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SUMMARY:Palm Springs International Film Festival - Open For Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Palm Springs\, California\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nOUR MISSION\nThe Palm Springs International Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization whose mission is to cultivate and promote the art and science of film through education and cross-cultural awareness. \nOUR VISION\nPalm Springs International Film Society strives for a world in which enlightenment\, knowledge and tolerance prevail. We believe film as an art form has the power to bridge cultures and illuminate the universality of the human experience. \nThe Palm Springs International Film Society enthusiastically pursues its artistic and public service goals; to enrich\, to educate\, to entertain\, to initiate cultural dialogue and celebrate cinematic excellence in any language. Our principle objectives encompass promoting film to an ever-widening audience as a powerful medium that inspires creativity\, encourages introspection and compels exploration. The Society aims for a leadership role in providing an extensive forum for multicultural exchange in the Coachella Valley and beyond.\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nApril 2\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nNovember 8\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nJanuary 2-13\, 2025\n  \n\n\n\n\nRegular\nFinal\n\n\nNarrative & Documentary Feature Films\nMay 31\, 2024: $75\nJune 30\, 2024: $95\n\n\n\n \nVisit the Palm Springs International Film Festival website for more information. \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
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SUMMARY:Victoria Film Festival - Open for Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Victoria\, British Columbia\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE VICTORIA FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Victoria Film Festival embodies the spirit of the cinematic arts on Vancouver Island. We worship cult films\, practice wine & beer sacrifices\, offer a ritual of initiation for emerging filmmakers\, and bring unique artistic voices from Canada and around the world to local screens. \nVFF is open to all forms of creative media\, but it is deathly allergic to clichés. Every February\, we roust hibernating Victorians and islanders\, roll out the pink carpet for the sheer glam of it\, and throw a 10-day film festival across the city. \nMission\n\nThe mission of the Victoria Film Festival: Impossible.\nWhy?\nThe mission of the Victoria Film Festival is to stimulate critical analysis and inspire individuals to recognize and utilize film as a creative tool.\nNah\, you’re right\, it’s Impossible – but we’re giving it a go anyway. Wheeeeeeeeee!\n\nVision\nWe do not look at the world through pink-coloured glasses\, we simply see it as pink as a leaf\, as blue as an orange\, and as rainbowy as our ideas. Come and see for yourself. Or check out our VFF vision prescription eyewear. \nValues\n\nRespect\nIntegrity\nDiversity\nOpen communication\nCollaboration\nUnique\nForward-thinking\n\nWho do we like to hang with?\nIt’s been a long time coming but the world is opening its eyes to the brilliance of diversity. We have always shown it in our films and we strive to do it in our office.  We go for all the colours and flavours of the world and welcome everyone’s uniqueness. Thank heaven for her\, he\, and they\, you make the world shine. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nApril 3\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nDecember 27\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nFebruary 7-16\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nFeature Films\nJune 16\, 2024: $25\nJuly 14\, 2024: $45\nAug 18\, 2024: $55\n\n\nShort Films\nJune 16\, 2024: $25\nJuly 14\, 2024: $45\nAug 18\, 2024: $55\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Victoria Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR\n  \n 
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/victoria-film-festival-open-for-submissions/
LOCATION:Vic Theatre\, 808 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2B7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240414
