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Film/Video Funding News, Volume #43 Dear Film/Video Artist, Welcome to Film and Video Funding News, Volume #43. This free bi-monthly newsletter is a service provided by The Fund for Women Artists, a community of artists and allies dedicated to celebrating and supporting art that tells the truth about women's lives. For more information about us, please see the About Us section of this web site. Share This Newsletter - Please feel free to disseminate this information to other artists, but please credit The Fund for Women Artists. If you know of good sources for this kind of information that you want to recommend, or you have a listing you would like to add, please send it to me at grabo@WomenArts.org. Contents - This newsletter is organized into three sections:
Highlighted entries - Entries highlighted in orange are specifically seeking works by women. Please note that our newsletters place an emphasis on opportunities for women, people of color, and socially engaged artists. Film/Video artists should check Withoutabox at www.withoutabox.com for a more comprehensive list of general-interest film festivals. Best of luck in all your good work, Carrie Grabo |
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In the Life Media – Seeking documentaries about the LGBTQ experience for their 2008-2009 season. Works should be 20-50 minutes long, created by independent producers (projects 20 minutes and shorter encouraged), and must follow PBS underwriting and funding guidelines. International content encouraged, as are stories that give voice to underrepresented communities. Broadcast premieres preferred but will consider a project with “evergreen” content (like historical docs) if it has had limited TV exposure. Will also consider projects near completion and occasionally will provide limited funds toward completion. NOTE: No phone calls please. NO FEE. Amber Hall, Production Manager, In the Life, Submissions, 184 Fifth Ave., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10010, ahall@inthelifetv.org, www.inthelifetv.org/html/other/For%20Producers.html. Deadline: Immediate **Austin Woman’s Film, Music, and Literary Festival, a.k.a Blowin’ Up a Spot! Film Festival: A Woman’s Perspective** (May 22-25, 2008, Austin, TX) – A festival wholly focused on the contributions of all women, with a special emphasis on showcasing women of Latin, African, African-American, Asian, Native American, and European descent. Seeking works directed or co-directed by women, in the following categories: Short, Feature, Documentary, New Media/Experimental, Music Video, World Justice Media, Women in Music, and A Young Seed (works by girls 18 and under). Cash Prize: $500. NOTE: Also seeking screenplays and short stage plays written exclusively by women; seeking women musicians too. FEE: $15-$20. Austin Woman’s Film, Music, and Literary Festival, c/o Media Arts & Literacy Institute, P.O. Box 42188, Austin, TX 78704, music@blowinupaspot.com, www.blowinupaspot.com. Deadline: April 6, 2008 (early), May 8, 2008 (late) Redemptive Film Festival (October 16-18, 2008, Virginia Beach, VA) – International forum for filmmakers (professionals or students) to showcase and be rewarded for work on themes depicting redemptive purposes of God, either through human beings or supernatural occurrences; and to participate in process of redeeming and empowering victims of modern day slavery. Festival partners with International Justice Mission (IJM) to provide victim relief, perpetrator accountability, victim aftercare, and structural prevention to victims of slavery, sexual exploitation, and other forms of violent oppression; 60% of all proceeds from festival and 100% of donations go to IJM. Films may be of any genre and need not be overtly religious, nor draw conclusions, except in the “Distinctly Gospel” category. FEE: $15-$75. Redemptive Film Festival, FireWorks International, 6477 College Park Square, Suite 222, Virginia Beach, VA 23464, T: (757) 424-1907, FAX: (757) 424-1908, media_eye@msn.com, www.RedemptiveFilms.com. Deadline: April 7, 2008 (early), June 9, 2008 (regular), August 18, 2008 (late), September 8, 2008 (extended, via Withoutabox.com) Toofy Film Fest 2007 (September 12-14. 2008, Boulder, CO) – A festival for the raw, the unexplored, and the untapped talent of filmmakers worldwide. Features and shorts. Categories: Narrative, Documentary, Animation, Extreme Sports, Horror, Experimental, Music Video. FEE: $20-$55. Jeff Siebert, Festival Director, Toofy Film Fest 2008, 9415 Wolfe Place, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129, filmfest@toofy.com, www.toofy.com. Deadline: April 8, 2008 (regular), May 20, 2008 (late), June 10, 2008 (extended) **Women in Film & Video/New England Screenwriting Competition** – Sixth annual contest aims to promote work of women screenwriters and support creation of worthy film roles for women. Aspiring screenwriters, both women and men, invited to enter. Entries must be authored or co-authored by a woman and/or feature a woman or women in prominent roles. Grand Prize: Winner's script reviewed by prominent literary agent for possible representation and winner receives $200 cash, Final Draft software package, 6-month online script placement service by Inktip.com, and professional script coverage valued at $250. Finalists: Final Draft software package and 6-month online script placement service by Inktip.com. FEE: $60-$75. Rosalie Barnes, Program Coordinator, Women in Film & Video/New England Screenwriting Competition, 119 Braintree St., Suite 512, Allston, MA 02134, T: (617) 987-0259, info@womeninfilmvideo.org, www.wifvne.org. Deadline: April 10, 2008 (extended) **Tennessee Women’s Theater Project’s Women’s Work Festival** (May 9-25, 2008, Nashville, TN) - Showcasing the talents of creative women at Nashville’s Z. Alexander Looby Theatre. Will consider a wide variety of works: staged readings or reader’s theater presentations of plays by women playwrights; performance pieces by women; films and documentaries by women; poetry readings; songwriters, choreographers; stand-up comics – you name it, they’ll consider it. TWTP will provide the stage; the woman artist will provide the work. NOTE: If a presenter requires actors, musicians, dancers, etc., TWTP can provide leads, but it will be up to the presenter to contact those people and arrange for their participation.) FEE: $15 (no fee for 2007 presenters). Maryanna Clarke, Artistic Director, Women’s Work 2008, Tennessee Women’s Theater Project, P.O. Box 158525, Nashville, TN 37215-8525, T: (615) 681-7220, maryanna@twtp.org, www.twtp.org. Deadline: April 11, 2008 IFP’s Rough Cut Labs for Narrative Films (June 10-13, 2008, New York, NY) – Supports low-budget, independently produced films in the rough assembly stage that can benefit from the mentorship of experienced film professionals. The 4-day program challenges filmmakers to realize the full potential of their footage and stories prior to industry exposure, providing a dynamic system of feedback and advice on technical, creative, and post-production issues. The upcoming program is specifically geared towards assisting first-time feature filmmakers prior to their submissions to film festivals. IFP’s commitment to diversity: IFP seeks to ensure that at least 50% of the participating projects have an inclusive range of races, genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and physical abilities in key positions. FEE: $30. Rough Cut Lab Coordinator, IFP Rough Cut Lab, T: (212) 465-8200 ext. 226, doclab@ifp.org, http://market.ifp.org/newyork/labs/. Deadline: April 11, 2008 Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films and Film Market (August 21-27, 2008, Palm Springs, CA) – For films 40 minutes long max including credits, completed in 2007 or 2008. Cash prizes and awards. Films must not have been viewed on Internet or national broadcast, cable, or satellite TV prior to Festival. Categories: Live Action, Documentary, Animation. All genres. Student works eligible. FEE: $30-$60. Darryl Macdonald, Executive Director, Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films, 1700 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 3, Palm Springs, CA 92262, T: (760) 322-2930, FAX: (760) 322-4087, info@psfilmfest.org, www.psfilmfest.org. Deadline: April 11, 2008 (regular), May 23, 2008 (late) San Diego Asian Film Festival (October 9-16, 2008, San Diego, CA) – A competitive, grassroots festival presenting culturally sensitive and provocative stories that represent richness and diversity of Asian American experience. Works must be directed, produced, or principally acted by artist of Asian or Pacific Islander descent or whose subject matter relates to Asian or Pacific Island culture. Categories: Narrative Feature, Narrative Short, Documentary Feature, Documentary Short, and Animation. Works must have been completed after October 1, 2006. Feature-length