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SUMMARY:Nashville Film Festival Late Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Nashville\, Tennessee\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) celebrates innovation\, music and the many voices of the human spirit through the art of film. Originally founded in 1969\, the Nashville Film Festival is one of the longest-running film festivals in the United States and the first in the South. NashFilm discovers\, elevates\, and honors filmmakers\, screenwriters and musicians from around the world while engaging\, connecting and strengthening the community. \nNashFilm presents the best in independent film including world cinema\, U.S. indies\, narratives\, documentaries\, and numerous short form programs by veteran masters\, up-and-coming directors\, and first-time filmmakers. \nNashville Film Festival films have won the highest honors in the film world including multiple Academy Award nominees and Oscar awards. \nWith Academy Award qualifying status and numerous shorts programs\, NashFilm has screened many prize-winning narrative\, documentary and animated shorts. \nNashville is Music City. NashFilm emphasizes the music in films. Some of the most memorable songs in films have been written and performed by Nashville’s songwriters and artists. In addition to the many films about music and the Music Films in Music City awards\, NashFilm presents showcases\, workshops\, and other events where these songwriters and artists come together with film professionals from Hollywood and around the world to promote collaboration. \nWith a strong commitment to independent and innovative filmmaking\, NashFilm offers some truly unique awards. Filmmakers compete for cash and prizes valued at more than $100\,000. Winners of the Short Documentary\, Short Narrative and Short Animation competitions qualify for Academy Award consideration. \nFilmmakers from across the country and around the world attend the festival every year. Celebrity honorees and participants have included Willem Dafoe\, Oprah Winfrey\, George Clooney\, Susan Sarandon\, Matthew Modine\, John Turturro\, William H. Macy\, Al Gore\, Nicole Kidman\, Danny Glover\, Vincent D’Onofrio\, Tim Blake Nelson\, Joey Lauren Adams\, Rob Thomas\, Craig Brewer\, Harmony Korine\, Ashley Judd\, Kiefer Sutherland\, Joshua Jackson\, Brad Paisley\, Kimberly Williams-Paisley\, Patrick Swayze\, Christine Vachon\, John Waters\, Matthew McConaughey\, Robert Redford\, James Cromwell\, Harry Belafonte among many others. \n  \nENTRY GUIDELINES\n\nEntries must not have premiered to the public in-person or virtually before January 1\, 2023.\nFilms that have screened virtually at a Festival prior to the Nashville Film Festival are eligible for submission and competition.\nCompetition is open to U.S. and International entries. Please check individual categories for additional requirements.\nFilms submitted in previous years are not eligible for resubmission to the current and open season.\nNashFilm will program 1-2 Spotlight sections this year. The films will be out of competition\, but contain a highly curated selection of films that share a common theme.\nFeature films are 40 minutes in length or longer. Short films are under 40 minutes in length.\nFilms not in the English language must be subtitled in English.\nEntries must be submitted for pre-screening via filmfreeway. If you use a secured link\, you are REQUIRED to keep us updated with passwords or your film may be rejected. NO HARD COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ENTRIES.\nWorks-in-progress are accepted but are not encouraged. We can’t promise that we will be able to watch re-edited submissions. Please only submit work-in-progress if you are submitting close to the final deadline.\nYou may submit multiple entries but must fill out a separate entry form and pay an entry fee for each.\nNashFilm employees\, including seasonal staff\, board members\, sponsors\, and their immediate families\, are not eligible to submit in any category to this competition.\nBy submitting your work you are giving permission for the Nashville Film Festival to showcase your work at the festival and for promotional purposes.\nAny potential prize awards are subject to all relevant federal and/or state laws and are therefore not guaranteed. Prize winners are responsible for providing required documentation in a timely manner and are responsible for any tax liabilities they may incur. Nashville Film Festival is not responsible for providing tax advice.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 1\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 6\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 18 - 24\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nMarch 5\, 2025: $60\nMay 7\, 2025: $70\nMay 28\, 2025: $85\nJune 13\, 2025: $95\n\n\nShort Films\nMarch 5\, 2025: $45\nMay 7\, 2025: $55\nMay 28\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\nEpisodic\nMarch 5\, 2025: $45\nMay 7\, 2025: $55\nMay 28\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\n\nVisit the Nashville Film Festival website for more information.
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SUMMARY:Fantastic Fest Late Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Fantastic Fest Late Deadline\nToday is the Fantastic Fest film festival late deadline. Located in the United States\, Fantastic Fest takes place in September in Austin\, Texas. It is the largest genre film festival in the US\, specializing in horror\, fantasy\, sci-fi\, and action movies. Read on for more information about Fantastic Fest\, including the late deadline\, notification date\, festival dates\, and other important information. \nABOUT FANTASTIC FEST\nFantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the US\, specializing in horror\, fantasy\, sci-fi\, action and just plain fantastic movies from all around the world. The festival is dedicated to championing challenging and thought-provoking cinema\, celebrating new voices and new stories from around the world and supporting new filmmakers. We work with various other festivals\, archives\, cinematheques and individuals to spotlight lesser-known film regions\, luminaries and more in an ongoing effort to expand the general knowledge and appreciation of cinema. We are committed to supporting film in its most provocative\, ground-breaking and underseen forms\, and giving the audience a chance to find new favorites and future genre classics. \nEach year we bring together fans\, guests\, industry\, press and others in an inclusive and fun environment for a weeklong celebration of film in all its forms through carefully curated screenings and events\, both in and outside of the theaters. \nIn years past\, Fantastic Fest has been home to world premieres of THE BLACK PHONE\, JOHN WICK\, FRANKENWEENIE\, MACHETE KILLS\, RED DAWN\, THERE WILL BE BLOOD\, APOCALYPTO\, ZOMBIELAND\, RED\, SPLIT\, OVERLORD\, APOSTLE and THE NIGHT COMES FOR US\, while the guest roster has included such talent as Edgar Wright\, Julia Ducournau\, Noomi Rapace\, Bong Joon-Ho\, Tim Burton\, Nicolas Winding-Refn\, Lilly and Lana Wachowski\, Robert Rodriguez\, Rian Johnson\, Bill Murray\, Keanu Reeves\, Winona Ryder\, Edward Norton\, Ryan Reynolds\, Patrick Wilson\, Matthew Fox\, Josh Hartnett\, The RZA\, Dolph Lundgren\, Paul Rudd\, Bill Pullman\, Paul Thomas Anderson\, Kevin Smith\, Jon Favreau\, George Romero\, Darren Aronofsky\, Mike Judge\, M. Night Shyamalan\, James McAvoy\, Jonah Hill\, Jamie Lee Curtis\, Steven Yeun\, Danny McBride\, Tenacious D and more. \nFantastic Fest has been hailed as one of the “25 coolest film festivals” by MovieMaker Magazine\, “the wildest film festival in America” by The Guardian\, “a secret weapon for the arthouse market” by Indiewire as well as “the coolest film festival in the world” by IGN. \n  \nFANTASTIC FEST DEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 13\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 22\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 18–25\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended Deadline\n\n\nFeature Films\nFeb 14\, 2025: $50\nApril 18\, 2025: $60\nMay 23\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\nShort Films\nFeb 14\, 2025: $40\nApril 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 23\, 2025: $50\nJune 13\, 2025: $60\n\n\nEpisodic\nFeb 14\, 2025: $40\nApril 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 23\, 2025: $50\nJune 13\, 2025: $60\n\n\n\nVisit the Fantastic Fest website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/fantastic-fest-late-deadline/
LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar\, 1120 S Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Heartland Film Festival Regular Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Indianapolis\, Indiana\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE HEARTLAND FILM FESTIVAL\nHeartland Film has hosted the annual Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis\, Indiana since 1992. We strive to be the preeminent destination for connecting audiences and filmmakers to experience the transformative power of film. This festival has grown from a four day event with fewer than 20 films to what is now an 11-day celebration that typically showcases 300+ feature film screenings and 200+ filmmakers. \nHeartland Film is a nonprofit arts organization that runs the 11-day Heartland International Film Festival in October\, the Academy Award®-Qualifying Indy Shorts International Film Festival in July\, the Truly Moving Picture Award and other year-round programs. \nBased in Indianapolis\, Indiana\, Heartland Film was founded in 1991 with the mission to curate\, promote and celebrate thoughtful and engaging films from diverse perspectives. The films we select and exhibit – whether they inspire conversation\, ignite imagination\, or shift perspectives – all have one thing in common: they are entertaining films that do more than just entertain. \nOver the years\, we presented $3.5 million in cash prize – the largest total amount awarded by any film festival in North America – presented 200+ studio films with the Truly Moving Picture Award\, and showcased more than 2\,000 feature and short films\, including eight Oscar®-winning titles. To view our past Festival guidebooks\, pictures\, films and more check out digital archives section here! \nVision: Heartland Film is the preeminent destination for connecting audiences and filmmakers to experience transformative film. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nNovember 19\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nSeptember 4\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nOctober 9 - 19\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nFeb 2\, 2025: $50\nMay 18\, 2025: $65\nJune 8\, 2025: $85\nJuly 6\, 2025: $105\n\n\nHorror Feature (Specialty showcase)\nFeb 2\, 2025: Free\nMay 18\, 2025: $32.50\nJune 8\, 2025: $42.50\nJuly 6\, 2025: $52.50\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Heartland Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/heartland-film-festival-regular-deadline/
