2011 Silk Screen: Asian American Film Festival Short Film/Trailer Competition
The competition is open to all with a grand prize of $500, plus a Kodak gift certificate worth $500 worth of Camera Origination Film
The winning film(s) will be played during the Silk Screen Film Festival, and/or on the Silk Screen website, YouTube, and TV.
Attached are the competition announcement, rules and regulations and entry form.
The competition begins tomorrow, September 1, 2010.
The final deadline is December 31, 2010. Winners will be announced and contacted February 2, 1011.
"Chasing 3000" - Pittsburgh Premiere
Harris Theater 809 Liberty Ave.
FRI- 9/3--8pm SAT- 9/4--5:30p & 8p SUN- 9/5--3p M-W- 9/6-9/8--7:30p TH- 9/9-- 5:30p & 8p Box Office opens 30 minutes prior to show. No online purchases.
Screening for "Escribitionist"
WEST VIRGINIA FILMMAKER TAKES MOVIE ON THE ROAD
Award-winning director David Smith screens his latest feature Escribitionist
PITTSBURGH – The newest feature film Escribitionist from West Virginia filmmaker David Smith will screen at ModernFormations on August 22 at 7 PM. This screening is a stop on Smith’s nation-wide tour to promote the film.
Escribitionist tells the story of Josh Thomson, a writer who shares every detail of his daily life on his blog. His bare-all style costs Josh his job and throws his life into a downward spiral. Josh must rely on an obsessive fan named Claire and a cast of unusual characters to help him get back on his feet.
David Smith spent the past three years writing, producing, and directing the film. Smith’s previous film, the cannibal love story Maneater, premiered right after his nineteenth birthday and soon swept the West Virginia film festival circuit. Smith’s unconventional take on film distribution has him taking the film on the road in a series of theater and club tours to gain a wider audience.
For more information, visit http://www.apartment2bproductions.com
Harmony Ridge Film Festival
The second annual Harmony Ridge Film and Wine Festival will be held on Saturday, May 1 at The Venue at Harmony Ridge (1280 Breitenstein Road, Ambridge, PA). Nine short films by local and worldwide independent filmmakers will be screened. The evening will also include a wine tasting and hors d’ouevres. Tickets are $16 in advance and $20 at the door. Under 21 admission is $11. Wine tasting begins at 7pm and the film screenings begin at 8pm. For tickets and additional information, visit www.harmonyridgefilmfest.com or call 724 266-2414.
Independent Film Week - Now Accepting Submissions!
Independent Film Week is the oldest and largest forum in the U.S. for the discovery of new projects in development and new voices on the independent film scene. The Project Forum is a meetings-driven forum connecting filmmakers who have new narrative and documentary projects with key industry executives interested in identifying projects with which to become involved at the financing or distribution stage.
It is qualitatively and quantitatively the best opportunity for an independent filmmaker to connect with industry professionals - including producers, funders, distributors, broadcasters, sales agents and festival programmers. The Project Forum also furthers filmmaker and industry interaction with opportunities for networking at social events throughout the week.
Now accepting applications for all three sections: Emerging Narrative (for writers and writer/directors seeking producers and agents to develop, produce, represent and finance their scripts), No Borders (for U.S. and international producers with partial financing on new narrative projects seeking additional partners), Spotlight on Documentaries (for U.S. filmmakers with projects in production or post-production seeking financing partners, broadcast/distribution opportunities, and festival invitations.)
Deadlines vary by section – from April 23 (for Emerging Narrative) to May 21 (for No Borders and Spotlight on Documentaries). For deadline schedule, criteria for all sections, and online applications, click www.independentfilmweek.com.
2010 Pittsburgh Filmworkers Association Film Festival
The Pittsburgh Filmworkers Association is now accepting submissions of all genres and lengths (student, amateur, or professional) for its 2010 film festival to be held Friday, September 17, 2010, as part of the Horror Realm media convention (www.horrorrealmcon.com) at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Pittsburgh's South Hills.
There is no submission fee, and "Creech" trophies will be awarded to the best entries in three categories: - Best feature
- Best short
- Best overall production
The submission deadline is June 30, 2010. Registration forms and submission guidelines can be found on the web at www.pghfwa.com (look for the "Film Festival" link in the left navigation bar).
Johnstown Film Festival announces call for entries, 2010 dates
The Johnstown Film Festival announces a call for entries for its fifth annual event, which is set for June 16-19, 2010. Original short films of 30 minutes or less are eligible for the competition, and the entry deadline is March 15, 2010. The festival, which is now in its fifth year, is a four-day event. On Wednesday, a feature film with ties to the region will be shown, and film shorts will be shown on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday evening the best of the films will be shown, preceded by a social time with beer tastings. Cash awards are given to the makers of the top three films and the best youth entry. The festival also includes the “viewer’s choice” award, which is selected by attendees on the festival’s final evening. Any original short film of 30 minutes or less is eligible for the competition. There is a $10 entry fee per film, and films of all genres will be accepted. All entries must be submitted on VHS or DVD, and will not be returned unless a self-addressed, stamped envelope is included with the submission. For complete rules and technical requirements, see www.johnstownfilmfest.org. A volunteer committee continues to work with the Johnstown Area Heritage Association to organize the festival. Chazzbo Media, a local video production firm, provides technical assistance. Entries should be sent to Film Festival Entry Coordinator, JAHA, PO Box 1889, Johnstown PA 15907. For complete rules and an entry form, visit www.johnstownfilmfest.org.
Edinboro University Great Commercial Contest
Anyone is eligible to enter! You just need to produce a 30 minute commercial for Edinboro University. Grand prize is a 46" HD LCD TV and the winning spot being aired in the Super Bowl on WSEE in the Erie DMA. 5 runner ups receive a Flip Digital Video Camera.
Great Lakes Independent Film Festival
The Great Lakes Independent Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing independent films in the digital medium and to presenting the works of independent filmmakers and outstanding achievements in cinema. For more information please visit: www.greatlakesfilmfest.com
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