entries must be San Diego premiere and must not be available for rent or purchase on prerecorded video for American audiences with English subtitles. FEE: $20-$35. San Diego Asian Film Festival, 7290 Engineer Rd., Suite A, San Diego, CA 92111, T: (858) 565-1264, FAX: (858) 650-3459, entries@sdaff.org, www.sdaff.org. Deadline: April 11, 2008 (early), June 13, 2008 (regular) “Film Your Issue” Competition - Engaging young people (ages 14-24) to create live-action or animated “issue films” on topical social issues. Films must be 30 seconds to 2-minutes long and should be mini-movies, not dry PSAs. Awards and prizes include: internships at USA Today, the U.N., the PBS series "P.O.V.", and the Humane Society of the U.S.; a $5,000 college scholarship from the Gates Foundation; having your film broadcast on Starz; having entries distributed by the Associated Press to its 1,800 Online Video Network media outlets; being profiled on MTV News and presented at the NAACP annual conference; being presented at the Democratic and Republican National 2008 Conventions; VIP Pass/film presentation at AFI Silverdocs; the Walter Cronkite Civic Engagement Leadership Award and Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award; and many more. Entries must be submitted online. NO FEE. FYI – Film Your Issue, 1920 N. Alexandria Ave. #3, Los Angeles, CA 90027, www.filmyourissue.com/reg/contact, www.filmyourissue.com. Deadline: April 14, 2008 **LUNAFEST** (September 2008 – April 2009, U.S. and CANADA) - A festival of North American and international short films by, for, and about women. LUNAFEST seeks a diverse range of films that embody the unique, humorous, touching, and inspirational roles of women in our local, national, and international communities. Past topics have included women's health, body image, sexuality, spirituality, sports, and cultural diversity. Genres: Shorts, documentaries, drama, fiction, animation, comedies, and narratives. Films must be 30 minutes or less. Cash prizes ($1,000 to each winner). A portion of proceeds from festival will be donated to The Breast Cancer Fund and local host organizations. FEE: $15-$20; no fee for international applicants. Lunafest, c/o LUNA, 1610 5th St., Berkeley, CA 94710, T: 510-558-7855, lunafest@clifbar.com, www.lunafest.org/contactus.cfm, www.lunafest.org. Deadline: April 15, 2008 DC Labor FilmFest (October 9-12, 2008, Washington, DC) – Screening films about work and workers, uniting directors, stars, workers, and activists in an annual celebration of the struggle for economic and social justice. Categories: Work & Workers, Labor Unions. Films may be any length, originate anywhere in the world, and may have been completed in any year; no premiere requirement; distribution OK. FEE: $15-$30. Chris Garlock, Director, DC Labor FilmFest, 888 16th St., Suite 520, Washington, DC 20006, T: (202) 974-8153, FAX: (202) 974-8152, cgarlock@dclabor.org, www.dclabor.org/ht/display/ProgramDetails/i/23256. Deadline: April 15, 2008 (early), May 15, 2008 (regular), June 15, 2008 (late) 2008 ACE Film Festival (September 12-14, 2008, New York, NY) – Presented by the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), this New York City festival seeks American films and videos for screening in Midtown Manhattan. Categories: Feature, Short, Animation (any length), Video Art / Music Video. Prizes include cash as well as 1-year free NYFA sponsorship for next film project. FEE: $20-$55. Tom O’Malley, Programming Director, ACE Film Festival, c/o New York Foundation for the Arts, 155 Ave. of the Americas, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10013, T: 646) 457-9641, info@acefest.com, www.acefest.com/submit. Deadline: April 15, 2008 (regular), May 9, 2008 (late), May 31, 2008 (extended, via Withoutabox.com) Kino05 (April 29, 2008, Toronto, CANADA) – Female-run artist collective invites you to submit short work for screening at Camera Bar in Toronto. All experience levels welcome. Works should be 1-10 minutes long, any theme or genre. Submissions divided into 2 sections: a fierce and focused grouping of work and the thrillingly risky free-screen where anything (or almost anything) goes. On the free screen, Kino05 means to open up a space for strange and sublime experiments, accidents, and works-in-progress. NO FEE. Kino05, 13 Tyndall Ave., Unit 1, Toronto, ON, CANADA M6K 2E8, info@kino05.com, www.kino05.com. Receipt deadline: April 15, 2008 Brainwash Film Festival – Seeking independent alternative short and feature-length movies. Prizes: Free admission to festival, award of Gorilla Standard production software, and chance to be included among films being sent with agent to major movie markets such as Cannes and American Film Market. FEE: $20-$90. Brainwash Movies, Box 23302, Oakland, CA 94623, T: (415) 273-1545, shelby@brainwashm.com, www.brainwashm.com. Deadlines: April 15, 2008 (early), May 1, 2008 (regular) May 10, 2008 (late) Uncommon Beauty Exhibition (October 3 – December 13, 2008, Arlington, VA) – Washington DC-area opportunity. Presented by The Ellipse Art Center and The Washington Project for the Arts, this exhibition of photo- and video-based works will explore the relative definition of feminine beauty. Juried by Sarah Tanguy, an independent curator and critic and the curator for the ART in Embassies Program. In contrast to standards of the media and fashion world, exhibition will stake out alternative perspectives – the intent is to offer something different, unexpected, positive, or ambivalent; something that problematizes the notion of beauty without merely bashing it. Eligible: Artists over 18 years old who are residents of MD, VA, or DC. NO FEE. Washington Project for the Arts, Attn: Uncommon Beauty, 2023 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20036, T: (202) 234-7103, info@wpadc.org, http://xrl.us/AOM97cg. Deadline: April 18, 2008 Independent Television Festival (July 27 – August 3, 2008, Los Angeles, CA) – For independently produced, original, and unaired television pilots and webseries. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Webseries, Documentary, Alternative. Industry exposure, cash prizes (last year’s awards in some categories were up to $10,000). FEE: $35-$75. Jenny Starnes, Director of Programming, Independent Television Festival, P.O. Box 46666, Los Angeles, CA 90046, T: (323) 931-4846, general@itvfest.org, www.itvfest.org. Deadline: April 18, 2008 (early), May 16, 2008 (regular), May 21, 2008 (extended, via Withoutabox.com) Arts Engine’s DocuClub “In-The-Works” Program at SILVERDOCS – This program at SILVERDOCS AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival (June 16-23, 2008) just outside Washington, DC, offers filmmakers a safe environment to screen rough-cuts of documentaries before audience of peers and lovers of the form. Audience encouraged to give constructive feedback about structure, content, characters, and clarity of film in post-screening discussion facilitated by experienced filmmaker. Film must be a rough cut ready to be screened, 45-90 minutes long; filmmaker should be able to articulate specific challenges he/she wishes to workshop. NO FEE. Felix Endara, Filmmaker Services Coordinator, Arts Engine, 104 W. 14th St. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10011, T: (646) 230-6368 ext. 221, felix@artsengine.net, www.mediarights.org/news/2008/03/03/call_for_entries_docuclub_intheworks_at_ silverdocs_washington_dc.php, www.silverdocs.com. Deadline: April 18, 2008 Global Peace Film Festival (September 17-21, 2008, Orlando, FL) – Defining peace very broadly and including categories not usually associated with a “peace film” festival, e.g. sci-fi and comedy. Seeking short and feature-length narratives and documentaries from around the world that address issues of poverty, injustice, violence, greed, and fear – fear of people who are different, who will take our jobs, who don’t believe in our god; works that illustrate how peace can be achieved and how it gets destroyed. Special category for young filmmakers. Films may have been completed in any year and originate anywhere. No premiere requirement; distribution OK. FEE: $10-$60. Kelly DeVine, Artistic Director, Global Peace Film Festival, 1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Building 22A, Suite 237, Orlando, FL 32819, T: (407) 224-6625, info@peacefilmfest.org, www.peacefilmfest.org. Deadline: April 18, 2008 (early), May 16, 2008 (regular), June 6, 2008 (late), June 20, 2008 (extended) Colorado Environmental Film Festival (October 2-5, 2008, Golden, CO) – Seeking local, national, and international feature-length and short films that explore interconnected ecological, social, and economic themes. Categories: Local Films/Filmmakers (films about Colorado or produced by Colorado filmmakers), Shorts, Features, Young Filmmakers, Ultra Shorts. No premiere requirement; film may have been completed in any year. FEE: $15-$35. Amanda Peterson, Festival