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Film/Video Funding News, Volume #56
Published November 1, 2009

Welcome to Film and Video Funding News, Volume #56.  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.

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Contents - This newsletter is organized into five sections:

  • Film Festivals/Calls for Entries: Lists festivals and other venues seeking films/videos for screenings and/or prizes. Organized chronologically, with soonest deadline listed first.
  • Funding Opportunities: Lists foundation deadlines for individual film/video artists AND media arts organizations. Organized chronologically, with soonest deadline listed first.
  • Residencies: Lists residencies for film and video artists. Organized chronologically with soonest deadlines first and ongoing opportunities at the end.
  • Resources: Lists other resources, such as organizations of use to film/video artists, fundraising tools, helpful websites, and the like.

Highlighted entries - Entries highlighted in red 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
Director of Artist Services, WomenArts

Film Festivals/Calls for Entries

Seattle True Independent Film Festival (June 4-13, 2010, Seattle, WA) – A celebration of offbeat independent films from the Northwest and the rest of the world. Local filmmakers are strongly encouraged to submit. Seeking interesting, original Shorts and Features. Note from the screening team: “Your films don't need to have transgender sex, violence, drug use or hip-hop music. But, rest assured that if your film contains those elements it won't be offending anybody on our screening team.” FEE: $25-$75. Seattle True Independent Film Festival, 2311 N. 45th St., #194, Seattle, WA 98103, contact@trueindependent.org, http://www.trueindependent.org. Deadline: November 1, 2009 (early), December 1, 2009 (regular), January 1, 2010 (late), February 1, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

San Diego Latino Film Festival (March 11-21, 2010, San Diego, CA) – Seeking innovative works that are by, about, or for the Latino community that have been produced between 2007-2010 in the following categories: Narrative Feature (40 minutes or longer), Documentary Feature (40 minutes or longer), Documentary Short (under 40 minutes), Narrative Short (under 40 minutes), Experimental, Student, Local (produced or directed by a current resident of San Diego/Tijuana Border Region), Youth (shot, directed, and produced by youth under 18), Animation Feature (40 minutes or longer), and Animation Short (under 40 minutes). FEE: $0-$50. San Diego Latino Film Festival, c/o Media Arts Center San Diego, 921 25th St., San Diego, CA 92102, T: (619) 230-1938, FAX: (619) 230-1937, entries@sdlatinofilm.com, http://www.sdlatinofilm.com/. Deadline: November 5, 2009 (early), November 30, 2009 (regular), December 7, 2009 (late)

Society for the Arts in Healthcare Call for Films (April 30, 2010, Minneapolis, MN) – Screening will take place as part of the annual Arts in Healthcare conference; a half hour segment of the winning film will be aired on the weekly cable TV program, A Public Health Journal. Primary applicant must hold a current Society for the Arts in Healthcare membership. The festival will feature 3-5 minute short extracts of films that deal with the arts in healthcare. One entry per person. Submit entry form (available on website) with four DVD copies of the full-length film. Designate the most powerful 3-5 minute excerpt that illustrates the importance of the arts in healthcare by noting the excerpt’s start and stop time in the entry form. NO FEE. Society for the Arts in Healthcare, 2009 Call for Films, 2437 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009, evlyn@thesah.org, www.thesah.org. Deadline: November 6, 2009

Soho International Film Festival (February 18-21, 2010, New York, NY) – Seeks to exhibit the best independent films from around the world and to help find them distribution during the festival. Submissions must have been made within the last four years; no premiere requirements; may have distribution. Seeking entries in the following categories: World Competition Feature Film (60 minutes or longer), U.S. Competition Feature Film (60-120 minutes), Documentary Feature (60 minutes or longer), and Short (20 minutes or under). Also seeking Works in Progress (films from around the world that have an extended trailer of 20 minutes or under; any style or genre; appropriate for films that have finished principal photography and are ready for editing; films should be two years old or less; no premiere requirement; may have distribution prospects). FEE: $15-$70. Soho International Film Festival, 394 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10013, T: (212) 997-9371, jorge@siffnyc.com, http://siffnyc.com. Deadline: November 6, 2009 (regular), December 7, 2009 (late), December 21, 2009 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

Big Muddy Film Festival (February 19-28, 2010, Carbondale, IL) – Celebrates the work of innovative independent film and video artists, and encourages grassroots film-making in local communities. This year’s festival will feature a special LGBTQ themed sidebar, so they are particularly seeking work in any genre or style featuring queer themes or subjects. In addition, an award will be given to a film that addresses peace, justice, community action, and environmental issues. Seeking films of any length in the following categories: Animation, Documentary, Experimental, and Narrative. FEE: $25-$50. Big Muddy Film Festival, Southern Illinois University, Department of Cinema & Photography, 1100 Lincoln Dr., Room 1101, Carbondale, IL 62901-6610, T: (618) 453-8301, FAX: (618) 453-2264, info@bigmuddyfilm.com, http://www.bigmuddyfilm.com/. Deadline: November 7, 2009 (early), December 5, 2009 (regular), January 5, 2010 (late)

Love Actually: Short Films about Love, Sex, and Romance (February 14, 2010, New York, NY) – Put on by SCENEPR; screens short films about love, sex, and romance for their Valentine’s Day screen fest, followed by a social. FEE: $10-$15. http://scenepr.com/events/love-actually/. Deadline: November 12, 2009 (regular), December 15, 2009 (late)

Scene: Brooklyn Presented by Brooklyn Arts Council (May 10-14, 2010, Brooklyn, NY) – The new film program of the Brooklyn Arts Council. Focuses exclusively on Brooklyn based indie filmmakers and films about the borough. Aims to provide a platform for filmmakers to exhibit their work for a local audience, and to foster connections and conversation among Brooklyn filmmakers and video artists. Presents quarterly film screenings, with the festival as the centerpiece each spring. Seeking films by Brooklyn filmmakers and/or about Brooklyn in the following categories: Narrative, Animation, Experimental, and Documentary. FEE: $0-$40. Scene: Brooklyn Presented by Brooklyn Arts Council, 55 Washington St., Ste. 218, Brooklyn, NY 11201, T: (718) 625-0080, FAX: (718) 625-3294, filmfest@brooklynartscouncil.org, http://www.brooklynartscouncil.org. Deadline: November 13, 2009 (early), December 4, 2009 (regular), December 28, 2009 (late), January 11, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

**Women of African Descent Film Festival** (May 1, 2010, Brooklyn, NY) – Seeks to showcase films centered around the them of Linkages: Women, Their Families, Neighborhoods, and the Global Community, and to support the artistic development of women filmmakers of African Descent by providing a supportive exhibition platform, offering stipends to participants, and seeking industry opportunities that will help to expose the filmmakers' works and further their careers. This festival commemorates the 50th anniversary of The Brooklyn Chapter of The Links, Inc., an organization of African American professional women dedicated to the support of educational, civic, and cultural activities in Brooklyn. Seeking films in the following categories: Narrative, Documentary, Animation, and Experimental. FEE: $0-$55. Women of African Descent Film Festival, 55 Washington St., Ste. 218, Brooklyn, NY 11201, T: (718) 625-0080, dcorley@brooklynartscouncil.org, http://www.brooklynartscouncil.org.
Deadline: November 14, 2009 (early), December 4, 2009 (regular), December 28, 2009 (late), January 11, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