LOCATION:Living Room Theaters\, 745 East 9th Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Vancouver International Film Festival Regular Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver\, British Columbia\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (VIFF)\nVancouver International Film Festival is the home of film and film culture in Western Canada.\nDriven by passion and curatorial excellence\, VIFF encourages understanding of the world’s cultures through the art of cinema. We believe that film has a unique ability to celebrate the complexity of the human condition and that it is our responsibility to steward that power toward creating meaningful change in our world. \nFounded in 1982\, The Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is a not-for-profit cultural organization that operates the internationally acclaimed Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) and the year-round programming of the theatres at the VIFF Centre. \n  \nCanadian Submission Categories\n\nCanadian Narrative Features\nOpen to narrative films with runtimes over 25 minutes directed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Canada listed as one of the countries of production OR with 51% or more Canadian financing. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nCanadian Documentaries\nOpen to nonfiction films with runtimes over 25 minutes directed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Canada listed as one of the countries of production OR with 51% or more Canadian financing. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nCanadian Shorts\nOpen to narrative and nonfiction films (including animation) with runtimes of 25 minutes or less directed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Canada listed as one of the countries of production OR with 51% or more Canadian financing. VIFF will consider short films that have been made available online.\n\n  \nInternational Submission Categories\n\nInternational Narrative Features\nOpen to non-Canadian narrative films with runtimes over 25 minutes. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nInternational Documentaries\nOpen to non-Canadian nonfiction films with runtimes over 25 minutes. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nInternational Shorts\nOpen to non-Canadian narrative and nonfiction films with runtimes of 25 minutes or less. Short films must not have been screened either at another festival or publicly in the Vancouver area. VIFF will consider short films that have been made available online.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 22\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 15\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nOctober 2 – 12\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\nDeadline\nEarly\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nInternational Features\nApr 18\, 2025: $55\nMay 16\, 2025: $65\nJune 6\, 2025: $75\n\n\nInternational Shorts\nApr 18\, 2025: $40\nMay 16\, 2025: $45\nJune 6\, 2025: $50\n\n\nCanadian Features\nApr 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 16\, 2025: $50\nJune 6\, 2025: $55\n\n\nCanadian Shorts\nApr 18\, 2025: $30\nMay 16\, 2025: $35\nJune 6\, 2026: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Vancouver International Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/vancouver-international-film-festival-viff-regular-deadline/
LOCATION:VIFF Centre\, 1181 Seymour St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 3M7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia Film Festival Earlybird Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\nUnited States\n  \nPhiladelphia Film Festival Earlybird Deadline\nHere it is - the Philadelphia Film Festival Earlybird Deadline! Enter your film now\, to be part of 11 days of the best in cinema\, with exclusive events\, celebrations\, and more. Good luck! \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
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/philadelphia-film-festival-earlybird-deadline/
LOCATION:PFS Bourse Theater\, 400 Ranstead Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Nashville Film Festival Regular Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Nashville\, Tennessee\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) celebrates innovation\, music and the many voices of the human spirit through the art of film. Originally founded in 1969\, the Nashville Film Festival is one of the longest-running film festivals in the United States and the first in the South. NashFilm discovers\, elevates\, and honors filmmakers\, screenwriters and musicians from around the world while engaging\, connecting and strengthening the community. \nNashFilm presents the best in independent film including world cinema\, U.S. indies\, narratives\, documentaries\, and numerous short form programs by veteran masters\, up-and-coming directors\, and first-time filmmakers. \nNashville Film Festival films have won the highest honors in the film world including multiple Academy Award nominees and Oscar awards. \nWith Academy Award qualifying status and numerous shorts programs\, NashFilm has screened many prize-winning narrative\, documentary and animated shorts. \nNashville is Music City. NashFilm emphasizes the music in films. Some of the most memorable songs in films have been written and performed by Nashville’s songwriters and artists. In addition to the many films about music and the Music Films in Music City awards\, NashFilm presents showcases\, workshops\, and other events where these songwriters and artists come together with film professionals from Hollywood and around the world to promote collaboration. \nWith a strong commitment to independent and innovative filmmaking\, NashFilm offers some truly unique awards. Filmmakers compete for cash and prizes valued at more than $100\,000. Winners of the Short Documentary\, Short Narrative and Short Animation competitions qualify for Academy Award consideration. \nFilmmakers from across the country and around the world attend the festival every year. Celebrity honorees and participants have included Willem Dafoe\, Oprah Winfrey\, George Clooney\, Susan Sarandon\, Matthew Modine\, John Turturro\, William H. Macy\, Al Gore\, Nicole Kidman\, Danny Glover\, Vincent D’Onofrio\, Tim Blake Nelson\, Joey Lauren Adams\, Rob Thomas\, Craig Brewer\, Harmony Korine\, Ashley Judd\, Kiefer Sutherland\, Joshua Jackson\, Brad Paisley\, Kimberly Williams-Paisley\, Patrick Swayze\, Christine Vachon\, John Waters\, Matthew McConaughey\, Robert Redford\, James Cromwell\, Harry Belafonte among many others. \n  \nENTRY GUIDELINES\n\nEntries must not have premiered to the public in-person or virtually before January 1\, 2023.\nFilms that have screened virtually at a Festival prior to the Nashville Film Festival are eligible for submission and competition.\nCompetition is open to U.S. and International entries. Please check individual categories for additional requirements.\nFilms submitted in previous years are not eligible for resubmission to the current and open season.\nNashFilm will program 1-2 Spotlight sections this year. The films will be out of competition\, but contain a highly curated selection of films that share a common theme.\nFeature films are 40 minutes in length or longer. Short films are under 40 minutes in length.\nFilms not in the English language must be subtitled in English.\nEntries must be submitted for pre-screening via filmfreeway. If you use a secured link\, you are REQUIRED to keep us updated with passwords or your film may be rejected. NO HARD COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ENTRIES.\nWorks-in-progress are accepted but are not encouraged. We can’t promise that we will be able to watch re-edited submissions. Please only submit work-in-progress if you are submitting close to the final deadline.\nYou may submit multiple entries but must fill out a separate entry form and pay an entry fee for each.\nNashFilm employees\, including seasonal staff\, board members\, sponsors\, and their immediate families\, are not eligible to submit in any category to this competition.\nBy submitting your work you are giving permission for the Nashville Film Festival to showcase your work at the festival and for promotional purposes.\nAny potential prize awards are subject to all relevant federal and/or state laws and are therefore not guaranteed. Prize winners are responsible for providing required documentation in a timely manner and are responsible for any tax liabilities they may incur. Nashville Film Festival is not responsible for providing tax advice.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 1\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 6\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 18 - 24\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nMarch 5\, 2025: $60\nMay 7\, 2025: $70\nMay 28\, 2025: $85\nJune 13\, 2025: $95\n\n\nShort Films\nMarch 5\, 2025: $45\nMay 7\, 2025: $55\nMay 28\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\nEpisodic\nMarch 5\, 2025: $45\nMay 7\, 2025: $55\nMay 28\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\n\nVisit the Nashville Film Festival website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/nashville-film-festival-regular-deadline/
