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Film/Video Funding News, Volume #55
Dear Film/Video Artist, Welcome to Film and Video Funding News, Volume #55. This free monthly newsletter is a service provided by WomenArts (formerly known as The Fund for Women Artists), a community of artists and allies dedicated to celebrating and supporting art by and about women. 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 WomenArts. 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 info@WomenArts.org. Contents - This newsletter is organized into five 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, Deborah Steinberg |
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Indie Spirit Film Festival (April 23-25, 2010, Colorado Springs, CO) – Showcases the work of independent filmmakers, with a special Native American category whose proceeds will benefit reservations across North America. Seeking films in the following categories: Feature (60 minutes or longer), Documentary, Foreign Language, Short, Animation, Student (provide proof of enrollment), Horror, Native American, Colorado Spotlight (made by a Colorado filmmaker or filmed in Colorado), Environmental, and Sports/Outdoor. FEE: $0-$60. Indie Spirit Film Festival, 5010 Braddock Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80920, T: (719) 502-7057, chris.loud@ifsoc.org, http://www.indiespiritfilmfestival.org/. Deadline: October 1, 2009 (early), December 1, 2009 (regular), January 15, 2010 (late), January 31, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com) The Method Fest Independent Film Festival (March 25-April 1, 2010, El Segundo, CA) – Showcases outstanding acting performances in character driven feature and short films, with the goal of discovering talented new filmmakers and actors and assisting them in getting their films into the marketplace. Seeking films in the following categories: Feature (completed after December 31, 2008, and without current US distribution), and Short (3-40 minutes). FEE: $15-$100. The Method Fest Independent Film Festival, 840 Apollo St., Suite 314, El Segundo, CA 90245, T: (310) 535-9230, FAX: (310) 535-9128, don@methodfest.com, http://www.methodfest.com. Deadline: October 1, 2009 (early), December 1, 2009 (regular), February 1, 2010 (late), February 8, 2010 (extended), February 15, 2010(final cut) River Bend Film Festival (April 30-May 1, 2010, Edwardsburg, MI) – Open to all filmmakers, including high school and college students. Seeking Features and Shorts in the following categories: Narrative, Documentary, Music Video, Experimental, Animation, Industrial/Commercial, and Student Project. FEE: $0-$30. River Bend Film Festival, 26065 Kirkland Dr., Edwardsburg, MI 49112, T: (574) 315-8044, director@riverbendfilmfest.org, http://riverbendfilmfest.org/. Deadline: October 1, 2009 (early), January 1, 2009 (regular), March 15, 2010 (late) Boston Science Fiction Film Festival (February 5-15, 2010, Somerville, MA) – “Celebrating the diversity of our imagination through film.” Seeking science fiction films in the following categories: Animated Feature, Documentary Feature, Feature Film, and Short Film. FEE: $20-$70. Boston Science Fiction Film Festival, 55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144, T: (617) 901-7280, garen@bostonsci-fi.com, http://www.bostonsci-fi.com. Deadline: October 2, 2009 (early), November 30, 2009 (regular), December 15, 2009 (late), December 21, 2009 (extended, via withoutabox.com) LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival and Screenplay Competition (April 15-18, 2010, Santa Monica, CA) – Dedicated to introducing the newest and hottest comedic talent to the industry and helping them make the connections they need to take their careers to the next level. Seeking entries in the following categories: Comedy Short (5-30 minutes), Comedy Shortie Short (under 5 minutes), Animated Comedy Short (30 minutes or under), Feature Comedy Screenplay (80-130 pages), Short Comedy Screenplay (30 pages or under). FEE: $25-$75. LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival and Screenplay Competition, 2118 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1140, Santa Monica, CA 90403-5784, info@lacomedyshorts.com, http://www.lacomedyshorts.com. Deadline: October 2, 2009 (early), November 2, 2009 (regular), December 2, 2009 (late), December 18, 2009 (extended, via withoutabox.com) The Los Angeles Reel Film Festival (December 30, 2009, Los Angeles, CA) – Recognizes talented independent filmmakers with awards, certificates and cash prizes. Seeking entries in the following categories: Narrative Feature (60 minutes and over; all genres), Narrative Short (under 60 minutes; all genres), Documentary Feature (over 60 minutes), Documentary Short (under 60 minutes), Foreign (any length and genre; produced outside the US), Student (any length and genre), Music Video (under 15 minutes), Experimental (any length and genre), Animation (any length), and Script (film, stage, or teleplay; any length and genre). FEE: $30-$75. Los Angeles Reel Film Festival, 4872 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Suite #217, Woodland Hills, CA 91364, info@lareelfilmfest.com, http://www.lareelfilmfest.com/. Deadline: October 5, 2009 (early), November 2, 2009 (regular), December 1, 2009 (late), December 7, 2009 (extended, via withoutabox.com) Tallahassee Film Festival (April 8-11, 2010, Tallahassee, FL) – Seeking entries in the following categories: Narrative Feature (45 minutes or longer), Documentary Feature (45 minutes or longer), Narrative Short (under 45 minutes; shorter lengths from 5-30 minutes preferred), Documentary Short (under 45 minutes), Animated Feature, College Student Short (include copy of student ID from when the film was made; must have been made since 2008; press kits suggested), Animated Short (under 45 minutes), and Wildcard (any film that does not fit the other categories). Florida filmmakers encouraged to enter. FEE: $15-$40. Tallahassee Film Festival, c/o TCC Capitol Center, 300 W. Pensacola St., Suite 118C, Tallahassee, FL 32301, T: (850) 201-9499, FAX: (850) 644-4534, info@tallahasseefilmfestival.com, http://www.tallahasseefilmfestival.com. Deadline: October 14, 2009 (early), November 14, 2009 (regular), December 14, 2009 (late), January 7, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com) **Through Women’s Eyes** (April 10-11, 2010, Longboat Key, FL) – International festival featuring only women directors, with a focus on international women’s issues, stories and lives. All proceeds from the festival go to the United Nations Development Fund for Women. Seeking films directed by women in the following categories: Documentary, Feature, and Short. FEE: $40-$65. Through Women’s Eyes, 650 Penfield St., Longboat Key, FL 34228, T: (941) 284-1027, ddmason@aol.com, http://www.throughwomenseyes.com. Deadline: October 15, 2009 (early), November 15, 2009 (regular), December 1, 2009 (late), December 15, 2009 (extended, via withoutabox.com) Hearts and Minds Film Festival (April 10, 2010, Wilmington, DE) – Blends entertainment and media arts with themes of social consciousness. Seeking projects that inspire civic engagement, have a unique vision, voice, and content, and celebrate the potential of the small media-maker to tell important stories that are both specific and universal. Seeking