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SUMMARY:Cleveland International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Cleveland\, Ohio\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Cleveland International Film Festival promotes artistically and culturally significant film arts through education and exhibition to enrich the life of the community. \nIn other words\, we present the newest and best films from around the world\, and we do everything in our power to make sure that our audience learns something along the way - about other cultures\, about the topic at hand\, about the experience from the filmmakers themselves. \nVision: The Cleveland International Film Festival is a leader in helping the world discover the power of the film arts to educate\, entertain\, and celebrate an inclusive human experience. \n  \nGuiding Principles\nIn pursuing its mission\, the Cleveland International Film Festival will: \n\nSet high standards for diverse quality film education and exhibition\, placing artistic and cultural merit above commercial appeal.\nConnect and work collaboratively with an array of community partners to raise awareness of how film arts deepens understanding of the world and catalyzes positive change.\nProvide the best and most accessible audience experience possible.\nChampion diversity\, equity\, and inclusion while fostering understanding and appreciation of myriad cultures and values.\nCultivate and maintain an innovative and forward-thinking organization.\nEmbed our work into the fabric of the community.\nPromote a work environment among board\, staff\, and volunteers based on integrity\, professionalism\, teamwork\, trust\, and respect.\nEnsure the organization’s financial stability and increase its financial self-sufficiency.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJuly 3\, 2023 \nNotification Date\nMarch 1\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nApril 3 - 13\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nAugust\nSeptember\nOctober\nNovember\nDecember (Final)\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nJuly 31\, 2023: $80\nAug 31\, 2023: $90\nSept 30\, 2023: $100\nOct 31\, 2023: $110\nNov 30\, 2023: $120\nDec 31\, 2023: $140\nJan 5\, 2024: $175\n\n\nShort Films\nJuly 31\, 2023: $60\nAug 31\, 2023: $70\nSept 30\, 2023: $80\nOct 31\, 2023: $90\nNov 30\, 2023: $100\nDec 31\, 2023: $120\nJan 5\, 2024: $150\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Cleveland International Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/cleveland-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:Playhouse Square
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Chicago International Film Festival - Earlybird Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Chicago\, Illinois\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Chicago International Film Festival is North America’s longest-running competitive film festival\, presented by its parent organization\, Cinema/Chicago. Filmmaker and graphic artist Michael Kutza founded Cinema/Chicago in 1964 to provide an alternative to the commercial Hollywood movies that dominated the city’s theaters. \nThe Festival opened in 1965 at the Carnegie Theater\, where King Vidor\, Bette Davis\, and Stanley Kramer were honored for their contributions to American cinema. Since then\, the Festival has grown to become a world-renowned annual event. The Festival’s in-person tributes have honored such international luminaries as François Truffaut\, Orson Welles\, Sophia Loren\, Rainer Werner Fassbinder\, Satyajit Ray\, Howard Hawks\, George Cukor\, Spike Lee\, Lucino Visconti\, Faye Dunaway\, Clint Eastwood\, Steven Spielberg\, Quentin Tarantino\, Sidney Poitier\, Patrice Chéreau\, Ron Howard\, J.A. Bayona\, Viola Davis\, Bruce Dern\, and Kevin Kline. \nSeeking out the best in international cinema\, the Festival has discovered new talents and opened windows to a world of film previously or otherwise unavailable in Chicago. Over the years\, the Festival has introduced creative new directors like Martin Scorsese\, Wim Wenders\, Bertrand Tavernier\, Margarethe von Trotta\, and Krzysztof Kieslowski\, among many others\, to Chicago. The Festival is also dedicated to showcasing films made by filmmakers from across the state of Illinois. \nProceeds from the Festival benefit Cinema/Chicago’s programs throughout the year\, including the Summer Screenings Program (May through October)\, CineYouth Festival (May)\, and year-round Education Program and Members Film Screening Series. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 16\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nSeptember 13\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nOctober 16 - 27\, 2024 \nEarlybird deadline entries must be postmarked/submitted online by April 8\, 2024.\nRegular deadline entries must be postmarked/submitted online by June 10\, 2024.\nLate deadline entries must be postmarked/submitted online by July 1\, 2024. \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nFeature Films\nApril 8\, 2024: $90\nJune 10\, 2024: $100\nJuly 1\, 2024: $200\n\n\nStudent Film Feature Length\nApril 8\, 2024: $40\nJune 10\, 2024: $50\nJuly 1\, 2024: $80\n\n\nShort Films\nApril 8\, 2024: $45\nJune 10\, 2024: $60\nJuly 1\, 2024: $80\n\n\nStudent Film Shorts\nApril 8\, 2024: $20\nJune 10\, 2024: $30\nJuly 1\, 2024: $50\n\n\n\nVisit the Chicago International Film Festival website for more information.