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SUMMARY:Atlanta Film Festival Open For Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Atlanta\, Georgia\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL\nNow in its fourth decade\, the Atlanta Film Festival — one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying festivals in the US — is the area’s preeminent celebration of cinema. The Atlanta Film Festival is one of the largest and longest-running festival in the country\, welcoming an audience of over 28\,000 to discover hundreds of new independent\, international\, animated\, documentary\, and short films\, selected from 8000+ submissions from all over the world.  It is also the most distinguished event in its class\, recognized as Best Film Festival by Creative Loafing\, Sunday Paper\, 10Best and Atlanta Magazine. \nAtlanta Film Festival screenings often include in-person dialog with filmmakers\, providing audiences\, artists and industry professionals with meaningful opportunities to network\, interact and engage.  Recent festival guests have included Josh Brolin (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN)\, Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam)\, Michael Ealy (BARBERSHOP)\, Jasmine Guy (DIFFERENT WORLD)\, Gary Anthony Williams (MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE)\, Pauley Chris Moore (GOOD WILL HUNTING\,)\, Howard Zinn (The Peoples’ History of the United States)\, Ray McKinnon (THE BLIND SIDE)\, Walton Goggins (THE SHIELD)\, Margaret Cho (DROP DEAD DIVA)\, comedian Jeff Foxworthy\, Pauley Perrette (NCIS)\, Tichina Arnold (EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS)\, John Sayles (PASSION FISH)\, Hal Hartley (SIMPLE MEN)\, Carlos Cauron (RUDO Y CURSI) and Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers). \nThe Atlanta Film Festival is a membership-based 501(c)(3) arts non-profit  with a mission to lead the community\, both locally and worldwide\, in creative and cultural discovery through the moving image.  ATLFF presents a diverse slate of year-round offerings for film-lovers\, filmmakers\, and industry professionals.  Year round programs —screenings\, parties\, panels\, workshops\, and other educational events –provide a forum for building the community of film lovers and film supporters.  By bringing audiences and filmmakers together\, the Festival has the opportunity to broaden the perspective of both artists and moviegoers. \nMission Statement\nTo connect\, educate\, and engage audiences with the creative industry by supporting artists and providing a platform for their work. We champion cultural discovery\, foster artistic growth\, and advocate for diverse voices in film and media arts. \nHistory\nPositioned at the intersection of art\, culture and commerce\, the Atlanta Film Festival brings meaning to the moving image by championing the shared community experience\, fostering the free exchange of ideas\, and nurturing the development of a thriving industry.  The organization dates back to its founding as IMAGE Film & Video Center in 1977\, an outgrowth of the need for equipment access\, networking\, information dissemination\, and support among Georgia media artists and producers. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nMay 4\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nFebruary 13\, 2026 \nEvent Date\nApril 23 – May 3\, 2026 \n  \n\n\n\n\nHella Early\nEarly\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nMay 30\, 2025: $50\nJune 26\, 2025: $60\nSept 12\, 2025: $70\nOct 17\, 2025: $85\nNov 7\, 2025: $105\n\n\nShort Films\nMay 30\, 2025: $40\nJune 26\, 2025: $50\nSept 12\, 2025: $60\nOct 17\, 2025: $70\nNov 7\, 2025: $85\n\n\nExperimental Short Films\nMay 30\, 2025: $15\nJune 26\, 2025: $20\nSept 12\, 2025: $25\nOct 17\, 2025: $35\nNov 7\, 2025: $55\n\n\nEpisodic Content\nMay 30\, 2025: $35\nJune 26\, 2025: $40\nSept 12\, 2025: $55\nOct 17\, 2025: $60\nNov 7\, 2025: $80\n\n\nMusic Video\nMay 30\, 2025: $15\nJune 26\, 2025: $20\nSept 12\, 2025: $25\nOct 17\, 2025: $35\nNov 7\, 2025: $55\n\n\nVirtual Reality Film\nMay 30\, 2025: $10\nJune 26\, 2025: $15\nSept 12\, 2025: $20\nOct 17\, 2025: $30\nNov 7\, 2025: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Atlanta Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/atlanta-film-festival-open-for-submissions/
LOCATION:Plaza Theatre\, 1049 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250419
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SUMMARY:Fantastic Fest Regular Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Fantastic Fest Regular Deadline\nToday is the Fantastic Fest film festival regular deadline. Located in the United States\, Fantastic Fest takes place in September in Austin\, Texas. It is the largest genre film festival in the US\, specializing in horror\, fantasy\, sci-fi\, and action movies. Read on for more information about Fantastic Fest\, including the regular deadline\, notification date\, festival dates\, and other important information. \nABOUT FANTASTIC FEST\nFantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the US\, specializing in horror\, fantasy\, sci-fi\, action and just plain fantastic movies from all around the world. The festival is dedicated to championing challenging and thought-provoking cinema\, celebrating new voices and new stories from around the world and supporting new filmmakers. We work with various other festivals\, archives\, cinematheques and individuals to spotlight lesser-known film regions\, luminaries and more in an ongoing effort to expand the general knowledge and appreciation of cinema. We are committed to supporting film in its most provocative\, ground-breaking and underseen forms\, and giving the audience a chance to find new favorites and future genre classics. \nEach year we bring together fans\, guests\, industry\, press and others in an inclusive and fun environment for a weeklong celebration of film in all its forms through carefully curated screenings and events\, both in and outside of the theaters. \nIn years past\, Fantastic Fest has been home to world premieres of THE BLACK PHONE\, JOHN WICK\, FRANKENWEENIE\, MACHETE KILLS\, RED DAWN\, THERE WILL BE BLOOD\, APOCALYPTO\, ZOMBIELAND\, RED\, SPLIT\, OVERLORD\, APOSTLE and THE NIGHT COMES FOR US\, while the guest roster has included such talent as Edgar Wright\, Julia Ducournau\, Noomi Rapace\, Bong Joon-Ho\, Tim Burton\, Nicolas Winding-Refn\, Lilly and Lana Wachowski\, Robert Rodriguez\, Rian Johnson\, Bill Murray\, Keanu Reeves\, Winona Ryder\, Edward Norton\, Ryan Reynolds\, Patrick Wilson\, Matthew Fox\, Josh Hartnett\, The RZA\, Dolph Lundgren\, Paul Rudd\, Bill Pullman\, Paul Thomas Anderson\, Kevin Smith\, Jon Favreau\, George Romero\, Darren Aronofsky\, Mike Judge\, M. Night Shyamalan\, James McAvoy\, Jonah Hill\, Jamie Lee Curtis\, Steven Yeun\, Danny McBride\, Tenacious D and more. \nFantastic Fest has been hailed as one of the “25 coolest film festivals” by MovieMaker Magazine\, “the wildest film festival in America” by The Guardian\, “a secret weapon for the arthouse market” by Indiewire as well as “the coolest film festival in the world” by IGN. \n  \nFANTASTIC FEST DEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 13\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 22\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 18–25\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended Deadline\n\n\nFeature Films\nFeb 14\, 2025: $50\nApril 18\, 2025: $60\nMay 23\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\nShort Films\nFeb 14\, 2025: $40\nApril 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 23\, 2025: $50\nJune 13\, 2025: $60\n\n\nEpisodic\nFeb 14\, 2025: $40\nApril 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 23\, 2025: $50\nJune 13\, 2025: $60\n\n\n\nVisit the Fantastic Fest website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/fantastic-fest-regular-deadline/
LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar\, 1120 S Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250419
DTSTAMP:20260421T121400
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SUMMARY:Vancouver International Film Festival Early Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver\, British Columbia\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (VIFF)\nVancouver International Film Festival is the home of film and film culture in Western Canada.\nDriven by passion and curatorial excellence\, VIFF encourages understanding of the world’s cultures through the art of cinema. We believe that film has a unique ability to celebrate the complexity of the human condition and that it is our responsibility to steward that power toward creating meaningful change in our world. \nFounded in 1982\, The Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is a not-for-profit cultural organization that operates the internationally acclaimed Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) and the year-round programming of the theatres at the VIFF Centre. \n  \nCanadian Submission Categories\n\nCanadian Narrative Features\nOpen to narrative films with runtimes over 25 minutes directed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Canada listed as one of the countries of production OR with 51% or more Canadian financing. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nCanadian Documentaries\nOpen to nonfiction films with runtimes over 25 minutes directed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Canada listed as one of the countries of production OR with 51% or more Canadian financing. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nCanadian Shorts\nOpen to narrative and nonfiction films (including animation) with runtimes of 25 minutes or less directed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Canada listed as one of the countries of production OR with 51% or more Canadian financing. VIFF will consider short films that have been made available online.\n\n  \nInternational Submission Categories\n\nInternational Narrative Features\nOpen to non-Canadian narrative films with runtimes over 25 minutes. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nInternational Documentaries\nOpen to non-Canadian nonfiction films with runtimes over 25 minutes. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nInternational Shorts\nOpen to non-Canadian narrative and nonfiction films with runtimes of 25 minutes or less. Short films must not have been screened either at another festival or publicly in the Vancouver area. VIFF will consider short films that have been made available online.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 22\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 15\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nOctober 2 – 12\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\nDeadline\nEarly\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nInternational Features\nApr 18\, 2025: $55\nMay 16\, 2025: $65\nJune 6\, 2025: $75\n\n\nInternational Shorts\nApr 18\, 2025: $40\nMay 16\, 2025: $45\nJune 6\, 2025: $50\n\n\nCanadian Features\nApr 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 16\, 2025: $50\nJune 6\, 2025: $55\n\n\nCanadian Shorts\nApr 18\, 2025: $30\nMay 16\, 2025: $35\nJune 6\, 2026: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Vancouver International Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/vancouver-international-film-festival-viff-early-deadline/
