Chantal Harvey

Los Angeles International Underground Film Festival

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2 Annual December 08, 2012 to December 09, 2012

The Los angeles International Underground Film Festival – LAIUFF – celebrates the the efforts and accomplishments of true underground artists from around the world.

Filmmakers, writers, etc…  who capitalize on their creative intuition to create memorable and inspiring  pieces of work when major budgets do not exist.

The LAIUFF is a true independent festival in every sense.  Aiming to inspire, motivate and award the true innovative and artistic geniuses of our time.

Every independent artist hopes to one day emerge from the underground scene and share their talents with the masses.  Hopefully the showcase platform we provide will help facilitate that dream. We’re excited to display a wide range of works from all genres that will have industry pros, filmmakers and filmgoers buzzing.  Over 15 awards will be granted this season within our 10 exciting categories of competition.  We look forward to seeing you at the 2012 Winter Los Angeles International Underground Film Festival.
The Los angeles International Underground Film Festival celebrates the the efforts and accomplishments of true underground artists from around the world. Filmmakers, writers, etc… who capitalize on their creative intuition to create memorable and inspiring pieces of work when major budgets do not exist.

Submit through Withoutabox.com and take your chances!

 

 

BERLIN INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL

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Berlin – Germany
February 8 to 18, 2013

 

UPCOMING DEADLINE
November 16, 2012 – Regular Deadline

MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
The Berlin Independent Film Festival connects filmmakers and film lovers from around the world. BIFF is not affiliated with the Berlin Film Festival (Berlinale) or the European Film Market.

MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
In addition to celebrating great films, BIFF also accepts script entries and awards the top writers of Comedy, Sci-Fi/Horror, and Feature Film screenplays. Jury and Audience Award-winners in all film and script categories will be announced at the Closing Night “It’s A Wrap” Party. Winners will receive an award certificate, and some award categories may have co-sponsors providing prizes – yet to be determined.

Showcase your work in the beautiful city of Berlin and celebrate independent cinema with film-lovers from around the world, submit your film or script to the Berlin Independent Film Festival today!

The 5th Annual Berlin Independent Film Festival (BIFF), is showcasing the work of new filmmakers who have achieved remarkable feats with tiny budgets.

Having evolved this year from the Berlin arm of the European Film Festival, BIFF’s program of films and high-energy networking events will combine a commitment to the ideals of independent filmmaking with a solid understanding of the global marketplace. Taking place in one of the world’s most intriguing cities, BIFF offers attendees the chance to mingle with film fans and industry players who are all well-versed in the universal language of cinema.

Hosted at the Babylon, one of Berlin’s most majestic theaters, BIFF offers 10 days of screenings, parties, and discussions that are sure to inform and inspire. BIFF honors films and screenplays across a broad spectrum of competitive categories, including Documentary Feature, Sci-Fi/Horror Feature, and Animated Short, to name just a few. From music videos to “No Budget Features,” BIFF aims to explore diverse formats, styles, perspectives, and genres.

Evenings offer social events designed to broaden networks and spark relationships. Afternoons include “skills-share” workshops awash with marketing advice geared towards helping independent films reach new and greater heights. The result is an event that sharpens every tool at a filmmaker’s disposal, while offering opportunities to connect and collaborate with like-minded artists.

Women's International Film & Arts Festival

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March 20-24, 2013

The Women’s International Film & Arts Festival is a non profit organization designed to promote and empower women’s artistic visions, and address our issues of concern around the world

The Time to Submit your film is Now for the 2013 Women’s International Film & Arts Festival.

Films directed, produced or written by women will be accepted.    Documentaries, Narrative, Animated, Shorts & Features will be  accepted for consideration into the festival.  Deadlines are as follows:

Late Deadline – October 31, 2012

Extended Late Deadline (November 15, 2012) – thru withoutabox.com only

Entry Rules and Requirements or download our 2013 Entry Form

 

The 11 Second Club

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The November Character Animation Competition has begun!

Submission Deadline:  11/30/2012

The 11 Second Club is a monthly character animation competition open to everyone! Join their 154163 members and participate in the forums to get feedback on your work.

Download this month’s audio file and animate a character speaking the line to enter the contest.

Winners receive an AnimationMentor.com eCritique® from a professional animator!

Entries can be character animations in any medium, from CG animation (Maya, 3DS Max, Blender, Animation:Master, etc.) to traditional 2D animation to stop-motion. Consider posting your progress videos in the Work in Progress forum. Feedback and criticism will make your animation stronger!
This month’s clip is a good chance to work on subtext, with the main character’s words not necessarily matching up with what he’s thinking. Enjoy!

In order to spend the majority of your time on the animation, please take advantage of the free character rigs we’ve linked to in the Resources section, and avoid spending a lot of time on lighting/rendering/etc.

