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FESTIVALS IN FOCUS
> SUNDANCE DAILIES January 22 - February 1, 2015
> ROTTERDAM 21 January - 1 February 2015
> BERLINALE - EFM February 6 to 16, 2014.
> OSCAR Academy Awards
> PARTNERS FESTIVAL NEWS
The Montreal World Film Festival
August 27, September 7
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The regulations and entry forms to submit a film to the 2015 edition of the MONTREAL WORLD FILM FESTIVAL are available for download. Please follow the links to get a copy.
- 2015 REGULATIONS
- ENTRY FORM FOR THE 2015 MONTREAL WORLD FILM FESTIVAL
- ENTRY FORM FOR THE 2015 CANADIAN STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL
The Montreal World Film Festival's blog I Website http://www.ffm-montreal.org/
Oaxaca FilmFest 6
October 9-17, 2015
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We are passionately committed to providing audiences around The Globe with an excellent entertainment experience simply by introducing them to Great Film.
Oaxaca Film Fest's blog I Website http://www.oaxacafilmfest.com/
Women's International Film Festival & Conference
March 23-25
Book your spot now while space is still available for the Women's International Film Festival & Conference, March 23-25, at the tropical Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort in Miami, Florida. Three days of intensive workshops and panels give you an insider's perspective on how to: Successfully Launch a Crowdfunding campaign and how to Find and Market to your Audience. Learn the latest information on Distribution in the Digital Age, discover what content television executives are looking for and the latest issues of Diversity in film and tv. Network with some of the industry's most successful female Directors and Producers, and find out how some women are Shattering the Entertainment Glass Ceiling.
Get your early bird pass on sale now! Limited number available. http://www.womensfilmfest.com/festival-passes-2015/
The 10th Annual Women’s International Film & Arts Festival (WIFF) is the premiere international event for women filmmakers, industry professionals and film lovers - screening more than 100 films by and about women March 20-29, 2015.
Women's International Film and Arts Festival's blog I Website http://www.womensfilmfest.com
NYC Indie Film Festival 2014
October 12 - 18, 2015
Join the celebration of the true independent filmmaker. SUBMIT your feature-length, documentary, short, super-short, music video, art video or animation. The festival takes place in iconic Times Square’s Theater District in New York City, every October.
We seek untold stories and unspoken voices – from horrors to documentaries to adventures to comedies, from great acting to anime. We are looking for films from around the globe that the world must see.
First set of prizes Best Director and Best Cinematographer to receive 7,500USD rental package provided for Panavision.
We are also starting a short screenplay contest with a fabulous first prize of a 7,500 USD rental package provided by Panavision.
NYC Indie Film Fest's blog I Website https://www.nycindieff.com/
LA Film Fest
June 10-18, 2015
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Late deadline: January 30, 2015
LA Film Fest offers unparalleled access to creative voices through energetic film programming, master classes, live performances and conversations with the most compelling artists working today. This year, the Festival returns to L.A. LIVE with an expanded mission and reach of storytelling to include television, web series, gaming videos and other alt digital content submissions alongside film. New competition showcases also include LA Muse, for films that capture the spirit of Los Angeles; BET Experience, a partnership that spotlights filmmakers of color; and Funny or Die Make ‘em LAFF; competition for diversity in the comedy world.
LA Film Fest alum have the potential to earn recognition from highly-esteemed organizations such as the Academy Awards (short films); Cinema Eye Honors (non-fiction features); Film Independent Spirit Awards (for feature films).
Los Angeles Festival's blog I Website: http://www.lafilmfest.com/
Boston International Film Festival
Submit your project to Boston International Film Festival - Screenplay Contest
Download the BIFF SPC entry form click here for a hard Copy of the application. SUBMIT
All Screenplay entries must be postmarked by January 23, 2015.
Boston International Film Festival's blog I Website http://bifilmfestival.com/
Hollyshorts
August 13-22, 2015
The 11th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival and Film Conference/Film Market, scheduled for August 13-22, 2015 at the world famous TCL Chinese Theatre and Roosevelt Hotel, is now accepting submissions. (www.withoutabox.com/login/4655) 2014 HSFF, 3 times named to MovieMaker Magazine “Top 25 Fests Worth the Entry Fee” lists, featured over 400 projects showcasing stars and filmmakers including Sofia Loren, Bill Plympton, Anthony and Joe Russo, and Felicia Day. HSFF awarded over $150,000 in prizes, including $50,000 in post services courtesy of COMPANY 3 and METHOD STUDIOS for Best Short, Director, Music Video, Cinematography, VFX, and Commercial. Shorts HD distribution deals for winners and Final Draft prizes for Screenplay Contest winners.
