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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.
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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.
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LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar\, 1120 S Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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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.
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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 
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LOCATION:Vic Theatre\, 808 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2B7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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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 
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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
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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 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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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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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.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/nashville-film-festival-open-for-submissions/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241215
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241125
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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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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241101
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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.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/chicago-international-film-festival/
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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241014
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Hawai%E2%80%98i International Film Festival":MAILTO:info@hiff.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241002
DTSTAMP:20260421T183118
CREATED:20240520T004344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T221008Z
UID:245-1727740800-1727827199@motionpicturemaker.com
SUMMARY:CUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival - Late Deadline
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-late-deadline/
LOCATION:Globe Cinema\, 617 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2P 1H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTSTAMP:20260421T183118
CREATED:20240828T055716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T055716Z
UID:5012-1727654400-1727740799@motionpicturemaker.com
SUMMARY:ScreenCraft TV Pilot Screenplay Competition - Final Deadline
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE SCREENCRAFT TV PILOT SCREENPLAY COMPETITION\nOur TV Competition has a history of getting writers signed\, staffed\, and sold. It’s one of our most successful competitions\, period. Winners of this year’s competition receive cash prizes\, exclusive workshops\, and introductions to industry professionals. \nWe’re looking for pilots that push genre boundaries like Stranger Things\, inspire change like Abbott Elementary and Grey’s Anatomy\, transport us to other worlds like The Last of Us and Dark Matter\, and entertain like The Bear\, Girls5Eva and Beef. \nAll finalists are guaranteed a meeting with an industry professional and will be invited to an exclusive workshop on how you can best position yourself and your writing in Hollywood. Plus a Q&A session with Emmy-nominated writer and showrunner Kirk Ward (THE CONTINENTAL). This is your opportunity to get your script in front of the people who matter. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJune 30\, 2024 \nAnnouncements\nQuarterfinalist: October 23\, 2024\nSemifinalist: November 20\, 2024\nFinalist: January 8\, 2025\nWinner: January 29\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly\nRegular\nFinal\n\n\nScreenplay Submission Deadline\nJuly 31\, 2024\nAug 31\, 2024\nSept 30\, 2024\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the TV Pilot Screenplay Competition webpage for competition rules\, eligibility\, selection criteria\, jury members\, prizes and more. \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/screencraft-tv-pilot-screenplay-competition-final-deadline/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Screenwriting Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTSTAMP:20260421T183118
CREATED:20240827T003228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T053507Z
UID:1352-1727654400-1727740799@motionpicturemaker.com
SUMMARY:ScreenCraft Horror Screenplay Competition - Regular 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-regular-deadline/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Screenwriting Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241006
DTSTAMP:20260421T183118
CREATED:20220720T005639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T063936Z
