January 2012 Film Festivals
01/05 – 01/16, 2012 – Palm Springs International Film Festival
Nevada City, California
Location: Palm Springs Convention Center
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.psfilmfest.org
01/12 – 01/22, 2012 – The Tucson International Jewish Film Festival
Tucson, Arizona
Contact Phone: 520-299-3000
Website: www.tucsonjcc.org/arts/tucson-jewish-film-festival/
01/13 – 01/15, 2012 – Wild and Scenic Film Festival
Nevada City, California
Location: Downtown Nevada City
Contact Phone: 530-265-5961
Website: wildandscenicfilmfestival.org
01/13 – 01/16, 2012 – The Eleventh Annual Whitehead International Film Festival
Claremont, California
Location: 1325 North College Ave.
Contact Phone: 909-621-5330
Website: www.whiteheadfilmfestival.org
01/19 – 01/29, 2012 – Sundance Film Festival
Park City, Utah
Location: Multiple Venues
Contact Phone: 435-658-3456
Website: www.sundance.org/festival/
01/20 – 01/22, 2012 – Oneota Film Festival
Decorah, Iowa
Location: Luther College
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.oneotafilmfestival.org
01/20 – 01/26, 2012 – SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
Park City, Utah
Contact Phone: 323-466-1786
Website: showcase.slamdance.com/#1492031/Film-Festival
01/21, 2012 – CRYSTAL ROSE FILM FESTIVAL
Dallas, Texas
Location: Addison
Contact Phone: 972-465-0192
01/21 – 01/24, 2012 – Baton Rouge Jewish Film Festival
Dallas, Texas
Location: Manship Theater, Shaw Center for the Arts
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.brjff.com
01/21 – 01/29, 2012 – 15th CAJE Miami Jewish Film Festival
Dallas, Texas
Location: Various Venues
Contact Phone: 305-573-7304
Website: www.miamijewishfilmfestival.com
01/25 – 01/29, 2012 – Frozen River Film Festival
Winona, Minnesota
Location: Winona State University
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: frff.org/wpsite/
01/25 – 01/29, 2012 – 7th Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival
Lafayette, Louisiana
Location: Various Venues
Contact Phone: 337-235-7845
Website: www.cinemaonthebayou.com
01/26 – 01/29, 2012 – Trail Dance Film Festival
Duncan, Oklahoma
Location: Jack A. Maurer Convention Center (Simmons Center) and the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center
Contact Phone: 580-467-8519
Website: www.traildancefilmfestival.com
01/26 – 02/05, 2012 – The Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Santa Barbara, California
Contact Phone: 805-963-0023
Website: www.sbiff.org
01/26 – 01/29, 2012 – San Diego Black Film Festival
San Diego, California
Location: Regal UA Theater Horton Plaza, Downtown
Contact Phone: 619-685-7215
Website: www.sdbff.com
01/26 – 02/05, 2012 – Children’s Film Festival Seattle 2012
Seattle, Washington
Location: Film Forum’s cinemas in Seattle
Contact Phone: 206-329-2629
Website: www.nwfilmforum.org/go/childrensfilmfest/
01/26 – 01/29, 2012 – Bloomington PRIDE Film Festival
Bloomington, Indiana
Contact Phone: 812-323-3022
Website: pridefilmfestival.org
01/27 – 01/29, 2012 – Trail Dance Film Festival
Duncan, Oklahoma
Location: Jack A. Maurer Convention Center (Simmons Center) and the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center
Contact Phone: 580-467-8519
Website: www.traildancefilmfestival.com
February 2012 Film Festivals
02/02 – 02/08, 2012 – REELAbilities Boston Film Festival
Boston, Massachuttees
Location: Multiple Venues
Contact Phone: 646-505-5738
Website: boston.reelabilities.org
02/03 – 02/09, 2012 – Nordic Lights Film Festival
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Location: Screen 3 at the St. Anthony Main Theater
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.nordiclightsfilmfestival.org
02/03 – 02/04, 2012 – Indigenous World Film Festival
Alaska
Location: Multiple Venues
Contact Phone: 907-330-8000
Website: www.alaskanative.net/en/main_nav/plan_visit/calendar_events/indigenous_wff/
02/08 – 02/29, 2012 – Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
Atlanta, Georgia
Location: Six theaters across the metro Atlanta area
Contact Phone: 866-214-2072
Website: www.ajff.org
02/09 – 02/12, 2012 – Oxford Film Festival
Oxford, Mississippi
Contact Phone: 877-560-3456 (FILM)
Website: www.oxfordfilmfest.com
02/09 – 02/12, 2012 – The Athena Film Festival
New York, New York
Location: Barnard College
Contact Phone: 212-854-1264
Website: www.oxfordfilmfest.com
02/09 – 02/19, 2012 – San Diego Jewish Film Festival
San Diego, California
Location: Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center
Contact Phone: 858-457-3030
Website: www.sdcjc.org/sdjff/index.aspx
02/10 – 02/20, 2012 – Thin Line Film Fest
Denton, Texas
Location: Historic downtown square of Denton, TX
Contact Phone: 888-TXFILM-0
Website: www.thinlinefilmfest.com
02/10 – 02/12, 2012 – The Love Your Shorts Film Festival
Sanford, Florida
Location: Historic Downtown Sanford
Contact Phone: 888-TXFILM-0
Website: www.loveyourshorts.com
02/15 – 02/19, 2012 – Beaufort International Film Festival
Beaufort, South Carolina
