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SUMMARY:Venice Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Venice\, Italy\n  \nABOUT THE VENICE FILM FESTIVAL\n\n\n\n\nThe 82nd Venice International Film Festival is organised by La Biennale di Venezia and directed by Alberto Barbera. It will run on the Lido di Venezia from 27 August to 6 September 2025. The Festival is officially recognised by the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Association). \n\n\nThe aim of the Festival is to raise awareness and promote international cinema in all its forms as art\, entertainment and as an industry\, in a spirit of freedom and dialogue. One section is devoted to enhance the restoration works on classic films as a contribution towards a better understanding of the history of cinema. \n\n\n\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nFebruary 3\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nAugust 27 - September 9\, 2025 \n  \nSUBMISSIONS\nSubmissions for feature films\, short films and immersive projects to the 81st Venice International Film Festival will open on 3 February 2025. \nSUBMISSION FOR FEATURE FILMS\nDeadline: 13 June\nSubmission fee:  € 200 until 31 May / € 250 from 1 June \nSUBMISSION FOR SHORT FILMS\nDeadline: 31 May\nSubmission fee:  € 80 until 30 April / € 100 from 1 May / Film schools: € 250 for a maximum of 10 submissions \nSUBMISSION FOR IMMERSIVE PROJECTS\nDeadline: 8 May\nSubmission fee:  € 200 until 30 April / € 250 from 1 May \n  \nOnly feature and short films presented as world premieres\, and immersive projects presented as world or international premiere\, are eligible. All works must have been completed after September 7\, 2024. \nREGULATIONS\nFAQ \nVisit the Venice Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
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LOCATION:CA’ GIUSTINIAN\, SAN MARCO 1364/A\, Venice\, 30124\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Toronto International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Toronto\, Ontario\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nTIFF is a not-for-profit cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people see the world through film. \nTIFF is dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and creating transformational experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds. \nAs Canada's premiere home of cinema\, TIFF offers screenings\, lectures\, discussions\, festivals\, workshops\, events\, professional development and opportunities to meet\, hear and learn from filmmakers from Canada and around the world. \nWe are committed to treating all individuals with respect\, dignity and fairness by removing physical\, social and economic barriers to participation. We ensure that all who wish to enjoy TIFF's programming can do so. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nFebruary 28\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 15\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 4 — 14\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nStandard (Shorts)\nStandard (Feature)\nStandard (Episodic)\n\n\nCanadian Feature Films\nMarch 28 2025: $90\nN/A\nMay 9 2025: $155\nN/A\n\n\nCanadian Short Films\nMarch 28 2025: $50\nMay 13 2025: $75\nN/A\nN/A\n\n\nInternational Feature Films\nMarch 28 2025: $120\nN/A\nMay 9 2025: $155\nN/A\n\n\nInternational Short Films\nMarch 28 2025: $75\nMay 13 2025: $95\nN/A\nN/A\n\n\nPrimetime (Episodic)\nMarch 28 2025: $75\nN/A\nN/A\nMay 9 2022: $100\n\n\n\nVisit the Toronto International Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/toronto-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:TIFF Bell Lightbox\, 350 King St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Crazy8s Short Filmmaking Challenge Open for Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver\, British Columbia\nCanada\n  \nABOUT CRAZY8S SHORT FILMMAKING CHALLENGE\nRunning since 1999\, Crazy8s is an annual 8-day short filmmaking challenge that provides support and funding to 6 emerging filmmakers to produce a short film\, and provides training opportunities to crew and cast. After a Gala Screening and Afterparty\, the films go on to be seen by audiences worldwide at film festivals and on other distribution channels. \nRegister and submit your short film concept in a 3-minute video pitch\, along with the first 3 pages of your script\, and you could be one of the 6 winners to make your film through Crazy8s! \nCrazy8s accepts all genres of live action\, scripted short film pitches including drama\, comedy\, science fiction\, horror\, fantasy\, musical\, etc. We do not accept animation or documentary pitches. \nCrazy8s Film Society believes in equality\, diversity and community. The program welcomes contributions from all\, and is not limited to\, people of varied age\, culture\, ethnicity\, gender\, gender-identity\, language\, race\, sexual orientation\, and religious views. \nHow Does Crazy8s Work?\n\nSubmit a short film concept in a 3-minute video pitch\, along with the first 3 pages of your script. A jury of industry professionals and independent film community peers evaluates these submissions.\n40 quarterfinalists pitch live\, in person\, to a separate jury of industry professionals and independent film community peers.\n12 semifinalists workshop their full script drafts with professional story editors\, and submit a final draft for evaluation by the live pitch jury.\n6 finalist winners receive $2\,000 each\, and an in-kind production package and post-production services worth up to $50\,000 provided by sponsors from the local film industry and community.\nThese 6 teams must complete their short films within the same 8-day timeframe.\nThe finished films and teams are celebrated at a Gala Screening followed by an Afterparty\, the largest single-evening film screening event in Vancouver\, attended by members of the independent filmmaking community\, industry professionals\, and the general public.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nSeptember 5\, 2025 \nInfo Session & Pitching Workshop\nSeptember 21\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nNovember 12\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nApril 11\, 2026 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\n\n\nShort Film Concept\nSept. 26\, 2025: $50\nOct. 17\, 2025: $60\n\n\n\nVisit the Crazy8s Short Filmmaking Challenge website for more information on awards & prizes\, eligibility and the pitch. \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR\n  \n 
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/crazy8s-short-filmmaking-challenge-open-for-submissions/
LOCATION:Center for Performing Arts\, 777 Homer Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V2B 2W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Competitions
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