LOCATION:VIFF Centre\, 1181 Seymour St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 3M7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTSTAMP:20260421T121400
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SUMMARY:San Francisco International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:San Francisco\, California\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe San Francisco International Film Festival presented by SFFILM was founded in 1957 making it the longest-running film festival in the Americas. The SFFILM Festival is about film appreciation—film as an art form and as a meaningful force for cultural expansion and social change. The Festival showcases the most innovative films from around the globe\, and from filmmakers who call the Bay Area home. The 2024 SFFILM Festival will take place from April 24–28 with can't miss in-person events\, fantastic parties\, thought-provoking talks\, and so much more. \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nAugust 14\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nMarch 19\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nApril 17 -  27\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly\nRegular\nFinal\n\n\nFeatures\nSept 29\, 2023: $60\nNov 3\, 2023: $60\nDec 1\, 2023: $90\n\n\nShorts\nSept 29\, 2023: $35\nNov 3\, 2023: $50\nDec 1\, 2023: $50\n\n\n\nVisit the SFFILM Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/san-francisco-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
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SUMMARY:Calgary Underground Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Calgary\, Alberta\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE CALGARY UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) is Western Canada's premiere genre festival\, and one of Calgary’s most anticipated events for film fans. Recently\, CUFF has been named one of The Best Horror Festivals in the World\, 2022 by Dread Central\, and in 2023 and 2021 was selected as one of the World’s 50 Best Genre Festivals and one of 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee by MovieMaker Magazine. \nFounded in 2003\, CUFF is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to programming films that defy convention. Through the screening of contemporary works in various categories that include: feature\, documentary\, animation and shorts – we bring Calgarians a unique roster of films rarely seen in North American theatres. We actively look to showcase titles in all genres\, from horror\, sci-fi and fantasy to comedies\, thrillers and music-related films. In addition to finding great films we are committed to introducing you to the people behind the lens\, by showcasing local and international indie filmmakers. We are proud to contribute to Calgary's thriving arts community and are thrilled to bring innovative and challenging selections to all film enthusiasts. \nGUIDELINES\n1) Features films: must be a Calgary premiere\, and not have screened in theatre\, local festival or Canadian broadcast before our dates.\n2) Short films: Priority is given to films which have not yet screened in Calgary.\n3) We do not program films which were finished prior to last year's festival.\n4) Films must not have been released on VOD or available to Canadian audiences.\n5) If you change your screener link or password\, and do not notify us on your own\, it could end up not being seen. We do our best to follow up\, but can not always do so. \n*Free for alumni and Alberta filmmakers. Please email the festival for a waiver code if you meet either of these criteria. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJuly 2\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nMarch 17\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nApril 17 - 27\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nRegular\n\n\nFeatures (International)\nFeb 3\, 2025: $40\n\n\nFeatures (Canadian)\nFeb 3\, 2025: $30\n\n\nShort Films (International)\nFeb 3\, 2025: $20\n\n\nShort Films (Canadian)\nFeb 3\, 2025: $15\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Calgary Underground Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR\n  \n 
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/calgary-underground-film-festival/
LOCATION:Globe Cinema\, 617 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2P 1H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250417
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia Film Festival Open For Submissions
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
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/philadelphia-film-festival-open-for-submissions/
LOCATION:PFS Bourse Theater\, 400 Ranstead Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250416
DTSTAMP:20260421T121400
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SUMMARY:Telluride Film Festival Open For Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Telluride\, Colorado\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE TELLURIDE FILM FESTIVAL\nEach Labor Day weekend\, the tiny mountain village of Telluride\, Colorado triples in size for the Telluride Film Festival. Swells of passionate film enthusiasts flood the town for four days of total cinematic immersion\, embarking on a viewing odyssey\, blissfully spending entire days in flickering dark rooms. With only an appreciation of celluloid to guide them\, these devotees flock to the show\, year after year. Why? Blind faith. We don’t reveal the program until everyone lands in town. Yet the Telluride family trusts that a unique experience will unfold. \nThe Telluride Film Festival is not just a picture show. It is Tributes to luminaries who've propelled the medium forward; it is candid discussions with a film’s creator or the historian who champions it; it is discovering that the person in line behind you made the film you just enjoyed; it is engaging in lively debate with every manner of film lover in the summer sun of a Colorado afternoon\, always minutes away from a new exhibition. Our audiences were the first in the world to laugh with JUNO\, to observe THE LIVES OF OTHERS\, to visit BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN\, to learn the secret of THE CRYING GAME\, to experience BLUE VELVET\, and to witness THE CIVIL WAR. We resurrected the silent epic NAPOLEON\, and highlighted the genius of animator Chuck Jones. \nWe take great pains to remain not a competition\, but a celebration of the best in film — past\, present and future — from all around the world. This is one weekend immersed in an unabashed carnival of film: viewing\, breathing\, eating\, and talking cinema. This is The SHOW. \n  \nGENERAL INFORMATION\nDeadline: Feature\, Student and Short films must be submitted no earlier than April 15th \, and no later than July 1st\, 2025. Early or late entries will not be accepted. \nSubmit as early as possible! Once the submission period is open\, submitting as early as possible not only allows more time for consideration\, but you will also not run the risk of missing the deadline. No late submissions will be considered at all. \nFinish line: All submissions (for all catagories) must have been completed after last year's submission deadline of July 1st\, 2024 . We will only accept works-in-progress with picture lock. Please note that we do NOT accept updated versions. \nScreening Status: With very rare exceptions\, feature length films (60 minutes or longer) will only be considered if they are to have their first North American screenings at TFF. Any domestic public exposure prior to our Labor Day event may preclude the work from eligibility. (This applies mainly to features\, we’re not so sticky about short films. However\, we do not accept shorts that have been released online prior to the Festival.) \nSubmission Method: All films must be submitted via a secure URL link and made accessible through August 1st\, 2024.  All films submitted must be downloadable.  The Telluride Film Festival is committed to the privacy and creative property of all filmmakers\, and downloads will be shared internally for programming consideration purposes only. If there are changes to the accessibility of your link\, you must contact the Festival ASAP via email: submissions@telluridefilmfestival.org \nPresentation Format: If your film is accepted for exhibition\, Telluride Film Festival accepts 35mm and DCP for screenings. \nFestival Notification: Final program determinations will be made by August 1st. You will be notified in writing by the first week of August whether your film has been invited to screen with us or not. Except in emergencies\, please do not call the Festival office for disposition. \nImportant reminder for all Filmmaker's submissions: If your film is accepted\, invitations may be sent as late as the first week of August. Please provide all the requested contact information\, especially where and how we can contact the Filmmakers themselves at that time! \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nApril 15\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 1\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nAugust 29  - September 1\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nDeadline\n\n\nFeature Films (60 mins. or longer)\nJuly 1\, 2025: $95\n\n\nShort Films (40-59 minutes)\nJuly 1\, 2025: $85\n\n\nShort Films (20-39 Minutes)\nJuly 1\, 2025: $65\n\n\nShort Films (19 Minutes and less)\nJuly 1\, 2025: $45\n\n\nStudent Films (All Lengths)\nJuly 1\, 2025: $35\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Telluride Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR\n  \n 