UID:233-1727308800-1728172799@motionpicturemaker.com
SUMMARY:Edmonton International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton\, Alberta\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Edmonton International Film Festival Society’s (EIFFS) mission is to present a film festival in theatres to celebrate diverse cinema for audiences. To achieve this\, we showcase high quality cinema from around the world to allow filmmakers to interact in a forum that creates and fosters community\, while placing EIFF on the global film festival map. \nWe present films produced within 20 months of each festival.  These films are curated from submissions and solicited from distributors.  The festival also presents a generous dose of filmmaker chats\, Q&A’s\, gala screenings\, a local filmmaker spotlight\, ‘buzzy’ films that are travelling the festival circuit\, shorts with lunch\, and more. Films are selected on the basis of story\, quality and originality. All films must be EDMONTON premieres. \nEIFF IS AN OSCAR QUALIFYING FESTIVAL FOR SHORT FILMS — LIVE ACTION & ANIMATION — AND IS THE FINAL QUALIFYING FESTIVAL EACH CALENDAR YEAR. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nNovember 15\, 2023 \nNotification Date\nAugust 1\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 26 - October 5\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nFeature Films\nFeb 1\, 2024: $40\nApr 15\, 2024: $50\nMay 1\, 2024: $65\n\n\nShort Films\nFeb 1\, 2024: $25\nApr 15\, 2024: $35\nMay 1\, 2024: $50\n\n\nAlberta Films (All Lengths)\nFeb 1\, 2024: $15\nApr 15\, 2024: $25\nMay 1\, 2024: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Edmonton International Film Festival website for more information.\n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/edmonton-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240917
DTSTAMP:20260421T183118
CREATED:20240520T005815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T052345Z
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SUMMARY:Slamdance Film Festival - Late Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Park City\, Utah\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Slamdance Film Festival is a showcase for raw and innovative filmmaking that lives and bleeds by its mantra: By Filmmakers\, For Filmmakers. Slamdance has created a track record for showcasing breakthrough artists that is beyond dispute. Filmmakers who first presented their work at the festival are now amongst the biggest names in the entertainment industry. Alumni who have shown their early short films and debut features at Slamdance include Rian Johnson (Knives Out)\, Ari Aster (Midsommar)\, Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Old Guard)\, The Russo Brothers (Avengers: Endgame)\, Bong Joon Ho (Parasite)\, Lena Dunham (Girls)\, Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians)\, Lynn Shelton (Little Fires Everywhere) and Christopher Nolan (Dunkirk). \nThe Slamdance Film Festival accepts films in every genre\, on any topic\, from every country around the world. We spotlight low-budget Narrative and Documentary Features by first-time directors\, Breakout Features from non-first time directors\, short films across genres\, and episodes. We do not disqualify any films based on premiere status or date of completion. \nThe festival program is selected entirely from our blind submissions pool and no films are given special treatment based on who made them or who they know. Over 200 Slamdance alumni filmmakers are responsible for the programming and organization of the festival. Comprised of a variety of backgrounds\, interests\, and talents\, but with no individual filmmaker’s vote valued more than any other\, Slamdance committees have been able to stay close to its original DIY spirit and continue to champion the bleeding-edge of contemporary filmmaking. \n"Of all the Sundance myths that developed over the last 35 years\, the biggest fallacy is that of being magically discovered and launching one’s career on a snow-covered January evening in Park City. If anything\, when that does happen\, it’s across the street at Slamdance” - IndieWire \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nMay 8\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nDecember 19\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nFebruary 20-26\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nJuly 8\, 2024 : $65\nAug 12\, 2024: $85\nSept 16\, 2024: $110\nOct 11\, 2024: $125\n\n\nShort Films\nJuly 8\, 2024: $45\nAug 12\, 2024: $60\nSept 16\, 2024: $70\nOct 11\, 2024: $85\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Slamdance Film Festival website for more information. \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/slamdance-film-festival-late-deadline/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240919
DTSTAMP:20260421T183118
CREATED:20220720T012305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T065332Z
