VIFF
The Vancouver Film & TV Forum (British Columbia, Canada) runs from September 28 – October 1 plus New Filmmakers’ Day, October 2. The 2010 Forum is proud to stimulate the development, co-financing and co-production of the creative documentary by creating Storyville Vancouver. This will be an opportunity for filmmakers based in the Pacific Northwest to pitch their projects to an international forum of commissioning editors. Pre-selected creative, feature length documentary projects, at various levels of development, from the Pacific Northwest will be publicly pitched to international commissioning editors with accredited Forum observers in attendance. Key commissioning editors from the UK, Sweden, Germany, US, Japan and Canada will be in attendance at the pitch forum. Visit the above link for entry form and regulations. Deadline for submissions is August 20.
TELLURIDE FILM FESTIVAL SEEKS SUBMISSIONS
Artist Trust
The Telluride Film Festival which runs September 3-6 this year, is issuing a last call for film submissions.The deadline is July 1 for any last shorts or student films that want a shot at a slot in the 37th annual fest. The feature film deadline is July 15. For more details including how to apply follow the link.
EMP|SFM’S SCIENCE FICTION + FANTASY SHORT FILM FESTIVAL NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES
EMP|SFM
Science fiction and fantasy cinema filmmakers can now submit their films for Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum’s (EMP|SFM) 2011 Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival (SFFSFF). The 6th annual festival will screen 20 films at the Cinerama Theatre in early 2011. EMP|SFM, in partnership with the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF), is encouraging original and creative science fiction film submissions 15 minutes or shorter in length for the festival. The festival will accept original entries created no earlier than January 2006. The final submission deadline is September 15. Follow the above link for submission guidelines and more information.
SUBMIT A FILM TO THE CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL SEATTLE 2011
Northwest Film Forum
Northwest Film Forum has announced a call for entries to Children’s Film Festival Seattle 2011. The largest competitive children’s film festival in the Pacific Northwest, Children’s Film Festival Seattle celebrates the best and brightest in international children’s cinema with a 10-day extravaganza of films from more than 25 countries. The festival’s programs include live performances, animation, features, shorts, historical films and hands-on workshops for the filmmakers of tomorrow. Children’s Film Festival Seattle 2011 will take place in Northwest Film Forum’s two cinemas and it will be Friday, January 28 through Sunday, February 6. All films submitted to Children’s Film Festival Seattle will also be considered for the 6th annual REDCAT International Children’s Film Festival, to be presented by Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater in Los Angeles, California in 2011.The deadline for submissions is September 27. Follow the above link for more information and submission guidelines.
DOCUMETARIANS: SUBMIT TO THE BIG SKY FILM FESTIVAL
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, the premier venue for nonfiction film in the American West, seeks submissions for its eighth annual event. From February 11-20, 2011 the festival will screen 100+ films, including world and U.S. premieres, classics, rare and experimental works on Montana’s largest screen at the historic Wilma Theater in downtown Missoula, Montana. The competitive event is open to non-fiction films and videos of all genres, subject matter, lengths, and production dates. The deadline to apply is October 15. For more information about the festival and the submission process follow the link.
RED ROCK FILM FESTIVAL OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS
Red Rock Film Festival
Red Rock Film Festival of Zion Canyon aims to encourage the production of media in both the independent and professional market that portray the human race in a positive light, and to applaud original works that redefine media through innovation, creativity and sensitivity. The festival has a strong focus on women’s issues and encourages submissions from women filmmakers. Works in progress are also considered and encouraged. Films must have been completed in 2009 or 2010. They are seeking International and US entries in several categories. Deadline to apply is July 15. For more information about the application process and the festival follow the link.
5TH ANNUAL ATA FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL OPEN FOR SUBMISSION
Artist Trust
Artists’ Television Access is accepting submissions for its 5th Annual ATA Film and Video Festival. They are looking for experimental film and video, including but not limited to, animation, documentary, narrative, abstract and found footage. The ATA Film and Video Festival is committed to showcasing short films and videos that use an unconventional stylistic and technical approach and bring up subjects or concepts that not only entertain, but also provoke, their diverse audience. The deadline to apply is June 1. Click the above link for more information.
FILMMAKERS: WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS
Woodstock Film Festival
Woodstock Film Festival seeks original films that celebrate art, culture, inspired learning, and diversity in the following categories: Feature, Documentary, Short, Student, Animation, Short Doc, and Music Video. Deadline to apply is June 28. For more information follow the link.
LADY FILMMAKERS: SUBMIT TO LA FEMME FILM FESTIVAL
La Femme Film Festival
La Femme Film Festival aims to support and nurture the artistic entertainment productions of women for the benefit of an international and domestic audience. This multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and sexually diverse Festival is devoted to women in key positions of film productions. Submitted films must be written, directed, or produced by women. They are seeking entries in the following categories: Feature, Documentary, Screenplay, Short, Commercial/Music Video, and Mid-Length Film (40-60 minutes; documentary or narrative). The deadline to apply is July 16, 2010. For more information including application details follow the link.
FILMMAKERS: SUBMIT TO THE SOCIAL ME SOCIAL JUSTICE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Show Me Social Justice International Film Festival
Show Me Social Justice International Film Festival aims to raise awareness of social and economic issues through film. Seeking entries in the following categories: Feature (45 minutes or longer), Short/Animation (under 45 minutes), and Documentary. Deadline to apply is July 30. Complete festival and submission information is available by following the link.
