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SUMMARY:Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) - Regular Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver\, British Columbia\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE VANCOUVER ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL (VAFF)h4> \nVAFF is the longest running pan-Asian diaspora film festival in Canada. It was founded in 1995 and debuted in September 1997. Since then\, tens of thousands of film lovers have experienced a diverse selection of North American-Asian and international films\, in English and in other languages. \nVancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) is dedicated to promoting and celebrating the diversity and depth of Asian culture and identity in film and media\, and to help North American Asian actors and filmmakers more authentically and more powerfully define and express themselves on screen. \nEach year VAFF attracts close to 5\,000 audience members over its four-day festival and year-round events. It also reaches many more through word of mouth\, pre-festival events\, and traditional and social media throughout the year. \nThrough its annual film festival and many other programs and events hosted in Vancouver\, VAFF’s mission is to be the “go-to” forum for the public and the film industry to engage in and support the rise of Asian influence in film and media in the world. VAFF envisions a world where North American Asian actors and filmmakers have the resources and opportunities to shape mainstream culture in a powerful and positive way. \nVAFF is entirely organized and produced by a group of dedicated volunteers\, and is made possible by generous financial support from corporate sponsors\, public funders and private donors. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nMarch 15\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nAugust 25\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nNovember 7 - 17\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\nDeadline\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nFinal\n\n\nNarrative/Documentary Features\nApr 15\, 2024: $40\nMay 15\, 2024: $45\nJune 4\, 2024: $50\n\n\nNarrative/Documentary Shorts\nApr 15\, 2024: $35\nMay 15\, 2024: $40\nJune 4\, 2024: $45\n\n\nAnimation Features\nApr 15\, 2024: $35\nMay 15\, 2024: $40\nJune 4\, 2024: $45\n\n\nAnimation Shorts\nApr 59\, 2024: $30\nMay 15\, 2024: $35\nJune 4\, 2024: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Vancouver Asian Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/vancouver-asian-film-festival-vaff-regular-deadline/
LOCATION:Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas\, 88 W Pender Street\, 3rd floor\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 6N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Cannes Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE CANNES FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Festival de Cannes is now the world’s most prestigious film gathering\, as well as its most widely publicized cultural event. Today a major forum for film-producing countries\, its history\, selections and prizes are usually thought to date back to 1946 – the year of the first festival proper. However\, the first seeds of the event were actually sown eight years earlier. \nWith the 76th season about to get underway\, the international Festival de Cannes is one of the world's most widely publicized events and certainly the most important film festival in terms of worldwide impact. Through the works\, artists and themes it platforms on the world stage over the course of its 15-day line-up\, the event is forever engaged in a process of self-renewal. \nWe put ten questions to Thierry Frémaux\, General Delegate since 2007\, on what the Festival de Cannes means today. \nIn order to achieve this level of longevity\, the Festival de Cannes has remained faithful to its founding purpose: to draw attention to and raise the profile of films\, with the aim of contributing towards the development of cinema\, boosting the film industry worldwide and celebrating cinema at an international level. And to this day\, this profession of faith constitutes the first article of the Festival regulations. It is a Cannes tradition to raise a glass to household names and usher emerging directors into the international film scene’s spotlight. That’s what makes Cannes\, Cannes. We always painstakingly curate our offering to ensure we showcase hidden gems alongside more mainstream films. \nThe Official Selection serves to highlight the diversity of cinematic creation through its different sections\, each of which has its own distinct identity. The films are screened in world preview showings\, meaning it’s often the first time they come under the watchful gaze of a demanding audience made up of professionals and film lovers. \nSome sections culminate in awards\, such as the Competition where incredibly high-level “mainstream art film” works are presented\, Un Certain Regard\, which recently shifted its focus to return to more experimental up-and-coming arthouse directors\, and CINEF film school graduate offerings. \nBut the Official Selection also centres on Out of Competition\, Special Screenings\, Midnight Screenings\, and Cannes Première films\, as well as heritage works screened as part of Cannes Classics and the Cinéma de la Plage. The important thing is that this Selection is both balanced and representative of cinematography at the time in terms of creativity and geography. \n  \nHistory of the Festival\nIn July 1938\, the Venice Mostra\, the first international competition dedicated to the film world\, saw the major pre-war film-producing countries gather together for the sixth time. France was represented with a series of films\, and on the jury by the diplomat Philippe Erlanger.\nOn the day of the Awards ceremony\, the jury was unanimous. An American film had captured their hearts\, but under pressure from Hitler the Nazi propaganda film Olympia by Leni Riefenstahl and the Italian film Luciano Serra\, Pilot by Goffredo Alessandrini reaped the ultimate accolade\, named the Mussolini Cup. The decision provoked outrage among the members representing democratic countries and France\, the United States and Great Britain left the Mostra\, vowing not to return.\nDuring his train journey back to France\, Philippe Erlanger\, thought of setting up an event to replace the Mostra and offer the world a festival that was free of pressure and constraints. On his return\, he contacted the authorities. There was no time to waste – a rival French festival was required before the next Venice competition came around. \nFrom September 1938 to May 1939\, the initiative became a genuine State affair. Georges Bonnet\, the Foreign Minister\, was afraid of poisoning Franco-Italian relations\, but the Education Minister Jean Zay\, and Minister of the Interior Albert Sarraut\, supported the idea of a film festival for Europe in which art would no longer be influenced by political manoeuvring. In June 1939\, the creation of a film festival in France was announced in the media\, supported by various film-producing countries\, led by the United States\, and scheduled to open on 1st September – the same day as the Mostra\, which left only a few months to prepare the entire event. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nTBA \nEvent Date\nMay 14 - 25\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nSubmissions Deadline\n\n\nFeature Films (DVD/Blu-ray)\nTBA: €140\n\n\nShort Films\nTBA: €30\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Cannes Film Festival website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/cannes-film-festival/
LOCATION:Palais des Festivals et des Congrès\, Cannes\, France
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240511
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SUMMARY:New Orleans Film Festival - Late Deadline
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 5\, 2023 \nNotification Date\nAugust 9\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nOctober 24 - November 3\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nNarrative/Documentary Feature Films\nJan 19\, 2024: $46.50\nMar 15\, 2024: $56.50\nMay 10\, 2024: $71.50\nJune 14\, 2024: $81.50\n\n\nNarrative/Documentary Short Films\nJan 19\, 2024: $37\nMar 15\, 2024: $47\nMay 10\, 2024: $57\nJune 14\, 2024: $72.50\n\n\nAnimated/Experimental Shots\nJan 19\, 2024: $32\nMar 15\, 2024: $37.50\nMay 10\, 2024: $47.50\nJune 14\, 2024: $57.50\n\n\n\nVisit the New Orleans Film Festival website for more information. \n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/new-orleans-film-festival-late-deadline/