HollyShorts.com/submissions: www.withoutabox.com/login/4655
Screenplays: www.withoutabox.com/login/12900
Hollyshorts's blog I Website http://hollyshorts.com/
Le MIAFF ANIMAZE Montreal International Animation Film Festival
April 16 – 19, 2015
Le MIAFF (April 16 – 19, 2015) is a Montreal-based international animation film festival providing a showcase for animators and animation producers to showcase and market their works.
Le MIAFF provides an animation industry conference, workshops for animators, producers network, cocktail networking and ANIMAZE DAYS international co-production incentive. For independent filmmakers festival strategy workshops.
Taking place during The City of Montreal Printemps Numerique (Digital Spring) Le MIAFF will also facilitate and curate works and subjects pertaining to digital arts.
Expect news to unfold, great guest and films to be screened. Motivational guest speakers, teachers and master classes. Taking place on site at Concordia state of the art Hall Theatre which just completed a 3.5 million dollar state of the art screening room.
The festival will screen animation features, shorts and experimental film. Industry conferences, panels and international co-productions will be facilitated. Workshops on the state of the art(s). Public film festival screening, panels and educational platform for children. A student film contest challenge from all graduate level animation film schools across the province of Quebec and Canada.
Submit
Animaze - Montreal International Animation Film Festival's blog I Website: http://animazefestival.com/
Colortape International Film Festival
June 2015
February 28, 2015. Early bird deadline.
"Guaranteed acceptance & entry of your films in our festival, one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere! http://www.colortapeinternational.com! Discounted early bird"
Aiming to be the most prestigious and recognized film festival whilst Australia's largest "online" multicultural event endeavors to connect cultural backgrounds from every corner of the world!!!! The Colortape International Film Festival is a platform for international and local professionals and developing animators/filmmakers/script writers/digital content creators/musicians to showcase their creative skills and help them expand their careers. Colortape International Film Festival is a festival created by industry professionals to support filmmakers world wide. We plan a Red Carpet premier for films on Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Perth WA, Brisbane QLD, Sydney NSW, Melbourne VIC, Adelaide SA, Hobart TAS, Darwin & Alice Springs in NT, and capital cities throughout Asia, Africa, South & North America, Europe, Middle East.
Submit
Colortape International Film Festival's blog I Website: http://www.colortapeinternational.com/
The 48th Annual WorldFest-Houston International Film & Video Festival
April 10 - 19, 2015
Final days to submit (by january 31)
WorldFest Houston's blog I Website: http://www.worldfest.org
> FILMS IN FOCUS
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Pseudonym, for festival consideration
January Selection of Films for your consideration
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Fantasporto 2015 Full Program
Lenny Abrahamson to Screen ‘Frank’ in Schull at the 7th Corona Fastnet Film Festival in May and Host Q&A
American Sniping: Backlash Against Celebrity Takes A Left Turn, From Bergman to Sony to Eastwood
Best Ten of 2014 by Alex Deleon
> THE AWARDS WATCH
The Inspiration Film Festival announces the winners
‘La isla mínima' y ‘Carmina y amén' best films at the Feroz Awards
IFFR announces recipients of the Canon Tiger Awards for Short Films 2015
30th Annual Artios Awards Ceremony spotlight
Oscar Nomination for Wim Wenders the EFA President
> THE FESTIVAL CIRCUIT
Meet the Oaxaca Film Fest
Power of Story Video: Visions of Independence at 2015 Sundance Film Festival
Daily Tiger 2015
The Stockholm International Film Festival will introduce a documentary film award in 2015.
The 19th Mandell JCC Hartford Jewish Film Festival is coming March 12-22, 2015.
> PEOPLE IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Pussy Riot Band visits IFFR
La La La at Rock Bottom, Japanese superstar Shibutani Subaru in concert at IFFR 2015
The Cousteau Family to be honored at Santa Barbara Fest
Film Producer Damian Jones joins board of British Urban Film Festival
> STRICTLY BUSINESS
Need more and better film submissions for your festival? don't miss the one month booster
Meet the The Film Office team
Withoutabox announces the renewal of their long-term relationship with Sundance Institute
The Market Coverage 2014
> UNE SEMAINE SUR LE CIRCUIT DES FESTIVALS FRANCOPHONES
RETROUVEZ TOUTES LES INFOS SONT SUR LA NOUVELLE NEWSLETTER EN FRANCAIS
La liste des nominés aux César 2015:
> COVERAGE FROM CANNES
The exhaustive coverage of Cannes competitions as PDF
Your Cannes Market Dailies as PDF
Check videos of our Cannes ambiance coverage on our YouTube Channel