entries in the following categories: Youth (short films; filmmakers under 25, outside of individual college or university organizations; primary and secondary schools, as well as youth organizations, are encouraged to submit), Student (under 60 minutes; students currently receiving formal media production training), Professional (documentary and narrative), and Family Fare (no profanity or other “adult” content). FEE: $0-$45. Hearts and Minds Film Festival, 954 Justison St., Wilmington, DE 19801, T: (302) 421-9936, FAX: (302) 429-7534, festival@heartsandmindsfilm.org, http://www.heartsandmindsfilm.org. Deadline: October 15, 2009 (early), November 16, 2009 (regular), December 1, 2009 (late), December 15, 2009 (extended, via withoutabox.com) LG Life’s Good FilmFest (November 15, 2009-January11, 2010, traveling) – Borderless international HD short Film Fest celebrating ‘Life’s Good’ with people from all walks of life. Screenings are free and take place in public spaces, shopping malls, online, and at destinations where people gather for a shared experience. Cash prizes up to $100,000 will be awarded. Seeking films no longer than 5 minutes that are uplifting to the human spirit or celebrate the “life’s good” message in the following categories: Animation, Fashion and Music, Sports, and Narrative. NO FEE. LG Life’s Good FilmFest, 550 Queen St. E., Suite 150, Toronto, ON M5A 1V2, Canada, submissions@lgfilmfest.com, http://www.lgfilmfest.com. Deadline: October 15, 2009 Sonoma International Film Festival (April 14-18, 2010, Sonoma, CA) – “A celebration of independent filmmaking and the art of cinema, set amidst the epicurean pleasures of fine food, award winning wines and the unparalleled natural beauty of Sonoma, California.” Seeking films in the following categories: Feature (any theme or subject), Documentary (any length), World Cinema (films from around the world that explore a diversity of cultural perspectives, visual styles and narrative modes), and Short (under 30 minutes). FEE: $15-$75. Sonoma International Film Festival, P.O. Box 1613 (U.S. Mail), or 450 First Street East (FedEx/DHL/UPS only), Sonoma, CA 95476, T: (707) 933-2600, FAX: (707) 933-2602, info@sonomafilmfest.org, http://www.sonomafilmfest.org. Deadline: October 15, 2009 (early), November 15, 2009 (regular), December 15, 2009 (late), January 15, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com) The White Sands International Film Festival (April 15-18, 2010, Las Cruces, NM) – Celebrating outstanding filmmaking, with a focus on Latino and New Mexico filmmakers. They are particularly interested in films with multi-cultural themes and backgrounds. Seeking films in the following categories: Documentary, Narrative, Latino Filmmaker Showcase (narrative or documentary features or shorts), and New Mexico Filmmaker Showcase (made in New Mexico; entry fee waived; proof that at least parts of the film were shot in New Mexico must be included with submission). FEE: $0-$65. The White Sands International Film Festival, 211 N. Water St., Las Cruces, NM 88001, T: (877) 345-6973, FAX: (505) 437-4911, info@wsiff.com, http://www.wsiff.com. Deadline: October 15, 2009 (early), January 2, 2010 (regular), January 15, 2010 (late), February 1, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com) Oslo Screen Festival (March 2010, Oslo, Norway) – Focuses on experimental video works and emphasizes the emerging poetics of the medium. Seeks to bring together established and emerging video artists. Videos must have been completed after January 2008 and must be 10 minutes or shorter. An award of €1000 will be given to the best video. Entry form must be completed online; video may be submitted online or by post on DVD. NO FEE. Oslo Screen Festival, P.O. Box 2012 Grünerløkka, 0505 Oslo, Norway, www.screenfestival.no. Deadline: October 15, 2009 San Francisco Ocean Film Festival (February 3-7, 2010, San Francisco, CA) – Seeks to use film to enhance public appreciation for the value that marine ecosystems hold for our planet. Seeking films in the following categories: Ocean Sports (surfing, sailing, fishing, scuba diving, etc.), Ocean-Related Environmental Issue, Marine Sciences, Ocean Exploration, and Coastal and Island Culture and History (about cultures that are defined by their relationship with the sea). FEE: $20-$35. San Francisco Ocean Film Festival, 1007 General Kennedy Ave., San Francisco, CA 94129, T: (415) 561-6251, info@oceanfilmfest.org, http://www.oceanfilmfest.org. Receipt Deadline: October 15, 2009 (early), October 30, 2009 (regular) Florence International Film Festival (November 12, 2009, Florence, Italy) – Seeks to inspire, educate, and promote filmmakers who have a positive vision for our planet. This year’s theme revolved around the perception of reality: “Through the looking glass.” Seeking Student and Professional Film Shorts in any form (documentary, fiction, etc.). Films must be shot in a digital format. FEE: €20-€30. Florence International Film Festival, Via San Gallo 25, Florence 50123, Italy, T: +39 333 943 6084, submissions@florencefilmfestival.com, http://www.newrenaissanceflorencefilmfestival.com. Deadline: October 15, 2009 (regular), October 31, 2009 (late) Globians Doc Fest (August 13-18, 2010, Berlin, Germany) – International documentary festival celebrating world cultures, sub-cultures, world religions, traditional cultures, regional cultures, rural life, urban issues, etc., with the goal of creating a sense of global community and respect for all cultures. Seeking films in the following categories: Feature Documentary (61-180 minutes), Documentary Short (4-30 minutes), MiniMovies (very short documentaries and fiction forms, including all experimental genres; running time under 4 minutes), and Documentary Medium-Length and Essay Forms (31-60 minutes). FEE: €20-€300. Globians Doc Fest, Post Office Box 60 13 61, D-14413 Potsdam, Germany, T: +49 331 279 76 62, info@globians.com, http://www.globians.com. Deadline: October 16, 2009 (early), November 30, 2009 (November), December 31, 2009 (New Year’s Eve), February 17, 2009 (regular), March 21, 2010 (spring), April 30, 2010 (late), May 26, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com), May 31, 2010 (final) Accolade (January 8, 2010, La Jolla, CA) – Non-traditional, virtual showcase for cinematic gems and unique voices, with the goal of helping the winners achieve recognition and distribution opportunities. Seeking entries from filmmakers, television producers and videographers in the following categories: Animation, Commercial/PSA/Business, Contemporary Issues/Ethics/Religion, Documentary Feature (28 minutes or longer), Documentary Short (under 28 minutes), Educational/Instructional/Training, Experimental, Faculty/Tenure Track Venue, Feature (40 minutes or longer), Short (under 40 minutes), Internet Site Streaming (specify URL), Music Video, Special Purpose/Events/Tributes, Student Production, Television Pilot Not Yet Broadcast, and Television All Other. FEE: $45-$50. Accolade, 7946 Ivanhoe Ave, Suite 201, La Jolla, CA 92037, T: (858) 454-9868, FAX: (858) 454-6287, info@accoladecompetition.org, http://www.accoladecompetition.org. Deadline: October 16, 2009 (first early), October 30, 2009 (second early), November 13, 2009 (third early), November 27, 2009 (regular) National Museum of the American Indian’s Answering the Call: Veterans Day Short Film Contest – Seeking submissions of 4-minute films about Native American veterans, illustrating the impact and meaning of participation in the military for Native people. All types of non-fiction film, including documentary, experimental, and animation, will be considered. Prizes will be awarded to winners (first prize is $500), and selected films will be shown on Veterans Day 2009 during a special program at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. Send one DVD and one mini DV/DVCAM tape of entry with completed entry form (available on website). FedEx or UPS: National Museum of the American Indian, Film and Video Center, Attn: Sierra Ornela, 4th St., and Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20024, or USPS: National Museum of the American Indian, Film and Video Center, Attn: Sierra Ornelas, MRC 590, P.O. Box 37012, Washington, DC 20013-7012, T: (202) 633-6695, ornelass@si.edu, www.americanindian.si.edu/fvc/veterans/. Receipt Deadline: October 18, 2009 Alice’s 3-Minute Film Festival (November 6, 2009, San Francisco, CA) – Dedicated to everyone who dreams of being a director. Hosted by San Francisco’s Alice 97.3 radio station, over $10,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded to the best 3-minute films. Seeking films 3 minutes and under in the following categories: Comedy, Original Music Video, Drama/Documentary, and Animation. NO FEE. Alice’s 3-Minute Film Festival, 865 Battery St., San Francisco, CA 94111, T: (415) 765-4045, promotions@radioalice.com, http://www.radioalice.com/pages /1340214.php. Deadline: October 19, 2009 Bradford International Film Festival (March 18-28, 2010, Bradford, UK) – Operated and hosted by the UK's National Media Museum. Seeking entries in the following categories: Feature (70 minutes or longer), Short (30 minutes or under), Documentary, and Animation. FEE: £0-£60. Bradford International Film Festival, National Media Museum, Pictureville, Bradford West Yorkshire BD1 1NQ, UK, T: +44 (0)1274 203 308, FAX: +44 (0)1274 203 387, jennifer.hall@nationalmediamuseum.org.uk, http://www.bradfordfilmfestival.org.uk/biff/09/index.asp. Deadline: October 19, 2009 (early), November 16, 2009 (regular), November 30, 2009 (late), December 7, 2009 (extended, via withoutabox.com) Strasbourg International Film Festival (August 27-September 5, 2010, Strasbourg, France) – Seeking creative, edgy, out-of-the-box Feature and Short films in all genres in the following categories: Narrative, Documentary, Animation, Experimental, Musically Inclined, and Young Filmmaker. FEE: $15-$60. Strasbourg International Film Festival, 16 Rue des Veaux, Strasbourg, Alsace 67000, France, T: +33 3 88 35 05 18, info@strasbourgfilmfest.com, http://www.strasbourgfilmfest.com. Deadline: October 22, 2009 (early worm), December 10, 2009 (early), February 18, 2010 (regular), April 22, 2010 (late), June 24, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com) San Francisco United Film Festival (June 18-24, 2010, San Francisco, CA) – “Where art and creativity come together to create a united film community.” Seeking films that reflect a wide range of topics and experiences in the following categories: Short (30 minutes or under), Feature Narrative (over 30 minutes), and Feature Documentary (over 30 minutes). FEE: $0-$110. San Francisco United Film Festival, 1510 Las Palmas Ave., Studio 4, Los Angeles, CA 90028, T: (213) 840-9382, info@theunitedfest.com, http://www.theunitedfest.com/sanfrancisco. Deadline: October 23, 2009 (special), December 4, 2009 (early), January 15, 2010 (regular), February 26, 2010 (late), April 9, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com) Florida Film Festival (April 9-18, 2010, Maitland, FL) – Seeks to showcase the best in independent American and International cinema. Seeking entries in the following categories: Dramatic Feature (falls within American Independent Competition and requires that the feature film have at least 51% US funding and that the film not be financed, produced or initiated by a major motion picture studio), Documentary Feature (over 41 minutes; from the US), Short (under 41 minutes; majority of funding must originate in US), International Short (under 41 minutes; majority of funding must originate in a country other than the US), International Feature (over 41 minutes; from a country other than the US), Animation (shorts and features), and Documentary Short (under 41 minutes; majority of funding must originate in US). FEE: $20-$60. Florida Film Festival, c/o Enzian Theater, 1300 South Orlando Ave., Maitland, FL 32751, T: (407) 644-5625, FAX: (407) 644-3909, filmfest@enzian.org, http://www.floridafilmfestival.com. Deadline: October 23, 2009 (early), November 20, 2009 (late) Newport Beach Film Festival (April 22-29, 2010, Newport Beach, CA) – Seeking Features (40 minutes or longer) and Shorts (under 40 minutes) in the following categories: Narrative, Documentary, Youth Competition (high school, middle school, or elementary school students at time of festival; provide name of school), Action Sports, and Animation. FEE: $20-$100. Newport Beach Film Festival, 4540 Campus Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660, T: (949) 253-2880, FAX: (949) 253-2881, submissions@newportbeachfilmfest.com, http://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com. Deadline: October 23, 2009 (early), November 20, 2009 (Thanksgiving Deadline), December 18, 2009 (late), January 30, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com) CineKink NYC (February 16-21, 2010, New York, NY) – Recognizes and encourages the positive depiction of sexuality in film and television. Seeking films and videos that explore and celebrate a wide diversity of sexuality, “with works ranging from documentary to drama, camp comedy to hot porn, mildly spicy to quite explicit - and everything in between.” Some films will be selected for a touring showcase in addition to the festival. Seeking entries in the following categories: Feature, Short, and Excerpt. FEE: $0-$50. CineKink NYC, 1092 St. Georges Ave., #190, Rahway, NJ 07065, T: (917) 609-5928, info@cinekink.com, http://www.cinekink.com. Deadline: October 23, 2009 (early), November 20, 2009 (regular), December 4, 2009 (late) Ashland Independent Film Festival (April 8-12, 2009, Ashland, OR) – “Celebrating the diversity of human experience through the art of independent film--enriching, educating and inspiring audiences of all ages.” Seeking films in the following categories: Feature Narrative (over 40 minutes), Short Narrative (under 40 minutes), Student (any length; K-12, college, and film school), Documentary (any length), Animation (any length and genre), and Local (any genre or length; majority of film produced and/or filmed in Southern Oregon – Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath counties only; submit fee waiver form with entry). FEE: $0-$75. Ashland Independent Film Festival, P.O. Box 218, 295 East Main St. #10, Ashland, OR 97520, T: (541) 488-3823, FAX: (541) 488-7782, entries@ashlandfilm.org, http://www.ashlandfilm.org. Deadline: October 23, 2009 (early), November 13, 2009 (regular), December 4, 2009 (late), December 11, 2009 (extended, via withoutabox.com), January 15, 2010 (Southern Oregon Residents) Peace on Earth Film Festival (March 5-7, 2010, Chicago, IL) – Seeks to celebrate and