Spirit Quest Film Festival (May 7-9, 2010, Edinboro, PA) – Created and maintained by film festival veterans with deep ties within the industry, the Spirit Quest Film Festival was founded in order to bring thought provoking, entertaining and uplifting works of cinema to audiences as well as to provide submitting filmmakers and screenwriters with exposure and attention. Seeking submissions from filmmakers from around the world with themes ranging from “day to day relationships, to matters of the soul and spirituality, to racism, poverty, injustice, environmental concerns and everything in between.” Films celebrating diversity are particularly encouraged, though they are interested in anything that explores the human experience in a moving, thought-provoking way. Seeking Features (45 minutes or longer) and Shorts (44 minutes or shorter) in the following categories: Narrative, Documentary, Animated, Music Video, and Student/Youth (open to filmmakers under 17 years of age; form must be filled out and signed by a parent or legal guardian). Also seeking Feature Length Screenplays (50 pages or longer) and Short Screenplays (49 pages or shorter). FEE: $15-$60. Spirit Quest Film Festival, PO Box 99, Edinboro, PA 16412, T: (814) 873-2483, greg@spiritquestfilmfest.com, http://www.spiritquestfilmfest.com. Deadline: November 15, 2009 (early), January 15, 2010 (regular), February 15, 2010 (late), April 10, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

Hoboken International Film Festival (June 4-10, 2010, Hoboken, NJ) – Dedicated to showcasing and promoting fine non-studio films, TV pilots, and screenplays from filmmakers throughout the United States and internationally. Seeking entries in the following categories: Narrative Feature (60 minutes or longer), Narrative Short (under 60 minutes), Documentary (over 60 minutes), TV Pilot (5-60 minutes), and Screenplay (50-180 pages; unproduced). Cash prizes will be awarded. FEE: $25-$70. Hoboken International Film Festival, 243 Linda Vista Ave., North Haledon, NJ 07508, T: (201) 253-0197, FAX: (201) 253-0199, hobokenfilmfest@optonline.net, http://www.hobokeninternationalfestival.com/. Deadline: November 15, 2009 (early), February 1, 2010 (regular), April 1, 2010 (late), April 20, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (April 20-25, 2010, Los Angeles, CA) – Dedicated to fostering a greater appreciation of Indian cinema and culture by showcasing films, honoring entertainment industry performers and business executives, and promoting the diverse perspectives of the Indian Diaspora. Seeking films in the following categories: Feature (40 minutes or longer), Documentary, Short (under 40 minutes), Animation, and Children’s.  FEE: $20-$55. Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, 5657 Wilshire Blvd, #130, Los Angeles, CA 90036-3765, T: (310) 364-4403, FAX: (323) 571-8746, rbreslow@indianfilmfestival.org, http://www.indianfilmfestival.org. Deadline: November 16, 2009 (early), January 8, 2010 (late)

CineStory Screenwriting Awards – Seeking Feature Screenplays in any genre. Provides writers with a 4-day retreat during which they have direct access to working Hollywood professionals. FEE: $45-$65. CineStory Screenwriting Awards, 427 N. Canon Dr., Suite 202, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, T: (310) 968-0086, info@cinestory.org, http://www.cinestory.org. Deadline: November 16, 2009 (early), December 31, 2009 (regular), January 31, 2010 (late)

Vail Film Festival (April 1-4, 2010, Boulder, CO) – Seeking films in all genres in the following categories: Feature, Short, Documentary, Student (high school or university; films may be shorts, features, animated or documentary), Adventure, Family, and Activism (social or environmental activism). FEE: $25-$70. Vail Film Festival, 1790 30th St., Ste. 440, Boulder, CO 80301, T: (970) 476-1092, info@vailfilmfestival.org, http://www.vailfilmfestival.org. Deadline: November 16, 2009 (regular), December 14, 2009 (late), December 31, 2009 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

Group Exhibition: Profiling: Exploring the Faces of Diversity within the Jewish Community (April 8-18, 2010, Minneapolis, MN) – Seeking films as part of a group exhibition that will include all visual art forms, as well as readings of poetry and prose. The exhibit will be held at the Tychman Shapiro Gallery at the Sabes Jewish Community Center; films will be screened for the opening, as well as during the upcoming Minneapolis Jewish Film Festival. Films should deal with the subject of diversity within the Jewish community. Include application form (available on website), artist resume, artist statement, a description of how your work relates to the exhibit (200-500 words), and work sample. For films, samples may be up to 10 minutes long and should be submitted in DVD format, aspect ratio 16x9; submit 2 copies. NO FEE. Sabes Jewish Community Center, Film Festival Director, Miryam Kabakov, Profiling Exhibit, 4330 South Cedar Lake Rd., Minneapolis, MN 55416, mkabakov@sabesjcc.org, www.sabesjcc.org. Deadline: November 16, 2009

The Film Festival of Colorado (June 24-27, 2010, Denver, CO) – “What motivates you? What do you find exciting about today and the days to come? Are you itching to show the world who you are and why you are here? Is there a deeper message you wish to present on the large screen?” This year’s festival will focus on life during times of transition. An award will be presented to the film that represents the best vision of adapting to a changing, evolving world. Seeking entries in the following categories: Feature (45-120 minutes), Documentary (45-120 minutes), Short (44 minutes or shorter), Young Filmmaker, Colorado Filmmaker, Documentary Short (44 minutes or shorter), Young Filmmaker Short (44 minutes or shorter), and Colorado Filmmaker Short (44 minutes or under). FEE: $30-$60. The Film Festival of Colorado, PO Box 19309, Denver, CO 80219, T: (720) 435-2604, info@thefilmfestivalofcolorado.com, http://www.thefilmfestivalofcolorado.com. Deadline: November 16, 2009 (early), May 6, 2010 (regular), May 13, 2010 (late), May 20, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

Tiburon International Film Festival (March 18-26, 2010, Tiburon, CA) – "Understanding the World through Film." Seeking independent films from around the world in the following categories: Fiction, Documentary, Animation, Student (provide photocopy of student I.D.), Children (made by children or geared toward children), Comedy, Experimental, Music Video, and Sports. FEE: $0-$55. Tiburon International Film Festival, 1680 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon, CA 94920, T: (415) 381-4123, FAX: (415) 388-4123, info@tiburonfilmfestival.com, http://www.TiburonFilmFestival.com. Deadline: November 17, 2009 (regular), December 15, 2009 (late)

Texas Black Film Festival (February 4-6, 2010, Dallas, TX) – Celebrating and exploring the African-American experience through film. Seeking entries in the following categories: Short/TV Pilot (under 30 minutes; any genre), Feature (60-90 minutes; includes feature-length animation and documentaries), Short Documentary, and Short Animation. FEE: $25-$40. Texas Black Film Festival, 501 Elm Street, Suite 385, Dallas, TX 75202, T: (214) 752-7797, FAX: (214) 752-7798, info@texasblackfilmfestival.com, http://www.texasblackfilmfestival.com. Deadline: November 17, 2009 (early), December 1, 2009 (regular), December 15, 2009 (late), January 5, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