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/telluride-film-festival-open-for-submissions/
LOCATION:Sheridan Opera House\, 110 N Oak Street\, Telluride\, CO\, 81435\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250306
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SUMMARY:Nashville Film Festival Earlybird Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Nashville\, Tennessee\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) celebrates innovation\, music and the many voices of the human spirit through the art of film. Originally founded in 1969\, the Nashville Film Festival is one of the longest-running film festivals in the United States and the first in the South. NashFilm discovers\, elevates\, and honors filmmakers\, screenwriters and musicians from around the world while engaging\, connecting and strengthening the community. \nNashFilm presents the best in independent film including world cinema\, U.S. indies\, narratives\, documentaries\, and numerous short form programs by veteran masters\, up-and-coming directors\, and first-time filmmakers. \nNashville Film Festival films have won the highest honors in the film world including multiple Academy Award nominees and Oscar awards. \nWith Academy Award qualifying status and numerous shorts programs\, NashFilm has screened many prize-winning narrative\, documentary and animated shorts. \nNashville is Music City. NashFilm emphasizes the music in films. Some of the most memorable songs in films have been written and performed by Nashville’s songwriters and artists. In addition to the many films about music and the Music Films in Music City awards\, NashFilm presents showcases\, workshops\, and other events where these songwriters and artists come together with film professionals from Hollywood and around the world to promote collaboration. \nWith a strong commitment to independent and innovative filmmaking\, NashFilm offers some truly unique awards. Filmmakers compete for cash and prizes valued at more than $100\,000. Winners of the Short Documentary\, Short Narrative and Short Animation competitions qualify for Academy Award consideration. \nFilmmakers from across the country and around the world attend the festival every year. Celebrity honorees and participants have included Willem Dafoe\, Oprah Winfrey\, George Clooney\, Susan Sarandon\, Matthew Modine\, John Turturro\, William H. Macy\, Al Gore\, Nicole Kidman\, Danny Glover\, Vincent D’Onofrio\, Tim Blake Nelson\, Joey Lauren Adams\, Rob Thomas\, Craig Brewer\, Harmony Korine\, Ashley Judd\, Kiefer Sutherland\, Joshua Jackson\, Brad Paisley\, Kimberly Williams-Paisley\, Patrick Swayze\, Christine Vachon\, John Waters\, Matthew McConaughey\, Robert Redford\, James Cromwell\, Harry Belafonte among many others. \n  \nENTRY GUIDELINES\n\nEntries must not have premiered to the public in-person or virtually before January 1\, 2023.\nFilms that have screened virtually at a Festival prior to the Nashville Film Festival are eligible for submission and competition.\nCompetition is open to U.S. and International entries. Please check individual categories for additional requirements.\nFilms submitted in previous years are not eligible for resubmission to the current and open season.\nNashFilm will program 1-2 Spotlight sections this year. The films will be out of competition\, but contain a highly curated selection of films that share a common theme.\nFeature films are 40 minutes in length or longer. Short films are under 40 minutes in length.\nFilms not in the English language must be subtitled in English.\nEntries must be submitted for pre-screening via filmfreeway. If you use a secured link\, you are REQUIRED to keep us updated with passwords or your film may be rejected. NO HARD COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ENTRIES.\nWorks-in-progress are accepted but are not encouraged. We can’t promise that we will be able to watch re-edited submissions. Please only submit work-in-progress if you are submitting close to the final deadline.\nYou may submit multiple entries but must fill out a separate entry form and pay an entry fee for each.\nNashFilm employees\, including seasonal staff\, board members\, sponsors\, and their immediate families\, are not eligible to submit in any category to this competition.\nBy submitting your work you are giving permission for the Nashville Film Festival to showcase your work at the festival and for promotional purposes.\nAny potential prize awards are subject to all relevant federal and/or state laws and are therefore not guaranteed. Prize winners are responsible for providing required documentation in a timely manner and are responsible for any tax liabilities they may incur. Nashville Film Festival is not responsible for providing tax advice.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 1\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 6\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 18 - 24\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nMarch 5\, 2025: $60\nMay 7\, 2025: $70\nMay 28\, 2025: $85\nJune 13\, 2025: $95\n\n\nShort Films\nMarch 5\, 2025: $45\nMay 7\, 2025: $55\nMay 28\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\nEpisodic\nMarch 5\, 2025: $45\nMay 7\, 2025: $55\nMay 28\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\n\nVisit the Nashville Film Festival website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/nashville-film-festival-earlybird-deadline/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250215
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SUMMARY:Fantastic Fest Earlybird Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Fantastic Fest Earlybird Deadline\nToday is the Fantastic Fest film festival earlybird deadline. Located in the United States\, Fantastic Fest takes place in September in Austin\, Texas. It is the largest genre film festival in the US\, specializing in horror\, fantasy\, sci-fi\, and action movies. Read on for more information about Fantastic Fest\, including the earlybird deadline\, notification date\, festival dates\, and other important information. \nABOUT FANTASTIC FEST\nFantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the US\, specializing in horror\, fantasy\, sci-fi\, action and just plain fantastic movies from all around the world. The festival is dedicated to championing challenging and thought-provoking cinema\, celebrating new voices and new stories from around the world and supporting new filmmakers. We work with various other festivals\, archives\, cinematheques and individuals to spotlight lesser-known film regions\, luminaries and more in an ongoing effort to expand the general knowledge and appreciation of cinema. We are committed to supporting film in its most provocative\, ground-breaking and underseen forms\, and giving the audience a chance to find new favorites and future genre classics. \nEach year we bring together fans\, guests\, industry\, press and others in an inclusive and fun environment for a weeklong celebration of film in all its forms through carefully curated screenings and events\, both in and outside of the theaters. \nIn years past\, Fantastic Fest has been home to world premieres of THE BLACK PHONE\, JOHN WICK\, FRANKENWEENIE\, MACHETE KILLS\, RED DAWN\, THERE WILL BE BLOOD\, APOCALYPTO\, ZOMBIELAND\, RED\, SPLIT\, OVERLORD\, APOSTLE and THE NIGHT COMES FOR US\, while the guest roster has included such talent as Edgar Wright\, Julia Ducournau\, Noomi Rapace\, Bong Joon-Ho\, Tim Burton\, Nicolas Winding-Refn\, Lilly and Lana Wachowski\, Robert Rodriguez\, Rian Johnson\, Bill Murray\, Keanu Reeves\, Winona Ryder\, Edward Norton\, Ryan Reynolds\, Patrick Wilson\, Matthew Fox\, Josh Hartnett\, The RZA\, Dolph Lundgren\, Paul Rudd\, Bill Pullman\, Paul Thomas Anderson\, Kevin Smith\, Jon Favreau\, George Romero\, Darren Aronofsky\, Mike Judge\, M. Night Shyamalan\, James McAvoy\, Jonah Hill\, Jamie Lee Curtis\, Steven Yeun\, Danny McBride\, Tenacious D and more. \nFantastic Fest has been hailed as one of the “25 coolest film festivals” by MovieMaker Magazine\, “the wildest film festival in America” by The Guardian\, “a secret weapon for the arthouse market” by Indiewire as well as “the coolest film festival in the world” by IGN. \n  \nFANTASTIC FEST DEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 13\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 22\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 18–25\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended Deadline\n\n\nFeature Films\nFeb 14\, 2025: $50\nApril 18\, 2025: $60\nMay 23\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\nShort Films\nFeb 14\, 2025: $40\nApril 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 23\, 2025: $50\nJune 13\, 2025: $60\n\n\nEpisodic\nFeb 14\, 2025: $40\nApril 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 23\, 2025: $50\nJune 13\, 2025: $60\n\n\n\nVisit the Fantastic Fest website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/fantastic-fest-earlybird-deadline/
LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar\, 1120 S Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250224