encourage the work of independent films from around the world on the themes of peace, nonviolence, social justice and an eco-balanced world. Seeking entries in the following categories: Feature Documentary (60-200 minutes), Short Documentary (under 60 minutes), Feature Narrative (60-200 minutes), Short Narrative (under 60 minutes), Animation (under 200 minutes), and Student (currently enrolled in university or high school; submit student ID and school verification form). FEE: $25-$70. Peace on Earth Film Festival, 3304 N. Broadway Ave., Suite 233, Chicago, IL 60657, T: (773) 273-1598, FAX: (773) 944-0530, info@peaceonearthfilmfestival.org, http://www.peaceonearthfilmfestival.org. Deadline: October 30, 2009 (regular), November 27, 2009 (late), December 18, 2009 (extended, via withoutabox.com) Cinequest Film Festival (February 23-March 7, 2010, San Jose, CA) – Seeks to empower maverick filmmakers through festival screenings and distribution. Seeking entries in the following categories: Feature Narrative, Feature Documentary, Short Film (Academy Award qualifying category; including short animation), New Visions (creative, adventurous films), Student Film (produced as a student, but may have been completed after graduation), Global Landscapes (visions from around the globe that shed light on regions, territories, or cultures that have had a substantial effect on cinema and demonstrate significant global impact), and Screenwriting Competition (70-125 pages). FEE: $35-$75. Cinequest Film Festival, Attn: Programming, P.O. BOX 720040, San Jose, CA 95172-0040, T: (408) 995-5033, FAX: (408) 995-5713, programming@cinequest.org, http://www.cinequest.org. Deadline: October 30, 2009 (regular), November 6, 2009 (late), November 13, 2009 (extended, via withoutabox.com) Dallas International Film Festival (April 8-18, 2010, Dallas, TX) – Seeking films in the following categories: Narrative Feature, Short (25 minutes or under), Documentary Feature, Student, and Texas (narrative and documentary features shot in and about the Lone Star State). FEE: $15-$90. Dallas International Film Festival, 3625 N. Hall St., Ste. 740, Dallas, TX 75219, T: (214) 720-0555, FAX: (214) 720-0551, submissions@dallasfilm.org, http://www.DALLASfilm.org. Deadline: October 30, 2009 (early), November 20, 2009 (regular), December 11, 2009 (late), December 21, 2009 (extended, via withoutabox.com) Fallbrook Film Festival (April 9-11, 2010, Fallbrook, CA) – Strives to encourage and promote emerging independent filmmakers by providing venues to screen their work and workshops to foster their talents. Seeking Feature (over 40 minutes) and Short (under 40 minutes) films in the following categories: Narrative, Documentary, and Animation. FEE: $20-$80. Fallbrook Film Festival, P.O. Box 1810, Fallbrook, CA 92088, info@fallbrookfilmfestival.com, http://www.fallbrookfilmfestival.com. Deadline: October 31, 2009 (early), December 12, 2009 (regular), January 23, 2010 (late), February 15, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com) SkyFest Film and Script Festival (May 1-2, 2010, Alexander, NC) – Seeks to recognize, honor, and further the careers of talented filmmakers and screenwriters by awarding numerous trophies and cash prizes (half the money from entry fees is awarded as prizes). Seeking entries in the following categories: Feature (60 minutes or longer), Short (under 60 minutes), Feature Documentary (60 minutes or longer), Short Documentary, Animation (any length), Scripts, Horror and Science Fiction Feature (60 minutes or longer), Horror and Science Fiction Short, and Student (any type of film; provide proof of student status). FEE: $20-$65. SkyFest Film and Script Festival, 65 Macedonia Rd., Alexander, NC 28701, T: (828) 252-9515, FAX: (828) 255-8719, ralph@skyfest.net, http://skyfest.net. Deadline: October 31, 2009 (early), March 15, 2010 (regular), March 31, 2010 (late), April 15, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com) Fade In Awards (March 31, 2010, Beverly Hills, CA) – Seeks to assist talented new writers and writer/directors worldwide with getting recognized within the Hollywood community in order to begin a career as a working filmmaker. Seeking entries in the following categories: Drama, Thriller, Action, Comedy, Family, Film Noir, Horror, Short, and Short Script (20-45 pages). FEE: $42-$70. Fade In Awards, P.O. Box 2699, Beverly Hills, CA 90213, T: (323) 653-6065, inquiries@fadeinonline.com, http://www.fadeinawards.com. Deadline: October 31, 2009 (early), November 30, 2009 (regular), December 8, 2009 (late), December 15, 2009 (extended, via withoutabox.com) Bare Bones International Film Festival (April 15-25, 2010, Muskogee, OK) – Dedicated to screening feature motion picture projects with budgets less than five million dollars. Seeking entries in the following categories: Short (11-30 minutes), Feature (all genres), Mini-Movies (31-59 minutes; includes TV pilots), Short Screenplay (40 pages or under), Feature Screenplay (able to be produced for less than a million dollars; especially interested in horror and thriller genres), Feature Screenplay (able to be produced for less than 5 million dollars; especially interested in westerns based on real characters), and Micro Film (under 10 minutes). FEE: $20-$80. Bare Bones International Film Festival, 223 N. 3rd St., Suite 201, Muskogee, OK 74401, T: (918) 616-1264, barebonesfilmfestivals@yahoo.com, http://www.barebonesfilmfestivals.org/. Deadline: October 31, 2009 (early), December 31, 2009 (regular), January 30, 2010 (late), February 15, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com) Rochester International Film Festival (April 22-24, 2010, Rochester, NY) – Seeks to provide exposure for independent filmmakers through the festival and a traveling “Best of the Fest” show. Seeking Short Films (30 minutes or under) in all genres. FEE: $30-$40. Rochester International Film Festival, P.O. Box 17746, Rochester, NY 14617, T: (585) 234-7411, president@rochesterfilmfest.org, http://www.rochesterfilmfest.org. Deadline: October 31, 2009 (early), February 8, 2010 (regular), February 22, 2010 (late) Writers Place Screenwriting Competition – Provides exposure to agents and/or production companies for selected scripts. Seeking Full-Length Screenplay (up to 130 double-spaced pages). Scripts of any style or genre will be considered. FEE: $30-$65. Writers Place Screenwriting Competition, P.O. Box 11426, Pensacola, FL 32524-1426, T: (850) 476-1405, FAX: (850) 476-1039, contest@thewritersplace.org, http://www.thewritersplace.org. Deadline: October 31, 2009 (regular), November 15, 2009 (late) International Film Festival Egypt (April 4-8, 2010, Cairo, Egypt) – Seeks to honor the individual voice, to provide a worldwide public forum for independent and experimental filmmakers and to offer educational outreach. Seeking films in the following categories: Documentary, Environment and Ecology, Young Filmmaker (under 30 years old), Animation/CGI, Avant Garde, Student (any age, in full time education; provide proof of student status), Short (under 50 minutes), First Film, Feature (over 75 minutes), Arabic Language (in Arabic; any subject), and Music Based Video (50-75 minutes). FEE: $55-$100. International Film Festival Egypt, El Sawy Culturewheel, 26th July St., Cairo Zamalek, Egypt, T: +44 (0)7721 058 