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Dear filmmakers friends do not miss these Festivals in Focus. The next eBlast is January 30 with more festivals to follow.
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A short film community dedicated to providing resources and listings for short films and short film festivals. The goals of the current version of the site are:
1. to provide entertainment and information for film lovers Anyone who loves to watch movies and short films can easily find entertainment on SFC. Our site has handpicked some of the best films on the web. Additionally, we have classified the movies and provided search tools to help viewers quickly and easily find entertainment that suits their preferences.
2. to provide useful resources for short film producers and festival organizers For short film producers SFC not only provides a platform for promoting your work, but also lists hundreds of film festivals to which your film can be submitted.
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International Film Festival For Women, Social Issues and Zero Discrimination March 6-17
Final Deadline February 12, 2016
Event March 6-17 to celebrate United Nation International Women's Day and Zero Discrimination Day. IFFWSZ is part of a big festival group www.internationalfilmfestivals.orgestablished as support to the mission of United Nations to promote peace and humanity. Our festival group past winners include many Hollywood stars and directors, Humanitarian Heroes, Nobel Prize Winners and World Leaders. Our events have been covered by hundreds of media and attended by thousands. Besides Best Film, we awards Awards of Excellence, Platinum Award, Gold Award. Hundreds of films will be scheduled to screen in 2016. To all women and social issue filmmakers, we offer 20 percents off with code WomenDay2016. SUBMIT NOW
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Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) June 9 – 12, 2016
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Late deadline February 1, 2016
GIFF wants your films! Check out our cash prizes and the Call for Entry Details here.
The mission of the Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) is to provide filmmakers with the opportunity to showcase their work, with the goal of finding financing and distribution.
Set in Greenwich, an affluent community of art lovers located 45-minutes outside of Manhattan, this carefully curated Festival will connect an audience of prospective financiers, distributors and film lovers with rising stars in the film industry.
The festival will grant The Social Impact Award to one film across all categories that promotes social change and awareness.
Best Narrative Feature
Best Documentary Feature
Best Narrative Short
Best Documentary Short
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Golden Trailer Awards May 4
Early Bird Deadline: Friday February 5th, 2016
"Call for Entry is NOW open at www.goldentrailer.com
Submit your: Trailers, Teasers, Posters, Video Games, TV Spots, Radio Spots, Innovative Theatrical Advertising & More
Regular Deadline: Friday March 4th, 2016
Twelve New Categories this year/ Best Independent Trailer (under a million), Golden Fleece Foreign, Best Foreign Independent Trailer, Best Foreign Music Trailer, Best Foreign Thriller Trailer, Best Foreign Trashiest, Best Foreign Teaser, Best Sound Editing TV Spot, Best Teaser TV Spot, Best Radio/Audio Spot, Best Trailer for Legit Theater or Broadway Trailer, Best Trailer for a book or novel To advertise in the GTA17 Program Book please email Gerry Brahney.
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The Wiper Film Festival April 6 – 8, 2016
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Early Bird January 31, 2016
The Wiper Film Festival is the premiere online film festival and includes an NYC screening. Your work will have the opportunity to be seen by more than 18 millions users around the globe.
There is no fee to submit and have your work considered. There are cash grants for Curator’s Choice and Fan Choice winners in each category. Wiper also provides free advertising and promotion budget to its top films.
Submit your feature and short length work today!
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NYC Indie Film Fest
April 27 to May 1, 2016!
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Late deadline February 15, 2016
NYC Independent Film Festival is a celebration of the true independent filmmaker, documentaries, short and feature-length films, music videos, and animation. Whether a submission is comedic, dramatic, or something in between, The NYC Indie film Fest is eager to embrace fresh ideas and storytelling.
In addition to showcasing the best indie films to the entertainment industry and the NYC public, the festival will also offer a variety of prizes. During the 6th Annual Festival we gave away prizes with a total cash value of over 28,000 USD.
All screenings take place in the historic center of NYC, Time Square which is the perfect home for an event geared toward creating incredible opportunities for independent voices.