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CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Seattle International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Seattle\, Washington\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe 49th annual Seattle International Film Festival returns in person May 11–21\, 2023 taking Seattle moviegoers on a cinematic odyssey at venues across the city\, followed by a week of select films streaming on the SIFF Channel May 22–28. \nWe are dedicated to fostering an informed\, aware\, and vibrant community of film lovers. \nSIFF believes in film’s unique power to share original stories\, diverse perspectives\, and rich emotional journeys. Beginning in 1976 with the annual Seattle International Film Festival\, then expanding into year-round programming\, and our five-screen SIFF Cinema\, we have offered experiences that bring people together to discover extraordinary films from around the world for nearly five decades. Our audiences allow us to take risks\, host complex conversations\, and truly appreciate film. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nAugust 3\, 2023 \nNotification Date\nApril 18\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nMay 9 -  19\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird Deadline\nRegular Deadline\nLate Deadline\n\n\nFeatures\nOct 5\, 2023: $70\nDec 21\, 2023: $90\nJan 4\, 2024: $100\n\n\nShorts\nOct 5\, 2023: $50\nDec 21\, 2023: $70\nJan 4\, 2024: $90\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Seattle International Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/seattle-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:SIFF Cinema Egyptian\, 805 E Pine St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Slamdance Film Festival - Open For Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Park City\, Utah\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Slamdance Film Festival is a showcase for raw and innovative filmmaking that lives and bleeds by its mantra: By Filmmakers\, For Filmmakers. Slamdance has created a track record for showcasing breakthrough artists that is beyond dispute. Filmmakers who first presented their work at the festival are now amongst the biggest names in the entertainment industry. Alumni who have shown their early short films and debut features at Slamdance include Rian Johnson (Knives Out)\, Ari Aster (Midsommar)\, Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Old Guard)\, The Russo Brothers (Avengers: Endgame)\, Bong Joon Ho (Parasite)\, Lena Dunham (Girls)\, Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians)\, Lynn Shelton (Little Fires Everywhere) and Christopher Nolan (Dunkirk). \nThe Slamdance Film Festival accepts films in every genre\, on any topic\, from every country around the world. We spotlight low-budget Narrative and Documentary Features by first-time directors\, Breakout Features from non-first time directors\, short films across genres\, and episodes. We do not disqualify any films based on premiere status or date of completion. \nThe festival program is selected entirely from our blind submissions pool and no films are given special treatment based on who made them or who they know. Over 200 Slamdance alumni filmmakers are responsible for the programming and organization of the festival. Comprised of a variety of backgrounds\, interests\, and talents\, but with no individual filmmaker’s vote valued more than any other\, Slamdance committees have been able to stay close to its original DIY spirit and continue to champion the bleeding-edge of contemporary filmmaking. \n"Of all the Sundance myths that developed over the last 35 years\, the biggest fallacy is that of being magically discovered and launching one’s career on a snow-covered January evening in Park City. If anything\, when that does happen\, it’s across the street at Slamdance” - IndieWire \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nMay 8\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nDecember 19\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nFebruary 20-26\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nJuly 8\, 2024 : $65\nAug 12\, 2024: $85\nSept 16\, 2024: $110\nOct 11\, 2024: $125\n\n\nShort Films\nJuly 8\, 2024: $45\nAug 12\, 2024: $60\nSept 16\, 2024: $70\nOct 11\, 2024: $85\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Slamdance Film Festival website for more information. \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/slamdance-film-festival-open-for-submissions/
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CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Atlantic International Film Festival - Regular Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Halifax\, Nova Scotia\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE ATLANTIC INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Atlantic International Film Festival has grown into one of Canada’s premier celebrations of film and filmmaking\, an essential platform for our regional industry alongside the best new national and international offerings. Celebrating its 44th year in 2024\, the festival began as a tiny\, grassroots operation in St. John’s\, Newfoundland in 1981\, relocating to Halifax the following year. Providing an immersive escape and experience for movie lovers\, filmmakers\, and industry professionals worldwide\, AIFF continues to take place at Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane in the heart of historic downtown Halifax\, Nova Scotia. \nAIFF carefully curates our selections to bring audiences the best local and international films\, while industry programming and special events are chosen with our diverse community in mind. \nWith our yearly lineup of anticipated film screenings\, informative industry panels and glamourous galas\, AIFF is dedicated to continuing its legacy as one of Atlantic Canada’s premier celebrations\, serving as a key destination for people united by their shared love of film. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 8\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nAugust 7\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 11 – 18\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nAtlantic Canadian Feature Films\nMarch 22\, 2024: $35\nMay 3\, 2024: $45\nJune 7\, 2024: $55\nJune 14\, 2024: $75\n\n\nAtlantic Canadian Short Films\nMarch 22\, 2024: $25\nMay 3\, 2024: $35\nJune 7\, 2024: $45\nJune 14\, 2024: $65\n\n\nCanadian Feature Films\nMarch 22\, 2024: $45\nMay 3\, 2024: $55\nJune 7\, 2024: $65\nJune 14\, 2024: $75\n\n\nCanadian Short Films\nMarch 22\, 2024: $35\nMay 3\, 2024: $45\nJune 7\, 2024: $55\nJune 14\, 2024: $75\n\n\nInternational Feature Films\n-\nMay 3\, 2024: $65\nJune 7\, 2024: $75\n-\n\n\nInternational Short Films\nMarch 22\, 2024: $45\nMay 3\, 2024: $55\nJune 7\, 2024: $65\n-\n\n\n\n \nVisit the Atlantic International Film Festival website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/atlantic-international-film-festival-regular-deadline/
LOCATION:Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane\, 5657 Spring Garden Rd\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 3R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:DOXA Documentary Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver\, British Columbia\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE DOXA DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL\nOur Mission:\nTo support a better understanding of the complexity of our times through engaging the public in documentary media as an art form.\nWe’re Committed To:\n\nCultivating curiosity and critical thought\nPromoting the intersection of actuality and artistic expression\nFostering a local and international community interested in non-fiction media\n\nOur Mandate:\nDOXA is presented by The Documentary Media Society\, a Vancouver based non-profit\, charitable society (incorporated in 1998) devoted to presenting independent and innovative documentaries to Vancouver audiences. The society exists to educate the public about documentary film as an art form through DOXA Documentary Film Festival\, a curated and juried festival comprised of public screenings\, panel discussions\, public forums and educational programs.\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nNovember 1\, 2023 \nNotification Date\nApril 4\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nMay 2 - 12\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nInternational Films\nNov 7\, 2023: $35\nDec 12\, 2023: $55\nDec 20\, 2023: $70\n\n\nCanadian Films\nNov 14\, 2023: $25\nDec 12\, 2023: $40\nJan 3\, 2024: $50\n\n\n\nVisit the DOXA Documentary Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/doxa-documentary-film-festival/
LOCATION:DOXA Box Office\, 110 - 750 Hamilton Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 2R5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Edmonton International Film Festival - Late Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton\, Alberta\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Edmonton International Film Festival Society’s (EIFFS) mission is to present a film festival in theatres to celebrate diverse cinema for audiences. To achieve this\, we showcase high quality cinema from around the world to allow filmmakers to interact in a forum that creates and fosters community\, while placing EIFF on the global film festival map. \nWe present films produced within 20 months of each festival.  These films are curated from submissions and solicited from distributors.  The festival also presents a generous dose of filmmaker chats\, Q&A’s\, gala screenings\, a local filmmaker spotlight\, ‘buzzy’ films that are travelling the festival circuit\, shorts with lunch\, and more. Films are selected on the basis of story\, quality and originality. All films must be EDMONTON premieres. \nEIFF IS AN OSCAR QUALIFYING FESTIVAL FOR SHORT FILMS — LIVE ACTION & ANIMATION — AND IS THE FINAL QUALIFYING FESTIVAL EACH CALENDAR YEAR. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nNovember 15\, 2023 \nNotification Date\nAugust 1\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 26 - October 5\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nFeature Films\nFeb 1\, 2024: $40\nApr 15\, 2024: $50\nMay 1\, 2024: $65\n\n\nShort Films\nFeb 1\, 2024: $25\nApr 15\, 2024: $35\nMay 1\, 2024: $50\n\n\nAlberta Films (All Lengths)\nFeb 1\, 2024: $15\nApr 15\, 2024: $25\nMay 1\, 2024: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Edmonton International Film Festival website for more information. \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR\n \n 
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/edmonton-international-film-festival-late-deadline/
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CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:ScreenCraft Film Fund Grant Program - Early Deadline
