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SUMMARY:Philadelphia Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL\nOver the past several years\, the Philadelphia Film Festival has grown to become not only a local gem that Philadelphians look forward to every year\, but also an important festival within the industry as a whole. The quality of the programming has been stellar\, known for scouring submissions and Festivals year-round for the perfect lineup for Philadelphia audiences. Past Festivals have featured some of the most highly-anticipated and eventual award-winning films\, including Drive My Car\, Nomadland\, Sound of Metal\, One Night in Miami\, Jojo Rabbit\, Lady Bird\, La La Land\, and Best Picture Winners Parasite\, Moonlight\, Birdman (or the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)\, 12 Years a Slave\, and The Artist. \nMission Statement\nPhiladelphia Film Society creates opportunities for diverse communities to experience film through initiatives that inspire\, educate\, challenge and entertain. \n  \nAbout Philadelphia Film Society\nPhiladelphia Film Society (PFS) is a 501(c)(3) member-supported nonprofit arts organization that creates opportunities for diverse communities to experience film through initiatives that inspire\, educate\, challenge\, and entertain. PFS is the region’s foremost resource for film presentation and education\, and is committed to presenting film as a transformative and powerful medium for artistic expression and a catalyst for strengthening community. As the producer of the Philadelphia Film Festival and creative force behind the Philadelphia Film Center\, PFS Bourse Theater\, and PFS Drive-In at the Navy Yard\, PFS raises awareness of film as an important art form in Philadelphia\, and serves as a vital piece of the city’s arts and culture community. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nApril 16\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nSeptember 30\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nOctober 16 - 26\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films (Narrative/Documentary)\nMay 14\, 2025: $50\nJuly 16\, 2025: $60\nJuly 30\, 2025: $70\nAugust 13\, 2025: $85\n\n\nShort Films\nMay 14\, 2025: $40\nJuly 16\, 2025: $45\nJuly 30\, 2025: $50\nAugust 13\, 2025: $65\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Philadelphia Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
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LOCATION:PFS Bourse Theater\, 400 Ranstead Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Hot Docs Early Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Toronto\, Ontario\nCanada\n  \nHOT DOCS FESTIVAL EARLY DEADLINE\nHot Docs is not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing and celebrating the art of documentary and creating production opportunities for documentary filmmakers. It was founded in 1993 by the Documentary Organization of Canada (formerly the Canadian Independent Film Caucus)\, a national association of independent documentary filmmakers. In 1996\, it became a separately incorporated organization with a mandate to showcase and support the work of Canadian and international documentary filmmakers and to promote excellence in documentary production. \nEach year\, Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival — North America's largest doc festival\, conference and market — presents over 200 cutting edge films from around the world. Year round\, it supports the Canadian and international industry with professional development programs and a multi-million-dollar production fund portfolio\, and fosters education through documentaries with its popular free program Docs For Schools. \nHot Docs owns and programs the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema\, a century-old landmark located in Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood and the world’s first and largest documentary cinema. During the pandemic\, Hot Docs launched the Hot Docs at Home streaming platform to provide audiences across Canada access to first-run documentaries and curated programming and events. \nInspiring change through storytelling\nOur mission is to celebrate and advance the art of documentary by bringing outstanding films to our audiences and providing essential programs and opportunities for filmmakers. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nTBA \nNotification\nApplicants will be notified of programming decisions via email by mid-March. \nEvent Date\nApril 23 - May 3\, 2026 \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly\nRegular\nFinal\n\n\nMid-Length - Feature & Episodic\nOct 23\, 2025: $70\nDec 4\, 2025: $120\nJan 8\, 2026: $165\n\n\nShort (1-40 min)\nOct 23\, 2025: $35\nDec 4\, 2025: $50\nJan 8\, 2026: $70\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Hot Docs website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR\n\n  \n 