 

Rules

  • Copyrighted rigs and/or character designs will not be allowed in entries unless the entrant has the right to use the rig and/or design. The “Azary” and “Ashrafi” rigs are specifically NOT allowed.
  • Don’t edit the sound file (beyond adding silence before/after if needed – please try to keep the extra time to a minimum, winning eCritiques will not include added time)
  • Don’t put your name or contact info anywhere on the actual video (this makes voting unfair).
  • Don’t try to upload files more than 10MB (the server will automatically reject it).
  • Don’t use anything overtly offensive (this is not the place for crude sexual humor, extremely violent imagery, or intolerance towards any culture/religion/gender/etc.) This is also not the place for political statements of any kind.
  • Do have fun! 🙂

 

 

The UNITED FILM FESTIVAL

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Films & Screenplays

The United Film Festival offers the opportunity for filmmakers to submit to six unique festivals in Los Angeles, New York, London, San Francisco, Chicago, and Tulsa. With a different programming committee in each city along with rolling deadlines, they are able to showcase a diverse line-up of narratives, documentaries, and shorts.

UFF offer special United Packages to submit to all six cities at once, or three cities of your choosing. Submitters also have the option of adding Feedback to their submission, allowing them to receive notes from our programming committee after the festivals.

UFF Screenwriting Contest offers even more opportunities to both short and feature screenwriters in Comedy, Drama, and Horror/Thriller categories.

New York , Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Tulsa, London – Go to the website and be a part of the UFF 2013.

Voted among the “25 Coolest Film Festivals” by MovieMaker Magazine, UFF presents thought-provoking Q&As with industry and celebrity guests in an intimate and welcoming setting. Held in the Los Feliz district of Los Angeles at two historic venues, UFF takes full advantage of its exciting Hollywood locale, and draws passionate crowds of film-lovers who enjoy the dynamic slate of humorous, touching, and innovative programming presented. Special events at past festivals have included the presentation of Lifetime Achievement Awards to screenwriter Carl Gottlieb (Jaws), actor Dabney Coleman (War Games), and Oscar-nominated director Mark Rydell (On Golden Pond).

MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
United Film Festival’s focus is to bring together talented filmmakers from diverse backgrounds, thus creating a “United” showcase of creative energy and talent. It is a film festival for everyone, and a place where art and community come together.

MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
All narrative, documentary, and short films are in competition for both Jury and Audience Awards, and the festival additionally presents an award for Best Student Short Film. Winners receive filmmaking software to aid their future projects, and are honored with an engraved trophy at the Awards Night ceremonies. What’s more, filmmakers can purchase feedback from the programming committee, and discounted “United Special” packages are available for filmmakers wishing to submit their work to more than one UFF event.

For the chance to exhibit your work and enjoy networking opportunities with industry players and like-minded artists, submit your film to the United Film Festival today!

 

 

 

 

The Florida Film Festival 2013

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22 Annual April 05, 2013 to April 14, 2013

Each year the Florida Film Festival premieres the best in current, independent, and international cinema. Now in our 22nd year, we invite movie lovers to discover the world waiting for them in the dark. This year’s Festival features more than 160 cutting-edge films, some 100 visiting filmmakers and special guests, and special events you’ll never forget.

An oasis for both film lovers and filmmakers in the Southeast, the Florida Film Festival is an annual showcase for the best in American Independent and Foreign Cinema. This 10 day celebration of filmmakers and their art includes an American Independent Film Competition for features, docs, shorts, and animation, along with an International Showcase, Spotlight Films (those already with distribution), Midnight Movies, Florida Student Works, Special Screenings,Tributes, Special Guests, Panels & Seminars, parties, and more. The programming is dominated however, by the American Independent Film Competition, where films are eligible for Grand Jury Awards, Special Jury Awards, and Audience Awards.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The Florida Film Festival was named one of the top 10 festivals in the world by festival guru Chris Gore in his 2001 edition of The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide, 2nd Edition. Nestled in at number eight (alongside such prestigious events as Sundance, Toronto, Cannes, Berlin, and SXSW), the Festival continues to showcase the best in American independent and foreign cinema.

In recent years, special guests and forum hosts included Barry Levinson, Cloris Leachman, Glenn Close, Ken Russell, Jon Voight, Emma Stone, Edward James Olmos, Allison Anders, Gabriel Byrne, Jason Lee, Joe Pantoliano, Ed Burns, Campbell Scott, James Caan, Alan Rudolph, Leelee Sobieski, Peter Falk, Judy Greer, Peter Bogdanovich, Chazz Palminteri, John Waters, Joan Chen, Anthony Bourdain, Jennifer Tilly, Malcolm McDowell, and Mary Stuart Masterston. Past years’ guests include Oliver Stone, Gena Rowlands, Christopher Walken, Dennis Hopper, Steve Buscemi, and William H. Macy. Festival seminars have included such film industry notables as Bingham Ray, Victor Nunez and Blair Witch creators Dan Myrick and Ed Sanchez; cinematographers Haskell Wexler and Bill Butler; animators Bill Plympton and Corky Quakenbush; screenwriters Shane Black, Mike Werb and Guinevere Turner; distributors Bob Berney and Tom Prassis; and producers Gale Anne Hurd, Mike Medavoy, and Roger Corman.

