Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Oscar predictions
The LA Times has some predictions for what is going to win Best Live Action Short Film at this year's Oscars. They're going with Kavi, which they describe as a "mini- Slumdog Millionaire." Personally, I enjoyed The New Tenants, a dark comedy shot right here in New York City over the course of five days. What's your prediction?
Call for Submissions: Young Directors Awards
The Commercial Film Producers of Europe (CFP-E) and Shots magazine announce the opening of submissions for the 12th annual Young Director Award (YDA).
Divided into two sections (European and non-European), the YDA includes 5 categories:
Broadcast commercials
Web films
Branded short films
Film school commercials
Test commercials
You can enter your film online at: www.youngdirectoraward.com
Entry Deadline: April 15th, 2010
For additional information, visit their website, or e-mail Hannes Jakobsen at hannes@youngdirectoraward.dk
Divided into two sections (European and non-European), the YDA includes 5 categories:
Broadcast commercials
Web films
Branded short films
Film school commercials
Test commercials
You can enter your film online at: www.youngdirectoraward.com
Entry Deadline: April 15th, 2010
For additional information, visit their website, or e-mail Hannes Jakobsen at hannes@youngdirectoraward.dk
Monday, February 22, 2010
Call for Submissions: Torpedo Factory Art Center
Female Shorts: Film and Video Showcase
Torpedo Factory Art Center/ Target Gallery
(Alexandria VA)
Female Shorts: Film & Video Showcase celebrates cinematic works of women in the arts. This showcase is dedicated and focused to seeking out and promoting cinema created by and for women. The showcase is part of the Virginia Commission for the Arts 2010 statewide celebration, Minds Wide Open, which celebrates women in the arts.
Female Shorts: Film & Video Showcase (FS) aims to promote and support the vibrant artistry of independent cinema from female filmmakers of all genres. FS seeks films that are engaging and innovative, reflecting a distinctive vision and independent spirit. Films that feature subjects related to the arts, that illuminate the artistic process, or that emphasize the art of film are encouraged.
Film Types: All MUST be Short: TRT under 60 minutes
--Documentary: Narrative that takes a factual and accurate approach to its subject.
--Narrative: Dramatic shorts whos approach encompasses comedy, suspense/thriller, family etc.
--Experimental/Mixed Media/Music Video: An approach that is neither fiction nor nonfiction.
--Animated(All genres): drawn, digital, and claymation – are acceptable.
Entry Fees and Deadlines
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: March 19, 2010: $20.00
REGULAR DEADLINE: March 26, 2010: $25.00
LATE DEADLINE: April 2, 2010: $30.00
For more details, visit http://www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/target_femaleshorts.htm
Torpedo Factory Art Center/ Target Gallery
(Alexandria VA)
Female Shorts: Film & Video Showcase celebrates cinematic works of women in the arts. This showcase is dedicated and focused to seeking out and promoting cinema created by and for women. The showcase is part of the Virginia Commission for the Arts 2010 statewide celebration, Minds Wide Open, which celebrates women in the arts.
Female Shorts: Film & Video Showcase (FS) aims to promote and support the vibrant artistry of independent cinema from female filmmakers of all genres. FS seeks films that are engaging and innovative, reflecting a distinctive vision and independent spirit. Films that feature subjects related to the arts, that illuminate the artistic process, or that emphasize the art of film are encouraged.
Film Types: All MUST be Short: TRT under 60 minutes
--Documentary: Narrative that takes a factual and accurate approach to its subject.
--Narrative: Dramatic shorts whos approach encompasses comedy, suspense/thriller, family etc.
--Experimental/Mixed Media/Music Video: An approach that is neither fiction nor nonfiction.
--Animated(All genres): drawn, digital, and claymation – are acceptable.
Entry Fees and Deadlines
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: March 19, 2010: $20.00
REGULAR DEADLINE: March 26, 2010: $25.00
LATE DEADLINE: April 2, 2010: $30.00
For more details, visit http://www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/target_femaleshorts.htm
Friday, February 19, 2010
Call for Submissions: Aesthetica
Call for Entries: Aesthetica International Short Film Competition
Aesthetica Magazine
The Aesthetica Short Film Competition is now open for entries. Leading the search for filmmakers who are driving the genre of short film forward through inspirational and innovative works the competition provides an opportunity for both new and experienced filmmakers to have their work broadcast to an international audience. All genres of film are being accepted: drama, artists’ film, documentary, music video, animation, satire and comedy.
This award offers winners and runners-up a fantastic international prize package, including:
• Screenings of your film at: The National Media Museum (Bradford, UK), Rushes Soho Shorts Film Festival (London, UK), Glasgow Film Festival (Scotland), Kerry Film Festival (Ireland), Project Space (Leeds, UK) and on the Aesthetica website.
• £500 (apx$800 first prize, £250 (apx $400) runner-up.
• 12 months membership with Shooting People.
• Collection of film books from Wallflower Press.
• Winner and runners-up to be included on a DVD that will go to Aesthetica's readers.
Films should be up to 25 minutes long.
Deadline: 30 April
For more information, visit: http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/film_submissions.htm
Aesthetica Magazine
The Aesthetica Short Film Competition is now open for entries. Leading the search for filmmakers who are driving the genre of short film forward through inspirational and innovative works the competition provides an opportunity for both new and experienced filmmakers to have their work broadcast to an international audience. All genres of film are being accepted: drama, artists’ film, documentary, music video, animation, satire and comedy.
This award offers winners and runners-up a fantastic international prize package, including:
• Screenings of your film at: The National Media Museum (Bradford, UK), Rushes Soho Shorts Film Festival (London, UK), Glasgow Film Festival (Scotland), Kerry Film Festival (Ireland), Project Space (Leeds, UK) and on the Aesthetica website.
• £500 (apx$800 first prize, £250 (apx $400) runner-up.
• 12 months membership with Shooting People.
• Collection of film books from Wallflower Press.
• Winner and runners-up to be included on a DVD that will go to Aesthetica's readers.
Films should be up to 25 minutes long.
Deadline: 30 April
For more information, visit: http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/film_submissions.htm
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Pzza Chronicles: The New Independent Movement
Join us on the evening of February 22nd at Tonda in the East Village for a panel discussion about the current state of independent film and the new independent film movement. Panelists will include Susan Korda, producer of William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe, and Chris Walters, a Director of Photography. Bob Giraldi will moderate.
Starts at 6:30 pm and Tonda has generously offered to provide drinks and free appetizers.
RSVP to mpsfilm@sva.edu
Starts at 6:30 pm and Tonda has generously offered to provide drinks and free appetizers.
RSVP to mpsfilm@sva.edu
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