The 4th Annual Final Cut Film Festival
October 31 - November 2, 2008
The Patrick Crawford Foundation announces it's call for entries for the 4th annual Final Cut film festival. 25 teams of filmmakers have 36 hours to make a 3-8 minute movie.
Starting Friday, October 31st, they must shoot their movie using certain requirements to ensure the films were shot in the allotted time. The movies will be judged on Saturday night.
The top 10 films will be shown at Thalian Hall on Sunday, November 2nd, where trophies will be given to 1st-3rd place & Crowd Favorite. Various other awards will also be received.
Don't delay on your entry because only the first 25 teams will be accepted. Entry fees are $40 for a team of 4 people, $35 for returning teams & $50 if positions open after deadline. $5 each additional member after 4.
The viewing of the top 10 films is open to the public. Tickets are $10 at the door.$8 for students & senior citizens.
Download the entry form,watch movies,connect with actors & filmmakers in our forum and more at: http://www.finalcutfilmfestival.com
For sponsorship opportunities call 910.392.0486. The Patrick Crawford Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) arts organization.
NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES: The Cinema City International Film Festival
OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES:
Withoutabox entries: http://www.withoutabox.com/login/6023
Features
Submissions to the Features category can be about any subject and of any genre, as long as it is 60 minutes or over.
Shorts
Submissions to the Shorts category can be about any subject and of any genre, as long as it is 60 minutes or under.
Documentary
Submissions to the Documentary category can be about any subject. Short documentaries are considered to by any film under 60 minutes and Feature documentaries are films over 60 minutes.
Screenplays
MISSION & OBJECTIVE
How do we insure that the future of filmmaking remains inspiring, exciting, and groundbreaking? Education. That is why The Cinema City International Film Festival is dedicated to making a difference by giving young filmmakers a leg up and an opportunity to hone their craft and their talents. Therefore, proceeds from the festival will directly benefit students who dream of taking their artistic aspirations to the next level by offering scholarships to up and coming filmmakers.
The festival is also offering seminars and workshops to all people eager to learn more about the business. These events will give the invaluable experience of meeting and working with producers, directors, actors, and other industry professionals.
Our desire to motivate and prepare new filmmakers will culminate with a Student Film Showcase, which will premiere outstanding student works from around the world.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The Cinema City International Film Festival is proud to present its Third Yearly Event, September 29, 30 and October 01, 2008. There will be a 3-day screening competition for Shorts, Documentary, Features, and Screenplays.
This star-studded event will take place at the Sheraton Universal City Hotel and City Walk AMC Theatres in Hollywood California . There will also be a Black-tie Gala honoring festival winners and a Charity Event for burn survivors and severely burnt American soldiers returning from Iraq .
Come walk our red carpets and promote your projects and get the well-deserved attention and publicity you need to be a successful independent filmmaker as well as helping us raise funds for a good cause. We hope to see all of our past filmmakers as well as welcoming new ones.
GENERAL RULES
CCIFF Entry Rules
All submissions MUST be received NO LATER than September 15, 2008!
Submissions must be in DVD format. Send 2 copies. Please do not put any labels on DVDs.
PRESS & PUBLICITY INFORMATION:
You must include a synopsis and credit list with each entry. If your film is selected to be in the Festival, then you will be required to submit additional materials, which we will contact you about. The CCIFF reserves the right to use a clip or clips from accepted entries, up to three minutes in length, for publicity purposes.
Send entries (DVD Format ONLY for film categories) with PAYMENT (if not paid online via credit card) to:
Cinema City international Film Festival
10061 Riverside Drive, Suite 701
Toluca Lake, California
91602
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Suzanne De Laurentiis
10061 Riverside Drive, Suite 701
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
Phone: 818-989-1587
Fax: 818.989 0993
Also...
The Cucalorus Film Festival announces they are accepting submissions for a new program in the annual film festival. The Works-in-Progress Category offers filmmakers who are in the final stages of editing an opportunity to showcase their films in a workshop-style setting. The festival fosters dialogue between filmmaker and audience, thereby providing critical feedback for final editing decisions. This will be an invaluable opportunity for those hoping to eventually screen their finished film in notable festivals, such as Sundance and South By Southwest, to discuss their film with a captive audience.
This new program fulfills the Festival’s mission by encouraging the production of new work and creating a broader film community. Through this new category, Cucalorus plays on the double meaning of progress - as forward-thinking and politically/socially aware films are strongly encouraged. The Works-in-Progress program is open to shorts, features, docs and experimental films. To submit your film for this program, send us a dvd with clips, a trailer or a rough cut of your film. Fill out the entry form on our website as well and send it all to:
Works-in-Progress
Cucalorus Film Festival
815 Princess Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
USA
We'll be accepting entries for the Works-in-Progress program until August 14, 2008.
Contact Dan Brawley - dan@cucalorus.org - for more information about this program. The 14th annual Cucalorus Film Festival will take place November 12-15, 2008 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Join us for four days of screenings, parties and collaborations.