Coordinator, Colorado Environmental Film Festival, 15260 South Golden Rd., Golden, CO 80401, T: (303) 273-9527, FAX: (303) 273-5780, info@caee.org, www.ceff.net. Deadline: April 22, 2008 (regular), May 16, 2008 (late), June 6, 2008 (extended) Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (October 17-26, 2008, Hot Springs National Park, AR) – Noncompetitive festival honors films and filmmakers each year in Arkansas' beautiful Hot Springs Nat’l Park. An audience of over 26,000 attended the 2007 festival. Submit documentary features, shorts, and student films, completed in any year, originating anywhere in the world. No premiere requirement; distribution OK. Early submissions strongly encouraged due to large number of entries. FEE: $20-$65. Malinda HerrChambliss, Executive Director, Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, 819 Central Ave., Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901, T: (501) 321-4747, FAX: (501) 321-0211, hsdfi@hsdfi.org, www.hsdfi.org. Deadline: April 25, 2008 (early), May 23, 2008 (regular), June 1, 2008 (late) Rushes Soho Shorts Festival 2008 (London, UK) – 10th annual competition, with categories for Short Film, Animation, Music Video, Documentary, Newcomer, and Broadcast Design. Films must be no longer than 12 minutes and must have been made between January 2007 and April 2008. No premiere requirement. NO FEE. Rushes, 66 Old Compton St., London W1D 4UH, UK, info@sohoshorts.com, www.sohoshorts.com. Deadline: April 25, 2008 Fragrance and Film Festival – Presented by Vogue Magazine and the Fragrance Foundation in honor of the 36th Annual FIFI Awards, "where the best new fragrances are honored." This inaugural opportunity provides a chance for aspiring filmmakers nationwide to tell a provocative, fantastical story about one of the featured 2008 FIFI-nominated fragrances with a one- to three-minute short film. Featured fragrances are Missoni Acqua, Gucci by Gucci, Paris Hilton’s Can Can, and Usher for Men and Usher for Women. Winner receives $10,000 and two tickets to 2008 FIFI Awards in New York City, where film will be shown to audience of fragrance industry leaders and celebrities; also receives national exposure on ShopVogue.tv. NOTE: Submit via online process. NO FEE. Fragrance & Film Festival, c/o Vogue Promotions, 4 Times Square, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10036, www.fragranceandfilm.com. Deadline: April 25, 2008 Utopian Film Festival (October 24-26, 2008, Greenbelt, MD) – Festival taking place in one of America’s first planned communities seeks film and video features, documentaries, animations, music videos, and experimental works of all types and lengths. Special category for “Utopian Visions”- works in any genre that reflect utopian ideals, on themes such as community building, promoting diversity, bettering social and economic conditions, or preserving the environment. Additional categories for Kids’ Films and Halloween films. Film may originate anywhere and may have been completed in any year. No premiere requirement. Distribution OK. FEE: $20-$60. Chris Haley, Festival Director, Utopian Film Festival, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770, T: (301) 507-6581, submissions@utopiafilmfestival.org, www.utopiafilmfestival.org. Deadline: April 25, 2008 (early), June 13, 2008 (regular), July 1, 2008 (late), July 11, 2008 (extended) Film Independent’s Project:Involve - A diversity mentoring, training, screening, and job placement program providing emerging filmmakers with exposure, experience, and connections in film industry. Runs October 2008 - June 2009 and includes educational workshops and 4-month mentorship. Applicants must meet Project:Involve’s mission of increasing cultural diversity in film industry and must include 2 letters of recommendation, statement of interest, current resume. FEE: $55-$75. Francisco Velasquez, Project:Involve Coordinator, Film Independent, Project:Involve, 9911 West Pico Blvd., 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90035, T: (310) 432-1280, FAX: (310) 432-1206, ProjectInv@FilmIndependent.org, www.filmindependent.org/index.php/talent_development. Deadline: April 28, 2008 (final) **St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival** (October 14-18, 2008, St. John’s, Newfoundland, and Labrador, CANADA) – Showcasing the film, video, and new media work of international, Canadian, and local women filmmakers. Categories: Drama (including Comedy), Documentary, Animation, Experimental. Projects may originate anywhere in the world; must have been completed after September 1, 2007; may have distribution. No premiere requirement. FEE: $20-$35. Kelly Davis, Director, St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival, P.O. Box 984 Station C, St. John’s, NL A1C 5M3, CANADA, T: (709) 754-3141, FAX: (709) 579-2386, info@womensfilmfestival.com, www.womensfilmfestival.com. Deadline: April 30, 2008 (regular), May 31, 2008 (late), June 15, 2008 (extended, via Withoutabox.com) **La Femme Film Festival and Screenplay Competition** (October 2008, Los Angeles, CA) – Focusing on women filmmakers’ platforming their commercial films for the worldwide audience: a festival for those women who want to have an equal opportunity in commercial entertainment and desire to change, enhance, or become leaders in the industry as a director, writer, producer, or director of photography. Categories: Narrative Feature, Documentary Feature, Screenplay, Short Film, Commercial/PSA, Music Video. FEE: $50-$100. Leslie La Page, Festival Director, La Femme Film Festival, 369 South Doheny Dr. #212, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, T: (310) 441-1645, FAX: (310) 475-8213, info@lafemme.org, http://lafemme.org. Receipt deadline: April 30, 2008 (early), May 30, 2008 (regular), July 16, 2008 (late), August 13, 2008 (extended, screenplays), August 20, 2008 (extended, films) **Girl Fest Hawaii** (November 7-15, 2008, Honolulu, HI) – A festival with a mission to prevent violence against women and girls through education and art, using influential media to change peer culture. Independent filmmakers of every genre encouraged to apply. Films submitted by women need not focus on theme of ending violence against women, but films submitted by men must. Categories: Animation, Drama, Documentary, Comedy, Experimental. Films may have been completed in any year, originate anywhere in the world, and have distribution. No premiere requirement. FEE: $15-$55. Kathryn Xian, Festival Director, Girl Fest Hawaii, c/o The Safe Zone Foundation, 4224 Waialae Ave. #248, Honolulu, HI 96816, T: (808) 599-3931, FAX: (808) 599-3931, info@girlfesthawaii.org, www.girlfesthawaii.org. Deadline: April 30, 2008 (early), May 31, 2008 (regular), June 30, 2008 (late), July 14, 2008 (extended) Clip, a.k.a, the Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (October 2-12, 2008, Tampa, FL) – Seeking compelling film and video by, for, or about the GLBTQ community that entertains, enlightens, and celebrates the Festival audience. Categories: Queer Cinema (content relevant to the GLBTQ communities; not limited to members of those communities), Experimental, Documentary, Animation, Women’s Films. Works may have been completed in any year and may originate anywhere; no premiere requirement; distribution OK. FEE: $15-$50. Clip, 409 E. Cayuga St., Tampa, FL 33603, T: (813) 879-4220, FAX: (813) 514-6428, info@cliptampabay.com, www.cliptampabay.com. Deadline: April 30, 2008 (early), May 15, 2008 (regular), May 25, 2008 (late), June 30, 2008 (extended) **Flying: Confessions of a Free Woman – 7th Episode** – In Flying, Jennifer Fox lays bare her own life to penetrate what it means to be a free woman today. In 6 episodes, Fox travels around the world to understand how she fits into the greater female experience. But the first 6 episodes are only one woman's experience. ZOHE Films wants you to create the 7th Episode by telling your story, sharing your unique perspective – showing your life, your friends, your world, in the intimate style of Flying. Winner receives $500, will have her 7th Episode featured on Flying website, and will have opportunity to be broadcast on Sundance Channel website. 