The Florida Film Festival is pleased to announce it has been accepted as a qualifying festival for the Oscars in the category of both live action and animated short films. The winners of the Grand Jury Awards for Best Short in those categories will automatically qualify to enter the Live Action Short Film and Animated Short Film categories of the next years’ Academy Awards.

The Florida Film Festival’s primary sponsor is Full Sail University.

LA COMEDY SHORTS and SCRIPTS

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Los Angeles, California – USA, April 4 to 7, 2013

LA Comedy Shorts (and LA Comedy Scripts) CALL FOR ENTRIES!

Regular Deadline ends November 6th, 2012 so submit your comedy short film or comedy screenplay/TV script now.

NEW for 2013: now accepting comedy TV spec scripts!

MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
LA Comedy Shorts (and LA Comedy Scripts) is dedicated to getting talent noticed while offering filmmakers and screenwriters an incredible festival experience in the heart of the entertainment industry.

MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
LACS is proud to offer cash prizes in a variety of categories, including Best Comedy Short, Best Comedy Animated Short, Best Comedy Student Film, Best Feature Comedy Script, Best Half-Hour Comedy TV Pilot Script, and Best Half-Hour Comedy TV Spec Script. In addition to cash awards, screenwriting winners will receive airfare and accommodation reimbursement (up to $1,000 USD). All winners receive industry software and meetings with management and production companies, and attending filmmakers are granted VIP passes to all screenings and special events.

LA Comedy Shorts (and LA Comedy Scripts) concludes with a red carpet gala, complete with the hottest faces in comedy on hand to present top-notch prizes. For your chance to take part, submit your comedic short film or script today!

The 5th Annual LA Comedy Shorts (and LA Comedy Scripts) (LACS), is proving that short-form filmmaking can yield huge laughs and attract big crowds. Named one of the “Top Ten Film Festivals in the United States” by The Brooks Institute and twice voted among the “25 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” by Moviemaker Magazine, LACS is a premier opportunity for comedic filmmakers and screenwriters to have their voices heard by industry professionals who can advance careers.

Featuring four nights of unforgettable parties and networking opportunities, LACS draws some of the biggest and best names in the business – with judges and panelists including Bryan Cranston, Julie Bowen, Aisha Tyler, Wayne Brady, Key and Peele, and Bob Odenkirk – and is sponsored by outlets like Cartoon Network, Funny or Die, Atom TV, and Freemantle’s Atomic Wedgie. The result is a festival that’s packed with opportunities to make connections, swap stories, seek out advice, and share in a few laughs. Festival winners are guaranteed industry meetings, and more than a dozen writers and filmmakers have secured development deals as a direct result of the festival.

Over the past four years, winning scripts and films at LACS have been requested by esteemed industry players like CAA, Disney, Gersh, Benderspink, and ICM. Tom Hoffman with Fremantle Media (American Idol, America’s Got Talent) says of LACS: “We’ve found many talented comedy filmmakers since year-one, and only expect to find more in the years to come.”


PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL

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Now Accepting Films and Screenplays for the 2013 Phoenix Film Festival

Phoenix, Arizona – USA
April 4 to 11, 2013

UPCOMING DEADLINE
October 29, 2012 – Regular Deadline

MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
The Phoenix Film Foundation is a non-profit organization whose programs promote the exhibition of independent films and conduct educational outreach that teach the art of independent filmmaking, with the goal of supporting artistic appreciation within and outside of Arizona.

MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Filmmakers and fans alike rave about the festival’s program and one-of-a-kind atmosphere. “Almost every screening I had was sold out, or close to it,” remembers Kurt Kunne, director of Shuffle. “The staff couldn’t [have been] more welcoming, the events were terrific and the feeling of fraternity between the filmmakers there was really special. I made more friends at the Phoenix Film Festival than at any of my other stops on the festival circuit this past year.”

Last year, the Harkins Scottsdale 101 Theater transitioned to an all-digital projection format prompting multiple filmmakers to acclaim that PFF offered the crispest image on the festival circuit. Phoenix Film Festival loves films and the people who love making and watching them. To add your voice and enthusiasm to the next installment, submit to the Phoenix Film Festival today!