**360/365 Film Festival** (May 5-10, 2010, Rochester, NY) – Seeks to engage filmmakers and audiences in education, discovery, and celebration through the medium of film in all aspects and directions. A portion of their programming focuses on women in all aspects of filmmaking, though submissions from all filmmakers are welcome. Seeking films for the following programs: Shorts Program – Adult Audience (30 minutes or shorter; all genres), Children’s and Young Adult Program – Feature-length and Shorts (shorts are preferred under 12 minutes), and Main Program – Feature Length (all genres). FEE: $20-$80. 360/365 Film Festival, 45 East Ave., Ste. 400, Rochester, NY 14604, T: (585) 279-8312, FAX: (585) 232-4822, lmoroney@film360365.com, http://www.film360365.com. Deadline: November 20, 2009 (early), December 28, 2009 (regular), January 29, 2010 (late), February 22, 2010

Cinema Society of San Diego (June 28, 2010, San Diego, CA) – Screening for an “upscale, prestigious audience” comprised of a majority of women over the age of 50. All types of films welcome, except pornography, teenage exploitation, horror, or slasher films. FEE: $25-$50. Cinema Society of San Diego, P. O. Box 900363, San Diego, CA 92190-0363, T: (619) 280-1600, FAX: (619) 280-5090, andy@cinemasociety.com, http://www.cinemasociety.com. Deadline: November 20, 2009 (early), February 19, 2010 (regular), April 23, 2010 (late), June 25, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon (April 23-25, 2010, Eugene, OR) – Community, grassroots, and volunteer-run film festival committed to presenting honest portrayals of the diversity of Asian American experiences and challenging stereotypes. Seeking films by, for, or about Asian Americans in the following categories: Feature Narrative (50-120 minutes), Feature Documentary (50-120 minutes), Short Narrative (1-30 minutes), Short Documentary (1-30 minutes), Music Video 1-30 minutes), and Experimental Short (1-30 minutes). FEE: $20-$30. DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon, 1358 Oak Street #3, Eugene, OR 97401, T: (541) 729-1920, info@disorientfilm.org, http://www.disorientfilm.org/. Deadline: November 20, 2009 (regular), December 18, 2009 (late)

Boston International Film Festival (April 16-25, 2010, Boston, MA) – Dedicated to rewarding artists for their individual talents and for their creative expression through the medium of film. Seeking films that have not been financed or produced by a major studio in the following categories: Indie Spirit/Dramatic Competition Feature (no premiere requirement but preferred), Indie Soul/Short Competition, Indie Specs/Doc Competition (projects with strong social/political material preferred), Screenplay To Production (selected screenplays will receive production assistance), Indie Animation, and Indie Experimental. FEE: $30-$80. Boston International Film Festival, P.O. Box 240023, Dorchester, MA 02124, T: (617) 482-3900, FAX: (617) 482-3903, info@bifilmfestival.com, http://www.bifilmfestival.com. Deadline: November 22, 2009 (early), December 28, 2009 (regular), February 26, 2010 (late)

Vineyard Film Festival (March 25-28, 2010, Stovolos Nicosia, Cyprus) – Celebrating and promoting excellence in film at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Seeking films in the following categories: Music in Film (music plays a key role in communicating the message of the film), Environment – Feature or Documentary, Environment – Short, Children’s Short Animation (for children between the ages of 3 and 15), and Films Shot in Cyprus (films with a political agenda regarding the Cyprus occupation will not be considered). FEE: €0-€50. Vineyard Film Festival, Pernera Gardens, 9 Doiranis St., Apt. 101, Strovolos Nicosia 2012, Cyprus, T: +357 9955 9137, info@vineyardentertainment.org, http://www.vffestival.com. Deadline: November 22, 2009 (early), December 22, 2009 (regular), January 22, 2009 (late)

Rainier Independent Film Festival (June 11-13, 2010, Ashford, WA) – Dedicated to providing true independent filmmakers a unique venue to have their films screened. Seeking Short (under 45 minutes) and Feature (over 45 minutes) Narrative and Documentary Films. Also seeking Student Films (produced and/or directed by a current student from the years 2006-2010; any length or genre). FEE: $15-$60. Rainier Independent Film Festival, PO Box 292, Ashford, WA 98304, T: (360) 569-3520, info@rainierfilmfest.com, http://www.rainierfilmfest.com. Deadline: November 22, 2009 (early), January 27, 2010 (regular), March 14, 2010 (late), April 3, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

Athens International Film and Video Festival (April 23-29, 2010, Athens, OH) – Celebrating independent and alternative motion picture arts. Seeking entries in the following categories: Experimental, Documentary Short (40 minutes or shorter), Narrative Short (40 minutes or shorter), Documentary Feature (40 minutes or longer), Narrative Feature (40 minutes or longer), and Animation. FEE: $25-$55. Athens International Film and Video Festival, PO Box 388, 75 West Union St., Room 407, Athens, OH 45701, T: (740) 593-1330, FAX: (740) 597-2560, athensfilmfest@ohio.edu, http://www.athensfest.org. Deadline: November 23, 2009 (early), January 8, 2010 (regular), February 1, 2010 (late), February 15, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

Charlotte Film Festival (September 20-26, 2010, Charlotte, NC) – Seeks to provide the community with an extraordinary cultural experience, while bringing exposure to the cause, innovation, and uniqueness of vision of the filmmakers whose films they showcase. Seeking films in the following categories: Narrative Feature (50 minutes or longer), Narrative Short (49 minutes or under), Documentary Feature (50 minutes or longer), Documentary Short (49 minutes or under), Student Film (must have been completed while either its director or producer was actively enrolled in high school or university; fiction or nonfiction), and Work-In-Progress (open to filmmakers in the final stages of editing a project who would like to showcase their films in a workshop-style setting). FEE: $20-$75. Charlotte Film Festival, PO Box 472204, Charlotte, NC 28247-2204, T: (704) 644-8650, FAX: (814) 680-6573, info@charlottefilmfestival.org, http://www.charlottefilmfestival.org. Deadline: November 27, 2009 (early), January 15, 2010 (regular), February 19, 2010 (late), March 12, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

Foursite Film Festival (June 10-12, 2010, Ogden, UT) – Seeks to showcase a diverse selection of quality films, with an emphasis on good storytelling and/or innovative use of form. In addition to festival screenings, films are screened at quality venues throughout Utah (filmmakers are notified before every screening). Seeking film in the following categories: Feature (U.S. and foreign), North American Short (under 30 minutes; made in the U.S. and Canada), International Short (under 20 minutes; made outside the U.S. and Canada), Children/Family (for children or by children), Animation (under 20 minutes), Music Video, and Dance for the Camera. FEE: $15-$60. Foursite Film Festival, 3080 Quincy Ave., Ogden, UT 84403, T: (801) 390-0561, admin@foursiteinstitute.org, http://www.foursitefilmfest.com. Deadline: November 28, 2009 (early), January 29, 2010 (regular), February 26, 2010 (late), March 12, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

Colorado Film Festival (August 31, 2010, Lakewood, CO) – Seeks to discover and celebrate extraordinary films. Seeking entries in the following categories: Feature Narrative (over 45 minutes), Feature Documentary (over 45 minutes), Short (except animation), Animation (any length), Screenplay (short and feature), Student (written, directed, or produced by currently enrolled students), Colorado/Mountain Culture (about Colorado or made by Colorado filmmaker(s), or films about mountain culture, adventure sports, or environmental issues), Television (pilots or films made for television), and Music Video. FEE: $25-$55. Colorado Film Festival, 7126 W. Alaska Dr., Suite 51, Lakewood, CO 80226, T: (303) 457-9099, info@coloradofilmfestival.com, http://www.coloradofilmfestival.com. Deadline: November 30, 2009 (early), January 30, 2010 (regular), April 30, 2010 (late), June 30, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

