Post Alley Film Festival 
The “absolute deadline” for submissions to the 2012 Post Alley Film Festival (PAFF) is this Friday, January 13. On Saturday, February 25, PAFF will screen two dozen hand-picked shorts that range from 3 to 25 minutes from noon to 6:30pm at the new SIFF Film Center in the Seattle Center.
Women In Film Seattle
Yesterday Women in Film Seattle (WIF) announced the launch of their annual Professional Grant. The grant awards the work of one winning female filmmaker a $1,000 cash prize as well as support and services from the Northwest film industry (valued at over $10,000). The main aspects the film applicants are judged for include: creativity and originality, technical quality and production values, marketability, social relevance and viewer engagement/entertainment. The grant is open to current or new professional WIF members in the Seattle Chapter and the final application deadline is March 1, 2011. Ladies, this is your chance to join the illustrious ranks of Seattle cinematic women. Check the link above for the nitty gritty on the grant details.