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Hollyshorts Film Festival
August 11 – 20, 2016
Early Bird deadline February 5, 2016
The 12th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival and Film Conference/Film Market, scheduled for August 11-20, 2016 at the world famous TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, is now accepting submissions. (www.withoutabox.com/login/4655) HSFF, 4 times named to MovieMaker Magazine “Top 25 Fests Worth the Entry Fee” lists, has featured over 400 projects showcasing stars and filmmakers including Sofia Loren, Bill Plympton, Anthony and Joe Russo, and Felicia Day.
In 2015, HSFF awarded over $150,000 in prizes, including $60,000 in post services courtesy of COMPANY 3 and METHOD STUDIOS for Best Short, Director, Music Video, Cinematography, VFX, and Commercial, and $15,000 Grand Prize cash courtesy of ZYPE. www.hollyshorts.com
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WoFF: World of Film International Festival
September 29 – October 2, 2016
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Earlybird Deadline January 17, 2015
In 2016, WoFF returns for its third edition with great energy and ideas, generated from a wonderful 2015 festival.
Our focus remains on independent cinema from all around the globe, by showcasing the work of first feature filmmakers and female directors in our two main sections, First Features and The Female Perspective, respectively.
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New York Festival's World's Best Television & Films April 16, 2016
Deadline Extended
New York Festival's World's Best TV & Films competition honors programming in all lengths and forms from over 50 countries. Dedicated to both the Television and Film industries, categories mirror today's global trends and encourage the next generation of story-tellers and talent: Animation, Comedy, Corporate, Drama, Documentary, Feature Films, Movie Trailers, Music Videos, News, Promos, Reality TV Drama, Sports, Telenovelas, Webisodes, Best Performance by an Actor/Actress, Special Event, Innovation, Technical Production Team, CSR, Best Screenplay, Video Art, and Best Host.
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Animaze 2016 Montreal International Animation Film Festival August 21 -25, 2016
Submissions close April 15, 2016
In partnership with filmfestivals.com
Montreal International Animation Film Festival is a people's film festival an dindutry conference dedicated to the art of animation for film and technology.
All genres and forms are welcome.
Software an award prize. Visibility in out travelling show in Berlin, Cannes Annecy, Glasgow and more.
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The 49th Annual WorldFest-Houston International Film & Video Festival April 8 to 17, 2016
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In partnership with filmfestivals.com
Enter the Festival that discovered Spielberg, Lucas, Coppola, Ang Lee, the Coen Brothers, David Lynch, and John Lee Hancock with their first awards!
Competition in 10 major categories! More than 200 specialized sub-categories offer fair competition and a chance for a Remi Award!
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May 1, 2016 Early Deadline
Submissions are now open for the 2016 Calgary International Film Festival, which runs from September 21 - October 2, 2016.
The Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) is a 12-day showcase of up to 200 multi-genre films from Canada and over 40 other countries.
More info at http://www.calgaryfilm.com
DEADLINES:
June 1, 2016 Regular Deadline
June 13, Late Deadline (late fee applies)
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We can offer Festival consulting and marketing services to fit your film ambitions.
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The Festival Fast Track service offers you a presence in the film showcase page with links and video streaming. The Film promotion Showcase is a combination of online services, (charged 500€ or about $690) that will bring recognition from our international audience who trust us as the only international media totally dedicated to the festival circuit. The Film promotion Showcase includes all those features:
- Film directory Database listing of your film. Ready for a quick initial evaluation.
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- And we include your film in our monthly blast to festival programmers and other festival staffers
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The package includes the previous packages benefits less the banner campaign.
- The 150€ Filmmakers Showcase Eblast to festival Programers
The package and includes your ad in the eBlast with 4 lines promo : visual, title, link to trailer, synopsis 190$ 150€
We can also brainstorm with a range of packages include your film blog promotion with banners and newsletter ads
We can also discuss a Cannes presence as we are a regular partner of Cannes Market.
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Happy new year and good luck for your film...
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