The Trailer Festival (April 30, 2010, Los Angeles, CA) – Seeks to connect undiscovered filmmakers and writers with Hollywood producers, agents and managers. Accepting trailers only in the following categories: Feature, Documentary, TV Show, Short, and Webisode. Also accepting the first act of screenplays, pilots for TV shows and spec scripts, as well as one-page treatments for reality and game shows. FEE: $20-$55. The Trailer Festival, PO Box 69854, Los Angeles, CA 90069, T: (310) 597-1828, info@thetrailerfestival.com, http://www.thetrailerfestival.com. Deadline: November 30, 2009 (early), January 5, 2010 (regular), February 28, 2010 (late), March 15, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

Korean American Film Festival New York (February 27, 2010, New York, NY) – Screens works by emerging Korean American filmmakers. Seeking submissions from filmmakers of Korean descent and of any nationality in the following categories: Narrative Short (under 30 minutes; completed after January 1, 2008), Short (under 30 minutes; any genre), Feature (60 minutes or longer; completed after January 1, 2008), and Web Screening (any genre, any length; will be screened online throughout the year on a rolling basis). Fill out entry form on website and send DVD by postal mail. NO FEE. KAFFNY, c/o Barrel, 42 W. 24th St., New York, NY 10010, info@kaffny.com, www.kaffny.com. Deadline: November 30, 2009

Biografilm Festival / International Celebration of Lives (June 9-14, 2010, Bologna, Italy) – Devoted entirely to biographies and life tales. Aims to show life paths and experiences, big and small stories that influenced and determined the world's history. Seeking biographies and life tales in the following categories: Biopic, Narrative Feature, Documentary Feature, Short, Student, and Italian (made by Italian filmmakers; no submission fee for this category). FEE: $0-$45. Biografilm Festival/International Celebration of Lives, via Paolo Fabbri, ¼, Bologna 40138, Italy, T: +39 051 407 0166, FAX: +39 051 1889 1658, info@biografilm.it, http://www.biografilm.it. Deadline: November 30, 2009 (early), January 31, 2010 (regular), February 28, 2010 (late), March 15, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

Underground Exposure (June 12, 2010, Minneapolis, MN) – Seeks to provide exposure to filmmakers and screenwriters who are missed by the spotlight of the typical film festival. Encourages filmmakers unwilling to compromise their visions to marketability. Seeking entries in any genre in the following categories: Feature (over 50 minutes), Short (under 50 minutes), Minnesota Feature (over 50 minutes; produced in Minnesota), Minnesota Short (under 50 minutes; produced in Minnesota), and Screenplay. Note from the programmers: “Our goal is to provide a venue for films that might not otherwise be exhibited. However, films of a controversial, confrontational, radical, provocative, subversive, offensive, obscene, rebellious, profane, conspiratorial, corruptive, volatile, violent, blasphemous, anarchic, or otherwise irresponsible nature are especially encouraged.” FEE: $0-$55. Underground Exposure, 12240 24th Ave N., Minneapolis, MN 55441, T: (218) 251-0675, contact@undergroundexposurefest.com, http://www.undergroundexposurefest.com. Deadline: November 30, 2009 (early), January 30, 2010 (regular), March 31, 2010 (late), April 10, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

The Sexy International Paris Film Festival (June 20-27, 2010, Paris, France) – Seeks to discover, promote and screen quality independent films from around the world which explore the themes of “Sexy” – sexuality, love, marriage, divorce, lust, romance, relationships, seduction and eroticism. Films that challenge, push the boundaries, enlighten, educate and create discussion and debate as well as excel in form, technique and story, regardless of budget are welcome. Submitted films will also be considered for Zonerotikon Zirkus Festival (EROS), a year long festival held at Cabaret Sauvage, a circus tent/performance venue at Porte de la Villette (Paris) in 2010. Francophone filmmakers particularly encouraged to apply. Seeking “sexy” films in all genres in the following categories: Mini (under 10 minutes), Short (10-40 minutes), and Feature (40 minutes or longer). FEE: €0-€40. The Sexy International Paris Film Festival, 21, Rue Notre Dame de Nazareth, Paris Ile de France 75003, France, T: +33 1 42 78 34 62, info@sexyfilmfestparis.com, http://www.sexyfilmfestparis.com. Deadline: November 30, 2009 (early), March 31, 2010 (regular), April 15, 2010 (late), April 30, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

The Other Film Festival (August 23-29, 2010, Melbourne, Australia) – Screens contemporary cinema made by, with, or about people with a disability. Seeking films concerned with the lived experience of disability (including deafness) for this highly accessible event. First prize is $5,000 AUD. FEE: $15-$60 AUD. The Other Film Festival, c/o Arts Access, 24 Eastern Rd., South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia, T: +61 3 96998299, FAX: +61 3 96998868, off@artsaccess.com.au, http://www.otherfilmfestival.com. Deadline: November 30, 2009 (early), February 15, 2010 (regular), March 1, 2010 (late)

**The Message is in the Music Feminist Conference – Call for Proposals** (March 5-6, 2010, Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY) – Seeking proposals for conference papers for The Message is in the Music: Hip Hop Feminism, Riot Grrrl, Latina Music, and More. The conference will explore the ways in which feminists born since the 1970’s have defined and expressed politics through music and musical cultures and communities, addressing questions such as: How does music reflect sites of agreement and conflict among different groups of feminists? How have movements like Riot Grrrl and Hip Hop feminism attracted young women to feminist activism? How do young feminists’ uses of music compare with those of earlier generations? Scholars and artists in all fields are invited to propose papers, panels, workshops, performances, and exhibits. Topics include, but are not limited to: Hip Hop Feminism, Feminism in Latin Music, Body Politics in the Music Industry, Feminist Messages in World Music, Young Feminists’ Musical Icons, Women-Owned Record Labels, Zines in Feminist Culture, The Riot Grrrl Movement, Lesbian Music, The Politics of Race in Feminist Music, Misogyny in Contemporary Music, Feminist Music Festivals, Women in Music Videos, Feminist Songwriters, Legacies of Women in Blues, Jazz, Rock, and Folk, etc. Tara James, Associate Director, Graduate Program in Women’s History, Sarah Lawrence College, 1 Mead Way, Bronxville, NY 10708, T: (914) 395-2405, tjames@slc.edu. Deadline: December 1, 2009

Malibu International Film Festival (May 28-June 4, 2010, Malibu, CA) – Seeks to help bridge the gap between independent filmmakers and the film industry at large.  Seeking entries in the following categories: U.S. Narrative Feature (50 minutes or longer; half the project’s financing must originate from within the U.S.), U.S. Short (under 50 minutes; half the financing must originate from within the U.S.), Short Documentary (30 minutes or under), Documentary (50 minutes or longer), Animated Short (under 50 minutes), International Feature (50 minutes or longer; more than half the financing must originate outside the U.S.; must be international premiere), International Short (50 minutes or shorter; no premiere requirement), Surf Film, and Premiere (non-competitive; open to domestic or international films; must be premiere). FEE: $35-$115. Malibu International Film Festival, P.O. Box 1133, Malibu, CA 90265, info@malibufilmfestival.org, http://www.malibufilmfestival.com. Deadline: December 1, 2009 (early), February 1, 2010 (regular), April 1, 2010 (late)