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE SCREENCRAFT FILM FUND GRANT PROGRAM\nWith $30\,000 in grant funds available\, this unique grant program is designed to help fund your vision.  \nWe consider a range of projects\, from treatments to standalone screenplays\, to fully-packaged projects seeking finishing funds and will choose 1 - 4 projects to fund. Grant amounts will vary depending on the scale and merit of each project. \nScreenCraft will offer production grants to talented creators for narrative features\, short films\, TV pilot series scripts\, and documentaries that display originality\, vision & exceptional potential. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nTBA \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly\nRegular\nFinal\n\n\nSubmission Deadline\nApril 30\, 2024: $59.99\nMay 31\, 2024: $59.99\nJune 30\, 2024: $59.99\n\n\n\n  \nAnnouncements\nQuarterfinalist: July 17\, 2024\nSemifinalist: August 14\, 2024\nFinalist: September 11\, 2024\nWinner: October 2\, 2024 \n  \nVisit the ScreenCraft website for information about jury members\, prizes and more. \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/screencraft-film-fund-grant-program-early-deadline/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Film Competitions
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SUMMARY:ScreenCraft Action & Adventure Screenplay Competition - Early Deadline
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE SCREENCRAFT ACTION & ADVENTURE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION\nAccepting TV and Feature Scripts \nScreenCraft's Action & Adventure competition has consistently led to writers signing with literary reps at companies including Bellevue Productions\, Rascality Entertainment\, Kersey Management\, Citizen Skull\, Greenlit Management and more. \nSo whether it’s a pressure cooker moment\, a ticking clock\, or saving the world from destruction\, we're looking for scripts that can keep us on the edge of our seats. \nWe are thrilled to welcome Emmy-nominated screenwriter Joe Robert Cole\, co-writer of BLACK PANTHER and BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER\, as a VIP Mentor for this year’s competition. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nApril 30\, 2024 \nAnnouncements\nQuarterfinalist: July 31\, 2024\nSemifinalist: August 28\, 2024\nFinalist: September 25\, 2024\nWinner: October 16\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly\nRegular\nFinal\n\n\nScreenplay Submission Deadline\nApril 30\, 2024: $79.99\nMay 31\, 2024: $79.99\nJune 30\, 2024: $79.99\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the ScreenCraft website for information about jury members\, prizes and more.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/screencraft-action-adventure-screenplay-competition-early-deadline/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Screenwriting Competitions
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240427
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SUMMARY:Hawaii International Film Festival - Regular Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Honolulu\, Hawaii\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE HAWAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nHIFF's MISSION\nAs the vanguard forum of international cinematic achievement in the Asia-Pacific region\, Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) endeavors to recognize new and emerging talent\, promote career development and original collaborations through innovative education programs\, and facilitate dynamic cultural exchange through the cinema arts. \nHIFF started as a project of the East-West Center\, an educational and research institution created by U.S. Congress and located on the University of Hawai’i Manoa campus in Honolulu. Jeannette Paulson Hereniko was HIFF’s Founding Director\, from 1981 to 1996. In 1981\, HIFF’s inaugural year\, the program consisted of seven films from six countries which were viewed by an audience of 5\,000. \nHIFF has become a premiere cinematic event in the Pacific and annually attracts more than 50\,000 film enthusiasts from around the state\, the nation and throughout the world. It is one of the premier film festivals in the United States and the only festival spread across an archipelago. \nHIFF annually presents a series of prizes for established and emerging filmmakers at its annual Awards Gala. In addition to its main competitions\, the festival also honors filmmakers for special accomplishments and contributions to cinema culture. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 9\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nAugust 30\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nOctober 2 - 13\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nFeature Films\nFeb 16\, 2024: $55\nApr 26\, 2024: $65\nJune 21\, 2024: $75\n\n\nShort Films\nFeb 16\, 2024: $45\nApr 26\, 2024: $55\nJune 21\, 2024: $65\n\n\nPacific Islander Showcase Features/Shorts\nFeb 16\, 2024: $35\nApr 26\, 2024: $35\nJune 21\, 2024: $35\n\n\nMade in Hawaii Features/Shorts\nFeb 16\, 2024: $25\nApr 26\, 2024: $25\nJune 21\, 2024: $25\n\n\n\n \nVisit the Hawaii International Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/hawaii-international-film-festival-regular-deadline/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240420
DTSTAMP:20260419T092728
CREATED:20240520T072927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T072927Z
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh International Film Festival - Late Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Edinburgh\, Scotland\nUnited Kingdom\n  \nABOUT THE EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe original festival. We’re the one that started it all\, the igniting spark which established Edinburgh as the world’s Festival City.\nOur Origin Story\nFounded in 1947\, the International Festival was the inspired idea of Rudolf Bing\, a cultural pioneer and Jewish refugee of the Nazi regime. \nHe joined with civic and artistic leaders to create an event that would transcend political boundaries through a global celebration of performing arts in Scotland’s beloved capital city. Over the following 76 years the International Festival has flourished\, deepening our commitment to artistic excellence and cultural curiosity. Meanwhile\, sister festivals have grown up around us\, each of them contributing to the atmosphere of unparalleled excitement that transforms the city every summer. \nOur Festival\nWe welcome the world to Edinburgh to experience our hand-picked programme of the finest performers in dance\, opera\, music and theatre. Through their artistry we create space for reflection and reconciliation\, debate and celebration\, bringing people of different cultures and viewpoints together. \nOur Impact\nShining far beyond what you see on stage\, we aim to be a beacon for the enormous creativity\, curiosity and potential held within individuals\, communities and our nation. We offer year-round pathways for people of all ages and backgrounds to discover and participate in live performance\, and to help shape the future of our Festival. By nurturing the next generation of artists – from inspiring primary schoolchildren to mentoring rising stars – we want this legacy to be felt for years to come. \nOur Vision\nOur vision is simple: to provide the deepest experience of the highest quality art for the broadest possible audience. \nAudience Manifesto\n\nLive performance is most thrilling when audiences and artists are in communion with one another. What we each bring into the room matters.\nWe invite you to listen\, gather\, seek\, and feel with us. Sometimes we listen so deeply we hear every breath in the room; at other times we gather with a joyful roar! We’ll make sure you know what to expect.\nWe want you to feel truly welcome at our events. We ask and listen to what you need\, aiming to remove barriers through our Access Pass\, range of prices\, concessions and friendly staff.\nThere is always something new to discover – we hope our audio introductions\, post-show talks and ‘inside out’ concerts will reward your curiosity\, whether you’re here for the first time or you’ve been with us through the decades.\nThere is no singular view on why a symphony matters\, what makes opera relatable\, or how dance makes us feel. If you seek context and depth\, we will connect you with the human stories behind these works of art.\nWe present you a window to the world. Encounter familiar stories in other languages or from radically different perspectives. Bring an open heart and mind\, and we’ll provide specific guidance for those who want to feel more prepared.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 23\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nJune 30\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nAugust 15-21\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nFeature Films\nMarch 8\, 2024: $60\nMarch 29\, 2024: $70\nApril 19\, 2024: $85\n\n\nShort Films\nMarch 8\, 2024: $25\nMarch 29\, 2024: $35\nApril 19\, 2024: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Edinburgh International Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/edinburgh-international-film-festival-late-deadline/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240417