404, aa@amritsa.com, http://www.amritsa.com/e2.htm. Deadline: November 1, 2009 (early), December 1, 2009 (regular), January 1, 2010 (late), February 1, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com) Big Island Film Festival (May 12-16, 2010, Waikoloa, HI) – Celebrating independent narrative filmmakers. Seeking Narrative Features (60 minutes or longer) and Shorts (under 30 minutes). FEE: $25-$80. Big Island Film Festival, 68-1851 Lina Poepoe St., Waikoloa, HI 96738, T: (808) 883-0583, FAX: (808) 883-0254, info@bigislandfilmfestival.com, http://www.bigislandfilmfestival.com. Deadline: November 1, 2009 (early), January 1, 2010 (regular), February 1, 2010 (late), February 8, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com) Manhattan Independent Features Film Festival (July 21-25, 2010, Manhattan, NY) – Founded with a mission to use new media platforms to bring filmmakers together with their audience via a web-based competition. Today the festival features both a web-based competition along with a programming panel. Their goal is to help filmmakers make a career out of filmmaking. Submit to either the web-based competition (entries will stream in their entirety online during the competition; winners will screen at festival), or just to the festival in the following categories: Drama, Comedy, Horror, Action, Short, Foreign Language, and Documentary. Specify whether you are submitting to the web-based competition or not. FEE: $20-$75. Manhattan Independent Features Film Festival, 378 92nd St. 1A, Brooklyn, NY 11209, info@independentfeatures.com, http://www.independentfeatures.com. Deadline: November 1, 2009 (early), December 15, 2009 (regular), February 1, 2010 (late), April 1, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com) Mendocino Film Festival (June 4-6, 2010, Mendocino, CA) – Founded to showcase the work of independent filmmakers and to honor the rich heritage of filmmaking on the Mendocino Coast. Seeking films in the following categories: Films on the Arts (films about the lives, work, and creative process of artists in the visual, literary, applied, and performing arts), Films for Our Future (films that focus on the environment, social justice, and spirituality and provide models, solutions, and inspiration for our future), and Documentary Feature (all genres; 50 minutes or longer). FEE: $30-$45. Mendocino Film Festival, P.O. Box 1843, 45000 Main St., Mendocino, CA 95460, T: (707) 937-0171, admin@mendocinofilmfestival.org, http://www.mendocinofilmfestival.org. Deadline: November 1, 2009 (regular), December 1, 2009 (late) Aspen Shortsfest (April 7-11, 2010, Aspen, CO) – Academy-qualifying festival that seeks to showcase innovative and vibrant voices in short film. Seeking short films in the following categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Documentary, Other (experimental), and Children/Family. FEE: $35-$100. Aspen Shortfest, 110 East Hallam St., Suite 102, Aspen, CO 81611, T: (970) 925-6882, FAX: (970) 925-1967, shortsfest@aspenfilm.org, http://www.aspenfilm.org. Deadline: November 1, 2009 (early), December 15, 2009 (regular), December 31, 2009 (late), January 15, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com) Very Short Movies Festival (April 1, 2010 – January 16, 2011) - Takes place both online and in LA. Online popular vote will determine the Award winners in each category. The "Best of Fest" award will be decided by a jury comprised of distinguished industry professionals, filmmakers and film critics. Seeking very short movies in the following categories: Comedy, Drama (includes Action, Coming of Age, Thriller, Gay/Lesbian, Romance, Sci-Fi, and War), Animation, Documentary, Music Video, and Experimental. FEE: $30-$105. Very Short Movies, Inc., P O Box 130, Winter Park, FL 32790-0130, T: (323) 654-9041, info@veryshortmovies.com, http://www.VeryShortMovies.com. Deadline: November 1, 2009 (early), December 1, 2009 (regular), December 31, 2009 (late), January 15, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com) Seattle International Film Festival (May 20-June 13, 2010, Seattle, WA) – Bringing people together to discover extraordinary films from around the world and foster a community that is more informed, aware, and alive. Seeking films in the following categories: Feature (31 minutes or longer), Short (30 minutes or shorter), Documentary Feature (31 minutes or longer), Documentary Short (30 minutes or shorter), and FutureWave (made by youth aged 18 or younger at time of submission; under 30 minutes; submit proof of age). FEE: $15-$115. Seattle International Film Festival, 400 9th Ave N., Seattle, WA 98109, T: (206) 464-5830, FAX: (206) 264-7919, info@siff.net, http://www.siff.net. Deadline: November 2, 2009 (early), December 1, 2009 (regular), January 4, 2010 (late), January 15, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com) LLV Film Festival (April 10, 2010, Colchester, CT) – Run by the Lions Low Vision Center of Eastern Connecticut; festival proceeds provide assistance to individuals with serious visual impairments living at home in Eastern Connecticut. Festival seeks to provide a venue for budding filmmakers. Seeking films in the following categories: Feature (60-90 minutes), Documentary (under 90 minutes), and Short Film (under 60 minutes). FEE: $20-$75. LLV Film Festival, P.O. Box 746, Colchester, CT 06415, T: (860) 537-4147, info@llvfilmfestival.com, http://www.llvfilmfestival.com. Deadline: November 2, 2009 (early), January 4, 2010 (regular), February 1, 2010 (late), March 1, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com) Tregor Film Fest (July 2-4, 2010, Strasbourg, France) – Seeking truly independent, unique voices from filmmakers with a clear vision and concept. They are particularly interested in low-budget, independent filmmaking. Seeking films in all genres and lengths in the following categories: Feature, Short, Documentary, Experimental, Musically Inclined, and Animation. There is no completion date requirement; they will consider older films that have been shelved or never saw the light of day. FEE: $15-$60. Tregor Film Fest, 16 Rue des Veaux, Strasbourg 67000, France, T: +33 09 64 23 48 40, tregorfilmfest@yahoo.com, http://tregorfilmfest.blogspot.com. Deadline: November 2, 2009 (early), November 20, 2009 (early), January 20, 2010 (regular), March 20, 2010 (late), May 2, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com) American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at Cannes (May 12-24, 2010, Cannes, France) – Supports upcoming filmmakers by showcasing their films at the American Pavilion during the Cannes Film Festival while providing an opportunity for filmmakers to connect with the Cannes Film Festival, Marketplace attendees and to a global audience. Seeking short narrative and documentary films by students (current undergraduate or graduate school students and emerging filmmakers up to 3 years post graduation; films must be completed in 2008, 2009 or 2010; indicate name of school) and non-students (emerging filmmakers with films completed in 2008, 2009 or 2010). Prizes will be awarded. FEE: $30-$65. American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at Cannes, 1526 14th St., Suite 109, Santa Monica, CA 90404, T: (310) 576-6545, FAX: (310) 576-6502, showcase@ampav.com, http://www.ampav.com. Deadline: November 6, 2009 (early), February 5, 