Indie Grits Film Festival (April 14-18, 2010, Columbia, SC) – Seeks to provide DIY mediamakers an exciting venue through which to share their work, and to showcase the talent and energy emerging from the Southeast. All submissions must originate in South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, or Kentucky (either the film was made by a resident of one of these states, set in one of these states, or concerns an aspect of the South or one of these states; include a statement with application explaining how your submission meets this requirement). Seeking entries in the following categories: Feature (30 minutes or longer), Short (29 minutes or shorter), and Student (college level or below; provide proof of enrollment with application). FEE: $0-$50. Indie Grits Film Festival, Nickelodeon Theatre, 937 Main St., Columbia, SC 29201, T: (803) 254-8234, FAX: (803) 254-4776, andy@indiegrits.com, http://www.indiegrits.com. Deadline: December 1, 2009 (early), January 1, 2010 (regular), February 1, 2010 (late), February 15, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

Lancaster Area Film Festival (April 24, 2010, Lancaster, PA) – Seeks to provide amateur filmmakers a venue to show their films. Seeking films in the following categories: Short Short (up to 15 minutes), Short (15-30 minutes), and Feature Short (30-60 minutes). FEE: $15-$70. Lancaster Area Film Festival, PO Box 339, Strasburg (Lancaster), PA 17579, T: (717) 475-2614, FAX: (717) 687-0812, info@lancasterareafilmfestival.com, http://www.lancasterareafilmfestival.com. Deadline: December 1, 2009 (early), January 30, 2010 (regular), February 27, 2010 (late), March 15, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

Swansea Bay Film Festival (May 8-16, 2010, Swansea, Wales, UK) – Seeks to provide a worldwide public forum for independent and experimental filmmakers and to offer educational outreach, with a focus on honoring the individual voice. Seeking Films in three length categories: Under 75 minutes, Under 35 minutes, and Under 20 minutes and in the following genres: Environment and/or Ecology, Horror, Film Noir, Music-Based, LGBT, Young Filmmaker (under 30 years old), Documentary, Animation/CGI, Avant Garde, Public Service/Community, Student, and First Film.  Also seeking Feature Films (over 75 minutes), Short Films (under 10 minutes), and Original Screenplays. FEE: $55-$100. Swansea Bay Film Festival, The Dylan Thomas Centre, Somerset Place, Swansea, Wales SA1 1RR, United Kingdom, T: +44 (0) 7721 058 404, director@swanseafilmfestival.com, http://www.swanseafilmfestival.com. Deadline: December 1, 2009 (early), February 1, 2010 (regular), March 1, 2010 (late), April 1, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

Atlanta Underground Film Festival (August 27-29, 2010, Atlanta, GA) – Seeks to expose and promote the many innovative yet under-represented film/video artists, musicians, and visual artists who work outside the mainstream arena. Seeking films in the following categories: Narrative Fiction, Non-Narrative Fiction, Experimental, Documentary, and Animation. FEE: $25-$60. Atlanta Underground Film Festival, 1132 Virginia Ave. NE, Ste. 19, Atlanta, GA 30306, T: (404) 347-3564, atlantaunderground@gmail.com, http://www.auff.org. Deadline: December 1, 2009 (early), March 1, 2010 (regular), April 1, 2010 (late), May 1, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

London International Documentary Festival (April 29-May 8, 2010, London, UK) – Committed to providing a high quality platform for international documentaries and their directories. Seeking Feature Documentaries produced after January 1, 2008, from filmmakers anywhere in the world on any subject, as well as Short Documentaries (under 30 minutes). Filmmakers are asked to participate in a series of intertwining “conversations” and debates that complement the screenings and involve academics, journalists, policy-makers, etc., to explore the issues brought up by their films. FEE: £0-£39. London International Documentary Festival, 74 Goodhall St., London NW10 6TU, United Kingdom, T: +44 (0) 20 8933 5946, info@lidf.co.uk, http://www.lidf.co.uk. Deadline: December 1, 2009 (regular), December 30, 2009 (late)

United States Super 8 Film and Digital Video Festival (February 19-21, 2010, New Brunswick, NJ) – Seeking works in any genre, as long as they predominantly originate on Super 8mm/8mm film or digital video or 8mm video formats. Seeking short (under 50 minutes) and feature (over 50 minutes) works. FEE: $40-$85. United States Super 8 Film and Digital Video Festival, Rutgers Film Co-op/NJMAC, 72 Lipman Drive (018 Loree Bldg.), New Brunswick, NJ 08901, T: (732) 932-8482, FAX: (732) 932-1935, njmac@aol.com, http://www.njfilmfest.com. Deadline: December 1, 2009 (early), January 2, 2010 (regular), January 10, 2010 (late)

SouthSide Film Festival (June 15-19, 2010, Bethlehem, PA) – Dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of the independent filmmaker. Seeking films in the following categories: General (any length, genre, style, production, experience, or year of production that do not fall into any other niche), Student (directed by current students or completed while filmmaker was a student), Genre Highlight: Horror (any length, genre, production date, or format), and Cultural Highlight: the Far East: China, Japan, Korea (films and filmmakers from China, Japan, and Korea; any genre). FEE: $0-$40. SouthSide Film Festival, 23 East 3rd St., Bethlehem, PA 18015, T: (610) 882-4300, FAX: (610) 866-5279, entry@southsidefilmfestival.com, http://www.ssff.org. Deadline: December 1, 2009 (early), February 15, 2010 (regular), March 1, 2010 (late), March 10, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

Atlanta International Documentary Film Festival (August 20-22, 2010, Atlanta, GA) – Seeks to showcase meaningful life stories that educate and entertain audiences of every demographic. Seeking Feature and Short Documentaries from every country. FEE: $25-$60. Atlanta International Documentary Film Festival, 1132 Virginia Ave. NE, Suite 19, Atlanta, GA 30306, T: (404) 347-3564, docufest@gmail.com, http://www.docufest.com. Deadline: December 1, 2009 (early), March 1, 2010 (regular), April 1, 2010 (late), May 1, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

deadCENTER Film Festival (June 9-13, 2010, Oklahoma City, OK) – Seeks to promote independent film arts and to create a thriving, interactive global film community. Seeking entries in the following categories: Narrative Feature (over 45 minutes), Narrative Short (under 30 minutes), Documentary Feature (over 45 minutes), Documentary Short (under 30 minutes), Animation, Student – College (any film complete by an undergraduate; provide copy of student ID with submission), Student – High School (completed by a student currently enrolled in and attending high school; provide copy of student ID with submission), Oklahoma Film (made in the state of Oklahoma by residents of Oklahoma; must be Oklahoma City metro area premiere), and Screenwriting – Feature (narrative screenplay 85-120 pages; blind submissions – do not include cover page). FEE: $0-$65. deadCENTER Film Festival, PO Box 60445, Oklahoma City, OK 73146-0445, T: (405) 246-9233, FAX: (405) 843-4687, info@deadcenterfilm.org, http://www.deadcenterfilm.org. Deadline: December 3, 2009 (early), January 4, 2010 (regular), February 3, 2010 (late), March 3, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