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) - Early Bird Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver\, British Columbia\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE VANCOUVER ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL (VAFF)\nVAFF is the longest running pan-Asian diaspora film festival in Canada. It was founded in 1995 and debuted in September 1997. Since then\, tens of thousands of film lovers have experienced a diverse selection of North American-Asian and international films\, in English and in other languages. \nVancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) is dedicated to promoting and celebrating the diversity and depth of Asian culture and identity in film and media\, and to help North American Asian actors and filmmakers more authentically and more powerfully define and express themselves on screen. \nEach year VAFF attracts close to 5\,000 audience members over its four-day festival and year-round events. It also reaches many more through word of mouth\, pre-festival events\, and traditional and social media throughout the year. \nThrough its annual film festival and many other programs and events hosted in Vancouver\, VAFF’s mission is to be the “go-to” forum for the public and the film industry to engage in and support the rise of Asian influence in film and media in the world. VAFF envisions a world where North American Asian actors and filmmakers have the resources and opportunities to shape mainstream culture in a powerful and positive way. \nVAFF is entirely organized and produced by a group of dedicated volunteers\, and is made possible by generous financial support from corporate sponsors\, public funders and private donors. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nMarch 15\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nAugust 25\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nNovember 7 - 17\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\nDeadline\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nFinal\n\n\nNarrative/Documentary Features\nApr 15\, 2024: $40\nMay 15\, 2024: $45\nJune 4\, 2024: $50\n\n\nNarrative/Documentary Shorts\nApr 15\, 2024: $35\nMay 15\, 2024: $40\nJune 4\, 2024: $45\n\n\nAnimation Features\nApr 15\, 2024: $35\nMay 15\, 2024: $40\nJune 4\, 2024: $45\n\n\nAnimation Shorts\nApr 59\, 2024: $30\nMay 15\, 2024: $35\nJune 4\, 2024: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Vancouver Asian Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/vancouver-asian-film-festival-vaff-early-bird-deadline/
LOCATION:Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas\, 88 W Pender Street\, 3rd floor\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 6N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Edmonton International Film Festival - Regular Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton\, Alberta\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Edmonton International Film Festival Society’s (EIFFS) mission is to present a film festival in theatres to celebrate diverse cinema for audiences. To achieve this\, we showcase high quality cinema from around the world to allow filmmakers to interact in a forum that creates and fosters community\, while placing EIFF on the global film festival map. \nWe present films produced within 20 months of each festival.  These films are curated from submissions and solicited from distributors.  The festival also presents a generous dose of filmmaker chats\, Q&A’s\, gala screenings\, a local filmmaker spotlight\, ‘buzzy’ films that are travelling the festival circuit\, shorts with lunch\, and more. Films are selected on the basis of story\, quality and originality. All films must be EDMONTON premieres. \nEIFF IS AN OSCAR QUALIFYING FESTIVAL FOR SHORT FILMS — LIVE ACTION & ANIMATION — AND IS THE FINAL QUALIFYING FESTIVAL EACH CALENDAR YEAR. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nNovember 15\, 2023 \nNotification Date\nAugust 1\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 26 - October 5\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nFeature Films\nFeb 1\, 2024: $40\nApr 15\, 2024: $50\nMay 1\, 2024: $65\n\n\nShort Films\nFeb 1\, 2024: $25\nApr 15\, 2024: $35\nMay 1\, 2024: $50\n\n\nAlberta Films (All Lengths)\nFeb 1\, 2024: $15\nApr 15\, 2024: $25\nMay 1\, 2024: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Edmonton International Film Festival website for more information.\n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/edmonton-international-film-festival-regular-deadline/