7th Episode may also screen theatrically with Flying and appear as an extra feature on Deluxe DVD edition of the film. Runner up receives $250. Honorable mention winners receive $100. All prizewinners will be featured on Flying website. All those brave enough to share their story receive free DVD copy of Flying. Film should be a 3-15 minute documentary about your life, using Flying as your inspiration. Submit online. NO FEE. Adella Ladjevardi, ZOHE Films, 8 Maiden Lane, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10038, T: (212) 233-8310, FAX: (212) 233-8349, adella@zohefilms.com, www.flyingconfessions.com/pass_TheSeventh.php. Receipt deadline: April 30, 2008 Chinh India Kids Film Festival (August 3-9, 2008, New Delhi, INDIA) – Competitive festival aims to inculcate taste for quality children’s programs and to generate awareness about new genres, innovations, and formats linking education with culture and development issues among children. Highlight is series of “intelligence exchange sessions” in which children can share, voice, and express their views to experts. Cash prizes (5,000-10,000 rupees). Children decide the winners! Categories: Pre-School Films, Early Education Films, Animation Films for Children, Advertisements (socially relevant ads addressed to children, teachers, and parents). FEE: $15-$45. Meenakshi Rai, Director, Chinh India Kids Film Festival, A-103 LGF, Amar Colony, Laipat Nagar-IV, New Delhi, Delhi 110024, INDIA, T: 011-65073927, FAX: 011-26488898, chinh_india@yahoo.co.in, www.chinh.in. Deadline: April 30, 2008 (regular), May 31, 2008 (late), June 7, 2008 (extended) Gold Lion Film Festival (October 18-31, 2008, Manzini, SWAZILAND) – For short films and videos from Europe, North America, Africa, and elsewhere in the world. All genres, 45 minutes max. Festival aims to overcome limitations of commercial film distribution in the region, which is largely restricted to mainstream action adventure and special effects films. High-quality works of social commitment that illuminate the human condition in all its dramatic, comedic, or musical manifestations are sought. Cinematic innovation and works with strong directorial point of view encouraged. Fiction and non-fiction stories whose makers clearly show their passion for their subjects sought. Works must be completed after January 1, 2006. No premiere requirement; distribution OK. NOTE: Exception to film length limit or completed-by date may be granted. FEE: $30-$65. James Hall, Festival Director, Gold Lion Film Festival, P.O. Box 3564, Manzini, SWAZILAND, T: +268-605-7689, goldlion@realnet.co.sz, www.goldlionfest.co.sz. Deadline: April 30, 2008 (early), July 15, 2008 (regular), August 15, 2008 (late), August 30, 2008 (extended, via Withoutabox.com) Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival (November 2007, New York, NY) – An international documentary film festival organized by the American Museum of Natural History, with selected titles invited to participate in traveling festival that tours throughout U.S. and abroad. Film submissions may include shorts, indigenous community media, experimental non-fiction, animated non-fiction, and “new media” non-fiction. Films must have been produced in 2005-2007. NO FEE. Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West @ 79th Street, New York, NY 10024, T: (212) 769-5305, meadfest@amnh.org, www.amnh.org/mead. Deadline: April 30, 2008 Artivist Film Festival (October 2-5, 2008, Hollywood, CA) – Festival’s mission is to strengthen the voice of international activist artists – “artivists” – while raising public awareness and funds for social global causes; highlight of the annual festival is The Artivist Awards, a gala ceremony honoring activist filmmakers and celebrities. Categories: International Human Rights, Children’s Advocacy, Environmental Preservation, Animal Advocacy, Artivist Spirit. Films must have been completed after January 1, 2007; may originate anywhere; may have distribution. No premiere requirement. FEE: $25-$75. Artivist Film Festival, P.O. Box 910, Hollywood, CA 90078, T: (310) 712-1222, FAX: (323) 464-5564, info@artivists.org, www.artivists.org. Deadline: May 1, 2008 (late), June 1, 2008 (extended, via Withoutabox.com) Non-Violence International Film Festival (September 12-20, 2008, Cambridge, Ontario, CANADA) – A celebration of artistic expression where the subject matter or themes relate to the ideas and concepts of non-violence in any form. No entry may promote violence or discrimination of any kind. Categories: Features, Shorts, Documentary, Animated, Secondary Student, Post-Secondary Student. No requirement for completed by date; may originate anywhere in the world; no premiere requirement; distribution OK. FEE: $0-$60. Steve Cross, Festival Registrar, Non-Violence International Film Festival, 1700 Fairview Road, Cambridge ON N3H4M7, CANADA, T: (519) 239-5588, info@nviff.com, www.nviff.com. Deadline: May 1, 2008 (early), June 1, 2008 (regular), June 8, 2008 (late), June 15, 2008 (extended, via Withoutabox.com) Queer Black Cinema International Film & Music Festival (October 23- 26, 2008, New York, NY) – Seeking feature-length and short films and videos produced, written, and/or directed by filmmakers of African descent in the U.S and internationally. Films must be LGBTQ themed, highlight Black LGBTQ characters in leading roles that are seen in non-stereotypical light, forefront the significance of Black-on-Black/POC LGBTQ love/relationships, and preserve the culture and history through in-depth storytelling. More than half of key crew positions must be filled by people who identify themselves as person of color on daily basis. Categories: Narrative, Documentary, Experimental, Animation, Music Video, PSA, TV Series/Pilot, Web Pilot/Series. FEE: $20. QBC Int’l Film & Music Fest 2008, c/o Our Stories Productions, P.O. Box 975, New York, NY 10133, T & FAX: (347) 789-1070, info@queerblackcinema.org, www.queerblackcinema.org/index_files/festival.htm. Receipt deadline: May 1, 2008 (regular), July 1, 2008 (final) ScriptShark Insider Screenplay Competition (Los Angeles, CA) – For original, full-length screenplays (70-140 pp.) written in English. Must not be published, produced, sold, or under option at time of submission. Grand Prize includes $3,000 cash, trip for two to Los Angeles to develop and pitch a movie idea, Movie Magic screenwriting software, certificate for Writers Boot Camp immersion course, pitch prep, software, and more; significant prizes in cash and services also awarded to finalists and other top winners. FEE: $35-$60. Lee Zahavi, Director, ScriptShark Insider Screenplay Competition, 3415 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90034, T: (310) 482-3434, FAX: (310) 482-3300, scriptshark@blssi.com, www.scriptshark.com/insider/Home.asp. Deadline: May 1, 2008 (regular), June 1, 2008 (late), June 30, 2008 (extended, via Withoutabox.com Raindance Film Festival (London, UK) – High profile independent film festival in UK. Prizes include cash, equipment, travel. Films may be of any length and genre; must have been independently funded and completed after June 1, 2007; must not have appeared on British TV. FEE: $22-$150. Elliot Grove, Director, Raindance Film Festival, Festival Submissions, 81 Berwick St., London W1F 8TW, UK, T: 44 (0)20 7287 3833, festival@raindance.co.uk, www.raindance.co.uk. Deadline: May 1, 2008 (regular), June 1, 2008 (late), June 15, 2008 (extended, via Withoutabox.com) Tucson Slow Food & Film Festival (January 8-11, 2009, Tucson, AZ) – Slow Food Tucson, a nonprofit organization promoting sustainable agriculture, culinary traditions, and artisan foods, seeks short- and feature-length films on food topics. Narrative, documentary, and animation all welcome. Works must have been completed after January 1, 2007 (though no completed-by date listed for Feature films), may originate anywhere in the world, and may have distribution; no premiere requirement. NOTE: Withoutabox and Slow Food website have slightly different deadline information. FEE: $15-$55. Bob Berzok, Festival Registrar, Tucson Slow Food & Film Festival, 5720 W. Placita del Risco, Tucson, AZ 85745, T: (520) 743-8160, bob@slowfoodtucson.org, www.slowfoodtucson.org/rfp2009.asp. Deadline: May 1, 2008 (early), August 1, 2008 (regular), October 1, 2008 (late), October 31, 2008 (extended) UFVA Fair Use & Free Speech Contest – University Film & Video Association hosts this contest for best short documentaries (5 minutes max employing fair use, made by higher education students and faculty. Fair use is the right, in some circumstances, to quote copyrighted material without asking permission or paying for it. It is a crucial feature of copyright law and it is what keeps copyright from being censorship. Work must be a documentary in any genre, including but not limited to essay, satire, parody, historical, musical, and personal. Prizes include cash ($250-$500) and 1 year membership to UFVA. NO FEE. Maura Ugarte, Fair Use Free Speech Film Contest, Center for Social Media, American University, 3201 New Mexico Ave. NW, Suite 395, Washington, DC 20016, T: (202) 885-3107, FAX: (202) 885-1309, socialmedia@american.edu, www.centerforsocialmedia.org/events/ufva_fair_use_contest/888. Deadline: May 1, 2008 **The NYCWAM Women Working with Women Collaboration Award** – NYCWAM (New York Coalition of Professional Women in the Arts & Media) offers this award of $1,000 to encourage and honor successful collaborations among women from different specializations in the arts and media. Eligible: proposals from teams of two women, each a member of a different union or guild that forms the Coalition, collaborating on a new work, a completed work, or a