Provincetown International Film Festival (June 16-20, Provincetown, MA) – Dedicated to showcasing new achievements in independent film and honoring the work of acclaimed and emerging directors, producers and actors. Seeking films in the following categories: Short (under 40 minutes), Documentary (over 40 minutes), Animation (over 40 minutes), Juried Student Short Film (provide copy of valid student ID with submission), and Feature (over 50 minutes). FEE: $15-$55. Provincetown International Film Festival, PO Box 605, Provincetown, MA 02657-0605, T: (508) 487-3456, FAX: (508) 487-2494, info@ptownfilmfest.org, http://www.ptownfilmfest.org. Deadline: December 4, 2009 (early), February 16, 2010 (regular), February 26, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

Tulsa United Film Festival (July 30-August 1, 2010, Tulsa, OK) – “Where art and creativity come together to create a united film community.” Seeking films that reflect a wide range of topics and experiences, bringing together filmmakers from diverse backgrounds. Seeking films in the following categories: Short (all genres), Feature Documentary (over 30 minutes), and Feature Narrative (over 30 minutes). NOTE: Applicants may choose to submit to Tulsa United only, or to any 3 or all 6 United Festivals (each United Festival takes place in a different location; see website for more information). FEE: $0-$100. Tulsa United Film Festival, 1510 Las Palmas Ave - Studio 4, Los Angeles, CA 90028, T: (323) 860-0757, info@theunitedfest.com, http://www.theunitedfest.com/tulsa/. Deadline: December 4, 2009 (early), January 15, 2010 (early), February 26, 2010 (regular), April 9, 2010 (late), May 21, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

Rooftop Films Summer Series (May 15-August 15, 2010, Brooklyn, NY) – “Rooftop Films' Summer Series provides a forum and an audience for emerging and established filmmakers who make deeply personal cinema, films that offer intimate looks into individual lives, imaginations and distinct communities worldwide.” Screenings take place on rooftops around Brooklyn during the summer months. Screens films of all lengths, formats and genres, including documentaries, animation, experimental works, political film and video and long and short narrative fiction, but the focus should be on individual people, stories, moments, and experiences rather than grandiose or abstract topics. Seeking films in the following categories: New York Non-Fiction (shorts about New York and New Yorkers – ordinary people showing off why the everyday is extraordinary in NYC), Home Movies/Found Footage, Rural Films/Community Portraits (films about the lives of people in the small communities past the outskirts cities and the surrounding suburbs), City Planning and Industrial Commerce, and General (anything goes! They love films that break boundaries, are innovative, eccentric, animated, satirical, etc.). FEE: $0-$25. Rooftop Films Summer Series, PMB 401, 285 5th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215, T: (718) 417-7362, submit@rooftopfilms.com, http://www.rooftopfilms.com. Deadline: December 5, 2009 (early), January 15, 2010 (regular), February 15, 2010 (late), March 1, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

Geneva Film Festival (April 16-18, 2010, Geneva, IL) – Seeking bright, innovative films to celebrate the production of great movies and promote the art of filmmaking in the following categories: Feature, Short, and Screenplay (90-120 pages; no adaptations). FEE: $15-$65. Geneva Film Festival, 22 South First St., Attn: Paul Evans, Geneva, IL 60134, srolf@genevafilmfestival.org, http://www.genevafilmfestival.org. Deadline: December 7, 2009 (early), January 11, 2010 (late)

North By Northeast Film Festival (June 16-20, 2010, Toronto, ON, Canada) – Showcases music-related films in any form or genre, including features, documentaries, shorts, experimental, and animation. The only criteria is that the subject of the film be applicable to the music industry. FEE: $0-$50. North By Northeast Film Festival, 189 Church St., Lower Level, Toronto, ON M5B 1Y7, Canada, T: (416) 863-6963, FAX: (416) 863-0828, info@nxne.com, http://www.nxne.com. Deadline: December 10, 2009 (early), January 10, 2010 (regular), January 31, 2010 (late)

**Women’s Film Institute Shorts Tour** (July 1-August 4, 2010, touring San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York) – Seeks to honor, showcase, and facilitate the creation of films that are directed or co-directed by women by supporting, promoting, exhibiting, and honoring the achievements and contributions of women in the world of cinema. Their goal is to achieve equity and education for women and girls through film; screenings are low cost. FEE: $20-$40. Women’s Film Institute Shorts Tour, 145 Ninth St., Suite 101, San Francisco, CA 94103, T: (415) 754-3456, scarlett@womensfilmfestival.us, http://www.sfwfi.com. Deadline: December 15, 2009 (early), February 28, 2010 (regular), May 1, 2010 (late), May 8, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

**Tees aur Aik Saal: A Workshop to Celebrate Tehrik-e-Niswan (The Women’s Movement)** (March 8-10, 2010, Karachi, Pakistan) – Initially organized in 1979 as a forum for progressive women to respond to the anti-women and anti-democratic political culture of the time, the group uses the performing arts to bring its message to an ever-expanding audience of all classes and ethnicities, playing a pioneering role in introducing feminist political theatre to Pakistan. To celebrate and recognize its thirty years of existence and continued contribution to the field of culture and arts, Tehrik is organizing an international workshop that explores the interconnections between performance art and the politics of gender and class in South Asia.  Seeking participants for the workshop who could theoretically, in a historical framework or based on sociological research, demonstrate how within the South Asian milieu the cultural forms such as theatre, dance, music, film, or the fine arts have been used to advocate for gender and class equity, women’s rights and those of others who are marginalized. They are also interested in arguments that explore how cultural forms and performances interrogate the construction of gender and class in the South Asian context and provoke us to think beyond stereotypical representations of gendered experiences. Scholars and artists who work on the above topics are encouraged to submit abstracts for workshop presentations; the papers will also be published as an edited volume. Sheema Kermani, Tehrik-e-Niswan, Apt. #GF 3, Block 78, Sea View Apartments, Phase 5, D.H.A. Karachi, Pakistan, T: 92 21-5851790, 5851852, tehrik@hotmail.com. Deadline: December 15, 2009

Politics on Film (May 4-10, 2010, Washington, DC) – Bi-partisan film festival that seeks to highlight political film broadly, providing a platform for filmmakers who focus on government, the electoral process, or pressing public policy issues. Seeking films dealing with either political or issue/policy-oriented subject matter irrespective of genre, which could encompass drama, thriller/suspense, comedy/satire or biography/historical. Any film focused on or set around government – federal, state or local; government agencies; political campaigns and elections; public policy or social issues such as (but not limited to) health care, taxation, welfare, education, agricultural policy, energy supply and policy, trade, human rights or foreign aid programs; defense, war or foreign affairs; advocacy or civic movements; either contemporary or historical in nature will be considered. Seeking films in the following categories: Feature (completed after December 31, 2008; must be Washington, DC premiere), Documentary (completed after December 31, 2008; must be Washington, DC premiere), and International (must be US premiere). FEE: $35-$75. Politics on Film, 101 Constitution Ave. NW, Ste. 710 East, Washington, DC 20001, T: (202) 548-0133, gayle@133publicaffairs.com, http://www.politicsonfilm.com. Deadline: December 15, 2009 (early), January 30, 2010 (extended early), February 15, 2010 (regular)