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LOCATION:Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema\, 506 Bloor St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:New Orleans Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:New Orleans\, Louisiana\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE NEW ORLEANS FILM FESTIVAL\nThe New Orleans Film Society is a 501(c)3 whose mission is to discover\, cultivate\, and amplify diverse voices of filmmakers who tell the stories of our time. We produce the Oscar®-qualifying New Orleans Film Festival annually and invest year-round in building a vibrant film culture in the South to share transformative cinematic experiences with audiences\, and connect dynamic filmmakers to career-advancing resources. \nNEW ORLEANS FILM SOCIETY VALUES STATEMENT\n\nStart with the art and allow artistic vision\, equity\, and social impact to guide our search for resources.\nChampion filmmakers who have been historically denied access to resources and opportunities within the industry–– including Southern artists\, women\, people of color\, LGBTQIA people\, and people with disabilities.\nSeek deep audience engagement.\nBuild a working environment that is fair and fulfilling.\nExhibit dedication and passion and believe that inspired and impactful programs arise from collaboration and mutual respect.\n\nNew Orleans shines ever brighter as an epicenter of culture and creativity during the New Orleans Film Festival\, with 500+ filmmakers from every corner of the world in attendance at 220+ films. We see our greatest impact in the exchange of ideas that occurs when over 35\,000 people gather over the course of 8 days to champion film in New Orleans and engage with visionary films\, directors\, and other film lovers. NOFF is one of the few film festivals that is Oscar®-qualifying in all three Academy-accredited categories. \nDiversity + Discovery: \nPaste Magazine praised the festival for offering “a platform to voices that still fight to be heard.” We honor three vital commitments to filmmakers and to audiences hungry for fresh work with perspectives less often represented on the silver screen: \n\n90% of the films in the festival will come from submissions\, ensuring New Orleans Film Festival is a place of discovery where all voices have an opportunity to be heard\n50% or more of the films will be helmed by women and gender non-conforming filmmakers\n55% or more will be helmed by filmmakers of color\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nDecember 17\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nAugust 15\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nOctober 23 - 27\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nNarrative/Documentary Feature Films\nJan 24\, 2025: $46.50\nMar 7\, 2025: $56.50\nApr 25\, 2025: $71.50\nMay 30\, 2025: $81.50\n\n\nNarrative/Documentary Short Films\nJan 24\, 2025: $37\nMar 7\, 2025: $47\nApr 25\, 2025: $57\nMay 30\, 2025: $72.50\n\n\nAnimated/Experimental Shots\nJan 24\, 2025: $32\nMar 7\, 2025: $37.50\nApr 25\, 2025: $47.50\nMay 30\, 2025: $57.50\n\n\n\nVisit the New Orleans Film Festival website for more information. \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
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SUMMARY:Austin Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Austin\, Texas\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL\nAustin Film Festival furthers the art and craft of storytelling by inspiring and championing the work of writers\, filmmakers\, and all artists who use written and visual language to tell a story. \nSince our inception in 1994\, we have used our mission – to further the art and craft of storytelling by inspiring and championing the work of writers\, filmmakers\, and all artists who use written and visual language to tell a story – as the guiding principle throughout our history and growth. We were the first organization of its kind to focus on the writer’s contribution to film and television\, and we pursued this focus with the intention of creating not only a community for writers to engage with one another\, but to build a bridge from craft to career. We have been lucky enough to build a family of storytellers from multiple mediums\, who come together in both a pursuit and celebration of story. \n\nThe AFF Film Competition is here to bring independent filmmakers and their films into the spotlight. Whether your dream is to sign a contract\, land an agent\, learn from an industry icon\, or take home the coveted Bronze Typewriter Award or one of our Audience Awards\, it’s simple: you can’t win if you don’t enter. \nMoviemaker Magazine once again named AFF one of the 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee! AFF is also proud to remain one of FilmFreeway’s Top 100 Festivals. \nAFF’s Film Competition is here to ensure that compelling stories rise above and are given the recognition they deserve. \nMost importantly\, AFF’s Narrative and Animated Short Jury Winners qualify for consideration for an Academy Award®! \nInvest in your career! The value for filmmakers at Austin Film Festival doesn’t stop with our competitions. \nAttendees of AFF’s world famous Writers Conference get access to over 175 panels\, roundtables\, pitch sessions\, and workshops\, covering every nook and cranny of the art\, craft\, and business of storytelling through film\, television\, and digital platforms. \nNo velvet ropes\, no VIP areas. In the words of Ed Solomon “there is no us and them” at AFF. Join AFF in demystifying the festival experience and instead participating in a one of a kind\, world class event. \nAll entrants receive registration discounts regardless of programming status and we urge you to join us in Austin for this year’s Austin Film Festival! \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Date \nDecember 9\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nSeptember 23\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nOctober 23 – 30\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nMarch 25\, 2025: $55\nMay 20\, 2025: $65\nJune 24\, 2025: $80\nJuly 10\, 2025: $90\n\n\nShort Films\nMarch 25\, 2025: $55\nMay 20\, 2025: $65\nJune 24\, 2025: $80\nJuly 10\, 2025: $90\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Austin Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
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