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SUMMARY:Calgary International Film Festival - Regular Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Calgary\, Alberta\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE CALGARY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Calgary International Film Festival's mission is “to entertain and engage audiences by curating the most innovative and compelling films\, and creating remarkable festival experiences.” \nAchieving our mission includes hosting a large number of participating filmmakers – both locally and from abroad – and connecting them with the audience through interactive post-screening Q&As\, networking\, and through panels and film talks open to the general public. \nLocated in one of North America's 10 Best Cities to Live and Work as a Moviemaker the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) has grown to be the biggest film festival in Alberta and the sixth-largest in Canada. \nOffering over $40\,000 in cash and prizes\, the festival awards outstanding films selected by the audience and esteemed juries. Showcasing an average of 200 short and feature-length\, multi-genre films\, from Canada and around the world\, CIFF is a qualifying\, accredited festival for the Academy Awards® and the Canadian Screen Awards. \nLocated on the edge of the world's most dynamic filming locations\, the festival is known for its hospitality and has been named one of the “Top 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” by MovieMaker Magazine in 2016\, 2017\, 2019\, 2020\, 2022 and 2023! \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 8\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nAugust 15\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 19 - 29\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nExtended\nFinal\n\n\nFeatures (Canadian)\nFeb 23\, 2024: $35\nApril 16\, 2024: $45\nMay 31\, 2024: $55\nJune 13\, 2024: $75\n\n\nFeatures (International)\nFeb 23\, 2024: $45\nApril 16\, 2024: $55\nMay 31\, 2024: $65\nJune 13\, 2024: $85\n\n\nShort Films\nFeb 23\, 2024: $30\nApril 16\, 2024: $40\nMay 31\, 2024: $50\nJune 13\, 2024: $70\n\n\nStudent Short Films\nFeb 23\, 2024: $20\nApril 16\, 2024: $30\nMay 31\, 2024: $40\nJune 13\, 2024: $60\n\n\nYouth by Youth Short Films (Under 18)\nFeb 23\, 2024: $10\nApril 16\, 2024: $15\nMay 31\, 2024: $20\nJune 13\, 2024: $30\n\n\n\nVisit the Calgary International Film Festival website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/calgary-international-film-festival-regular-deadline/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240416
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SUMMARY:Final Draft Big Break Screenwriting Contest - Early Bird Deadline
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE FINAL DRAFT BIG BREAK SCREENWRITING CONTEST\nFinal Draft’s Big Break Screenwriting Contest is an annual\, international feature film and television screenwriting contest designed to help launch the careers of aspiring writers. Writers who have entered Big Break have had their screenplays optioned\, sold\, and have secured high-profile representation. \nAward Categories\nThis year we celebrate 11 Category Winners\, 2 Grand Prize Winners\, and a Short Script Winner. Over 60 past winners have sold scripts\, received representation or gone on to professional writing careers. \n- Feature Awards \n\nAction/Adventure\nComedy/Rom-Com\nDiversity\nDrama\nFamily/Animated\nPeriod/Historical/War\nSci-Fi/Fantasy\nThriller/Horror\n\n- Television Awards \n\nDiversity\nHalf-Hour Pilot\nHour-Long Pilot\n\n- Short Film Award \n  \nRules & Eligibility\nFees and Deadlines\n\n$35.00 – Early Bird Deadline Shorts Standard Entry April 15\, 2024\n$75.00 – Early Bird Deadline Shorts Standard Entry + Feedback April 15\, 2024\n$45.00 – Early Bird Deadline Standard Entry April 15\, 2024\n$110.00 – Early Bird Deadline Standard Entry + Feedback April 15\, 2024\n$45.00 – Regular Deadline Shorts Standard Entry May 20\, 2024\n$85.00 – Regular Deadline Shorts Standard Entry + Feedback May 20\, 2024\n$65.00 – Regular Deadline Standard Entry May 20\, 2024\n$130.00 – Regular Deadline Standard Entry + Feedback May 20\, 2024\n$55.00 – Extended Deadline Shorts Standard Entry June 10\, 2024\n$95.00 – Extended Deadline Shorts Standard Entry + Feedback June 10\, 2024\n$75.00 – Extended Deadline Standard Entry June 10\, 2024\n$140.00 – Extended Deadline Standard Entry + Feedback June 10\, 2024\n$65.00 – Last Chance Deadline Shorts Standard Entry June 28\, 2024\n$105.00 – Last Chance Deadline Shorts Standard Entry + Feedback June 28\, 2024\n$85.00 – Last Chance Deadline Standard Entry June 28\, 2024\n$150.00 – Last Chance Deadline Standard Entry + Feedback June 28\, 2024\n\nDates reflect deadlines for electronic submission of scripts. All entries must be electronically submitted by midnight (Pacific Time) on their respective deadlines. \n  \nSubmissions\n\nThe Big Break Screenwriting Contest only accepts online entry of feature film\, television\, and short screenplays (original pilot scripts only – miniseries cannot be accepted).\nNo printed scripts will be accepted.\nTo enter your script electronically\, you must submit your screenplay in PDF format. You are not required to use Final Draft in order to enter the Contest.\nAll submissions should consist of: – Full-length screenplays (approximately 80 to 120 pages); – Teleplays (hour-long approximately 40 to 70 pages\, half hour approximately 20 to 35 pages); – Short script screenplays (maximum 20 pages).\nAny entries over 150 pages WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. For feature and teleplay\, entries less than 20 pages that are clearly not a screenplay (comic books\, etc.) will also be disqualified.\nAll necessary information is captured upon entry of digital submissions\, so title pages should be removed or contact information must be deleted from the title page. The title of the script will be provided to the reader as part of the file name and in the judging form.\nDo NOT include personally identifying information (name\, etc.) ANYWHERE in your script as this will result in INSTANT DISQUALIFICATION. This includes: – Writers name\, WGA or representation info on the title page; – Writers name on ANY page of the script; – Writers name within the script’s file name.\nEntry should consist of a screenplay\, teleplay\, or short script only. Do not include resumes\, pitches\, synopses\, casting suggestions\, letters\, or other supporting documentation with your submission. Judges will not receive these materials.\nThe exception is original hour-long and half-hour TV entries\, which may include standard supplementary materials\, such as lists of recurring characters and future episodes\, as part of the screenplay. This information would need to be included within the same file\, at the end of the script.\nEntrants who select to receive feedback on their screenplay will be given at least 550 words of assessment from a competition reader. Feedback will be automatically emailed to entrants upon its completion.\n\n  \nContest Announcement Dates\n\nAugust 23\, 2024 (Quarterfinalists)\nSeptember 20\, 2024 (Semifinalists)\nOctober 11\, 2024 (Finalists)\nNovember 1\, 2024 (Category Winners)\nDecember 4\, 2024 (Grand Prize Winners)\n\n  \nEligibility\n\nThe Big Break Contest is open to any individual who is 18 years of age or older at the date of entry and has access to the Internet.\nEmployees\, officers\, directors\, contractors and agents\, and their immediate families and household members regardless of where they live\, or members of the same households (whether related or not) of Cast & Crew Production Software\, dba Final Draft and its respective divisions\, affiliates\, subsidiaries\, agents\, Big Break Contest sponsors\, and advertising agencies (collectively\, the “contest providers”)\, are not eligible to participate in the Contest or to win any prize.\nScreenplays under option at the time of submission are not eligible.\nAdaptations are not eligible unless the source material was written by the screenwriter of the entry in question. Scripts are not eligible if the source material has been sold\, produced\, or is currently under option to any third party.\nGrand Prize winners in Features and TV\, category winners\, and Short Script Award winners are not eligible to re-enter their winning scripts in future Big Break Contests. They are\, however\, eligible to enter different scripts for consideration. Grand Prize Feature and TV winners\, as well as category winners\, receive a free entry in the 2024 Big Break Contest as part of their 2023 prize package.\n\n \nVisit the Final Draft Big Break Screenwriting Contest website for more information\, including multiple entries\, co-writers & prize division\, revisions\, refunds & resubmissions\, prize conditions\, ownership and industry releases\, and general provisions. \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/final-draft-big-break-screenwriting-contest-early-bird-deadline/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Screenwriting Competitions
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SUMMARY:Edmonton International Film Festival - Regular Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton\, Alberta\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Edmonton International Film Festival Society’s (EIFFS) mission is to present a film festival in theatres to celebrate diverse cinema for audiences. To achieve this\, we showcase high quality cinema from around the world to allow filmmakers to interact in a forum that creates and fosters community\, while placing EIFF on the global film festival map. \nWe present films produced within 20 months of each festival.  These films are curated from submissions and solicited from distributors.  The festival also presents a generous dose of filmmaker chats\, Q&A’s\, gala screenings\, a local filmmaker spotlight\, ‘buzzy’ films that are travelling the festival circuit\, shorts with lunch\, and more. Films are selected on the basis of story\, quality and originality. All films must be EDMONTON premieres. \nEIFF IS AN OSCAR QUALIFYING FESTIVAL FOR SHORT FILMS — LIVE ACTION & ANIMATION — AND IS THE FINAL QUALIFYING FESTIVAL EACH CALENDAR YEAR. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nNovember 15\, 2023 \nNotification Date\nAugust 1\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 26 - October 5\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nFeature Films\nFeb 1\, 2024: $40\nApr 15\, 2024: $50\nMay 1\, 2024: $65\n\n\nShort Films\nFeb 1\, 2024: $25\nApr 15\, 2024: $35\nMay 1\, 2024: $50\n\n\nAlberta Films (All Lengths)\nFeb 1\, 2024: $15\nApr 15\, 2024: $25\nMay 1\, 2024: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Edmonton International Film Festival website for more information.\n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/edmonton-international-film-festival-regular-deadline/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240416
DTSTAMP:20260419T092728