Riverside International Film Festival (April 16-25, 2010, Riverside, CA) – Seeks to showcase top quality international cinema.  Seeking entries in the following categories: Feature (longer than 60 minutes), Documentary (160 minutes or under), and Short (5-60 minutes; submit short documentaries to the documentary category). FEE: $20-$45. Riverside International Film Festival, 989 Talcey Terrace, Riverside, CA 92506, T: (951) 682-4456, FAX: (951) 785-7780, riff-films@pacbell.net, http://riversidefilmfest.org. Deadline: December 15, 2009 (early), January 30, 2010 (midway), March 1, 2010 (regular)

Berkshire International Film Festival (June 3-6, 2010, Great Barrington, MA) – Aims to provide filmmakers, producers, directors, writers and actors an environment to collaborate, present their work, and interact with each other and with film audiences. Seeking entries in the following categories: Narrative Feature (over 55 minutes), Feature Documentary (over 55 minutes), Narrative Short (under 30 minutes), and Short Documentary (under 30 minutes). FEE: $0-$55. Berkshire International Film Festival, PO Box 237, Great Barrington, MA 01230, T: (413) 528-8030, kelley@biffma.com, http://www.biffma.org. Deadline: December 15, 2009 (early), January 15, 2010 (regular), February 15, 2010 (late), March 1, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

Little Rock Film Festival (June 2-6, 2010, Little Rock, AR) – "The biggest little film festival in the South!" Seeks to inject film culture and education into Little Rock, the State of Arkansas, and the South by showcasing independent films from around the world and highlighting the achievements of local filmmakers. Seeking entries in the following categories: Narrative (40 minutes or longer; must have been completed after January 1, 2008), Documentary (40 minutes or longer; must have been completed after January 1, 2008), Short (39 minutes or shorter), Best of Arkansas (all lengths and genres; made in Arkansas by Arkansas filmmakers; no submission fee for this category), Best Southern Film (produced in a Southern state; winning film that highlights the unique culture of the South will receive an award presented by Oxford American Magazine, a cash prize, travel, and accommodations), and Arkansas Music Video. FEE: $0-$55. Little Rock Film Festival, 217 W. 2nd St., Ste. 201, Little Rock, AR 72201, T: (877) 484-5733, FAX: (501) 205-0400, info@littlerockfilmfestival.org, http://www.littlerockfilmfestival.org. Deadline: December 15, 2009 (early), January 15, 2010 (regular), February 15, 2010 (late), March 15, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)

Ongoing Film Festivals/Calls for Entries

**NOTE** Ongoing calls for submissions that have appeared in this section previously and are still open for 2009 are now archived on our Ongoing Calls for Film and Video page.

Cinema City International Online Film Festival (online) – Provides press and PR opportunities to maximize exposure, industry referrals and connections for development deals, and agent and manager referrals for filmmakers and screenwriters. Seeking entries in any genre in the following categories: Feature Short (under 50 minutes), Full-length Feature (50-105 minutes), Animation (feature and short), Documentary (feature and short), Screenplay, and TV Pilot (60 minutes or under). FEE: $25-$30. Cinema City International Online Film Festival, 10061 Riverside Dr., Ste. 101, Toluca Lake, CA 91602, T: (818) 754-1953, FAX: (818) 763-2253, suzdelaurentiis@aol.com, http://www.cinemacityonline.net.

SoCal Film Market – Seeks to provide independent producers, screenplay writers, and directors a means to get in front of buyers, distributors, agents, financiers & industry professionals. Every month, the SFM invites its database of more than 1,000 buyers, distributors and agents to view the movies in their Online Buyers Lounge and read the screenplays in their Online Script Pitch Cafe. Seeking entries in any genre or form in the following categories: Short Film (40 minutes or under), Feature Film (over 40 minutes), and Screenplay (any length). FEE: $20-$35. SoCal Film Market, 19744 Beach Blvd. #221, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, info@socalfilmmarket.com, http://www.socalfilmmarket.com

Funding Opportunities

The Creative Work Fund – Grants of $10,000-$40,000 for projects by San Francisco Bay Area artists and organizations. Projects must feature one or more artists collaborating with a nonprofit organization to create new works. Artists may be working in media (film, video, video or sound installations, radio, or computer-based media) or traditional arts (including performance). The Creative Work Fund celebrates the role of artists as problem solvers and the making of art as a profound contribution to the intellectual inquiry and strengthening of communities. Artists residing in and organizations based in the following counties are eligible: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus. Francis Phillips, Director, The Creative Work Fund, One Lombard St., Ste. 305, San Francisco, CA 94111, T: (415) 402-2793, www.creativeworkfund.org. Receipt Deadline, Letter of Inquiry: November 6, 2009, 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Southern Exposure’s Alternative Exposure – Seeks to fuel the energy of the San Francisco Bay Area visual arts community by providing direct support to projects that contribute to their communities and provide frameworks of support for artists to create and continue their work. Grants of up to $3,500 to support the work of unincorporated groups of artists or individual artists, burgeoning art venues and gathering spaces, publications, collectives, and events, to promote the making and presenting of work in a committed but informal way. Projects can include an exhibition or exhibition series, a public art project, a one-time event or performance, the ongoing work of a venue or collective, the publication of writing directly related to the visual arts, an online project or publication, an artist residency, a series of screenings, and more. The resulting project should be accessible and presented to the public. They encourage projects that present the work of more than one artist; if applying as a group, it can be long-standing or created specifically for this project. New, risk-taking forms and practices are encouraged. Lead applicant must live in San Francisco or Alameda counties. See website for complete guidelines and application forms. NOTE: 501(c)(3) organizations are NOT eligible. No electronic submissions. Alternative Exposure, Southern Exposure, 3030 20th St., San Francisco, CA 94110, alternativeexposure@soex.org, http://soex.org/artistsresources.html. Receipt Deadline: November 6, 2009

The San Francisco Foundation Bay Area Documentary Fund – Awards ranging from $20,000-$25,000 to support documentary projects in early production phases by experienced filmmakers with an esteemed body of previously created work. They are interested in documentaries exploring issues that have been historically underexposed, misinterpreted, or ignored, and that are pertinent to the five Bay Area counties.  Individual filmmakers must be fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the five county Bay Area. See website for complete guidelines and application forms. The San Francisco Foundation, 225 Bush St., Ste. 500, San Francisco, CA 94104, T: (415) 733-8500, info@sff.org, http://www.sff.org/programs/arts-culture/grants-awards. Deadline: November 11, 2009

**Women’s Film Preservation Fund Grants** – Accepting proposals for the preservation or restoration of American films, from any era, in which women have held significant positions, including, but not limited to, writer, director, producer, editor and performer. The WFPF presents these restored films publicly as a way to increase awareness of women’s contributions to film history. Individuals and nonprofit organizations may apply. Films may be of any length, on any subject matter, and in any format or base. Grants of up to $10,000, to be used for actual costs connected with restoration/preservation, not salaries or general administrative costs. Before applying, applicant must have the physical film materials reviewed by a laboratory that can supply a financial estimate of the work needed. See website for complete application guidelines. New York Women in Film and Television, 6 East 39th St., Ste. 1200, New York, NY 10016-0112, Questions: Easmanie Michael: T: (212) 679-0870 ext. 39, info@nywift.org, www.nywift.org. Deadline: November 30, 2009