Location: University of South Carolina, Beaufort, Center for the Arts
Contact Phone: 843-522-3196
Website: www.beaufortfilmfestival.com
02/16 – 02/18, 2012 – Strange Beauty Film Festival
Durham, North Carolina
Location: Manbites Dog Theater
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.strangebeauty.org
02/17 – 02/20, 2012 – Boulder International Film Festival
Boulder, Colorado
Location: Multiple Venues
Contact Phone: 303-449-2283
Website: www.biff1.com
02/17 – 02/19, 2012 – 13th Annual Nevermore Film Festival
Boulder, Colorado
Location: Carolina Theater
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.festivals.carolinatheatre.org/nevermore/
02/18 – 02/26, 2012 – Sedona Film Festival
Sedona, Arizona
Location: Harkins Theatres, 2081 W. State Route 89A in West Sedona
Contact Phone: 928-282-1177
Website: www.sedonafilmfestival.com
02/25 – 03/11, 2012 – 7th Annual Charlotte Jewish Film Festival
Charlotte, North Carolina
Location: Multiple Venues
Contact Phone: n/a
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We are gearing up for the 12th Annual DC APA Film Festival and can’t wait to share the details with you. Save the date for our Happy Hour at Science Club on Thursday, September 8 at 6:00pm. Come meet the DC APA Film Festival staff, and learn about volunteering opportunities and what we have in store for the 2011 Film Festival. Can’t wait to see you!
Program Schedule
Thursday, October 6, 2011 |
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7:30 PM |
Feature Presentation
OPENING NIGHT – Saigon Electric
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Landmark E Street Cinema |
Friday, October 7, 2011 |
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7 PM |
Feature Presentation
Close Encounter of Mahjong
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Goethe-Institut |
9:15 PM |
Shorts Program
Losing Roots, Finding Home
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Goethe-Institut |
Saturday, October 8, 2011 |
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1 PM |
Feature Presentation
Anna May Wong: In Her Own Words
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Freer Gallery of Art |
3:30 PM |
Feature Presentation
Big in Bollywood
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Freer Gallery of Art |
4 PM |
Shorts Program
Crossing Cultures
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Goethe Institut |
7:00 PM |
Shorts Program
Dance, Love, and Donkey Kong
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Goethe-Institut |
9:00 PM |
Feature Presentation
The Girl from the Naked Eye
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Goethe-Institut |
Sunday, October 9, 2011 |
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2 PM |
Feature Presentation
The LuLu Sessions
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Goethe-Institut |
4:30 PM |
Feature Presentation
Jimmy Murakami: Non-Alien
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Goethe-Institut |
7 PM |
Feature Presentation
Resident Aliens: A Cambodian/American Story
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Goethe-Institut |
Monday, October 10, 2011 |
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No Screenings: Columbus Day |
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011 |
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011 |
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No Screenings |
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Thursday, October 13, 2011 |
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7:00 PM |
Feature Presentation
CENTERPIECE: Spotlight on Taiwanese Cinema
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Landmark E Street Cinema |
9:30 PM |
Feature Presentation
CENTERPIECE: Spotlight on Taiwanese Cinema
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Landmark E Street Cinema |
Friday, October 14, 2011 |
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7 PM |
Shorts Program
Mysterio/Mysteré
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U.S. Navy Memorial |
9 PM |
Feature Presentation
House of Suh
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U.S. Navy Memorial |
Saturday, October 15, 2011 |
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4 PM |
Feature Presentation
The Kite (Patang)
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Goethe Institut |
7 PM |
Feature Presentation
CLOSING NIGHT: Surrogate Valentine
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Goethe Institut |
9 PM |
Feature Presentation
CLOSING NIGHT: Surrogate Valentine
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Goethe Institut |
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NEW YORK CITY
October 5, 2011 from 9 AM – 5 PM
New York City
Penn Plaza Pavilion
ShowBiz Expo is a five-star event bringing everyone in Show Business together under one roof: Producers, Directors, Production Companies, Actors, Writers, Studio Executives, Filmmakers, Performers, Musicians, Designers and more!