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) - Early Bird Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver\, British Columbia\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE VANCOUVER ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL (VAFF)\nVAFF is the longest running pan-Asian diaspora film festival in Canada. It was founded in 1995 and debuted in September 1997. Since then\, tens of thousands of film lovers have experienced a diverse selection of North American-Asian and international films\, in English and in other languages. \nVancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) is dedicated to promoting and celebrating the diversity and depth of Asian culture and identity in film and media\, and to help North American Asian actors and filmmakers more authentically and more powerfully define and express themselves on screen. \nEach year VAFF attracts close to 5\,000 audience members over its four-day festival and year-round events. It also reaches many more through word of mouth\, pre-festival events\, and traditional and social media throughout the year. \nThrough its annual film festival and many other programs and events hosted in Vancouver\, VAFF’s mission is to be the “go-to” forum for the public and the film industry to engage in and support the rise of Asian influence in film and media in the world. VAFF envisions a world where North American Asian actors and filmmakers have the resources and opportunities to shape mainstream culture in a powerful and positive way. \nVAFF is entirely organized and produced by a group of dedicated volunteers\, and is made possible by generous financial support from corporate sponsors\, public funders and private donors. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nMarch 15\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nAugust 25\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nNovember 7 - 17\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\nDeadline\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nFinal\n\n\nNarrative/Documentary Features\nApr 15\, 2024: $40\nMay 15\, 2024: $45\nJune 4\, 2024: $50\n\n\nNarrative/Documentary Shorts\nApr 15\, 2024: $35\nMay 15\, 2024: $40\nJune 4\, 2024: $45\n\n\nAnimation Features\nApr 15\, 2024: $35\nMay 15\, 2024: $40\nJune 4\, 2024: $45\n\n\nAnimation Shorts\nApr 59\, 2024: $30\nMay 15\, 2024: $35\nJune 4\, 2024: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Vancouver Asian Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/vancouver-asian-film-festival-vaff-early-bird-deadline/
LOCATION:Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas\, 88 W Pender Street\, 3rd floor\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 6N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240409
DTSTAMP:20260419T092728
CREATED:20220720T013619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T061453Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago International Film Festival - Earlybird Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Chicago\, Illinois\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Chicago International Film Festival is North America’s longest-running competitive film festival\, presented by its parent organization\, Cinema/Chicago. Filmmaker and graphic artist Michael Kutza founded Cinema/Chicago in 1964 to provide an alternative to the commercial Hollywood movies that dominated the city’s theaters. \nThe Festival opened in 1965 at the Carnegie Theater\, where King Vidor\, Bette Davis\, and Stanley Kramer were honored for their contributions to American cinema. Since then\, the Festival has grown to become a world-renowned annual event. The Festival’s in-person tributes have honored such international luminaries as François Truffaut\, Orson Welles\, Sophia Loren\, Rainer Werner Fassbinder\, Satyajit Ray\, Howard Hawks\, George Cukor\, Spike Lee\, Lucino Visconti\, Faye Dunaway\, Clint Eastwood\, Steven Spielberg\, Quentin Tarantino\, Sidney Poitier\, Patrice Chéreau\, Ron Howard\, J.A. Bayona\, Viola Davis\, Bruce Dern\, and Kevin Kline. \nSeeking out the best in international cinema\, the Festival has discovered new talents and opened windows to a world of film previously or otherwise unavailable in Chicago. Over the years\, the Festival has introduced creative new directors like Martin Scorsese\, Wim Wenders\, Bertrand Tavernier\, Margarethe von Trotta\, and Krzysztof Kieslowski\, among many others\, to Chicago. The Festival is also dedicated to showcasing films made by filmmakers from across the state of Illinois. \nProceeds from the Festival benefit Cinema/Chicago’s programs throughout the year\, including the Summer Screenings Program (May through October)\, CineYouth Festival (May)\, and year-round Education Program and Members Film Screening Series. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 16\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nSeptember 13\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nOctober 16 - 27\, 2024 \nEarlybird deadline entries must be postmarked/submitted online by April 8\, 2024.\nRegular deadline entries must be postmarked/submitted online by June 10\, 2024.\nLate deadline entries must be postmarked/submitted online by July 1\, 2024. \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nFeature Films\nApril 8\, 2024: $90\nJune 10\, 2024: $100\nJuly 1\, 2024: $200\n\n\nStudent Film Feature Length\nApril 8\, 2024: $40\nJune 10\, 2024: $50\nJuly 1\, 2024: $80\n\n\nShort Films\nApril 8\, 2024: $45\nJune 10\, 2024: $60\nJuly 1\, 2024: $80\n\n\nStudent Film Shorts\nApril 8\, 2024: $20\nJune 10\, 2024: $30\nJuly 1\, 2024: $50\n\n\n\nVisit the Chicago International Film Festival website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/chicago-international-film-festival-earlybird-deadline/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240414
DTSTAMP:20260419T092728
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SUMMARY:Cleveland International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Cleveland\, Ohio\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Cleveland International Film Festival promotes artistically and culturally significant film arts through education and exhibition to enrich the life of the community. \nIn other words\, we present the newest and best films from around the world\, and we do everything in our power to make sure that our audience learns something along the way - about other cultures\, about the topic at hand\, about the experience from the filmmakers themselves. \nVision: The Cleveland International Film Festival is a leader in helping the world discover the power of the film arts to educate\, entertain\, and celebrate an inclusive human experience. \n  \nGuiding Principles\nIn pursuing its mission\, the Cleveland International Film Festival will: \n\nSet high standards for diverse quality film education and exhibition\, placing artistic and cultural merit above commercial appeal.\nConnect and work collaboratively with an array of community partners to raise awareness of how film arts deepens understanding of the world and catalyzes positive change.\nProvide the best and most accessible audience experience possible.\nChampion diversity\, equity\, and inclusion while fostering understanding and appreciation of myriad cultures and values.\nCultivate and maintain an innovative and forward-thinking organization.\nEmbed our work into the fabric of the community.\nPromote a work environment among board\, staff\, and volunteers based on integrity\, professionalism\, teamwork\, trust\, and respect.\nEnsure the organization’s financial stability and increase its financial self-sufficiency.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJuly 3\, 2023 \nNotification Date\nMarch 1\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nApril 3 - 13\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nAugust\nSeptember\nOctober\nNovember\nDecember (Final)\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nJuly 31\, 2023: $80\nAug 31\, 2023: $90\nSept 30\, 2023: $100\nOct 31\, 2023: $110\nNov 30\, 2023: $120\nDec 31\, 2023: $140\nJan 5\, 2024: $175\n\n\nShort Films\nJuly 31\, 2023: $60\nAug 31\, 2023: $70\nSept 30\, 2023: $80\nOct 31\, 2023: $90\nNov 30\, 2023: $100\nDec 31\, 2023: $120\nJan 5\, 2024: $150\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Cleveland International Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/cleveland-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:Playhouse Square
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240404
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SUMMARY:Victoria Film Festival - Open for Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Victoria\, British Columbia\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE VICTORIA FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Victoria Film Festival embodies the spirit of the cinematic arts on Vancouver Island. We worship cult films\, practice wine & beer sacrifices\, offer a ritual of initiation for emerging filmmakers\, and bring unique artistic voices from Canada and around the world to local screens. \nVFF is open to all forms of creative media\, but it is deathly allergic to clichés. Every February\, we roust hibernating Victorians and islanders\, roll out the pink carpet for the sheer glam of it\, and throw a 10-day film festival across the city. \nMission\n\nThe mission of the Victoria Film Festival: Impossible.\nWhy?\nThe mission of the Victoria Film Festival is to stimulate critical analysis and inspire individuals to recognize and utilize film as a creative tool.\nNah\, you’re right\, it’s Impossible – but we’re giving it a go anyway. Wheeeeeeeeee!\n\nVision\nWe do not look at the world through pink-coloured glasses\, we simply see it as pink as a leaf\, as blue as an orange\, and as rainbowy as our ideas. Come and see for yourself. Or check out our VFF vision prescription eyewear. \nValues\n\nRespect\nIntegrity\nDiversity\nOpen communication\nCollaboration\nUnique\nForward-thinking\n\nWho do we like to hang with?\nIt’s been a long time coming but the world is opening its eyes to the brilliance of diversity. We have always shown it in our films and we strive to do it in our office.  We go for all the colours and flavours of the world and welcome everyone’s uniqueness. Thank heaven for her\, he\, and they\, you make the world shine. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nApril 3\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nDecember 27\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nFebruary 7-16\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nFeature Films\nJune 16\, 2024: $25\nJuly 14\, 2024: $45\nAug 18\, 2024: $55\n\n\nShort Films\nJune 16\, 2024: $25\nJuly 14\, 2024: $45\nAug 18\, 2024: $55\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Victoria Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR\n  \n 