UK Film Council Short Film Completion Fund - Provides finance and support for short films that show outstanding potential but lack the funds to finish. A fund of £70,000 has been made available by the New Cinema Fund in order to offer completion funds to up to 14 films. See website for complete guidelines and application forms. Completion Fund 2009-2010, Maya Vision International Ltd., 6 Kinghorn St., London EC1A 7HW, United Kingdom, http://www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk/shortguidelines. Receipt Deadline: November 30, 2009

Cinereach – Grants from $5,000-$50,000 for feature and documentary films in all stages of production by emerging and established filmmakers. Grants are awarded to well-crafted films that depict underrepresented perspectives, resonate across international boundaries, and spark dialogue. Applicants must first submit a letter of inquiry before being invited to submit a full application. See website for complete guidelines. Cinereach Grants, 27 West 24th St, Ste. 200, New York, NY 10010, grants@cinereach.org, http://www.cinereach.org/grants/. Deadline (letter of inquiry): December 1, 2009

Engage 2020 Innovation Grant Program for Philadelphia Arts Organizations – New grantmaking initiative designed to stimulate cultural engagement in the Philadelphia region. Chosen organizations will receive funding (up to $75,000) to design and implement programs that focus on innovation in product development, audience experience, marketing and communications, or new market development, toward the long-term goal of doubling cultural participation in the Greater Philadelphia area by 2020. Applicant organizations must have 501(c)(3) status, be located in the Greater Philadelphia region (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties), present artistic programs as the primary focus of their mission, have completed three full seasons of professional artistic programming for public audiences, and employ full-time paid professional staff. Projects must take place between July 1, 2010, and October 31, 2011. See website for complete guidelines and application. NOTE: Process begins with a letter of intent that must be submitted via e-mail and hard copy. Details on website. Engage 2020 Innovation Grants, The Philadelphia Foundation, 1234 Market St., Ste. 2800, Philadelphia, PA 19107, InnovationGrants@philafound.org, https://www.philafound.org/fornonprofits/discretionarygrantmaking
/engage2020innovationgrants/tabid/667/default.aspx. Deadline (letter of intent): December 1, 2009

International Emerging Documentary Filmmakers Fellowship at the Documentary Center of The George Washington University (May 26-July 8, 2010, Washington, DC) – Intensive 6-week program that will include 20 emerging documentary filmmakers from across the globe. Fellows will work together in a collaborative environment geared toward launching their work onto the world stage. Applications are invited from countries around the world where traditional infrastructure for the creation and distribution of documentary does not currently exist. Fellows will make 2 films, participate in round-table discussions with notable U.S. filmmakers, and meet representative from major broadcast networks. Fellows will also attend Silverdocs: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival and conference in June, with an opportunity to engage with middle and high school teachers with the goal of integrating the work of fellows into classrooms around the U.S. Fellowships provides international travel, travel costs for procurement of a U.S. visa, accommodations, daily food stipend, domestic U.S. travel, equipment, materials costs, registration, and tuition fees. Participants will reside in dormitories on the GW campus. See website for complete guidelines and application. Ms. Hassanah Tauhidi, Fellowship Coordinator, The George Washington University, MPA #519, 805 21st St. NW, Washington, DC 20052, T: (202) 994-6787, FAX: (202) 994-5806, gwdocfel@gwu.edu, www.gwu.edu/doccenter. Deadline: December 4, 2009

VSA Arts / MetLife Foundation's Arts Connect All Grant Program – Grants of up to $15,000 in support of arts institutions whose programs incorporate the following: inclusive teaching practices; access to students with all types of disabilities; development of social, cognitive, and artistic skills; involvement of people with disabilities in planning and implementation; building staff, teacher, and/or artist knowledge and skill of inclusive practices; and collaborations with public schools that engage students, parents, and school administrators. Arts organizations in the following cities are eligible: Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Denver, Hartford, Tampa, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Kansas City, St. Louis, Charlotte, Tulsa, Portland, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, Nashville, Houston, and Seattle. Applicants must be nonprofit performing and/or exhibiting arts organizations (including museums, theatres, and multi-disciplinary arts presenters) that are creating or have established an educational program. Funds must be used for program activities between April 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011. Stephanie Litvak, Arts Connect All, c/o VSA Arts, 818 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006, T: (800) 933-8721 (voice), (202) 737-0645 (TTY), FAX: (202) 429-0868, artsconnectall@vsarts.org, www.vsarts.org. Receipt Deadline: December 11, 2009

Pacific Pioneer Fund – Supports emerging documentary filmmakers and videographers who live and work in California, Oregon, and Washington with grants of $1,000 - $10,000. Filmmakers must demonstrate a commitment to the art of making documentaries by several year (but no more than 10) of practical film or video experience. Preference will be given to projects that provide filmmakers with good exposure. Applicants must have fiscal sponsorship from a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Print application form from website and submit by mail along with a VHS or DVD of up to 10 minutes of edited footage from the project for which support is sought. Address questions to Armin Rosencranz (e-mail address below). Pacific Pioneer Fund, PO Box 20504, Stanford, CA 94309, armin@stanford.edu, http://www.pacificpioneerfund.com/info.html. Deadline: December 15, 2009

Residencies

Art OMI International Arts Center (Year-round, Ghent, NY) – Residencies for writers, musicians, and visual artists (average stay varies from 2-8 weeks, depending on discipline). Residency provides housing, meals, and studio space; artist responsible for travel and materials, as well as participation in public presentations. NO FEE. Art OMI International Arts Center, 55 Fifth Ave., 15th Floor, New York, NY 10003, T: (212) 206-6060, FAX: (212) 206-6114, artomi55@aol.com, www.artomi.org. Receipt Deadline: November 20, 2009 (writers), December 11, 2009 (visual artists)

San Francisco Film Society FilmHouse Residencies at Pier 27 (beginning March 2010, San Francisco, CA) – 6-month residencies designed to bring together under one roof an eclectic mix of San Francisco filmmakers in various stages of production for mutual encouragement and support. Applicants must be SFFS members at the Filmmaker Pro level or above; be at least 18 years old; be actively engaged in a film, video, television or other moving-image project in any genre and in any stage of production—from screenwriting to strategizing the project’s exhibition, distribution and outreach plan. The filmmaker or project must have a significant connection to San Francisco; either the filmmaker is a San Francisco resident, or the project is shooting in San Francisco or involves San Francisco in a meaningful way at one or more stages of production. Projects must be noncommercial and represent an imaginative contribution to the moving image art form. Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate viable financial support and promise a high likelihood of being brought to completion. Priority will also be given to San Francisco residents. Only one SFFS FilmHouse residency per project; not open to full-time students. FEE: $25. FilmHouse Residencies, San Francisco Film Society, 39 Mesa St., Ste. 110, The Presidio, San Francisco, CA 94129, Contact: Michele Turnure-Salleo, Filmmaker Services Manager, T: (415) 561-5012, Michele@sffs.org, http://www.sffs.org/filmmaker-services/filmhouse-residencies/filmhouse-guidelines.aspx. Deadline: December 1, 2009

 

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