WHY ATTEND?
Network with peers and professionals in the Entertainment Industry.
Establish new contacts and reconnect with old ones.
Further your education by attending workshops.
Learn about new products and services impacting the Industry.
Interact with the movers and shakers of your industry.
Discover new and innovative technologies.
ShowBiz Expo has no equal. Participation is an opportunity that cannot be missed if you dare to stay ahead of the competition!
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Make sure you attend this event! Here are is a sample of what you will see:
2011 Film Festivals
Find US Film Festivals including short, independent, documentary film contests in LA, New York & more. Includes the Sundance and Telluride competitions & screenings. Find film financing for your film production! Browse music festivals, fairs and festivals, Renaissance festivals, craft shows & State Fairs.
List of Film Festivals & Contests
* Please Verify List of Film Festivals and Contests Before Attending.
August 2011 Film Festivals
08/04 – 08/14, 2011 – Plaza Classic Film Festival
El Paso, Texas
Location: Plaza Theatre
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.plazaclassic.com
08/05 – 08/07, 2011 – 4th Annual Noor Iranian Film Festival
Los Angeles, California
Location: James Bridge Theater
Contact Phone: 310-281-5575
Website: www.noorfilmfestival.com
08/06 – 08/11, 2011 – Gideon Media Arts Conference and Film Festival
Ridgecrest, North Carolina
Location: LifeWay Conference Center
Contact Phone: 1-800-588-7222
Website: www.gideonfilmfestival.com/Home/?load=1
08/09 – 08/14, 2011 – Rhode Island International Film Festival
Newport, Rhode Island
Location: Various Locations
Contact Phone: 401-861-4445
Website: www.film-festival.org/index07A.htm
08/09 – 08/13, 2011 – Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival
Denver, North Carolina
Location: Martha’s Vineyard
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.mvaaff.com
08/11 – 08/14, 2011 – Ruby Mountain Film Festival
Elko, Nevada
Location: Raleigh Studios, 650 North Bronson Avenue
Contact Phone: 888-960 FILM
Website: www.rubymountainfilmfestival.org
08/11 – 08/14, 2011 – North Carolina Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Durham, North Carolina
Location: The Carolina Theater, 309 West Morgan Street
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.ncglff.org
08/11 – 08/18, 2011 – Holly Shorts Film Festival
Hollywood, California
Contact Email: staff@hollyshorts.com
Website: www.hollyshorts.com
08/12 – 08/14, 2011 – The Fell Good Festival
Los Angeles, California
Location: Elko Convention Center, 700 MOREN WAY
Contact Phone: 775-299-4484
Website: www.fgff.org
08/16 – 08/20, 2011 – Phoenix Christian Film Festival 2011
Tempe, Arizona
Location: Fiesta Resort
Contact Phone: 520-238-1814
Website: www.christianfilmfest.org
08/18 – 08/21, 2011 – Salt Lake City Film Festival
Salt Lake City, Utah
Contact Email: info@slcff.com
Website: www.saltlakecityfilmfestival.com
08/19 – 08/21, 2011 – Sausalito Film Festival
Sausalito, California
Location: Cavallo Point, 601 Murray Circle
Contact Phone: 415-887-9506
Website: www.sausalitofilmfestival.com
08/25 – 08/27, 2011 – Wyoming Film Festival
Rawlins, Wyoming
Contact Phone: 307-328-9274
Website: national9inns.com/item/rawlins-aug-26-28-2011-wyoming-film-festival
September 2011 Film Festivals
09/01 – 09/30, 2011 – Atlanta’s Independent Film Month
Atlanta, Georgia
Location: various locations
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.independentfilmmonth.com/home.html
09/02, 2011 – Gangrene Film Festival
Layton, Utah
Location: The Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 NORTH WASATCH DR.