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SUMMARY:Atlantic International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Halifax\, Nova Scotia\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE ATLANTIC INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Atlantic International Film Festival has grown into one of Canada’s premier celebrations of film and filmmaking\, an essential platform for our regional industry alongside the best new national and international offerings. Celebrating its 44th year in 2024\, the festival began as a tiny\, grassroots operation in St. John’s\, Newfoundland in 1981\, relocating to Halifax the following year. Providing an immersive escape and experience for movie lovers\, filmmakers\, and industry professionals worldwide\, AIFF continues to take place at Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane in the heart of historic downtown Halifax\, Nova Scotia. \nAIFF carefully curates our selections to bring audiences the best local and international films\, while industry programming and special events are chosen with our diverse community in mind. \nWith our yearly lineup of anticipated film screenings\, informative industry panels and glamourous galas\, AIFF is dedicated to continuing its legacy as one of Atlantic Canada’s premier celebrations\, serving as a key destination for people united by their shared love of film. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 8\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nAugust 7\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 11 – 18\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nAtlantic Canadian Feature Films\nMarch 22\, 2024: $35\nMay 3\, 2024: $45\nJune 7\, 2024: $55\nJune 14\, 2024: $75\n\n\nAtlantic Canadian Short Films\nMarch 22\, 2024: $25\nMay 3\, 2024: $35\nJune 7\, 2024: $45\nJune 14\, 2024: $65\n\n\nCanadian Feature Films\nMarch 22\, 2024: $45\nMay 3\, 2024: $55\nJune 7\, 2024: $65\nJune 14\, 2024: $75\n\n\nCanadian Short Films\nMarch 22\, 2024: $35\nMay 3\, 2024: $45\nJune 7\, 2024: $55\nJune 14\, 2024: $75\n\n\nInternational Feature Films\n-\nMay 3\, 2024: $65\nJune 7\, 2024: $75\n-\n\n\nInternational Short Films\nMarch 22\, 2024: $45\nMay 3\, 2024: $55\nJune 7\, 2024: $65\n-\n\n\n\n \nVisit the Atlantic International Film Festival website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/atlantic-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane\, 5657 Spring Garden Rd\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 3R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240910
DTSTAMP:20260421T183118
CREATED:20240520T005849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T215822Z
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SUMMARY:CUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival - Regular Deadline

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-regular-deadline/
LOCATION:Globe Cinema\, 617 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2P 1H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240901
DTSTAMP:20260421T183118
CREATED:20240828T055625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T055625Z
UID:5009-1725062400-1725148799@motionpicturemaker.com
SUMMARY:ScreenCraft TV Pilot Screenplay Competition - Regular Deadline
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE SCREENCRAFT TV PILOT SCREENPLAY COMPETITION\nOur TV Competition has a history of getting writers signed\, staffed\, and sold. It’s one of our most successful competitions\, period. Winners of this year’s competition receive cash prizes\, exclusive workshops\, and introductions to industry professionals. \nWe’re looking for pilots that push genre boundaries like Stranger Things\, inspire change like Abbott Elementary and Grey’s Anatomy\, transport us to other worlds like The Last of Us and Dark Matter\, and entertain like The Bear\, Girls5Eva and Beef. \nAll finalists are guaranteed a meeting with an industry professional and will be invited to an exclusive workshop on how you can best position yourself and your writing in Hollywood. Plus a Q&A session with Emmy-nominated writer and showrunner Kirk Ward (THE CONTINENTAL). This is your opportunity to get your script in front of the people who matter. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJune 30\, 2024 \nAnnouncements\nQuarterfinalist: October 23\, 2024\nSemifinalist: November 20\, 2024\nFinalist: January 8\, 2025\nWinner: January 29\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly\nRegular\nFinal\n\n\nScreenplay Submission Deadline\nJuly 31\, 2024\nAug 31\, 2024\nSept 30\, 2024\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the TV Pilot Screenplay Competition webpage for competition rules\, eligibility\, selection criteria\, jury members\, prizes and more. \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/screencraft-tv-pilot-screenplay-competition-regular-deadline/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Screenwriting Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240901
DTSTAMP:20260421T183118
CREATED:20240826T204542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T053406Z
UID:3922-1725062400-1725148799@motionpicturemaker.com
SUMMARY:ScreenCraft Horror Screenplay Competition - Early 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-early-deadline/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Screenwriting Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240901
DTSTAMP:20260421T183118