2010 (regular), March 5, 2010 (late) Humboldt Film Festival (April 18-24, 2010, Arcata, CA) – Student-run festival showcasing innovative cinema since 1967. Seeking films under 30 minutes in the following categories: Experimental, Documentary, Narrative, and Animation. FEE: $15-$55. Humboldt Film Festival, Dept. of Theatre, Film and Dance, Humboldt State University, 1 Harpst St., Arcata, CA 95521, T: (707) 825-8754, FAX: (707) 826-5494, mlm112@humboldt.edu, http://www.humboldtfilmfest.org. Deadline: November 6, 2009 (early), January 8, 2010 (regular), February 5, 2010 (late), February 26, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com) Rincon International Film Festival – Puerto Rico (April 20-25, 2010, Rincon, Puerto Rico) – Seeks to support and promote culture and the arts in Puerto Rico through the medium of film. Seeking films in the following categories: Feature (50 minutes or longer; must have been completed after January 2008), Feature Documentary (50 minutes or longer), Short (49 minutes or shorter), Student (0-130 minutes; must be a full time academic student of any age or graduate within 6 months of graduation), Music Video, Animation, Puerto Rico Feature (filmmaker must be a resident of Puerto Rico and/or film must have subject material related to Puerto Rico, or be shot at least partially in Puerto Rico – in English or Spanish), Puerto Rico Documentary, Puerto Rico Short, and Puerto Rico Student. FEE: $20-$55. Rincon International Film Festival – Puerto Rico, P.O. Box 430, Carr. 413 Km 4.1, Bo. Puntas Rincon, Puerto Rico 00677, Puerto Rico, T: 001-213-453-3684, director@rinconfilm.com, http://www.rinconfilm.com, Deadline: November 6, 2009 (early), December 17, 2009 (regular), January 29, 2010 (late), February 26, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com) San Francisco International Film Festival (April 22-May 6, 2010, San Francisco, CA) – The longest-running film festival in the Americas, seeks to showcase cinematic discovery and innovation for audiences who embrace new ideas, compassionate humanity and world citizenship. Seeking short (under 40 minutes) and feature (40 minutes or longer) films in the following categories: Narrative, Documentary, New Vision (experimental film and video in which personal expression and aesthetic exploration are the primary concerns), Animated (Animated shorts category is Academy Award qualifying; must not have been previously broadcast on television or internet), Youth Works (film and video works shot, directed and produced by high school or secondary students; adult participation limited to advisory role; include copy of student ID, age and grade level at time of production), Television Documentary (premiere telecast of entry must have been on or after January 1, 2009), and Television Narrative (premiere telecast of entry must have been on or after January 1, 2009). FEE: $15-$225. San Francisco International Film Festival, San Francisco Film Society, 39 Mesa St., Suite 110, The Presidio, San Francisco, CA 94129, T: (415) 561-5014, FAX: (415) 561-5099, gga@sffs.org, http://www.sffs.org. Deadline: November 6, 2009 (regular), December 4, 2009 (late) Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (April 29-May 6, 2010, Los Angeles, CA) – Celebrates the achievements of Asian Pacific American and Asian international cinema artists. Seeking Feature (50 minutes or longer) and Short (40 minutes or shorter) films (celluloid-based film print) and videos (Beta SP or Digital Beta videotape (NTSC)) produced by and/or about Asian Pacifics with themes involving, but not limited to, Asian Pacific American and/or Asian Pacific diasporic culture, history, and experiences in the following categories: Narrative Feature Film, Documentary Feature Film, Narrative Feature Video, Documentary Feature Video, Narrative Short Film, Documentary Short Film, Narrative Short Video, Documentary Short Video, and Music Video (10 minutes or shorter). FEE: $20-$45. Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, 120 Judge John Aiso St., Basement Level, Los Angeles, CA 90012, T: (213) 680-4462 x68, FAX: (213) 687-4848, info@vconline.org, http://www.vconline.org. Deadline: November 13, 2009 (early), December 11, 2009 (final), January 8, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com) Santa Cruz Film Festival (May 6-15, 2010, Santa Cruz, CA) – Dedicated to supporting the artists of today and the filmmakers of tomorrow by championing voices and stories that are frequently absent in mainstream cinema. Combines the cinematic experience with other art forms to feature one-of-a-kind programs featuring musicians, dancers, poets, artists, writers, activists and surfers. Seeking films in the following categories: Narrative Feature (60 minutes or longer), Documentary Feature (60 minutes or longer), Narrative Short (59 minutes and shorter), Documentary Short (50 minutes or shorter), Youth Works (any style, genre, length, or format; made by filmmakers under 18), Experimental, Animation, Santa Cruz Local Work (created by a resident of Santa Cruz or Monterey Counties; all categories), and Earth Vision Environmental Film (films about crucial ecological issues that inspire viewers to create positive change for the planet). FEE: $15-$80. Santa Cruz Film Festival, 343 Soquel Avenue #315, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, T: (831) 359-4462, FAX: (646) 224-8896, julian@santacruzfilmfestival.org, http://www.santacruzfilmfestival.org. Deadline: November 15, 2009 (early), February 15, 2010 (regular), February 22, 2010 (late), March 1, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com) Lake Arrowhead Film Festival (April 22-25, 2010, Blue Jay, CA) – Seeks to embrace all forms of filmmaking, from classic to current to films produced and screened via innovative new technology. Seeking entries in the following categories: Short (2-45 minutes), Documentary (short and feature), Feature (over 45 minutes), and Animation. FEE: $25-$75. Lake Arrowhead Film Festival, P.O. Box 2143, 131 Cypress Dr., Blue Jay, CA 92317, T: (909) 337-7587, FAX: (909) 337-5442, info@lakearrowheadfilmfestival.com, http://www.lakearrowheadfilmfestival.com. Deadline: November 15, 2009 (early), December 15, 2009 (regular), January 15, 2009 (late), February 1, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com) |
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Shorts Showcase (Desert Hot Springs, CA) – Provides an ongoing avenue of distribution, via television and internet broadcasting, for short films to be exposed to a broader audience over a longer period of time. Selected shorts will be featured in a professionally produced television program and/or screened online for a month. Seeking short films in the following categories: Live Action, Animated, and Documentary. FEE: $35-$65. Shorts Showcase, Casablanca Studios Ent., Inc., 66321 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240, T: (760) 251-9980, FAX: (760) 251-9878, info@shortsshowcase.com, http://www.shortsshowcase.com. The DIY Film Festival (February 25-August 1, 2010, Los Angeles and other cities) – Seeks to honor independent filmmakers and self-produced films that demonstrate that great art can be created without large expenditures, and to expose these films and filmmakers to audiences through the festival and various media outlets. Seeking DIY, self-produced films in the following categories: Dramatic Feature, Documentary Feature, Comedic Feature, Animation, Dramatic Short, Documentary Short, Comedic Short, and Student Film (any length). FEE: $15-$50. DIY Film Festival, 7095 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 864, Hollywood, CA 90028-0893, T: (323) 665-8080, FAX: (323) 372-3883, bruce@diyconvention.com, http://diyfilmfestival.blogspot.com/. Last Night Productions “Takes” (monthly screening series, London, UK) – Monthly screening of short films from around the globe set in a cosy pub. Send your film either by e-mail link or a DVD copy by post, along with name of film, name of director, name of producer, running time, and brief synopsis. NO FEE. Last Night Productions, The Cupcake, 32B Crescent Road, London N22 7RZ, UK, Jessica@lastnight-productions.com, carl@lastnight-productions.com, www.lastnight-productions.com. |