work-in-progress. Any topic, but special attention will be given to proposals meant to advance women and women’s issues. Winning collaborative teams in New York will be invited to present a portion of their work at an awards ceremony. Those outside NY may designate someone else to present their work. New York Coalition of Professional Women in the Arts & Media, P.O. Box 2537, Times Square Station, New York, NY 10108, collaboration@nycam.org, www.nycwam.org. Deadline: May 1, 2008 The Doorpost Film Project (September 10-13, 2008, Nashville, TN) – Competitive festival for films in any format, in any genre, and no more than 5 minutes in length, on one of the following 7 concepts: Love, Greed, Redemption, Pain, Forgiveness, Freedom, or Energy. Film must not have been previously broadcast, transmitted, or commercially distributed prior to submission, nor may it have previously received any awards or accolades from any other festival. On June 2, 2008, 15 finalists will be notified that they will receive a $10,000 commission to be used in production of a short film (8-15 minutes) in accordance with prescribed theme. Finalists will be required to attend, at expense of The Doorpost Project, the screening of their commissioned short film and other special events at the September 2008 festival in Nashville. Awards will include $100,000 1st place prize plus a private meeting with development studios for prospective film deals, $30,000 2nd place prize, and $20,000 3rd place prize. Each of the 15 finalists will also receive written critique of their commissioned film by jurist panel. FEE: $50. The Doorpost Film Project, 3948 3rd St. South, Suite 390, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250-5847, T: (866) 845-9954, info@thedoorpost.com, www.thedoorpost.com. Deadline: May 1, 2008 (late) Expresion en Corto (July 18-27, 2008, San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato, MEXICO) – “Mexico’s largest competitive film festival and the most prestigious short film and documentary festival in Latin America.” Does not charge admission to viewing audience. Categories: Short Fiction, Short Animation, Short Experimental, Documentary (short and feature), Mexican Feature-Length Opera Prima (first work by a Mexican director). Awarding prizes of services, equipment, and scholarships. All films must have been produced after January 1, 2007; may originate anywhere in the world; may have distribution. FEE: None for Mexican filmmakers; $20-$25 for others. Guanajuato Film Commission, Calle Nunez #20-A, Zona Centro, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, MEXICO C.P. 37700, T: +52 (415) 152 7264, FAX: +52 (415) 152 8899, nina@expresionencorto.com, www.expresionencorto.com. Deadline: May 1, 2008 DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival (September 25 – October 4, 2008, Washington, DC) – For short and feature films directed, produced, or principally acted by Asians or Asian-Pacific Americans, even if the subject matter is not Asian; non-Asian-Pacific-Americans may enter films if subject matter is Asian Pacific American or Asian Diaspora-related. Preference given to films produced in North American or in other countries outside Asia with significant Asian Diaspora populations. Films may be any length; originate anywhere; have distribution. No completion date or premiere requirements. FEE: $15-$35. Wyman Lee, Festival Registrar, DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival, P.O. Box 58205, Washington, DC 20037, T: (202) 330-5496, wyman@apafilm.org, admin@apafilm.org, www.apafilm.org. Deadline: May 2, 2008 (regular), May 31, 2008 (late) IFP Market (September 14-19, 2008, New York City) – High-profile, selective forum to introduce new work (completed and in-progress) to industry-only audience of sales companies, fest programmers, distributors, broadcasters, producers, and agents, from the U.S. and abroad. Major cash awards and awards in goods and services. Details not yet posted on IFP website other than deadlines by category, so check back with them. www.ifp.org. Deadlines: May 2, 2008 (Emerging Narrative, No Borders international applications, and Spotlight on Documentaries, early); May 23, 2008 (Spotlight on Documentaries, final) McColl Center for Visual Arts Artist-in-Residence Program (Charlotte, NC) – The Center is making a special call for artists to be in residence whose work addresses social justice, access, fairness, and equity. The Center is interested in an eclectic mix of artists, media, content, and approaches. Artists-in-Residence receive private studio, $2,000 materials budget, $3,300 stipend; 24-hour access to fully-equipped metal and wood shops, media lab, darkroom, printmaking, sculpture, and ceramic studios; and travel allowance and condominium for artists outside of Charlotte area. Fall 2009 and Winter 2010 sessions available. NO FEE. Claudia Gonzales-Griffin, Artist-in-Residence Program, McColl Center for Visual Art, 721 North Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202, T: (704) 332-5535, cgriffin@mccollcenter.org, http://www.mccollcenter.org/site/nav.cfm?cat=14&subcat=65&subsub=274. Deadline: May 5, 2008New Orleans Film Festival (October 9-16, 2008, New Orleans, LA) – Festival includes competitions for all filmmakers as well as special prizes for films by filmmakers from Louisiana. Categories: Narrative Feature, Narrative Short, Animation, Experimental, Documentary Feature, Documentary Short. Projects must have been completed after January 1, 2007; may originate anywhere in the world; may have distribution. No premiere requirement. FEE: $0-$65. Ali Duffey, Executive Director, New Orleans Film Festival, 843 Corandelet St., Suite 1, New Orleans, LA 70130, T: 504) 309-6633, FAX: (504) 309-0923, incompetition@neworleansfilmfest.com, www.neworleansfilmfest.com. Deadline: May 9, 2008 (late), May 23, 2008 (regular for accepted filmmakers from NOFF ’07; extended Withoutabox.com deadline for other filmmakers) National Geographic’s All Roads Film Project Festival (Fall 2008, Los Angeles, CA; Washington, DC; Santa Fe, NM) – Open to underrepresented, indigenous, and minority-culture filmmakers, or those who have been designated to speak for these communities. Categories: Dramatic Feature, Live Action Short, Long Documentary, Short Documentary, Animation, Music Video. NO FEE. All Roads Film Project, National Geographic, 1145 17th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036, allroads@ngs.org, www.nationalgeographic.com/allroads. Deadline: May 10, 2008 Chicago Underground Film Festival (October 29 – November 2, 2008, Chicago, IL) – Showcasing the defiantly independent filmmaker and promoting films and video that dissent in form, technique, or content from the “indie” film/video mainstream, adventurous works that challenge and transcend expectations. “If you suspect your film is ‘underground,’ it probably is.” Categories include narrative features and shorts, documentary features and shorts, experimental/avant garde, animation, music videos, and children’s films. Works may have been completed in any year and may originate anywhere. Distribution OK; no premiere requirement. FEE: $25-$50. Bryan Wendorf, Artistic Director, Chicago Underground Film Festival, IFP/Chicago, 1104 S. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60605, T: (312) 235-0161, FAX: (312) 235-0162, info@cuff.org, www.cuff.org. Deadline: May 15, 2008 (early), June 16, 2008 (regular), July 15, 2008 (late), August 1, 2008 (extended) 2008 Austin Film Festival, with Screenplay & Teleplay Competitions (October 16-23, 2008, Austin, TX) -
Austin Film Festival, 1145 W. 5th St., Suite 210, Austin, TX 78703 , T: (800) 310-3378, info@austinfilmfestival.com, www.austinfilmfestival.com. Deadlines: May 15 - July 15, 2008 (varies by competition) Tulsa United Film Festival (December 5-7, 2008, Tulsa, OK) – Screening humorous, touching, and sometimes provocative short and feature-length films. Short films should be under 15 minutes; features, over 60 minutes. Shorts and feature-length documentaries must have been completed after January 1, 2004, but feature-length narrative films may have been completed in any year. For all films: may originate anywhere in the world; no premiere requirement; distribution OK. FEE: $15-$55. Jason Connell, Founder/Director, Tulsa United Film Festival, P.O. Box 27517, Los Angeles, CA 90027-0517, T: (213) 840-9382, info@tulsaunitedfest.com, www.tulsaunitedfest.com. Deadline: May 16, 2008 (special), June 27, 2008 (early), August 8, 2008 (regular), September 19, 2008 (late), October 3, 2008 (extended) California Next Gen Film Festival (August 28-31, 2008, Sacramento, CA) – Encouraging and supporting young North American filmmakers who are moving the medium forward in the various digital formats. Seeking films 5-30 minutes long. Categories: Digital Animation, Documentary, HD, Narrative. Films must have been completed after June 1, 2007; no premiere requirement; distribution OK. FEE: $10-$40. Hatzune Aguilar, Festival Director, California Next Gen Film Festival, 1830 N St., Sacramento, CA 95811, T: (916) 802-3456, FAX: (916) 449-6199, Jaime@nextgenfilmfest.org, www.nextgenfilmfest.org. Deadline: May 17, 2008 (early), June 14, 2008 (regular), June 28, 2008 (late), July 12, 2008 (extended) Planet In Focus International Environmental Film and Video Festival (October 22-26, 2008, Toronto, CANADA) – Planet in Focus seeks films and videos, in all genres, that critically examine the concept of “environment” and challenge current human/nature relations. Cash prizes. Categories: Documentary, Fiction, Short, Animation, Experimental, Children. All works must have been completed after January 1, 2006; feature-length works must be Toronto premieres. Films may originate anywhere; distribution OK. FEE: $15-$25. Candida Palteil, Festival Registrar, Planet In Focus International Environmental Film and Video Festival, 55 Mill St., Case Goods Warehouse, Building 74, Studio 402, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4, T: (416) 531-1769, FAX: (416) 531-8985, submissions@planetinfocus.org, www.planetinfocus.org. Deadline: May 23, 2008 (early), June 20, 2008 (final) ** NEW LISTING! - minutopia: new actualities for a new world (San Francisco, CA) – Inviting artist worldwide to submit new 1-minute, silent film/video documentaries of your region, for presentation by COCA Center for Outdoor Contemporary Art. Exhibition will celebrate the magic and mystery of our viewable world through new artist-made documentaries that creatively explore in minutiae the familiar marvels of our contemporary age. Extending the rich legacy of cinema’s earliest documentary achievements, these new “actualities” offer vivid examples of the hidden poetry and lyricism found in our waking life. Crowds, street-scenes, animals, tasks, transportation, nature, art and architecture – plus curious oddities and events all unfold to offer unexpected insight or passing fancy to audiences of all ages. Viewings will be ongoing and free, in glorious rustic setting of San Francisco’s historical Presidio Parklands area. NO FEE. Ellen Lake, 609 56th St., Oakland, CA 94609, openskies1@gmail.com, http://silversunscreen.blogspot.com, www.cocanow.org. Deadline: May 31, 2008 Urbanworld Film Festival and Screenplay Competition (September 10-14, 2008, Los Angeles, CA) – This showcase for urban, ethnic, and multicultural cinema seeks features, shorts, documentaries, and screenplays.
Brittany Ballard, Festival Programmer, Urbanworld Film Festival, 2658 Griffith Park Blvd. #221, Los Angeles, CA 90039-2520, T: (310) 728-6106, FAX: (212) 813-3251, brittany.ballard@gmail.com, www.urbanworld.org. Deadline: May 31, 2008 Mid Atlantic Black Film Festival (August 21-23, 2008, Norfolk, VA) – A competitive festival open to independently produced, amazing works from upcoming filmmakers in a vibrant array of genres, including compelling dramas, poignant biographies, innovative docudramas, and groundbreaking documentaries. Film must have been directed, written, or produced by a person of African descent or tell a story about the Black experience and/or feature a person of African descent in lead role. Categories: Short Film, Documentary, Student, Animation, Music Video. Films may originate anywhere and may have been made in any year; no premiere requirement; distribution OK. FEE: $20-$45. Mid Atlantic Black Film Festival, P.O. Box 1271, Norfolk, VA 23501, T: (757) 622-4763, FAX: (757) 622-4764, mabff@attuckstheatre.org, www.mabff.org. Deadline: May 31, 2008 (regular), June 15, 2008 (late), July 1, 2008 (extended) **San Diego Women Film Festival** (October 2-5, 2008, San Diego, CA) – A festival for women-made films of any length, genre, or theme. This year SDWFF plans to curate several categories around theme of “What Women Are” and so especially encourages films about women as athletes, artists, scholars, activists, adventurers, travelers, mothers, girlfriends, and more. Though films should be about a woman or young woman, festival is open to films with a male character if directed by a woman (might go in a “women as directors” category and represent the type of role reversal SDWFF encourages). Works must have been completed after January 1, 2005 and may originate anywhere. No premiere requirement; distribution OK. FEE: $25-$35. Joelle James, Executive Director, San Diego Women Film Festival, P.O. Box 632996, San Diego, CA 92163, T: (619) 884-5685, submissions@sdwff.org, www.sdwff.org. Deadline: June 1, 2008 (early), July 1, 2007 (regular) Final Draft’s Big Break Screenplay Contest (Los Angeles, CA) – For original, not-optioned, full-length screenplays (90-120 pp.) by single author or team of two. First Place Prize includes $15,000 cash, one-year mentorship with 2 mutually selected industry professionals, 3-day CineStory Screenwriting Retreat, airfare to Los Angeles and 3-night hotel stay, and more; significant prizes in cash and services also awarded to finalists and other top winners. FEE: $50-$60. Liz Alani, Contest Director, Big Break Contest, Final Draft, Inc., 26707 W. Agoura Rd., Suite 205, Calabasas, CA 91302, T: (800) 231-4055, FAX: (818) 995-4422, www.finaldraft.com/bigbreak. Deadline: June 1, 2008 (standard), June 15, 2008 (extended) Monument Valley Film Festival (July 4-6, 2008, Kayenta, AZ) – Second annual festival featuring original Native films directed, written, or produced by Native Americans. Films must have been produced no earlier than January 2006. NO FEE. Monument Valley Film Festival, P.O. Box 434, Kayenta, AZ 86033, T: (928) 606-7248, mvfilmfest@yahoo.com, www.monumentvalleyfilmfest.com. Deadline: June 1, 2008 United Nations Association Film Festival (October 19-26, 2008, Stanford University, Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, and San Francisco, CA) – Celebrating the power of international documentary films and videos dealing with human rights issues, environmental topics, protection of refugees, famine, homelessness, racism, disease control, women’s issues, children, universal education, war and peace; this year’s theme is “Blue Planet, Green Planet.” Categories: Documentary Features, Documentary Shorts. Films may originate anywhere; no completion date or premiere requirement; distribution OK. FEE: $20-$45. Jasmina Bojic, Executive Director, UNAFF 2008, Stanford University, 10 Alvarado Row, CERAS, Room 109, Stanford, CA 94305-3084, T: (650) 724-5544, FAX: (650) 723-7578, info@unaff.org, www.unaff.org. Deadline: June 1, 2007 (regular), June 10, 2007 (late) Black Harvest International Festival of Film, Video, and TV (August 1-28, 2008, Chicago, IL) – 14th annual showcase for films that tell stories, raise questions, or touch on issues that relate to the black African, African American, and African diasporic experience. Categories: Feature, Short, TV Feature, TV Short, TV Pilot. Works must have been completed in 2006 or later. Film entries (not submitted in TV category) must be Chicago-area/Northern Illinois premieres. NO FEE. Black Harvest 2008, Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60601, T: (312) 846-2600, FAX: (312) 332-5859, http://www.artic.edu/webspaces/siskelfilmcenter/, http://www.artic.edu/webspaces/siskelfilmcenter/downloads/2008_Black_Harvest_entry_form.pdf. Receipt deadline: June 2, 2008 International Latino Film Festival (November 7-23, 2008, San Francisco Bay Area, CA) – Showcasing films that represent a rich and varied view of the social, political, and economic perspectives of Latinos both in U.S. and across continents. ILFF seeks to break stereotypes about Latinos, create visibility for Latino cinema, and build bridges of understanding while making Latinos proud of their heritage. Eligible: short and feature-length narrative and documentary films by or about Latinos. Films must have been completed after September 1, 2007; may originate anywhere; may have distribution. No premiere requirement. FEE: $15-$75. Sylvia Perel, Festival Director, International Latino Film Festival, 984 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA 94107-1007, T: (415) 513-5308, FAX: (415) 512-7179, info@latinofilmfestival.org, www.latinofilmfestival.org. Deadline: June 13, 2008 (early), June 27, 2008 (regular), July 11, 2008 (extended, via Withoutabox.com) AFI FEST (October 30, 2008 – November 9, 2008, Los Angeles, CA) – High-profile international festival capturing the cultural diversity of Los Angeles and celebrating the best of worldwide film; premiering shorts, features, and documentaries by new and established filmmakers. Prizes of cash, goods, and services include airline tickets, film stock, editing time, production software, and electronic equipment. Films must have been completed after December 1, 2007. Premiere status taken into consideration for every submission, with priority given to U.S., North American, and World premieres; Los Angeles premiere is minimum requirement. FEE: $30-$70. Shaz Bennett, Senior Programmer, AFI FEST, 2021 North Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027, T: (866) 234-3378, FAX: (323) 462-4049, programming@afi.com, www.afi.com/AFIFEST. Deadline: June 13, 2008 (early), July 21, 2008 (regular) Oxford International Institute for Documentary and Drama in Conflict Transformation / Festival of New Work (a.k.a OxDocs) – Open to new, emerging, or non-professional playwrights and screenwriters whose work explores issues related to political, religious, racial, gender-based, and/or community conflict. Prizes include small cash honoraria and showcase opportunities. Writer must be over 16 and must not have agent representation. FEE: Suggested donation of $5-$15. Elizabeth Harrison (by email), Dr. Kerric Harvey, Director (by post), The OxDocs Institute, 2020 Pennsylvania Ave NW, #119, Washington, DC 20006, oxdocs@gmail.org, www.oxdocs.eu. Deadline: June 21, 2008 |
