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The Bucknell Intercollegiate Film Festival Call for Entries

brackman2020-02-12T01:29:32+00:00February 7th, 2020|

The Bucknell Intercollegiate Film Festival (BIFF) wants to see Pennsylvania student films! The 2020 festival will take place on April 25th in the historic 1941 Campus Theatre in downtown Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. BIFF is an entirely student-run festival whose mission is to showcase films made by Pennsylvania students. Eligibility guidelines and submission instructions are below. Please forward this call for entries and post on social media far [...]

FirstGlance Film Festival Los Angeles Call for Entries

brackman2019-07-20T16:13:28+00:00December 15th, 2018|

In the Spotlight today is the 19th Annual FirstGlance Film Festival Los Angeles, an event that consistently impresses LA audiences with award winning indie films from local and international filmmakers hosted at the Laemmle North Hollywood. For the second year in a row a $1,000 USD cash award will be presented to the best first-time [...]

European Independent Film Festival Call for Entries

brackman2019-07-20T16:14:12+00:00December 15th, 2018|

In the Spotlight is the 14th Annual European Independent Film Festival(ÉCU), a filmmaker's festival, run by filmmakers. The Festival takes place in picturesque Paris - a city that serves as a muse for many artists, rich with breathtaking details and history. After three days screening in Paris, many of the festival's Official Selection films are [...]

Sundance Institute Announces 2019 January Screenwriters Lab Fellows

brackman2019-07-20T16:14:12+00:00December 15th, 2018|

Sundance Institute Announces 2019 January Screenwriters Lab Fellows:Emerging Writers and Experienced Advisors Come Together for Creative Dialogue Distinctive Projects from Unique Voices Reflect Boldness and Passion; Ten Alumni Projects to Premiere at 2019 Sundance Film Festival Los Angeles, CA —Fifteen screenwriters from countries including the U.S., Lebanon, South Africa, Turkey, and the United Kingdom will [...]

Manhattan Film Festival Call for Entries

brackman2019-07-20T16:14:12+00:00December 15th, 2018|

In the Spotlight today is the 13th Annual Manhattan Film Festival(MFF), named byMovieMaker Magazineas one of 'The Coolest Film Festivals in the World' and as one of '25 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee.' Beloved for its infectious energy MFF ensures an unforgettable party atmosphere for twelve days of moviemaking madness all unfolding at Cinema [...]

Bentonville Film Festival Call for Entries

brackman2019-07-20T16:14:13+00:00December 15th, 2018|

In the Spotlight today is the 5th Bentonville Film Festival(BFF). Co-founded by Academy Award® winner Geena Davis and Inclusion Companies CEO Trevor Drinkwater, BFF is a one of a kind annual event that champions inclusion in all forms of media. With an emphasis on women's empowerment, inclusion and social responsibility, BFF strives to showcase media [...]

DTLA Film Festival Call for Entries

brackman2019-07-20T16:14:13+00:00December 8th, 2018|

DTLA Film Festival Announces 2019 Dates, Call For Entries 11thAnnual Edition of Largest Film Event in Burgeoning Downtown Los Angeles To Be Held at Regal L.A. LIVE, Wed. Oct. 23 to Sun. Oct. 27 Submissions for films of all genres opens Dec. 15, 2018 LOS ANGELES | Dec. 6, 2018 – The [...]

donaldson + callif secures landmark ruling that broadens dmca exemptions

brackman2019-07-20T16:14:13+00:00December 8th, 2018|

donaldson + callif pave the way for a more vibrant independent filmmaking industry after securing landmark ruling that broadens dmca exemptions -- Ruling allows fictional filmmakers to use footage that was previously unavailable to them -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – After giving careful consideration to arguments made by partners Michael Donaldson and Chris Perez of Donaldson [...]

Script Pipeline Great Movie & TV Show Idea Contests Call for Entries

brackman2019-07-20T16:14:13+00:00December 8th, 2018|

In the Spotlight today is the Script Pipeline Great Movie & TV Show Idea Contests, connecting writers with top studio and production executives to pitch bold ideas for "the next big thing." Every great script begins with a great idea, and the Idea Contests are designed to uncover it. Following success at the Idea Contests, [...]

2019 Sundance Announces Frontier Films

brackman2019-07-20T16:14:13+00:00December 6th, 2018|

2019 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL: NEW FRONTIER LINEUP ANNOUNCED 33 Projects from 10 Countries, Across Two Venues Top, L-R(antiquated) Augmented RealityGhostFleet VR, photo by Lucas GathEsperpento, photo courtesy of Sundance Institute. Bottom, L-R:Belle of the Ball, photo courtesy of Sundance Institute;;4 Feet: Blind Date, photo by Ana Volenweider;A Jester’s Tale, [...]