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Frameline Film and Video Completion Fund – Provides grants of $5,000-$7,500 to emerging and established lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender filmmakers. Projects must be about LGBT people and their communities; any film or video format of any length and genre is eligible. Applicant must have creative and financial control of project; students may apply as long as they maintain control. Projects must have 90% of production finished and be in the post-production phase or ready to begin post as soon as funding is in place. See website for complete guidelines and application. Frameline Completion Fund, 145 Ninth St., Suite 300, San Francisco, CA 94103, T: (415) 703-8659, FAX: (415) 861-1404, info@frameline.org, http://www.frameline.org/filmmaker-support/completion-fund/funding-eligibility.aspx. Deadline: October 5, 2009 Film Independent’s Directors Lab (Winter, 2010, Los Angeles) – Intensive 8-week program designed to help directors preparing their feature narrative films (documentaries not eligible). The primary focus is on learning to work with actors and the rehearsal process. Fellows workshop scenes from their scripts and go through a mini-production, learning to collaborate with cinematographers. Participants are provided with camera and sound packages to shoot their scenes. In addition, fellows will be introduced to film professionals who can advise them on both the craft and business of filmmaking. Fellows also receive a one-year membership with Film Independent, a pass to the Directors Close-Up (runs concurrently with lab), a pass to the Los Angeles Film Festival, and year-round support from Film Independent. Submit online application, cover letter, one feature-length script, a logline and short synopsis, bios of key personnel, and DVD of director’s previous work. FEE: $55 (Film Independent members); $75 (non-members). Film Independent, 9911 West Pico Blvd., 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90035, Contact: Jennifer Kushner, Filmmaker Labs Associate, T: (310) 432-1275, JKushner@filmindependent.org, http://filmindependent.org/talent_development/. Deadline: October 5, 2009 **Lilla Jewel Fund for Women Artists** – McKenzie River Gathering Foundation, a social justice funder, seeks to commission three women artists to each create new art that represents Oregon’s social justice movement. The works, as well as previous pieces, will be exhibited at MRG’s annual event, Justice Within Reach, on April 10, 2010. Works must be visual; electronic media works eligible, but must not depend on sound to be understood; cannot be a filmed performance of another work. Each chosen artist will receive a commission of $2,500 plus up to $250 for materials. Applicants must identify as women; live in Oregon; create art that addresses progressive social, racial, economic and/or environmental justice issues; have experience working collaboratively. Women of color, LBTQ women, and women outside the Portland metro area encouraged to apply. Complete application (available on website) and send 5 work samples relevant to social justice. NOTE: E-mail submissions preferred. If you don’t have access, call the number below. Edith Casterline, Office Manager, McKenzie River Gathering Foundation, 2705 East Burnside #210, Portland, OR 97214, T: (503) 289-1517, FAX: (503) 232-1731, edith@mrgfoundation.org, http://mrgfoundation.org/html/whats_new/news_flash_detail.php?id=737. Receipt Deadline: October 12, 2009 Johnson & Johnson / Society for the Arts in Healthcare Partnership Grant Program – Seeking to promote the use of the arts to enhance the healthcare experience for patients, their families, and caregivers. Grants average a total of $75,000 over 3 years. Applicants must be nonprofit organization located in the U.S. or Canada (partners may be international) with current membership in the Society for the Arts in Healthcare. Application by invitation only; process begins with letter of inquiry. Society for the Arts in Healthcare, 2437 15th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009, T: (202) 299-9770, FAX: (202) 299-9887, www.thesah.org/about/send_email.cfm, www.thesah.org. Receipt Deadline: October 15, 2009, 5:00 p.m. ET (letter of inquiry) The Northwest Film Center Scholarships – Direct tuition support for students of film to advance their stated goals as independent mediamakers. Multiple applications allowed but must be submitted separately. True North Scholarship - $250-500 for a beginning filmmaker. Successful completion of one School of Film class or extended workshop required; current enrollment not required. No media work samples required; applicants must clearly describe ideas for films. Faerie Godmother Scholarships For Women - $500-1,000 for an intermediate to advanced female student pursuing a career in one or more primary creative role in film. Successful completion of one or more core courses in the School of Film; current enrollment not required. Must demonstrate quality work and reside in Oregon or SW Washington. David King Scholarship - $1,000 for intermediate to advanced student who demonstrates commitment to goals and creative use of wit and wisdom in their work. Successful completion of two or more courses in the School of Film. Must be currently enrolled. Enrollment in Certificate Program not required, but qualified Certificate Students may receive priority. Download detailed guideline and application forms at http://www.nwfilm.org/opportunities/scholarships.php Contact: Pam Minty, T: (503) 221-1156 x25, classes@nwfilm.org. Deadline: October 15, 2009 Creative Alliance MovieMakers (CAmm) Fellowship – Promotes growth and expertise in filmmaking and time based media arts of all genres and supports the development of a finished, professional film, video and media arts projects for one artist living in Maryland. Fellows receive extended free use of CAmm Cage gear and CAmm Media Lab and editing suite, as well as a work-in-progress critique with established members of the film community and a screening opportunity at The Paterson. Works in progress encouraged. Submit project description, including treatment, length of proposed work, budget and production timeline, list of gear and/or facilities you would like to access from CAmm (complete list available on website), reel of previous work and/or excerpts from proposed work in progress (not to exceed 30 minutes total; DVD or Quicktime