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/victoria-film-festival-open-for-submissions/
LOCATION:Vic Theatre\, 808 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2B7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240403
DTSTAMP:20260419T092728
CREATED:20240502T222256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T052609Z
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SUMMARY:Palm Springs International Film Festival - Open For Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Palm Springs\, California\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nOUR MISSION\nThe Palm Springs International Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization whose mission is to cultivate and promote the art and science of film through education and cross-cultural awareness. \nOUR VISION\nPalm Springs International Film Society strives for a world in which enlightenment\, knowledge and tolerance prevail. We believe film as an art form has the power to bridge cultures and illuminate the universality of the human experience. \nThe Palm Springs International Film Society enthusiastically pursues its artistic and public service goals; to enrich\, to educate\, to entertain\, to initiate cultural dialogue and celebrate cinematic excellence in any language. Our principle objectives encompass promoting film to an ever-widening audience as a powerful medium that inspires creativity\, encourages introspection and compels exploration. The Society aims for a leadership role in providing an extensive forum for multicultural exchange in the Coachella Valley and beyond.\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nApril 2\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nNovember 8\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nJanuary 2-13\, 2025\n  \n\n\n\n\nRegular\nFinal\n\n\nNarrative & Documentary Feature Films\nMay 31\, 2024: $75\nJune 30\, 2024: $95\n\n\n\n \nVisit the Palm Springs International Film Festival website for more information. \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/palm-springs-international-film-festival-open-for-submissions/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240330
DTSTAMP:20260419T092728
CREATED:20240520T072828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T072828Z
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh International Film Festival - Regular Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Edinburgh\, Scotland\nUnited Kingdom\n  \nABOUT THE EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe original festival. We’re the one that started it all\, the igniting spark which established Edinburgh as the world’s Festival City.\nOur Origin Story\nFounded in 1947\, the International Festival was the inspired idea of Rudolf Bing\, a cultural pioneer and Jewish refugee of the Nazi regime. \nHe joined with civic and artistic leaders to create an event that would transcend political boundaries through a global celebration of performing arts in Scotland’s beloved capital city. Over the following 76 years the International Festival has flourished\, deepening our commitment to artistic excellence and cultural curiosity. Meanwhile\, sister festivals have grown up around us\, each of them contributing to the atmosphere of unparalleled excitement that transforms the city every summer. \nOur Festival\nWe welcome the world to Edinburgh to experience our hand-picked programme of the finest performers in dance\, opera\, music and theatre. Through their artistry we create space for reflection and reconciliation\, debate and celebration\, bringing people of different cultures and viewpoints together. \nOur Impact\nShining far beyond what you see on stage\, we aim to be a beacon for the enormous creativity\, curiosity and potential held within individuals\, communities and our nation. We offer year-round pathways for people of all ages and backgrounds to discover and participate in live performance\, and to help shape the future of our Festival. By nurturing the next generation of artists – from inspiring primary schoolchildren to mentoring rising stars – we want this legacy to be felt for years to come. \nOur Vision\nOur vision is simple: to provide the deepest experience of the highest quality art for the broadest possible audience. \nAudience Manifesto\n\nLive performance is most thrilling when audiences and artists are in communion with one another. What we each bring into the room matters.\nWe invite you to listen\, gather\, seek\, and feel with us. Sometimes we listen so deeply we hear every breath in the room; at other times we gather with a joyful roar! We’ll make sure you know what to expect.\nWe want you to feel truly welcome at our events. We ask and listen to what you need\, aiming to remove barriers through our Access Pass\, range of prices\, concessions and friendly staff.\nThere is always something new to discover – we hope our audio introductions\, post-show talks and ‘inside out’ concerts will reward your curiosity\, whether you’re here for the first time or you’ve been with us through the decades.\nThere is no singular view on why a symphony matters\, what makes opera relatable\, or how dance makes us feel. If you seek context and depth\, we will connect you with the human stories behind these works of art.\nWe present you a window to the world. Encounter familiar stories in other languages or from radically different perspectives. Bring an open heart and mind\, and we’ll provide specific guidance for those who want to feel more prepared.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 23\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nJune 30\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nAugust 15-21\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nFeature Films\nMarch 8\, 2024: $60\nMarch 29\, 2024: $70\nApril 19\, 2024: $85\n\n\nShort Films\nMarch 8\, 2024: $25\nMarch 29\, 2024: $35\nApril 19\, 2024: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Edinburgh International Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/edinburgh-international-film-festival-regular-deadline/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240401
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SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE ANN ARBOR FILM FESTIVAL\nMISSION\nThe mission of the Ann Arbor Film Festival is to promote bold\, visionary filmmakers through the advancement of film and new media art\, and to engage communities with remarkable cinematic experiences. \n  \nFOUNDED 1963\nThe Ann Arbor Film Festival is the oldest avant-garde and experimental film festival in North America\, founded by George Manupelli in 1963. Internationally recognized as a premiere forum for independent filmmakers and artists\, each year's festival engages audiences with remarkable cinematic experiences. The six-day festival presents 40 programs with more than 180 films from over 20 countries of all lengths and genres\, including experimental\, animation\, documentary\, fiction\, and performance-based works. \nThousands of influential filmmakers and artists have exhibited early work at the AAFF\, including Kenneth Anger\, Brian De Palma\, Agnes Varda\, Andy Warhol\, Gus Van Sant\, Barbara Hammer\, George Lucas\, Les Blank\, Matthew Buckingham\, and James Benning. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJuly 1\, 2023 \nNotification Date\nFebruary 1\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nMarch 26 - 31\, 2024\n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nFeature Films\nJuly 31\, 2023: $40\nAug 31\, 2023: $55\nSept 30\, 2023: $70\n\n\nShort Films & Music Videos\nJuly 31\, 2023: $30\nAug 31\, 2023: $45\nSept 30\, 2023: $60\n\n\n\n \nVisit the Ann Arbor Film Festival website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/ann-arbor-film-festival/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240323
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SUMMARY:Atlantic International Film Festival - Earlybird Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Halifax\, Nova Scotia\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE ATLANTIC INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Atlantic International Film Festival has grown into one of Canada’s premier celebrations of film and filmmaking\, an essential platform for our regional industry alongside the best new national and international offerings. Celebrating its 44th year in 2024\, the festival began as a tiny\, grassroots operation in St. John’s\, Newfoundland in 1981\, relocating to Halifax the following year. Providing an immersive escape and experience for movie lovers\, filmmakers\, and industry professionals worldwide\, AIFF continues to take place at Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane in the heart of historic downtown Halifax\, Nova Scotia. \nAIFF carefully curates our selections to bring audiences the best local and international films\, while industry programming and special events are chosen with our diverse community in mind. \nWith our yearly lineup of anticipated film screenings\, informative industry panels and glamourous galas\, AIFF is dedicated to continuing its legacy as one of Atlantic Canada’s premier celebrations\, serving as a key destination for people united by their shared love of film. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 8\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nAugust 7\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 11 – 18\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nAtlantic Canadian Feature Films\nMarch 22\, 2024: $35\nMay 3\, 2024: $45\nJune 7\, 2024: $55\nJune 14\, 2024: $75\n\n\nAtlantic Canadian Short Films\nMarch 22\, 2024: $25\nMay 3\, 2024: $35\nJune 7\, 2024: $45\nJune 14\, 2024: $65\n\n\nCanadian Feature Films\nMarch 22\, 2024: $45\nMay 3\, 2024: $55\nJune 7\, 2024: $65\nJune 14\, 2024: $75\n\n\nCanadian Short Films\nMarch 22\, 2024: $35\nMay 3\, 2024: $45\nJune 7\, 2024: $55\nJune 14\, 2024: $75\n\n\nInternational Feature Films\n-\nMay 3\, 2024: $65\nJune 7\, 2024: $75\n-\n\n\nInternational Short Films\nMarch 22\, 2024: $45\nMay 3\, 2024: $55\nJune 7\, 2024: $65\n-\n\n\n\n \nVisit the Atlantic International Film Festival website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/atlantic-international-film-festival-earlybird-deadline/