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SUMMARY:Final Draft Big Break Screenwriting Contest - Early Bird Deadline
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE FINAL DRAFT BIG BREAK SCREENWRITING CONTEST\nFinal Draft’s Big Break Screenwriting Contest is an annual\, international feature film and television screenwriting contest designed to help launch the careers of aspiring writers. Writers who have entered Big Break have had their screenplays optioned\, sold\, and have secured high-profile representation. \nAward Categories\nThis year we celebrate 11 Category Winners\, 2 Grand Prize Winners\, and a Short Script Winner. Over 60 past winners have sold scripts\, received representation or gone on to professional writing careers. \n- Feature Awards \n\nAction/Adventure\nComedy/Rom-Com\nDiversity\nDrama\nFamily/Animated\nPeriod/Historical/War\nSci-Fi/Fantasy\nThriller/Horror\n\n- Television Awards \n\nDiversity\nHalf-Hour Pilot\nHour-Long Pilot\n\n- Short Film Award \n  \nRules & Eligibility\nFees and Deadlines\n\n$35.00 – Early Bird Deadline Shorts Standard Entry April 15\, 2024\n$75.00 – Early Bird Deadline Shorts Standard Entry + Feedback April 15\, 2024\n$45.00 – Early Bird Deadline Standard Entry April 15\, 2024\n$110.00 – Early Bird Deadline Standard Entry + Feedback April 15\, 2024\n$45.00 – Regular Deadline Shorts Standard Entry May 20\, 2024\n$85.00 – Regular Deadline Shorts Standard Entry + Feedback May 20\, 2024\n$65.00 – Regular Deadline Standard Entry May 20\, 2024\n$130.00 – Regular Deadline Standard Entry + Feedback May 20\, 2024\n$55.00 – Extended Deadline Shorts Standard Entry June 10\, 2024\n$95.00 – Extended Deadline Shorts Standard Entry + Feedback June 10\, 2024\n$75.00 – Extended Deadline Standard Entry June 10\, 2024\n$140.00 – Extended Deadline Standard Entry + Feedback June 10\, 2024\n$65.00 – Last Chance Deadline Shorts Standard Entry June 28\, 2024\n$105.00 – Last Chance Deadline Shorts Standard Entry + Feedback June 28\, 2024\n$85.00 – Last Chance Deadline Standard Entry June 28\, 2024\n$150.00 – Last Chance Deadline Standard Entry + Feedback June 28\, 2024\n\nDates reflect deadlines for electronic submission of scripts. All entries must be electronically submitted by midnight (Pacific Time) on their respective deadlines. \n  \nSubmissions\n\nThe Big Break Screenwriting Contest only accepts online entry of feature film\, television\, and short screenplays (original pilot scripts only – miniseries cannot be accepted).\nNo printed scripts will be accepted.\nTo enter your script electronically\, you must submit your screenplay in PDF format. You are not required to use Final Draft in order to enter the Contest.\nAll submissions should consist of: – Full-length screenplays (approximately 80 to 120 pages); – Teleplays (hour-long approximately 40 to 70 pages\, half hour approximately 20 to 35 pages); – Short script screenplays (maximum 20 pages).\nAny entries over 150 pages WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. For feature and teleplay\, entries less than 20 pages that are clearly not a screenplay (comic books\, etc.) will also be disqualified.\nAll necessary information is captured upon entry of digital submissions\, so title pages should be removed or contact information must be deleted from the title page. The title of the script will be provided to the reader as part of the file name and in the judging form.\nDo NOT include personally identifying information (name\, etc.) ANYWHERE in your script as this will result in INSTANT DISQUALIFICATION. This includes: – Writers name\, WGA or representation info on the title page; – Writers name on ANY page of the script; – Writers name within the script’s file name.\nEntry should consist of a screenplay\, teleplay\, or short script only. Do not include resumes\, pitches\, synopses\, casting suggestions\, letters\, or other supporting documentation with your submission. Judges will not receive these materials.\nThe exception is original hour-long and half-hour TV entries\, which may include standard supplementary materials\, such as lists of recurring characters and future episodes\, as part of the screenplay. This information would need to be included within the same file\, at the end of the script.\nEntrants who select to receive feedback on their screenplay will be given at least 550 words of assessment from a competition reader. Feedback will be automatically emailed to entrants upon its completion.