files preferred), written description of previous work (including title, date, media, and running time), resume with full contact information, and three personal references (including relation to you and phone number). Kristen Anchor, Director, Creative Alliance MovieMakers (CAmm), Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, MD 21224, T: (410) 276-1651, Kristen@creativealliance.org, www.creativealliance.org. Deadline: October 16, 2009 Bush Foundation Enduring Vision Artist Fellowship Program – Supports artists in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota with unrestricted grants of $48,000 distributed over one or two years. In addition, fellows receive up to $2,000 each to plan and implement an individual communications strategy. Artists may use their fellowship to explore new directions, continue work already in progress, or accomplish work not financially feasible otherwise. Professional development activities, including a two-day orientation retreat along with annual workshops combined with informal artist gatherings, have been added to the program. Applicants must be residents of Minnesota, North Dakota, or South Dakota (and have lived there for at least 24 months prior to application deadline), U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and at least 25 years old at the application deadline. Students are not eligible. For the 2010 fellowship year, applications are being accepted in the categories of Visual Arts (Deadline: October 30, 2009) and Media Arts and Traditional and Functional Craft Arts (Deadline: November 6, 2009). See website for complete guidelines and application. Bush Foundation, 332 Minnesota St., Suite E-900, St. Paul, MN 55101, T: (651) 227-0891, FAX: (651) 297-6485, info@bushfoundation.org, http://www.bushfellows.org/artist/bush-artist-fellowships. Deadline: October 30, 2009 (visual arts), November 6, 2009 (media arts and traditional and functional craft arts) NYFA Artists' Fellowships – The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) Fellowship program makes $7,000 cash awards to individual artists who have been living and working in the state of New York for at least 2 years. For 2009-2010, NYFA is accepting applications in select disciplines including playwriting, screenwriting, fiction, photography, painting, music, sound, architecture, choreography, and video. Artist must be 18+ years old; matriculated students ineligible. Preferred online application available on the NYFA website. Artists’ Fellowships, New York Foundation for the Arts, 155 Avenue of the Americas, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10013-1507, T: (212) 366-6900, ext. 217, FAX: (212) 366-1778, nyfaaft@nyfa.org, www.nyfa.org. Deadline: November 2, 2009 (playwriting, screenwriting, fiction, photography), November 3, 2009 (painting, music, sound), or November 4, 2009 (architecture, choreography, video), 2009 Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles Film Fund – Seeks to help emerging filmmakers realize their feature-length narrative and non-narrative film projects that reflect universal themes inherent within Indian culture. The first grant awarded by the fund will be the Development Grant of up to $10,000. Selected projects may be submitted to producers, distributors and sales agents. Based on the writer’s country of residence and availability, the grant recipient will have the opportunity to hold a staged reading of their screenplay during the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles. Open to writers of Indian descent as well as to projects that have Indian content by non-Indian writers. Writers should not have more than one produced feature film among their writing credits. Submitted projects should have a director and/or producer attached to project. Open to narrative features only. Writers may submit in 2 categories: Screenplay (between 80-130 pages; written in or translated into English) or Treatment (5-10 page written treatment for a full-length screenplay; treatment should be accompanied by first 10 pages of script). FEE: $45-$50. Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles Film Fund, 5657 Wilshire Blvd, #130, Los Angeles, CA 90036, T: (310) 364-4403, FAX: (323) 571-8746, mkuckreja@indianfilmfestival.org, http://www.indianfilmfestival.org. Deadline: November 2, 2009 |
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Visual Studies Workshop (February-June and September-November, 2010, Rochester, NY) – One-month residencies for artists working in photography, artists’ books, digital video, multimedia, and film. Residencies are project-based, and visiting artists are provided unlimited access to VSW, housing on the premises, and a $2,000 honorarium. Facilities include a darkroom, production and post-production equipment for both 16mm film and analog video, a digital photography lab, and a Macintosh computer lab. See website for complete application guidelines. NOTE: No online applications. NO FEE. Visual Studies Workshop, Artists Residencies, 31 Prince St., Rochester, NY 14607, http://www.vsw.org/artists/artstsprogs.html. Deadline: October 16, 2009 |
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**Call for Chapter Proposals – Claire Denis** (Edited by Marjorie Vecchio, PhD, Director and Curator, Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery, University of Nevada, Reno; published by Atropos Press; late 2010 or 2011) – Chapter proposals are invited for the first edited book on the themes and films of Claire Denis. Preference is for a cross-disciplinary perspective, which may include film studies but not exclusively. Proposed writings about Denis’s films released in 2008 and 2009 and their relationship to her body of work are encouraged. Collaborations between scholars, artists, writers, poets, filmmakers, philosophers, etc. are invited, as are solid interview proposals with people with whom Denis regularly works (include letter of collaboration or interview with proposal). Final chapters do not have to be written in English (translation will be provided), but proposals must be in English. Topics may relate to, but are not limited to: human geography, global citizenship, foreignness, the future of race and immigration, family psychology, kinship, exile, identity development, gender, geopolitical bodies, fathering/parenting, nationalism, border politics, sexuality, post-colonialism and decolonization, language and communication, African history, biracialism, landscape interpretation, multiculturalism, music and sound, etc. Submissions should include: 1-2 page chapter proposal describing subject and strategy, 1 writing sample (10 pages max.), CV or resume, and letter of interest/confirmed collaboration or interview (if applicable). NOTE: E-mail submissions only; subject line should read “DENIS BOOK”. mvecchio@unr.edu. Deadline: November 1, 2009 Foundation Center Classes for Grant-Seekers – In honor of Funding for the Arts Month (October), the Foundation Center will host free events and classes in Atlanta, GA, Cleveland, OH, New York, NY, and San Francisco, CA, to help artists and non-profit arts organizations become better grant-seekers and increase their funding. See website for details and exact locations. http://foundationcenter.org/marketplace/promotions/emailpromo/arts |
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