LOCATION:Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane\, 5657 Spring Garden Rd\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 3R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240316
DTSTAMP:20260419T092728
CREATED:20220720T014009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T061518Z
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SUMMARY:New Orleans Film Festival - Regular Deadline
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 5\, 2023 \nNotification Date\nAugust 9\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nOctober 24 - November 3\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nNarrative/Documentary Feature Films\nJan 19\, 2024: $46.50\nMar 15\, 2024: $56.50\nMay 10\, 2024: $71.50\nJune 14\, 2024: $81.50\n\n\nNarrative/Documentary Short Films\nJan 19\, 2024: $37\nMar 15\, 2024: $47\nMay 10\, 2024: $57\nJune 14\, 2024: $72.50\n\n\nAnimated/Experimental Shots\nJan 19\, 2024: $32\nMar 15\, 2024: $37.50\nMay 10\, 2024: $47.50\nJune 14\, 2024: $57.50\n\n\n\nVisit the New Orleans Film Festival website for more information. \n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/new-orleans-film-festival-regular-deadline/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240316
DTSTAMP:20260419T092728
CREATED:20240826T050510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T051848Z
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) - Open For Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver\, British Columbia\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE VANCOUVER ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL (VAFF)\nVAFF is the longest running pan-Asian diaspora film festival in Canada. It was founded in 1995 and debuted in September 1997. Since then\, tens of thousands of film lovers have experienced a diverse selection of North American-Asian and international films\, in English and in other languages. \nVancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) is dedicated to promoting and celebrating the diversity and depth of Asian culture and identity in film and media\, and to help North American Asian actors and filmmakers more authentically and more powerfully define and express themselves on screen. \nEach year VAFF attracts close to 5\,000 audience members over its four-day festival and year-round events. It also reaches many more through word of mouth\, pre-festival events\, and traditional and social media throughout the year. \nThrough its annual film festival and many other programs and events hosted in Vancouver\, VAFF’s mission is to be the “go-to” forum for the public and the film industry to engage in and support the rise of Asian influence in film and media in the world. VAFF envisions a world where North American Asian actors and filmmakers have the resources and opportunities to shape mainstream culture in a powerful and positive way. \nVAFF is entirely organized and produced by a group of dedicated volunteers\, and is made possible by generous financial support from corporate sponsors\, public funders and private donors. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nMarch 15\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nAugust 25\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nNovember 7 - 17\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\nDeadline\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nFinal\n\n\nNarrative/Documentary Features\nApr 15\, 2024: $40\nMay 15\, 2024: $45\nJune 4\, 2024: $50\n\n\nNarrative/Documentary Shorts\nApr 15\, 2024: $35\nMay 15\, 2024: $40\nJune 4\, 2024: $45\n\n\nAnimation Features\nApr 15\, 2024: $35\nMay 15\, 2024: $40\nJune 4\, 2024: $45\n\n\nAnimation Shorts\nApr 59\, 2024: $30\nMay 15\, 2024: $35\nJune 4\, 2024: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Vancouver Asian Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/vancouver-asian-film-festival-vaff-open-for-submissions/
LOCATION:Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas\, 88 W Pender Street\, 3rd floor\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 6N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240309
DTSTAMP:20260419T092728
CREATED:20240520T072720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T072720Z
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh International Film Festival - Early Bird Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Edinburgh\, Scotland\nUnited Kingdom\n  \nABOUT THE EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe original festival. We’re the one that started it all\, the igniting spark which established Edinburgh as the world’s Festival City.\nOur Origin Story\nFounded in 1947\, the International Festival was the inspired idea of Rudolf Bing\, a cultural pioneer and Jewish refugee of the Nazi regime. \nHe joined with civic and artistic leaders to create an event that would transcend political boundaries through a global celebration of performing arts in Scotland’s beloved capital city. Over the following 76 years the International Festival has flourished\, deepening our commitment to artistic excellence and cultural curiosity. Meanwhile\, sister festivals have grown up around us\, each of them contributing to the atmosphere of unparalleled excitement that transforms the city every summer. \nOur Festival\nWe welcome the world to Edinburgh to experience our hand-picked programme of the finest performers in dance\, opera\, music and theatre. Through their artistry we create space for reflection and reconciliation\, debate and celebration\, bringing people of different cultures and viewpoints together. \nOur Impact\nShining far beyond what you see on stage\, we aim to be a beacon for the enormous creativity\, curiosity and potential held within individuals\, communities and our nation. We offer year-round pathways for people of all ages and backgrounds to discover and participate in live performance\, and to help shape the future of our Festival. By nurturing the next generation of artists – from inspiring primary schoolchildren to mentoring rising stars – we want this legacy to be felt for years to come. \nOur Vision\nOur vision is simple: to provide the deepest experience of the highest quality art for the broadest possible audience. \nAudience Manifesto\n\nLive performance is most thrilling when audiences and artists are in communion with one another. What we each bring into the room matters.\nWe invite you to listen\, gather\, seek\, and feel with us. Sometimes we listen so deeply we hear every breath in the room; at other times we gather with a joyful roar! We’ll make sure you know what to expect.\nWe want you to feel truly welcome at our events. We ask and listen to what you need\, aiming to remove barriers through our Access Pass\, range of prices\, concessions and friendly staff.\nThere is always something new to discover – we hope our audio introductions\, post-show talks and ‘inside out’ concerts will reward your curiosity\, whether you’re here for the first time or you’ve been with us through the decades.\nThere is no singular view on why a symphony matters\, what makes opera relatable\, or how dance makes us feel. If you seek context and depth\, we will connect you with the human stories behind these works of art.\nWe present you a window to the world. Encounter familiar stories in other languages or from radically different perspectives. Bring an open heart and mind\, and we’ll provide specific guidance for those who want to feel more prepared.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 23\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nJune 30\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nAugust 15-21\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nFeature Films\nMarch 8\, 2024: $60\nMarch 29\, 2024: $70\nApril 19\, 2024: $85\n\n\nShort Films\nMarch 8\, 2024: $25\nMarch 29\, 2024: $35\nApril 19\, 2024: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Edinburgh International Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/edinburgh-international-film-festival-early-bird-deadline/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240318
DTSTAMP:20260419T092728
CREATED:20220720T013724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T182404Z
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SUMMARY:Cinequest Film & VR Festival
