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SUMMARY:Calgary Underground Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Calgary\, Alberta\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE CALGARY UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) is Western Canada's premiere genre festival\, and one of Calgary’s most anticipated events for film fans. Recently\, CUFF has been named one of The Best Horror Festivals in the World\, 2022 by Dread Central\, and in 2023 and 2021 was selected as one of the World’s 50 Best Genre Festivals and one of 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee by MovieMaker Magazine. \nFounded in 2003\, CUFF is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to programming films that defy convention. Through the screening of contemporary works in various categories that include: feature\, documentary\, animation and shorts – we bring Calgarians a unique roster of films rarely seen in North American theatres. We actively look to showcase titles in all genres\, from horror\, sci-fi and fantasy to comedies\, thrillers and music-related films. In addition to finding great films we are committed to introducing you to the people behind the lens\, by showcasing local and international indie filmmakers. We are proud to contribute to Calgary's thriving arts community and are thrilled to bring innovative and challenging selections to all film enthusiasts. \nGUIDELINES\n1) Features films: must be a Calgary premiere\, and not have screened in theatre\, local festival or Canadian broadcast before our dates.\n2) Short films: Priority is given to films which have not yet screened in Calgary.\n3) We do not program films which were finished prior to last year's festival.\n4) Films must not have been released on VOD or available to Canadian audiences.\n5) If you change your screener link or password\, and do not notify us on your own\, it could end up not being seen. We do our best to follow up\, but can not always do so. \n*Free for alumni and Alberta filmmakers. Please email the festival for a waiver code if you meet either of these criteria. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJuly 2\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nMarch 17\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nApril 17 - 27\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nRegular\n\n\nFeatures (International)\nFeb 3\, 2025: $40\n\n\nFeatures (Canadian)\nFeb 3\, 2025: $30\n\n\nShort Films (International)\nFeb 3\, 2025: $20\n\n\nShort Films (Canadian)\nFeb 3\, 2025: $15\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Calgary Underground Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR\n  \n 
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/calgary-underground-film-festival/
LOCATION:Globe Cinema\, 617 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2P 1H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:San Francisco International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:San Francisco\, California\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe San Francisco International Film Festival presented by SFFILM was founded in 1957 making it the longest-running film festival in the Americas. The SFFILM Festival is about film appreciation—film as an art form and as a meaningful force for cultural expansion and social change. The Festival showcases the most innovative films from around the globe\, and from filmmakers who call the Bay Area home. The 2024 SFFILM Festival will take place from April 24–28 with can't miss in-person events\, fantastic parties\, thought-provoking talks\, and so much more. \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nAugust 14\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nMarch 19\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nApril 17 -  27\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly\nRegular\nFinal\n\n\nFeatures\nSept 29\, 2023: $60\nNov 3\, 2023: $60\nDec 1\, 2023: $90\n\n\nShorts\nSept 29\, 2023: $35\nNov 3\, 2023: $50\nDec 1\, 2023: $50\n\n\n\nVisit the SFFILM Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
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SUMMARY:Vancouver International Film Festival Early Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver\, British Columbia\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (VIFF)\nVancouver International Film Festival is the home of film and film culture in Western Canada.\nDriven by passion and curatorial excellence\, VIFF encourages understanding of the world’s cultures through the art of cinema. We believe that film has a unique ability to celebrate the complexity of the human condition and that it is our responsibility to steward that power toward creating meaningful change in our world. \nFounded in 1982\, The Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is a not-for-profit cultural organization that operates the internationally acclaimed Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) and the year-round programming of the theatres at the VIFF Centre. \n  \nCanadian Submission Categories\n\nCanadian Narrative Features\nOpen to narrative films with runtimes over 25 minutes directed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Canada listed as one of the countries of production OR with 51% or more Canadian financing. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nCanadian Documentaries\nOpen to nonfiction films with runtimes over 25 minutes directed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Canada listed as one of the countries of production OR with 51% or more Canadian financing. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nCanadian Shorts\nOpen to narrative and nonfiction films (including animation) with runtimes of 25 minutes or less directed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Canada listed as one of the countries of production OR with 51% or more Canadian financing. VIFF will consider short films that have been made available online.\n\n  \nInternational Submission Categories\n\nInternational Narrative Features\nOpen to non-Canadian narrative films with runtimes over 25 minutes. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nInternational Documentaries\nOpen to non-Canadian nonfiction films with runtimes over 25 minutes. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nInternational Shorts\nOpen to non-Canadian narrative and nonfiction films with runtimes of 25 minutes or less. Short films must not have been screened either at another festival or publicly in the Vancouver area. VIFF will consider short films that have been made available online.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 22\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 15\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nOctober 2 – 12\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\nDeadline\nEarly\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nInternational Features\nApr 18\, 2025: $55\nMay 16\, 2025: $65\nJune 6\, 2025: $75\n\n\nInternational Shorts\nApr 18\, 2025: $40\nMay 16\, 2025: $45\nJune 6\, 2025: $50\n\n\nCanadian Features\nApr 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 16\, 2025: $50\nJune 6\, 2025: $55\n\n\nCanadian Shorts\nApr 18\, 2025: $30\nMay 16\, 2025: $35\nJune 6\, 2026: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Vancouver International Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/vancouver-international-film-festival-viff-early-deadline/
LOCATION:VIFF Centre\, 1181 Seymour St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 3M7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Fantastic Fest Regular Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Fantastic Fest Regular Deadline\nToday is the Fantastic Fest film festival regular deadline. Located in the United States\, Fantastic Fest takes place in September in Austin\, Texas. It is the largest genre film festival in the US\, specializing in horror\, fantasy\, sci-fi\, and action movies. Read on for more information about Fantastic Fest\, including the regular deadline\, notification date\, festival dates\, and other important information. \nABOUT FANTASTIC FEST\nFantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the US\, specializing in horror\, fantasy\, sci-fi\, action and just plain fantastic movies from all around the world. The festival is dedicated to championing challenging and thought-provoking cinema\, celebrating new voices and new stories from around the world and supporting new filmmakers. We work with various other festivals\, archives\, cinematheques and individuals to spotlight lesser-known film regions\, luminaries and more in an ongoing effort to expand the general knowledge and appreciation of cinema. We are committed to supporting film in its most provocative\, ground-breaking and underseen forms\, and giving the audience a chance to find new favorites and future genre classics. \nEach year we bring together fans\, guests\, industry\, press and others in an inclusive and fun environment for a weeklong celebration of film in all its forms through carefully curated screenings and events\, both in and outside of the theaters. \nIn years past\, Fantastic Fest has been home to world premieres of THE BLACK PHONE\, JOHN WICK\, FRANKENWEENIE\, MACHETE KILLS\, RED DAWN\, THERE WILL BE BLOOD\, APOCALYPTO\, ZOMBIELAND\, RED\, SPLIT\, OVERLORD\, APOSTLE and THE NIGHT COMES FOR US\, while the guest roster has included such talent as Edgar Wright\, Julia Ducournau\, Noomi Rapace\, Bong Joon-Ho\, Tim Burton\, Nicolas Winding-Refn\, Lilly and Lana Wachowski\, Robert Rodriguez\, Rian Johnson\, Bill Murray\, Keanu Reeves\, Winona Ryder\, Edward Norton\, Ryan Reynolds\, Patrick Wilson\, Matthew Fox\, Josh Hartnett\, The RZA\, Dolph Lundgren\, Paul Rudd\, Bill Pullman\, Paul Thomas Anderson\, Kevin Smith\, Jon Favreau\, George Romero\, Darren Aronofsky\, Mike Judge\, M. Night Shyamalan\, James McAvoy\, Jonah Hill\, Jamie Lee Curtis\, Steven Yeun\, Danny McBride\, Tenacious D and more. \nFantastic Fest has been hailed as one of the “25 coolest film festivals” by MovieMaker Magazine\, “the wildest film festival in America” by The Guardian\, “a secret weapon for the arthouse market” by Indiewire as well as “the coolest film festival in the world” by IGN. \n  \nFANTASTIC FEST DEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 13\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 22\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 18–25\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended Deadline\n\n\nFeature Films\nFeb 14\, 2025: $50\nApril 18\, 2025: $60\nMay 23\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\nShort Films\nFeb 14\, 2025: $40\nApril 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 23\, 2025: $50\nJune 13\, 2025: $60\n\n\nEpisodic\nFeb 14\, 2025: $40\nApril 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 23\, 2025: $50\nJune 13\, 2025: $60\n\n\n\nVisit the Fantastic Fest website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/fantastic-fest-regular-deadline/
LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar\, 1120 S Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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