The 13th Annual Phoenix Film Festival (PFF), is an eight-day celebration of filmmakers, storytelling, and the creative community. Offering fantastic crowds, incredible parties, and great networking opportunities, PFF is not only the largest film festival in Arizona, it’s some of the most fun you can have on the festival circuit. The festival’s homebase is the Harkins Scottsdale 101 Theater, where seven screens are commandeered for a program that includes more than 150 films and attracts 23,000 attendees each year. With all of the excitement contained to one state-of-the-art venue, PFF truly fosters great relationship-building between filmmakers of all backgrounds and experience levels.

Participating in PFF increases visibility and prestige for filmmakers and their films in ways that have successfully launched careers; each feature film in competition will screen a minimum of three times during opening weekend, with additional screenings available for winning films. All participating feature filmmakers are treated to a complimentary five-night hotel stay. All exhibiting filmmakers, regardless of their film’s length, will also receive two VIP passes that guarantee front-of-the-line access to premiere screenings and parties.

Though the focus of PFF is on independent films and the talents who make them, the festival has also attracted a broad range of celebrity guests, including Academy Award-winners Marcia Gay Harden and Cuba Gooding, Jr., Academy Award-nominees Peter Fonda and Laurence Fishburne, and acclaimed filmmaker John Waters. PFF and its staff are dedicated to connecting filmmakers with like-minded artists and warmly welcoming all guests, from up-and-coming talents to established industry veterans.

 

The New Media Film Festival

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Los Angeles, California – USA
June 11 to 12, 2013     Upcoming Deadline: November 3

The New Media Film Festival is an event held annually that celebrates the interactivity of new technologies and formats for Media and Cinema with global consciousness. A festival that Honor Stories Worth Telling that are created by people of All Ages-All Cultures-All Media.

It showcases 3D and animated shorts, web series, mobile media, apps, and music videos, awarding over $45,000 in prizes and offering distribution to non-traditional and web-based filmmakers of the digital era.

The 4th Annual New Media Film Festival connects filmmakers from around the world with industry leaders in Los Angeles. New Media Film Festival presents a dynamic slate across 17 categories, including feature-length projects, tablet-based media, web series, 3D films, music videos, animation, and more. In addition to a personalized movie slate award, winners in each competitive category receive a combined $45,000 USD worth of in-kind prizes, including an on-demand webinar of their choice and an industry resource book connecting them with professionals who can provide career-launching exposure.

This year’s New Media Film Festival opened with an exciting spread of terrific stories, including the Los Angeles premiere of Ray Bradbury’s Kaleidoscope. Additional festival highlights include the world premiere of the Swedish drama A Secret, and an industry panel featuring the minds behind some of the most beloved web series, including Emmy-nominated writer Jane Espenson (Buffy, the Vampire Slayer). The New Media Film Festival proudly exhibits “The Best in New Media: What’s New, What’s Next…honoring stories worth telling.” Submit today!

The THIN LINE FILM FEST

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Texas’ International Documentary Film Festival

UPCOMING DEADLINE
October 31, 2012 – Late Deadline

MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
The Thin Line Film Festival aims to educate and entertain Texas audiences through the presentation of the best and most relevant documentary films from around the world. It strives to create a high-quality festival experience for all filmmakers, attendees, and volunteers.

MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Particularly adventurous festival guests can register for the DocuDenton 7K: a race to create a short documentary on a subject unique to Denton, Texas. For this exciting competition, teams of one or more draw a random topic from a hat and then have five days in which to shoot and edit a short documentary. Every film that finishes on time is screened during a special event at the festival and competes for a cash prize. Registration for DocuDenton 7K includes an all-day workshop with Dallas-based documentary filmmaker Mark Birnbaum (Swingman).

Documentarians: Whether you are looking for a dynamic slate of films, a bit of healthy competition, or the big-hearted spirit of Texas, the Thin Line Film Festival has it all. Submit today!

Thin Line welcomes filmmakers who push the boundaries of their craft. The festival explores the full depth of the documentary genre, celebrating hybrid forms such as docufictions, mockumentaries, docudramas, animated documentaries, and others, alongside more traditionally structured films. Thin Line recognizes that a documentary is driven not only by the facts it employs but also by the innate creativity of its maker, and the festival applauds that creativity above all else. Thin Line even slips a “fake” documentary in among the “real” ones each year – and doesn’t tell you which is which.

Nearly every film screened at Thin Line is followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker, and this year, $20,000 USD in cash and prizes will be awarded to the best long-form and short-form documentaries. The festival also puts an emphasis on establishing community and camaraderie amongst attendees; between Thin Line screenings, visitors enjoy parties, rock out with local bands, participate in a wide variety of industry panels and lectures, and explore the local Texan culture. As a fully walkable festival, Thin Line gives its guests absolute freedom to enjoy this celebratory experience exactly as they wish.