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SUMMARY:Berlin International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Berlin\, Germany\n  \nABOUT THE BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Berlin International Film Festival is a unique place of artistic exploration and entertainment. It is one of the largest public film festivals in the world\, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from around the globe each year. For the film industry and the media\, the eleven days in February are also one of the most important events in the annual calendar and an indispensable trading forum. \nThe Berlin International Film Festival enjoys an eventful history. The festival was created for the Berlin public in 1951\, at the beginning of the Cold War\, as a “showcase of the free world”. Shaped by the turbulent post-war period and the unique situation of a divided city\, the Berlinale has developed into a place of intercultural exchange and a platform for the critical cinematic exploration of social issues. To this day it is considered the most political of all the major film festivals. \nThe Berlinale brings the big stars of international cinema to Berlin and discovers new talents. It accompanies filmmakers of all disciplines on their paths into the spotlight and supports careers\, projects\, dreams and visions. \nThanks to its numerous industry initiatives\, the Berlinale is a significant driver of innovation and an important economic factor internationally as well as for companies in Germany and Berlin. \nThe Programme: Diverse\, Independent and Daring\nEvery year\, around 400 films of all genres\, lengths and formats are shown in the various sections and special presentations of the Berlinale. Across the spectrum from feature films to documentary forms and artistic experiments\, the audience is invited to encounter highly contrasting milieus\, ways of life and attitudes\, to put their own judgements and prejudices to the test and to reinvigorate their experience of seeing and perceiving in the realm between classic narrative forms and extraordinary aesthetics. The programme also thrives on an intense dialogue with its audiences. A rich array of spoken-word events\, audience discussions and expert panels facilitate an active participation in the festival. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOnline submission for 2025 will be activated in mid-September. \nEvent Date\nFebruary 13 - 23\, 2025\n  \n\n\n\n\nOfficial Deadline\n\n\nFeature Films\nNov. 1\, 2023: €175\n\n\nShort Films\nNov. 15\, 2023: €75\n\n\n\n\n  \n \nVisit the Berlin International Film Festival website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/berlin-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250217
DTSTAMP:20260421T121400
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SUMMARY:Victoria Film Festival
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/
LOCATION:Vic Theatre\, 808 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2B7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250204
DTSTAMP:20260421T121400
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SUMMARY:Calgary Underground Film Festival Regular Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Calgary\, Alberta\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE CALGARY UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) is Western Canada's premiere genre festival\, and one of Calgary’s most anticipated events for film fans. Recently\, CUFF has been named one of The Best Horror Festivals in the World\, 2022 by Dread Central\, and in 2023 and 2021 was selected as one of the World’s 50 Best Genre Festivals and one of 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee by MovieMaker Magazine. \nFounded in 2003\, CUFF is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to programming films that defy convention. Through the screening of contemporary works in various categories that include: feature\, documentary\, animation and shorts – we bring Calgarians a unique roster of films rarely seen in North American theatres. We actively look to showcase titles in all genres\, from horror\, sci-fi and fantasy to comedies\, thrillers and music-related films. In addition to finding great films we are committed to introducing you to the people behind the lens\, by showcasing local and international indie filmmakers. We are proud to contribute to Calgary's thriving arts community and are thrilled to bring innovative and challenging selections to all film enthusiasts. \nGUIDELINES\n1) Features films: must be a Calgary premiere\, and not have screened in theatre\, local festival or Canadian broadcast before our dates.\n2) Short films: Priority is given to films which have not yet screened in Calgary.\n3) We do not program films which were finished prior to last year's festival.\n4) Films must not have been released on VOD or available to Canadian audiences.\n5) If you change your screener link or password\, and do not notify us on your own\, it could end up not being seen. We do our best to follow up\, but can not always do so. \n*Free for alumni and Alberta filmmakers. Please email the festival for a waiver code if you meet either of these criteria. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJuly 2\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nMarch 17\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nApril 17 - 27\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nRegular\n\n\nFeatures (International)\nFeb 3\, 2025: $40\n\n\nFeatures (Canadian)\nFeb 3\, 2025: $30\n\n\nShort Films (International)\nFeb 3\, 2025: $20\n\n\nShort Films (Canadian)\nFeb 3\, 2025: $15\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Calgary Underground Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR\n  \n 
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/calgary-underground-film-festival-regular-deadline/
LOCATION:Globe Cinema\, 617 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2P 1H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Heartland Film Festival Early Bird Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Indianapolis\, Indiana\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE HEARTLAND FILM FESTIVAL\nHeartland Film has hosted the annual Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis\, Indiana since 1992. We strive to be the preeminent destination for connecting audiences and filmmakers to experience the transformative power of film. This festival has grown from a four day event with fewer than 20 films to what is now an 11-day celebration that typically showcases 300+ feature film screenings and 200+ filmmakers. \nHeartland Film is a nonprofit arts organization that runs the 11-day Heartland International Film Festival in October\, the Academy Award®-Qualifying Indy Shorts International Film Festival in July\, the Truly Moving Picture Award and other year-round programs. \nBased in Indianapolis\, Indiana\, Heartland Film was founded in 1991 with the mission to curate\, promote and celebrate thoughtful and engaging films from diverse perspectives. The films we select and exhibit – whether they inspire conversation\, ignite imagination\, or shift perspectives – all have one thing in common: they are entertaining films that do more than just entertain. \nOver the years\, we presented $3.5 million in cash prize – the largest total amount awarded by any film festival in North America – presented 200+ studio films with the Truly Moving Picture Award\, and showcased more than 2\,000 feature and short films\, including eight Oscar®-winning titles. To view our past Festival guidebooks\, pictures\, films and more check out digital archives section here! \nVision: Heartland Film is the preeminent destination for connecting audiences and filmmakers to experience transformative film. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nNovember 19\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nSeptember 4\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nOctober 9 - 19\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nFeb 2\, 2025: $50\nMay 18\, 2025: $65\nJune 8\, 2025: $85\nJuly 6\, 2025: $105\n\n\nHorror Feature (Specialty showcase)\nFeb 2\, 2025: Free\nMay 18\, 2025: $32.50\nJune 8\, 2025: $42.50\nJuly 6\, 2025: $52.50\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Heartland Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/heartland-film-festival-early-bird-deadline/
LOCATION:Living Room Theaters\, 745 East 9th Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250123
DTSTAMP:20260421T121400
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SUMMARY:Vancouver International Film Festival Open For Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver\, British Columbia\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (VIFF)\nVancouver International Film Festival is the home of film and film culture in Western Canada.\nDriven by passion and curatorial excellence\, VIFF encourages understanding of the world’s cultures through the art of cinema. We believe that film has a unique ability to celebrate the complexity of the human condition and that it is our responsibility to steward that power toward creating meaningful change in our world. \nFounded in 1982\, The Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is a not-for-profit cultural organization that operates the internationally acclaimed Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) and the year-round programming of the theatres at the VIFF Centre. \n  \nCanadian Submission Categories\n\nCanadian Narrative Features\nOpen to narrative films with runtimes over 25 minutes directed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Canada listed as one of the countries of production OR with 51% or more Canadian financing. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nCanadian Documentaries\nOpen to nonfiction films with runtimes over 25 minutes directed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Canada listed as one of the countries of production OR with 51% or more Canadian financing. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nCanadian Shorts\nOpen to narrative and nonfiction films (including animation) with runtimes of 25 minutes or less directed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Canada listed as one of the countries of production OR with 51% or more Canadian financing. VIFF will consider short films that have been made available online.\n\n  \nInternational Submission Categories\n\nInternational Narrative Features\nOpen to non-Canadian narrative films with runtimes over 25 minutes. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nInternational Documentaries\nOpen to non-Canadian nonfiction films with runtimes over 25 minutes. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nInternational Shorts\nOpen to non-Canadian narrative and nonfiction films with runtimes of 25 minutes or less. Short films must not have been screened either at another festival or publicly in the Vancouver area. VIFF will consider short films that have been made available online.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 22\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 15\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nOctober 2 – 12\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\nDeadline\nEarly\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nInternational Features\nApr 18\, 2025: $55\nMay 16\, 2025: $65\nJune 6\, 2025: $75\n\n\nInternational Shorts\nApr 18\, 2025: $40\nMay 16\, 2025: $45\nJune 6\, 2025: $50\n\n\nCanadian Features\nApr 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 16\, 2025: $50\nJune 6\, 2025: $55\n\n\nCanadian Shorts\nApr 18\, 2025: $30\nMay 16\, 2025: $35\nJune 6\, 2026: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Vancouver International Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/vancouver-international-film-festival-open-for-submissions/