\n\n  \nContest Announcement Dates\n\nAugust 23\, 2024 (Quarterfinalists)\nSeptember 20\, 2024 (Semifinalists)\nOctober 11\, 2024 (Finalists)\nNovember 1\, 2024 (Category Winners)\nDecember 4\, 2024 (Grand Prize Winners)\n\n  \nEligibility\n\nThe Big Break Contest is open to any individual who is 18 years of age or older at the date of entry and has access to the Internet.\nEmployees\, officers\, directors\, contractors and agents\, and their immediate families and household members regardless of where they live\, or members of the same households (whether related or not) of Cast & Crew Production Software\, dba Final Draft and its respective divisions\, affiliates\, subsidiaries\, agents\, Big Break Contest sponsors\, and advertising agencies (collectively\, the “contest providers”)\, are not eligible to participate in the Contest or to win any prize.\nScreenplays under option at the time of submission are not eligible.\nAdaptations are not eligible unless the source material was written by the screenwriter of the entry in question. Scripts are not eligible if the source material has been sold\, produced\, or is currently under option to any third party.\nGrand Prize winners in Features and TV\, category winners\, and Short Script Award winners are not eligible to re-enter their winning scripts in future Big Break Contests. They are\, however\, eligible to enter different scripts for consideration. Grand Prize Feature and TV winners\, as well as category winners\, receive a free entry in the 2024 Big Break Contest as part of their 2023 prize package.\n\n \nVisit the Final Draft Big Break Screenwriting Contest website for more information\, including multiple entries\, co-writers & prize division\, revisions\, refunds & resubmissions\, prize conditions\, ownership and industry releases\, and general provisions. \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/final-draft-big-break-screenwriting-contest-early-bird-deadline/
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CATEGORIES:Screenwriting Competitions
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SUMMARY:Calgary International Film Festival - Regular Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Calgary\, Alberta\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE CALGARY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Calgary International Film Festival's mission is “to entertain and engage audiences by curating the most innovative and compelling films\, and creating remarkable festival experiences.” \nAchieving our mission includes hosting a large number of participating filmmakers – both locally and from abroad – and connecting them with the audience through interactive post-screening Q&As\, networking\, and through panels and film talks open to the general public. \nLocated in one of North America's 10 Best Cities to Live and Work as a Moviemaker the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) has grown to be the biggest film festival in Alberta and the sixth-largest in Canada. \nOffering over $40\,000 in cash and prizes\, the festival awards outstanding films selected by the audience and esteemed juries. Showcasing an average of 200 short and feature-length\, multi-genre films\, from Canada and around the world\, CIFF is a qualifying\, accredited festival for the Academy Awards® and the Canadian Screen Awards. \nLocated on the edge of the world's most dynamic filming locations\, the festival is known for its hospitality and has been named one of the “Top 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” by MovieMaker Magazine in 2016\, 2017\, 2019\, 2020\, 2022 and 2023! \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 8\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nAugust 15\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 19 - 29\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nExtended\nFinal\n\n\nFeatures (Canadian)\nFeb 23\, 2024: $35\nApril 16\, 2024: $45\nMay 31\, 2024: $55\nJune 13\, 2024: $75\n\n\nFeatures (International)\nFeb 23\, 2024: $45\nApril 16\, 2024: $55\nMay 31\, 2024: $65\nJune 13\, 2024: $85\n\n\nShort Films\nFeb 23\, 2024: $30\nApril 16\, 2024: $40\nMay 31\, 2024: $50\nJune 13\, 2024: $70\n\n\nStudent Short Films\nFeb 23\, 2024: $20\nApril 16\, 2024: $30\nMay 31\, 2024: $40\nJune 13\, 2024: $60\n\n\nYouth by Youth Short Films (Under 18)\nFeb 23\, 2024: $10\nApril 16\, 2024: $15\nMay 31\, 2024: $20\nJune 13\, 2024: $30\n\n\n\nVisit the Calgary International Film Festival website for more information.
