THE BLACK MARIA FILM FESTIVAL seeks diverse, expressive and passionate short films and videos by independent makers. The festival is named after Thomas Edison’s motion picture studio, and is known for its support of spirited, cutting-edge and otherwise singular film and video. The Black Maria is committed to works that explore the potential of the medium to illuminate, provoke, enrich and engage viewers. The festival tours 60 cinematheques, colleges, museums, libraries and community organizations, from Maine to California and Alaska to Florida, reaching over 20 states across the USA. For more information, please visit http://www.blackmariafilmfestival.org.
Filmmakers are encouraged to submit their films to Northern California's fastest growing film festival by December 31, 2007. The 10th Annual CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL will take place in Northern California's Livermore Valley Wine Country Wednesday, April 16 through Sunday, April 20th, 2008. Over 60 feature films, shorts, music videos and documentaries from all over the world will be screened during the five-day event, where several Hollywood legends will be honored for their work in independent motion pictures. For more information about the event, visit the festival site at http://www.caindiefest.com.
The JACKSON HOLE FILM FESTIVAL’S regular submission deadline is January 31st, 2008. Submit now for a chance to be a part of a premier competitive film festival that keeps the spotlight on the independent filmmakers. Their 5th annual Film Festival will take place June 5-9, 2008. Eighty films will be screened to over 6,500 attendees. Lively evening events, unforgettable bands, high profile forums will enrich the festival and give filmmakers a chance to network with film industry veterans. Find out why past filmmakers are raving about June in Jackson Hole and be a part of a truly independent film festival. Visit them at http://www.jacksonholefilmfestival.org.
The PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL is now accepting films and screenplays for its April Festival. Go to http://www.phoenixfilmfestival.com to submit your film today. The Phoenix Film Festival is the largest festival in Arizona and accepts features, shorts, animated shorts, student films and foreign films in both short and feature length. The festival has repeatedly been called "the best filmmaker festival" by filmmakers that have attended. The screenplay competition offers a cash prize and studio exposure.
The PORTLAND WOMEN'S FILM FESTIVAL (a.k.a. POW Fest) focuses on the cinematic contribution of women filmmakers from around the world. Scheduled for May 15-18 2008, the roster of events will be comprised of exhibition of films made by women, filmmaker panels and workshops. Check http://www.powfest.com or contact justjohnd@sourappleproductions.com for submission deadlines.
SAN LUIS OBISPO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL—March 7-16, 2008. Celebrates and supports the films and filmmaking community of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Located on California’s Central Coast halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, SLOIFF offers you the opportunity to showcase your film before a wide array of active and influential members of the international filmmaking community. Now accepting foreign and domestic features, documentaries and shorts. Regular Deadline: November 1, 2007; Late Deadline: December 1, 2007, Withoutabox Extended Deadline: December 15, 2007. Best of Competition Award is $500. To submit, visit http://www.slofilmfest.org.
The STONY BROOK FILM FESTIVAL, located on the campus of Stony Brook University on the North Shore of Long Island, is a filmmaker favorite. Big audiences, big screen. Go to http://www.stonybrookfilmfestival.com and click on Info Film to learn about the festival. No entry fee. Deadline May 1st.
The 14th annual VICTORIA FILM FESTIVAL presents the most exclusive industry event of the year. Trigger Points Pacific has only 50 openings for producers who'll have the opportunity of a lifetime to meet with 25 top industry acquisition execs in 30-minute meetings for incomparable access and results. With historic architecture and fabulous vistas, downtown streets are lined with theatres, shops, museums and cafes that provide the perfect backdrop for the home of the boutique schmooze. A great package is available at the legendary Fairmont Empress to make your business trip unforgettable. Online registration and information at http://www.victoriafilmfestival.com.
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