DESCRIPTION:San Jose\, California\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE CINEQUEST FILM & VR FESTIVAL\nCinequest Film & VR Festival was voted Best Film Festival by USA Today Readers. Cinequest programs 90% of its festival from paid submissions annually - one of the highest percentages of the world's most influential film festivals\, and has helped discover countless artists including: Edie Falco (The Sopranos\, Nurse Jackie); Alejandro González Inñárritu (Amores Perros\, 21)\, Deepa Mehta (Water\, Midnights Children); Jason Reitman (Thank You For Smoking\, Juno); Bryan Singer (The Usual Suspects\, X-Men); Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite); Michael Imperioli (The Sopranos); Renee Zellweger (Chicago\, Jerry MacGuire); and Gavin Hood (Tsotsi\, Wolverine)\, among many others. Click here for additional Cinequest Programming Highlights \nCinequest Film & VR Festival (CQFF) will occur both Live in San Jose / Silicon Valley and Globally via its proprietary Virtual platform. Cinequest has been a leader in building community\, audiences\, and opportunity for film and filmed media via groundbreaking tech and paradigms for decades and will continue the golden combination of live and online post pandemic. \nOrganizationally set in the home of the world's most influential media technology companies (Apple\, Cisco\, Facebook\, Twitter\, Netflix\, LinkedIn\, Occulus etc.) CQFF showcases premier films\, renowned and emerging artists\, and breakthrough technology empowering global connectivity between creators\, innovators and audiences. CQFF has led the world in its showcase and implementation of the technologies that have revolutionized film making\, exhibition and distribution. CQFF's blend of the artist and innovator gains focus through its Maverick Awards. Its Maverick Spirit Awards recognizes artists (Harrison Ford\, Nicolas Cage\, Elle Fanning\, J.J. Abrams\, Tatiana Maslany\, Jennifer Jason Leigh\, Bill Nighy\, Sir Ben Kingsley\, Rosario Dawson\, Spike Lee\, James Franco\, Neil Gaiman\, and Sir Ian McKellen are among the guest recipients). Its Maverick Innovator Award recognizes technologists (including Martin Cooper\, father of the cell phone\, and Steve Wozniak\, Co-founder of Apple Inc.). A Maverick stands apart from the crowd willing to create and innovate from a place of personal yet global vision. \nCinequest connects artists\, innovators\, media\, and audiences as people converge to experience a potent mix of immersive stories from around the globe and breakthrough technologies. Yet\, Cinequest's stellar reputation not only hinges on its knack for creating a powerful line-up\, but also for securing distribution for many of its honored filmmakers. Netflix\, IFC Films\, Amazon\, MSNBC Films\, Oscilloscope\, Sony Pictures\, Magnolia Pictures\, Kino-Lorber\, eOne\, Lionsgate\, PBS\, and HBO are just a few of the many that have signed deals with some of Cinequest's success stories. Cinequest Distribution has also successfully released 85 Film Festival favorites. \nAlso\, as an Academy-qualifying festival for the short film categories\, Cinequest is proud to honor the winners of its Best Short Narrative and Best Short Animation prizes with a shot at every filmmaker's dream... Oscar gold. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nMay 1\, 2023 \nNotification Date\nJanuary 31\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nMarch 7 – 17\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nAug 11\, 2023: $55\nOct 13\, 2023: $65\nNov 10\, 2023: $70\nNov 17\, 2023: $80\n\n\nShort Films\nAug 11\, 2023: $40\nOct 13\, 2023: $50\nNov 10\, 2023: $55\nNov 17\, 2023: $65\n\n\nEpisodic Content\nAug 11\, 2023: $50\nOct 13\, 2023: $60\nNov 10\, 2023: $65\nNov 17\, 2023: $70\n\n\nMusic Video\nAug 11\, 2023: $35\nOct 13\, 2023: $45\nNov 10\, 2023: $50\nNov 17\, 2023: $60\n\n\n\n \nVisit the Cinequest Film & VR Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/cinequest-film-vr-festival/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240224
DTSTAMP:20260419T092728
CREATED:20220720T014309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T195018Z
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SUMMARY:Calgary International Film Festival - Earlybird Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Calgary\, Alberta\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE CALGARY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Calgary International Film Festival's mission is “to entertain and engage audiences by curating the most innovative and compelling films\, and creating remarkable festival experiences.” \nAchieving our mission includes hosting a large number of participating filmmakers – both locally and from abroad – and connecting them with the audience through interactive post-screening Q&As\, networking\, and through panels and film talks open to the general public. \nLocated in one of North America's 10 Best Cities to Live and Work as a Moviemaker the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) has grown to be the biggest film festival in Alberta and the sixth-largest in Canada. \nOffering over $40\,000 in cash and prizes\, the festival awards outstanding films selected by the audience and esteemed juries. Showcasing an average of 200 short and feature-length\, multi-genre films\, from Canada and around the world\, CIFF is a qualifying\, accredited festival for the Academy Awards® and the Canadian Screen Awards. \nLocated on the edge of the world's most dynamic filming locations\, the festival is known for its hospitality and has been named one of the “Top 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” by MovieMaker Magazine in 2016\, 2017\, 2019\, 2020\, 2022 and 2023! \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 8\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nAugust 15\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 19 - 29\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nExtended\nFinal\n\n\nFeatures (Canadian)\nFeb 23\, 2024: $35\nApril 16\, 2024: $45\nMay 31\, 2024: $55\nJune 13\, 2024: $75\n\n\nFeatures (International)\nFeb 23\, 2024: $45\nApril 16\, 2024: $55\nMay 31\, 2024: $65\nJune 13\, 2024: $85\n\n\nShort Films\nFeb 23\, 2024: $30\nApril 16\, 2024: $40\nMay 31\, 2024: $50\nJune 13\, 2024: $70\n\n\nStudent Short Films\nFeb 23\, 2024: $20\nApril 16\, 2024: $30\nMay 31\, 2024: $40\nJune 13\, 2024: $60\n\n\nYouth by Youth Short Films (Under 18)\nFeb 23\, 2024: $10\nApril 16\, 2024: $15\nMay 31\, 2024: $20\nJune 13\, 2024: $30\n\n\n\nVisit the Calgary International Film Festival website for more information.
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SUMMARY:Hawaii International Film Festival - Earlybird Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Honolulu\, Hawaii\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE HAWAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nHIFF's MISSION\nAs the vanguard forum of international cinematic achievement in the Asia-Pacific region\, Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) endeavors to recognize new and emerging talent\, promote career development and original collaborations through innovative education programs\, and facilitate dynamic cultural exchange through the cinema arts. \nHIFF started as a project of the East-West Center\, an educational and research institution created by U.S. Congress and located on the University of Hawai’i Manoa campus in Honolulu. Jeannette Paulson Hereniko was HIFF’s Founding Director\, from 1981 to 1996. In 1981\, HIFF’s inaugural year\, the program consisted of seven films from six countries which were viewed by an audience of 5\,000. \nHIFF has become a premiere cinematic event in the Pacific and annually attracts more than 50\,000 film enthusiasts from around the state\, the nation and throughout the world. It is one of the premier film festivals in the United States and the only festival spread across an archipelago. \nHIFF annually presents a series of prizes for established and emerging filmmakers at its annual Awards Gala. In addition to its main competitions\, the festival also honors filmmakers for special accomplishments and contributions to cinema culture. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 9\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nAugust 30\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nOctober 2 - 13\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nFeature Films\nFeb 16\, 2024: $55\nApr 26\, 2024: $65\nJune 21\, 2024: $75\n\n\nShort Films\nFeb 16\, 2024: $45\nApr 26\, 2024: $55\nJune 21\, 2024: $65\n\n\nPacific Islander Showcase Features/Shorts\nFeb 16\, 2024: $35\nApr 26\, 2024: $35\nJune 21\, 2024: $35\n\n\nMade in Hawaii Features/Shorts\nFeb 16\, 2024: $25\nApr 26\, 2024: $25\nJune 21\, 2024: $25\n\n\n\n \nVisit the Hawaii International Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
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SUMMARY:Edmonton International Film Festival - Earlybird Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton\, Alberta\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Edmonton International Film Festival Society’s (EIFFS) mission is to present a film festival in theatres to celebrate diverse cinema for audiences. To achieve this\, we showcase high quality cinema from around the world to allow filmmakers to interact in a forum that creates and fosters community\, while placing EIFF on the global film festival map. \nWe present films produced within 20 months of each festival.  These films are curated from submissions and solicited from distributors.  The festival also presents a generous dose of filmmaker chats\, Q&A’s\, gala screenings\, a local filmmaker spotlight\, ‘buzzy’ films that are travelling the festival circuit\, shorts with lunch\, and more. Films are selected on the basis of story\, quality and originality. All films must be EDMONTON premieres. \nEIFF IS AN OSCAR QUALIFYING FESTIVAL FOR SHORT FILMS — LIVE ACTION & ANIMATION — AND IS THE FINAL QUALIFYING FESTIVAL EACH CALENDAR YEAR. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nNovember 15\, 2023 \nNotification Date\nAugust 1\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 26 - October 5\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nFeature Films\nFeb 1\, 2024: $40\nApr 15\, 2024: $50\nMay 1\, 2024: $65\n\n\nShort Films\nFeb 1\, 2024: $25\nApr 15\, 2024: $35\nMay 1\, 2024: $50\n\n\nAlberta Films (All Lengths)\nFeb 1\, 2024: $15\nApr 15\, 2024: $25\nMay 1\, 2024: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Edmonton International Film Festival website for more information.\n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
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