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh International Film Festival - Late Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Edinburgh\, Scotland\nUnited Kingdom\n  \nABOUT THE EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe original festival. We’re the one that started it all\, the igniting spark which established Edinburgh as the world’s Festival City.\nOur Origin Story\nFounded in 1947\, the International Festival was the inspired idea of Rudolf Bing\, a cultural pioneer and Jewish refugee of the Nazi regime. \nHe joined with civic and artistic leaders to create an event that would transcend political boundaries through a global celebration of performing arts in Scotland’s beloved capital city. Over the following 76 years the International Festival has flourished\, deepening our commitment to artistic excellence and cultural curiosity. Meanwhile\, sister festivals have grown up around us\, each of them contributing to the atmosphere of unparalleled excitement that transforms the city every summer. \nOur Festival\nWe welcome the world to Edinburgh to experience our hand-picked programme of the finest performers in dance\, opera\, music and theatre. Through their artistry we create space for reflection and reconciliation\, debate and celebration\, bringing people of different cultures and viewpoints together. \nOur Impact\nShining far beyond what you see on stage\, we aim to be a beacon for the enormous creativity\, curiosity and potential held within individuals\, communities and our nation. We offer year-round pathways for people of all ages and backgrounds to discover and participate in live performance\, and to help shape the future of our Festival. By nurturing the next generation of artists – from inspiring primary schoolchildren to mentoring rising stars – we want this legacy to be felt for years to come. \nOur Vision\nOur vision is simple: to provide the deepest experience of the highest quality art for the broadest possible audience. \nAudience Manifesto\n\nLive performance is most thrilling when audiences and artists are in communion with one another. What we each bring into the room matters.\nWe invite you to listen\, gather\, seek\, and feel with us. Sometimes we listen so deeply we hear every breath in the room; at other times we gather with a joyful roar! We’ll make sure you know what to expect.\nWe want you to feel truly welcome at our events. We ask and listen to what you need\, aiming to remove barriers through our Access Pass\, range of prices\, concessions and friendly staff.\nThere is always something new to discover – we hope our audio introductions\, post-show talks and ‘inside out’ concerts will reward your curiosity\, whether you’re here for the first time or you’ve been with us through the decades.\nThere is no singular view on why a symphony matters\, what makes opera relatable\, or how dance makes us feel. If you seek context and depth\, we will connect you with the human stories behind these works of art.\nWe present you a window to the world. Encounter familiar stories in other languages or from radically different perspectives. Bring an open heart and mind\, and we’ll provide specific guidance for those who want to feel more prepared.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 23\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nJune 30\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nAugust 15-21\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nFeature Films\nMarch 8\, 2024: $60\nMarch 29\, 2024: $70\nApril 19\, 2024: $85\n\n\nShort Films\nMarch 8\, 2024: $25\nMarch 29\, 2024: $35\nApril 19\, 2024: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Edinburgh International Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
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SUMMARY:Hawaii International Film Festival - Regular Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Honolulu\, Hawaii\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE HAWAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nHIFF's MISSION\nAs the vanguard forum of international cinematic achievement in the Asia-Pacific region\, Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) endeavors to recognize new and emerging talent\, promote career development and original collaborations through innovative education programs\, and facilitate dynamic cultural exchange through the cinema arts. \nHIFF started as a project of the East-West Center\, an educational and research institution