LOCATION:VIFF Centre\, 1181 Seymour St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 3M7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250114
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SUMMARY:Fantastic Fest Open For Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Fantastic Fest Open For Submissions\nThe Fantastic Fest film festival is now open for submissions. Located in the United States\, Fantastic Fest takes place in September in Austin\, Texas. It is the largest genre film festival in the US\, specializing in horror\, fantasy\, sci-fi\, and action movies. Read on for more information about Fantastic Fest\, including the opening submission date\, notification date\, festival dates\, and other important information. \nABOUT FANTASTIC FEST\nFantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the US\, specializing in horror\, fantasy\, sci-fi\, action and just plain fantastic movies from all around the world. The festival is dedicated to championing challenging and thought-provoking cinema\, celebrating new voices and new stories from around the world and supporting new filmmakers. We work with various other festivals\, archives\, cinematheques and individuals to spotlight lesser-known film regions\, luminaries and more in an ongoing effort to expand the general knowledge and appreciation of cinema. We are committed to supporting film in its most provocative\, ground-breaking and underseen forms\, and giving the audience a chance to find new favorites and future genre classics. \nEach year we bring together fans\, guests\, industry\, press and others in an inclusive and fun environment for a weeklong celebration of film in all its forms through carefully curated screenings and events\, both in and outside of the theaters. \nIn years past\, Fantastic Fest has been home to world premieres of THE BLACK PHONE\, JOHN WICK\, FRANKENWEENIE\, MACHETE KILLS\, RED DAWN\, THERE WILL BE BLOOD\, APOCALYPTO\, ZOMBIELAND\, RED\, SPLIT\, OVERLORD\, APOSTLE and THE NIGHT COMES FOR US\, while the guest roster has included such talent as Edgar Wright\, Julia Ducournau\, Noomi Rapace\, Bong Joon-Ho\, Tim Burton\, Nicolas Winding-Refn\, Lilly and Lana Wachowski\, Robert Rodriguez\, Rian Johnson\, Bill Murray\, Keanu Reeves\, Winona Ryder\, Edward Norton\, Ryan Reynolds\, Patrick Wilson\, Matthew Fox\, Josh Hartnett\, The RZA\, Dolph Lundgren\, Paul Rudd\, Bill Pullman\, Paul Thomas Anderson\, Kevin Smith\, Jon Favreau\, George Romero\, Darren Aronofsky\, Mike Judge\, M. Night Shyamalan\, James McAvoy\, Jonah Hill\, Jamie Lee Curtis\, Steven Yeun\, Danny McBride\, Tenacious D and more. \nFantastic Fest has been hailed as one of the “25 coolest film festivals” by MovieMaker Magazine\, “the wildest film festival in America” by The Guardian\, “a secret weapon for the arthouse market” by Indiewire as well as “the coolest film festival in the world” by IGN. \n  \nFANTASTIC FEST DEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 13\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 22\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 18–25\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended Deadline\n\n\nFeature Films\nFeb 14\, 2025: $50\nApril 18\, 2025: $60\nMay 23\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\nShort Films\nFeb 14\, 2025: $40\nApril 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 23\, 2025: $50\nJune 13\, 2025: $60\n\n\nEpisodic\nFeb 14\, 2025: $40\nApril 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 23\, 2025: $50\nJune 13\, 2025: $60\n\n\n\nVisit the Fantastic Fest website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/fantastic-fest-open-for-submissions/
LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar\, 1120 S Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250114
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SUMMARY:Palm Springs International Film Festival
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/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Nashville Film Festival Open for Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Nashville\, Tennessee\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) celebrates innovation\, music and the many voices of the human spirit through the art of film. Originally founded in 1969\, the Nashville Film Festival is one of the longest-running film festivals in the United States and the first in the South. NashFilm discovers\, elevates\, and honors filmmakers\, screenwriters and musicians from around the world while engaging\, connecting and strengthening the community. \nNashFilm presents the best in independent film including world cinema\, U.S. indies\, narratives\, documentaries\, and numerous short form programs by veteran masters\, up-and-coming directors\, and first-time filmmakers. \nNashville Film Festival films have won the highest honors in the film world including multiple Academy Award nominees and Oscar awards. \nWith Academy Award qualifying status and numerous shorts programs\, NashFilm has screened many prize-winning narrative\, documentary and animated shorts. \nNashville is Music City. NashFilm emphasizes the music in films. Some of the most memorable songs in films have been written and performed by Nashville’s songwriters and artists. In addition to the many films about music and the Music Films in Music City awards\, NashFilm presents showcases\, workshops\, and other events where these songwriters and artists come together with film professionals from Hollywood and around the world to promote collaboration. \nWith a strong commitment to independent and innovative filmmaking\, NashFilm offers some truly unique awards. Filmmakers compete for cash and prizes valued at more than $100\,000. Winners of the Short Documentary\, Short Narrative and Short Animation competitions qualify for Academy Award consideration. \nFilmmakers from across the country and around the world attend the festival every year. Celebrity honorees and participants have included Willem Dafoe\, Oprah Winfrey\, George Clooney\, Susan Sarandon\, Matthew Modine\, John Turturro\, William H. Macy\, Al Gore\, Nicole Kidman\, Danny Glover\, Vincent D’Onofrio\, Tim Blake Nelson\, Joey Lauren Adams\, Rob Thomas\, Craig Brewer\, Harmony Korine\, Ashley Judd\, Kiefer Sutherland\, Joshua Jackson\, Brad Paisley\, Kimberly Williams-Paisley\, Patrick Swayze\, Christine Vachon\, John Waters\, Matthew McConaughey\, Robert Redford\, James Cromwell\, Harry Belafonte among many others. \n  \nENTRY GUIDELINES\n\nEntries must not have premiered to the public in-person or virtually before January 1\, 2023.\nFilms that have screened virtually at a Festival prior to the Nashville Film Festival are eligible for submission and competition.\nCompetition is open to U.S. and International entries. Please check individual categories for additional requirements.\nFilms submitted in previous years are not eligible for resubmission to the current and open season.\nNashFilm will program 1-2 Spotlight sections this year. The films will be out of competition\, but contain a highly curated selection of films that share a common theme.\nFeature films are 40 minutes in length or longer. Short films are under 40 minutes in length.\nFilms not in the English language must be subtitled in English.\nEntries must be submitted for pre-screening via filmfreeway. If you use a secured link\, you are REQUIRED to keep us updated with passwords or your film may be rejected. NO HARD COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ENTRIES.\nWorks-in-progress are accepted but are not encouraged. We can’t promise that we will be able to watch re-edited submissions. Please only submit work-in-progress if you are submitting close to the final deadline.\nYou may submit multiple entries but must fill out a separate entry form and pay an entry fee for each.\nNashFilm employees\, including seasonal staff\, board members\, sponsors\, and their immediate families\, are not eligible to submit in any category to this competition.\nBy submitting your work you are giving permission for the Nashville Film Festival to showcase your work at the festival and for promotional purposes.\nAny potential prize awards are subject to all relevant federal and/or state laws and are therefore not guaranteed. Prize winners are responsible for providing required documentation in a timely manner and are responsible for any tax liabilities they may incur. Nashville Film Festival is not responsible for providing tax advice.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 1\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 6\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 18 - 24\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nMarch 5\, 2025: $60\nMay 7\, 2025: $70\nMay 28\, 2025: $85\nJune 13\, 2025: $95\n\n\nShort Films\nMarch 5\, 2025: $45\nMay 7\, 2025: $55\nMay 28\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\nEpisodic\nMarch 5\, 2025: $45\nMay 7\, 2025: $55\nMay 28\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\n\nVisit the Nashville Film Festival website for more information.