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Foster's Community Grants Program - Beverage company based in Melbourne, Australia, will award grants to U.S. and Australian charities and not-for-profit organizations in support of community-building projects, including in the arts. No fixed minimum or maximum grant amount. Designed to complement Foster's grassroots local work and provide sustainable, viable benefit over the long term. No grants to individuals or for operational expenses, fundraising, or political activities. Foster’s Community Grants, 77 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank, Victoria 3006, AUSTRALIA, T: +61 3 96332261, FAX: +61 3 9633 2261, inthecommunity@fostersgroup.com, www.fosterscommunitygrants.com. Deadline: April 7, 2008 (grant process OPENS) 2008 Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund – Offering finishing funds of $5,000-$30,000 for feature-length documentaries that examine or document people who are ignored, ostracized, or otherwise marginalized; people fighting for social or political change; or broad social movements. Looking for films that challenge the status quo not just as pertains to subject matter but also in form. Work must be 70+ minutes long, in production or post-production stages; must not have aired on any form of TV, been screened publicly, or been distributed in theatres or via Internet. Filmmakers must be over 18 years old; students ineligible. Foreign language documentaries OK, but must be subtitled and suitable for American audience. FEE: $40. Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund, Tribeca Film Institute, 375 Greenwich St., New York, NY 10013, T: (212) 941-3926, documentary@tribecafilminstitute.org, www.tribecafilminstitute.org. Deadline: April 11, 2008 VSA arts of Massachusetts ADA Cultural Access Initiative Grants – Matching grants of up to $5,000 for nonprofit Massachusetts organizations proposing innovative ways to include artists with disabilities and to attract audiences including people with disabilities. Programs are intended to be accessible and to reflect universal design principles. They may include staff development, audience development, and access services like sign interpretation, captioning, assistive listening, and audio description, but only programs substantially involving people with disabilities are eligible. Eligible organizations must maintain regular schedule of public cultural programs and must have completed 1 full year of cultural programming prior to application deadline. Project must take place between July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009. Bonnie S. Kaplan, VSA arts of Massachusetts, China Trade Center, 2 Boylston St., Rm. 211, Boston, MA 02116, T: (617) 350-6535 (TTY), (617) 350-7713 (V), grants@vsamass.org, www.vsamass.org/grants.htm. Deadline: April 23, 2008 (intent to apply); May 23, 2008, 5:00 p.m. (application) Frontline/World’s “Abroad at Home” Series Grants – Frontline/World and the National Minority Consortia (NMC) seek proposals for online series “Abroad at Home,” part of Frontline/World’s larger 2008 Election project, “The World is Watching.” Goal is to promote the most innovative and exceptional storytelling by diverse reporters and to choose stories that provide fresh perspectives on the elections from inside the complex mosaic of American society. Frontline/World will award grants of $3,000 for short video reports (approximately 15 minutes long) and grants of $1,000 for written dispatches with short video clips. Sapana Sakya, Media Fund Director, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), nmc-flw@asianamericanmedia.org, sapana@asianamericanmedia.org, http://asianamericanmedia.org/blog/opportunities/2008/02/19/request-for-proposals-for-%e2%80%9cabroad-at-home%e2%80%9d/. Receipt deadline: April 30, 2008 Roy W. Dean New York Video Grant – Award of $50,000 in goods and services for short, doc, or independent feature film or video project that is unique and will make a difference to society. Filmmakers located anywhere may apply, but must be filming in New York City to collect all the goods and services. Student filmmakers, independent producers, or independent production companies are all welcome. Fee: $28-$38. Carole Dean, From The Heart Productions, 1455 Mandalay Beach Rd., Oxnard, CA 93035-2845, T: (805) 984-0098, Caroleedean@att.net, www.fromtheheartproductions.com. Deadline: April 30, 2008 **Leeway Foundation Transformation Awards** – Women and trans artists in New Jersey and Pennsylvania’s Delaware Valley working in any medium may apply for unrestricted award of up to $15,000. Eligible applicants must create art for social change that impacts a larger group, audience, or community; must have been creating such art for the past 5 years or more, demonstrating a long-term commitment to social-change work; must have financial need and limited or no access to other financial resources; must be 18+ years old; and must have lived for the past 2 or more years in the Delaware Valley region. Full-time or matriculated students in an arts degree program ineligible. The Leeway Foundation, The Philadelphia Building, 1315 Walnut St., Suite 832, Philadelphia, PA 19107, T: (215) 545-4078, FAX: (215) 545-4021, info@leeway.org, www.leeway.org/grants.php. Receipt deadline: May 5, 2008, 5:00 p.m. The Funding Exchange’s Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media – In support of media activism and grassroots organizing, offering grants of up to $20,000 for radio projects in all production stages and for film and video projects in the pre-production and distribution stages, made by activist media organizations and individual media producers. Most grants range from $5,000-$15,000. NOTE: Fund does not support production or post-production of film/video projects and does not support student or other academically related projects. Trinh Duong, Director of Grantmaking, Funding Exchange, The Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media, 666 Broadway, Suite 500, New York, NY 10012, T: (212) 529-5300, FAX: (212) 982-9272, grants@fex.org, www.fex.org. Deadline: Applications must be submitted between April 15 and May 15, 2008 National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts / MetLife Foundation Partners in Arts Education Grant Program - Offering grants of up to $20,000 to enhance arts learning in K-12 public schools through partnerships between public schools and Community Schools of the Arts (CSA). NOTE: Grants are restricted to certain geographic regions - visit website for list. Partnering CSAs must be full members in good standing of National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts; if not, submit membership application and first year’s dues prior to applying for grant. Membership fees begin at $200. Kelly McHugh, Program Associate, Partners in Arts Education Grant Program, National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts, 520 8th Avenue, Suite 302, New York, NY 10018, T: (212) 268-3337, FAX: (212) 268-3995, kellymchugh@nationalguild.org, www.nationalguild.org/programs/partners.htm. Receipt deadline: May 23, 2008, 5:00 p.m. National Film Preservation Foundation Partnership Grants – Nonprofit and public archives in U.S. may receive these grants for film preservation work at laboratories and post-production houses donating services to NFPF. Grants target films made in U.S. or by American citizens abroad and not protected by commercial interests; materials originally created for TV or video not eligible. Funds can be applied only to work commissioned after grant start date. Grants average $3,000-$18,000 each in laboratory services and may include cash supplement. Grant period: September 1, 2008 – November 1, 2009. National Film Preservation Foundation Partnership Grants, 870 Market St., Suite 1113, San Francisco, CA 94102, T: (415) 392-7291, FAX: (415) 392-7293, info@filmpreservation.org, www.filmpreservation.org. Deadline: May 23, 2008 (registration), July 11, 2008 (application due) Independent Television Service (ITVS) / LINCS 2008 – Local Independents Collaborating with Stations (LINCS) provides completion funding in form of matching funds (up to $100,000) for partnerships between public TV stations and independent producers. To apply, independents must first approach public TV station and establish partnership. Single shows (26:40 or 56:40 minutes) in any genre will be considered, including documentary, drama, animation, and innovative combinations. Non-fiction projects must have begun production as evidenced by a work-in-progress tape. Independent producer must be 18+ years old, a citizen or legal resident of U.S. or its external territories, and have previous producing experience. Jonathan Archer, ITVS, Attn: LINCS 2008, 651 Brannan Street, Suite 410, San Francisco, CA 94107, T: (415) 356-8383 ext. 284, programming@itvs.org, www.itvs.org/producers/funding.html. Receipt deadline: May 30, 2008, 5:00 p.m. PST Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge / Louisiana Decentralized Arts Funding Program – To ensure that citizens in all Louisiana parishes have access to high quality arts and cultural programs, these grants of up to $20,000 are being made available to nonprofits for programs in dance, design, folklife, literature, media, music, theatre, and visual arts and crafts. Eligible parishes are Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, Tangipahoa, Washington, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana. Workshops to assist grant seekers are being offered throughout April. Laura Larkin, Grants Director, Grants Department, Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, 427 Laurel St., Baton Rouge, LA 70801, T: (255) 344-8558, llarkin@acgbr.com, www.artsbr.org. Deadline: June 1, 2008 2008 Texas Filmmakers Production Fund – The Austin Film Society's program to award grants to emerging film and video artists who are resident in the state of Texas and have been since at least June 2, 2007. Funds may be requested for independent projects in production, post-production, or distribution stages. Up to $25,000 may be requested for a feature, up to $15,000 for a short. Additionally, you may request up to $3,000 in filmstock and up to $5,000 in lab services. NOTE: AFS offers one-on-one consultations with applicants to review draft proposals from April 21 -M ay 23, 2008. Austin Film Society, 1901 E. 51st St., Austin, TX 78723, T: (512) 322-0145, FAX: (512) 322-5192, tfpf@austinfilm.org, www.austinfilm.org/for_filmmakers/texas-filmmakers-production-fund/application. Deadline: June 2, 2008 NEA Challenge America: Reaching Every Community Fast-Track Review Grants – These 1:1 matching grants of $10,000 are meant to enable organizations (especially small or mid-sized) to extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations - those whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability. Eligible project categories: Guest Artists/Arts Event, Public Art, Civic Design, Cultural Tourism/Districts. Projects should involve focused and distinct activities that are generally smaller in scale and shorter in duration than those supported through other NEA categories. To be eligible, organization must be a nonprofit, a unit of state or local government, or a federally recognized tribal community. Challenge America Fast-Track Review Grants, Room 706, National Endowment for the Arts, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20506-0001, T: (202) 682-5700, fasttrack@arts.gov, www.arts.gov. Deadline: June 2, 2008 NEA Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth Grants – One-to-one matching grants to organizations to advance arts education for children and youth in school-based or community-based settings. This category supports in-depth, curriculum-based arts education experiences that occur over an extended period; projects must provide participatory learning and engage students with skilled artists, teachers, and excellent art. Organizations may apply for $5,000-$150,000; most awards range from $10,000-$100,000. To be eligible, organization must be a nonprofit, a unit of state or local government, or a federally recognized tribal community. NOTE: Email and phone listed below are for queries related to Literature, Media Arts, Musical Theater, or Theater; for other disciplines, check NEA website. Learning in the Arts Grants, Room 703, National Endowment for the Arts, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20506-0001, T: (202) 682-5521, daughern@arts.gov, http://www.arts.gov/grants/apply/GAP09/LITA.html. Receipt deadline: June 9, 2008, before midnight Mid-America Arts Alliance Latino Culture Project - Grants of up to $3,000 to help nonprofit arts presenters find connection points to Latino populations in their communities and educate their existing audiences about Latino culture. Applicant organization must be located in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, or Texas. Eligible projects must occur between July 1, 2008, and June 30, 2009; include at least one performance open to and promoted to the general public; and feature a professional performing artist/ensemble that is Latino or of Latino descent. Artist/ensemble must reside outside applicant’s state and metropolitan area. Application must be received 60 days prior to start of project. NOTE: MAAA only funds projects that take place in accessible facilities. Betty Maltbia, Performing Arts Program, Latino Culture Project, Mid-America Arts Alliance, 2018 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City, MO 64108, betty@maaa.org, www.maaa.org. Deadline: Rolling Experimental Television Center Presentation Funds – Grants to nonprofits throughout New York State, to support personal presentations by independent electronic media and film artists. Program seeks to encourage events that increase understanding of and appreciation for independent media work in all areas of the state; events must be open to public. Max. annual grant: $1,000. Applications reviewed monthly; must be submitted prior to event. NOTE: Publicly supported educational institutions ineligible. Sherry Miller Hocking, Program Director, Electronic and Film Arts Grants Program, Experimental Television Center, 109 Lower Fairfield Rd., Newark Valley, NY 13811, T: (607) 687-4341, etc@experimentaltvcenter.org, www.experimentaltvcenter.org. Deadline: Rolling |
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International Museum of Women’s New Global Online Exhibition: Women, Power, and Politics – Using essays, art, film, photography, audio, and political cartoons, IMOW tells the untold stories of remarkable women transforming our world. Through December 31, 2008, Women, Power, and Politics will explore a provocative new topic each month. (The exhibition reaches a global audience in four languages – Arabic, English, French, and Spanish.) By registering with IMOW’s new online community, you can engage with the Women, Power, and Politics exhibition by posting comments and uploading your own stories, videos, images, events, and actions. Explore the exhibition and all of the online features by visiting http://www.imow.org/wpp/index. Bulletfilm.com is looking for filmmakers/artists who would like to share their short films, music videos, trailers, show reels, art installations, experimental videos, and any kind of visual art with the world. Bulletfilm is free, focuses on filmmakers and artists at beginning of their careers, and is a platform especially created for people who want to display their work in a professional environment. Currently has about 100 short films posted. You may post as many works as you would like and you are also welcome to create a free profile for better promotion of your work and communication with industry professionals. Visit www.bulletfilm.com. International Day for Sharing Life Stories, May 16, 2008 – A campaign of the Museum of the Personal International Network and the Center for Digital Storytelling, May 16 is intended as an annual day for sharing, listening to, and gathering the stories of people’s lives. The Center for Digital Storytelling (www.storytelling.org) is a nonprofit training, project development, and research organization based in Berkeley, CA, and dedicated to assisting people in using digital media to tell meaningful stories from their lives. The Museum of the Person (www.museudapessoa.net/ingles/about_the_museum.htm) is an international network of virtual museums of life stories, located in Brazil, Canada, the U.S., and Portugal, with a mission to contribute to making every person’s life story valued by society. For more information on the International Day for Sharing Life Stories, visit http://internationaldayblog.storycenter.org. Free Tutorials on Funding and Distribution Deals – Visit www.studiodaily.com/main/work/8977.html to view videos or download podcasts dealing with the financial and technical pressures of making indie films. |
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