created by U.S. Congress and located on the University of Hawai’i Manoa campus in Honolulu. Jeannette Paulson Hereniko was HIFF’s Founding Director\, from 1981 to 1996. In 1981\, HIFF’s inaugural year\, the program consisted of seven films from six countries which were viewed by an audience of 5\,000. \nHIFF has become a premiere cinematic event in the Pacific and annually attracts more than 50\,000 film enthusiasts from around the state\, the nation and throughout the world. It is one of the premier film festivals in the United States and the only festival spread across an archipelago. \nHIFF annually presents a series of prizes for established and emerging filmmakers at its annual Awards Gala. In addition to its main competitions\, the festival also honors filmmakers for special accomplishments and contributions to cinema culture. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 9\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nAugust 30\, 2024 \nEvent Date\nOctober 2 - 13\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nFeature Films\nFeb 16\, 2024: $55\nApr 26\, 2024: $65\nJune 21\, 2024: $75\n\n\nShort Films\nFeb 16\, 2024: $45\nApr 26\, 2024: $55\nJune 21\, 2024: $65\n\n\nPacific Islander Showcase Features/Shorts\nFeb 16\, 2024: $35\nApr 26\, 2024: $35\nJune 21\, 2024: $35\n\n\nMade in Hawaii Features/Shorts\nFeb 16\, 2024: $25\nApr 26\, 2024: $25\nJune 21\, 2024: $25\n\n\n\n \nVisit the Hawaii International Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
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SUMMARY:ScreenCraft Action & Adventure Screenplay Competition - Early Deadline
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE SCREENCRAFT ACTION & ADVENTURE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION\nAccepting TV and Feature Scripts \nScreenCraft's Action & Adventure competition has consistently led to writers signing with literary reps at companies including Bellevue Productions\, Rascality Entertainment\, Kersey Management\, Citizen Skull\, Greenlit Management and more. \nSo whether it’s a pressure cooker moment\, a ticking clock\, or saving the world from destruction\, we're looking for scripts that can keep us on the edge of our seats. \nWe are thrilled to welcome Emmy-nominated screenwriter Joe Robert Cole\, co-writer of BLACK PANTHER and BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER\, as a VIP Mentor for this year’s competition. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nApril 30\, 2024 \nAnnouncements\nQuarterfinalist: July 31\, 2024\nSemifinalist: August 28\, 2024\nFinalist: September 25\, 2024\nWinner: October 16\, 2024 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly\nRegular\nFinal\n\n\nScreenplay Submission Deadline\nApril 30\, 2024: $79.99\nMay 31\, 2024: $79.99\nJune 30\, 2024: $79.99\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the ScreenCraft website for information about jury members\, prizes and more.
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CATEGORIES:Screenwriting Competitions
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SUMMARY:ScreenCraft Film Fund Grant Program - Early Deadline
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE SCREENCRAFT FILM FUND GRANT PROGRAM\nWith $30\,000 in grant funds available\, this unique grant program is designed to help fund your vision.  \nWe consider a range of projects\, from treatments to standalone screenplays\, to fully-packaged projects seeking finishing funds and will choose 1 - 4 projects to fund. Grant amounts will vary depending on the scale and merit of each project. \nScreenCraft will offer production grants to talented creators for narrative features\, short films\, TV pilot series scripts\, and documentaries that display originality\, vision & exceptional potential. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nTBA \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly\nRegular\nFinal\n\n\nSubmission Deadline\nApril 30\, 2024: $59.99\nMay 31\, 2024: $59.99\nJune 30\, 2024: $59.99\n\n\n\n  \nAnnouncements\nQuarterfinalist: July 17\, 2024\nSemifinalist: August 14\, 2024\nFinalist: September 11\, 2024\nWinner: October 2\, 2024 \n  \nVisit the ScreenCraft website for information about jury members\, prizes and more. \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/screencraft-film-fund-grant-program-early-deadline/
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CATEGORIES:Film Competitions
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