Calls for Submissions and Grants!

Emerging filmmakers-- here are some places to submit your films!

Cinereach Grants Call for Film Submissions

Call for Submissions: Cinereach Grants

Each year Cinereach grants over $500,000 to well-crafted feature films that depict
underrepresented perspectives, resonate across international boundaries, and spark
dialogue. Grants usually range from $5,000 – $50,000 and are awarded to films at any
stage.

Letter of Inquiry Deadline: December 1

More Info: http://www.cinereach.org/grants


Call for Submissions : Rooftop Films

The 2010 Summer Series will run from May through September and will feature more
than 200 new films, all screened outdoors in parks, on boats, and on rooftops
overlooking the greatest city in the world. More than 25,000 people attended Rooftop
screenings in 2009, making it one of the biggest festivals for underground films in
the world.

Deadline: December 5 (earlybird)

Mire Info: http://rooftopfilms.com/submit.html

Call for Submissions: Scene: Brooklyn Film Series

BAC seeks short and feature narrative films, short and feature length documentaries,
animations, and video art from Brooklyn based filmmakers and artists.
Screenings are held at venues around downtown Brooklyn, including Galapagos Art
Space.

Deadline: January 11, 2010 (for flagship spring series.) Films submitted prior to
that date will be considered for the spring program, as well as for the seasonal
screenings at BAC Gallery and elsewhere.

More Info: http://www.brooklynartscouncil.org/documents/44

Call for Submissions: The Women of African Descent Film Festival

The Women of African Descent Film Festival, co-presented with the Brooklyn Chapter
of the Links, seeks feature length and short films directed, written or produced by
female filmmakers of African descent. Submissions can be registered through the festival's
Withoutabox site, which also includes additional information about the event.

Deadline: January 11, 2010

More Info: http://www.brooklynartscouncil.org/documents/1271