CREATED:20240604T211408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T060233Z
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SUMMARY:ScreenCraft Virtual Pitch Competition - Final Deadline
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE SCREENCRAFT VIRTUAL PITCH COMPETITION\nThe ScreenCraft Virtual Pitch Competition gives writers the chance to pitch to industry professionals! Here’s how it works: \n1. Submit your best elevator pitch - a written\, typed pitch of no more than 350 words. \n2. Semifinalists will be asked to submit a 2-minute video pitch. \n3. The selected finalists will pitch live and online\, to a panel of A-list industry professionals. \nPrevious finalists have signed ON THE SPOT during the pitch competition with a Hollywood Lit Manager. Past winners and finalists have also landed meetings with companies like Verve\, Page Boy Productions\, and more. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nTBA \nAnnouncements\nSemifinalist: September 18\, 2024\nFinalist: October 16\, 2024\nWinner: November 13\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly\nRegular\nFinal\n\n\nScreenplay Submission Deadline\nJune 30\, 2024: $24.99\nJuly 31\, 2024: $24.99\nAugust 31\, 2024: $24.99\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the ScreenCraft Virtual Pitch Competition webpage for information about jury members\, prizes and more. \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/screencraft-virtual-pitch-competition-final-deadline/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Pitch Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240901
DTSTAMP:20260421T183118
CREATED:20240604T201410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T053322Z
UID:4646-1725062400-1725148799@motionpicturemaker.com
SUMMARY:ScreenCraft Drama Screenplay Competition - Final Deadline
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE SCREENCRAFT DRAMA SCREENPLAY COMPETITION\nAccepting TV and Feature Scripts \nDrama is at the heart of great Hollywood storytelling. Past ScreenCraft Drama competition writers have met with A24\, MGM\, HBO\, Hello Sunshine\, Bellevue\, Ryan Murphy Productions\, Anonymous Content\, and dozens more -- all through our introductions. \nThis year’s jury includes companies and clients behind Star Wars: Skeleton Crew\, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo\, The Umbrella Academy\, The West Wing and more. \nAll finalists will have a guaranteed meeting with an industry professional and be invited to an exclusive Finalist+ workshop on how to best position yourself and your writing to the industry. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nTBA \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly\nRegular\nFinal\n\n\nScreenplay Submission Deadline\nJune 30\, 2024: $49.99\nJuly 31\, 2024: $49.99\nAugust 31\, 2024: $49.99\n\n\n\n  \nAnnouncements\nQuarterfinalist: October 16\, 2024\nSemifinalist: November 13\, 2024\nFinalist: December 11\, 2024\nWinner: January 22\, 2025 \n  \nVisit the ScreenCraft Drama Screenplay Competition webpage for information about jury members\, prizes and more. \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/screencraft-drama-screenplay-competition-final-deadline/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Screenwriting Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240827
DTSTAMP:20260421T183118
CREATED:20240828T050308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T050308Z
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SUMMARY:FrightFest
DESCRIPTION:London\, England\n  \nABOUT FRIGHTFEST\nFrightFest was conceived by Paul McEvoy\, Ian Rattray and Alan Jones and staged its first event in 2000 at the Prince Charles Cinema\, off London's Leicester Square. Its August Bank Holiday weekend date has remained a fixture ever since. Greg Day\, their long-serving PR man\, joined the company as a co-director in 2006. \nThe objective of FrightFest was to provide the UK with a horror fantasy festival similar to the market leaders in Europe\, Sitges (Spain) and Brussels (Belgium). FrightFest has since evolved into a community where audiences and guests alike travel from all over the world to be part of the event's unique atmosphere. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nSeptember 17\, 2023 \nNotification Date\nAugust 7\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nAugust 22 - 26\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nFinal\n\n\nShort Films\nNov. 30\, 2023\nJuly 1\, 2024\n\n\nFeature Films\nDec. 1\, 2023\nJune 1\, 2024\n\n\n\n \nVisit the FrightFest website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/frightfest/
LOCATION:Cineworld Cinema\, Leicester Square\, London\, WC2H 7NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240821
DTSTAMP:20260421T183118
CREATED:20240519T054239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T052526Z
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SUMMARY:Anchorage International Film Festival - Late Deadline
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
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LOCATION:Bear Tooth Theatrepub\, 1230 West 27th Avenue\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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