different groups of people that share the same essence.It represents shades of human behaviors in a great manner with the best of direction and camera work. The story starts from Adam, a lonely person standing and remembering how he got into the world. Then there came three persons representing three groups of people.Then there is fear, jungle , fire, agony and a fresh start.

3 Shadows

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3 Shadows is film by Ammad Azhar under Meditation Production.A real time thrill, drama, reality and mystery.Great team work with dedicatin.This film is based on three different groups of people that share the same essence.It represents shades of human behaviours in a great manner with the best of direction and camers work. The story starts from Adam, a lonely person standing and remembering how he got into the world. Then there came three persons representing three groups of people...

NYTVF's BING 'DECISIONS' PROJECT- Submit a 3 min TV pilot for the chance to win $25,000.

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BING 'DECISIONS' PROJECT The New York Television Festival is teaming up with Microsoft’s innovative decision engine Bing and branded entertainment visionary Ben Silverman’s Electus to develop a new show created by a member of the NYTVF community.  The theme of the competition is "Decisions." How you showcase that theme is up to you, but it must be central to the story or format of the show. The show can be scripted or nonscripted, with any format or tone.  ...

LESS THAN TWO WEEKS LEFT TO SUBMIT TO SONY FORMAT COMPETITION

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Final Deadline is Monday, December 13. Want to see your work produced around the globe? So does the New York Television Festival! That is why we are teaming up with Sony Pictures Television on Sony Pictures Television Format Competition-- a new initiative aimed at producers of nonscripted television. One winner will receive a $10,000 deal from the studio as well as the opportunity of pitching the format to global content buyers at MIPCOM 2011 in Cannes, France. For more inform...

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