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SUMMARY:Anchorage International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Anchorage\, Alaska\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE ANCHORAGE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nAnchorage International Film Festival mission is to develop\, promote and sustain a film festival that supports new media and independent film making in Alaska and around the world while enriching cultural and entertainment opportunities for Alaskans. Our nonprofit organization continues to play a part in expanding film screening and production opportunities throughout the state. \nBy bringing filmmakers from all parts of the country and world to Alaska\, we want artists to connect with people they might not otherwise meet\, and engage audiences in workshops\, screenings\, and plenty of celebratory parties. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nApril 25\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nSeptember 25\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nDecember 6-14\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nFeature Films\nMay 31\, 2024: $50\nJuly 15\, 2024: $60\nAug 20\, 2024: $75\n\n\nMade in Alaska Feature Films\nMay 31\, 2024: $35\nJuly 15\, 2024: $45\nAug 20\, 2024: $55\n\n\nExtended Short Films\nMay 31\, 2024: $40\nJuly 15\, 2024: $50\nAug 20\, 2024: $65\n\n\nShort Films\nMay 31\, 2024: $35\nJuly 15\, 2024: $45\nAug 20\, 2024: $60\n\n\nMade in Alaska Short Films\nMay 31\, 2024: $25\nJuly 15\, 2024: $35\nAug 20\, 2024: $45\n\n\nSuper Short Films\nMay 31\, 2024: $25\nJuly 15\, 2024: $35\nAug 20\, 2024: $50\n\n\n\nVisit the Anchorage International Film Festival website for more information. \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/anchorage-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:Bear Tooth Theatrepub\, 1230 West 27th Avenue\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:CUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Calgary\, Alberta\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE CUFF.DOCS DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL\nPRESENTED BY CALGARY UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL\nCUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival showcases the best in non-fiction films. The event presented by the Calgary Underground Film Festival screens 20+ full-length features\, as well as shorts\, varying in subject\, style and genres within the art form. \nCUFF.Docs is the perfect place for anyone with the same intrigue and interest in factual content as we have. We’ll bring guests with the films\, and plan for a unique CUFF-experience with the festival\, and the films we present. We aim to promote art and encourage dialogue. \nAt CUFF.Docs\, the quality of the film is what matters most; we don't book films to make political statements or advocate for particular issues. Instead\, we hope to present a range of films that both confirm and challenge beliefs\, promoting a sense of wonder and a healthy skepticism\, and above all\, that continue to advance the medium of documentary filmmaking. \nThe Calgary Underground Film Festival loves supporting independent film\, and with a great team and passionate supporters\, we elevate Calgary's cultural landscape. \nGUIDELINES\n1) Features films: must be a Calgary premiere\, and not have screened in theatre\, local festival or Canadian broadcast before our dates.\n2) Short films: Priority is given to films which have not yet screened in Calgary.\n3) We do not program films which were finished prior to last year's festival. \n*Free for alumni and Alberta filmmakers. Please email us for a waiver code if you meet either of these criteria. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJune 3\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nNovember 4\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nNovember 20-24\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nFeatures (Canadian)\nSept 9\, 2024: $20\nOct 1\, 2024: $30\n\n\nFeatures (International)\nSept 9\, 2024: $20\nOct 1\, 2024: $30\n\n\nShort Films (Canadian)\nSept 9\, 2024: $10\nOct 1\, 2024: $15\n\n\nShort Films (International)\nSept 9\, 2024: $15\nOct 1\, 2024: $20\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the CUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR\n  \n 
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/cuff-docs-documentary-film-festival/
LOCATION:Globe Cinema\, 617 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2P 1H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241120
DTSTAMP:20260421T121400
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SUMMARY:Heartland Film Festival Open For Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Indianapolis\, Indiana\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE HEARTLAND FILM FESTIVAL\nHeartland Film has hosted the annual Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis\, Indiana since 1992. We strive to be the preeminent destination for connecting audiences and filmmakers to experience the transformative power of film. This festival has grown from a four day event with fewer than 20 films to what is now an 11-day celebration that typically showcases 300+ feature film screenings and 200+ filmmakers. \nHeartland Film is a nonprofit arts organization that runs the 11-day Heartland International Film Festival in October\, the Academy Award®-Qualifying Indy Shorts International Film Festival in July\, the Truly Moving Picture Award and other year-round programs. \nBased in Indianapolis\, Indiana\, Heartland Film was founded in 1991 with the mission to curate\, promote and celebrate thoughtful and engaging films from diverse perspectives. The films we select and exhibit – whether they inspire conversation\, ignite imagination\, or shift perspectives – all have one thing in common: they are entertaining films that do more than just entertain. \nOver the years\, we presented $3.5 million in cash prize – the largest total amount awarded by any film festival in North America – presented 200+ studio films with the Truly Moving Picture Award\, and showcased more than 2\,000 feature and short films\, including eight Oscar®-winning titles. To view our past Festival guidebooks\, pictures\, films and more check out digital archives section here! \nVision: Heartland Film is the preeminent destination for connecting audiences and filmmakers to experience transformative film. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nNovember 19\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nSeptember 4\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nOctober 9 - 19\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nFeb 2\, 2025: $50\nMay 18\, 2025: $65\nJune 8\, 2025: $85\nJuly 6\, 2025: $105\n\n\nHorror Feature (Specialty showcase)\nFeb 2\, 2025: Free\nMay 18\, 2025: $32.50\nJune 8\, 2025: $42.50\nJuly 6\, 2025: $52.50\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Heartland Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/heartland-film-festival-open-for-submissions/
LOCATION:Living Room Theaters\, 745 East 9th Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTSTAMP:20260421T121400
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SUMMARY:ScreenCraft Horror Screenplay Competition - Final Deadline
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE SCREENCRAFT HORROR SCREENPLAY COMPETITION\nThe Horror genre has timeless appeal - it’s been a mainstay in movie theaters\, streaming and TV for hundreds of years. We’re looking for the newest voices with compelling stories to tell. \nThe ScreenCraft Horror Competition has a long history of creating success for our winners and finalists\, many of whom have gone on to sign with companies like Bellevue Productions\, Kaplan Perrone\, Affirmative Entertainment\, Zero Gravity\, Story Driven\, and more. \nAll finalists will meet with a member of the jury and be invited to an exclusive Finalist+ workshop on how you can best position yourself and your writing to the industry. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nTBA \nAnnouncements\nQuarterfinalist: December 4\, 2024\nSemifinalist: January 15\, 2025\nFinalist: February 5\, 2025\nWinner: February 26\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly\nRegular\nFinal\n\n\nScreenplay Submission Deadline\nAug 31\, 2024: $49.99\nSept 30\, 2024: $49.99\nOct 31\, 2024: $49.99\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the ScreenCraft Horror Screenplay Competition webpage for more information. \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/screencraft-horror-screenplay-competition-final-deadline/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Screenwriting Competitions
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241028
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SUMMARY:Chicago International Film Festival
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.
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LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:BFI London Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:London\, England\n  \nABOUT THE BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL\nThe BFI London Film Festival is brimming with the world’s best new films\, series and immersive storytelling - and everyone is invited. \nThis is your chance to delight in the undiscovered\, as all feature films and series are being shown in the UK for the first (and sometimes only) time. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nTBA \nNotification Date\nTBA \nEvent Date\nOctober 9 - 20\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nFinal\n\n\nFeature Films (UK)\nTBA\nTBA\nTBA\n\n\nShort Films (International)\nTBA\nTBA\nTBA\n\n\nShort Films (UK)\nTBA\nTBA\nTBA\n\n\n\n \nVisit the BFI London Film Festival website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/bfi-london-film-festival/
LOCATION:BFI Southbank\, Belvedere Road\, South Bank\, London\, SE1 8XT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTSTAMP:20260421T121400
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SUMMARY:Hawaii International Film Festival
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/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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