Contact Phone: 801-544-8989
Website: www.gangreneproductions.com/home/index.php
09/02 – 09/05, 2011 – Telluride Film Festival
Telluride, Colorado
Location: Sheridan Opera House
Contact Phone: 510-665-9494
Website: www.telluridefilmfestival.org
09/06 – 09/12, 2011 – Austin Gay and Lesbian Internationsl Film Festival
Austin, Texas
Location: 1216 E. 51st St
Contact Phone: 512-302-9889
Website: www.agliff.org/festival/
09/08 – 10/15, 2011 – 7th Gainesville Latino Film Festival
Gainesville, Florida
Location: Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
Contact Phone: 352-378-9787
Website: www.latinawomensleague.org
09/08 – 10/15, 2011 – Newark Film Festival
Gainesville, Florida
Location: Cinema Center 3
Contact Phone: 302-656-5555
Website: www.newarkfilm.com
09/14 – 09/20, 2011 – SANTA ROSA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Santa Rosa, California
Location: outdoors and in the Cave at Deerfield Ranch Winery, Kenwood, Sonoma Valley and in select theaters and venues in Santa Rosa, Ca
Contact Phone: 707-935-3456
Website: www.winecountryfilmfest.com
09/15 – 09/18, 2011 – Snob Film Festival
Concord, New Hampshire
Location: Red River Theatres, Concord City Audiorium, and more
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.snobfilmfestival.com
09/15 – 09/17, 2011 – The Fifth Annual Atlanta Horror Film Festival
Atlanta, Georgia
Location: Goat Farm
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.atlantahorrorfilmfest.com
09/16 – 09/18, 2011 – Estes Park Film Festival
Estes Park, Colorado
Location: Historic Park Theatre
Contact Phone: 970-231-2580
Website: www.estesparkfilmfestival.com
09/16 – 09/22, 2011 – Boston Film Festival
Boston, Massachusetts
Location: The Stuart Street Playhouse
Contact Phone: 617-523-8388
Website: www.bostonfilmfestival.org
09/16 – 09/18, 2011 – South Dakota Film Festival
Aberdeen, South Dakota
Location: Aberdeen Community Theatre
Contact Phone: 605-225-2228
Website: www.southdakotafilmfest.org
09/20 – 09/24, 2011 – 3rd Annual Indian Film Festival of Houston
Houston, Texas
Location: Studio Movie Grill, 805 Town and Country Boulevard
Contact Phone: 713-260-9630
Website: www.iffhinc.org
09/21 – 09/25, 2011 – ASPEN FILMFEST 2011
Aspen, Colorado
Contact Phone: 970-925-6882
Website: www.aspenfilm.org/index.php/events/aspen-filmfest
09/22 – 10/25, 2011 – Atlanta Underground Film Festival
Atlanta, Georgia
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.auff.org/home.html
09/22 – 09/25, 2011 – Tulsa International Film Festival
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Location: Downtown Tulsa
Contact Phone: 855-475-FILM (3456)
Website: www.tulsafilmfestival.org
09/22 – 09/25, 2011 – 8th Annual San Francisco Irish Film Festival
San Francisco, California
Contact Phone: 510-638-4871
Website: sfirishfilm.com
09/23 – 09/25, 2011 – Coney Island Film Festival
Brooklyn, New York
Location: Sideshows By The Seashore and Coney Island Museum in Coney Island
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.coneyislandfilmfestival.com
09/23 – 09/25, 2011 – Sycamore Film Festival
Sycamore, Illinois
Location: Sycamore City Center, 2nd Floor 308 W. State Street
Contact Phone: 815-895-6746
Website: www.sycamorefilmfestival.com
09/23 – 09/25, 2011 – DocMiami International Film Festival
Doral, Florida
Location: Various Venues
Contact Phone: 786-493-8308
Website: www.docmiami.org
09/29 – 10/02, 2011 – Cincinnati Film Festival
Cincinnati, Ohio
Location: Downtown
Contact Phone: 323-761-0075
Website: www.cincyfilmfest.com
09/30 – 10/16, 2011 – New York Film Festival
New York, New York
Location: 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Contact Phone: 888-313-6085
Website: www.filmlinc.com/nyff/nyff.html
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Production Title: It Was All A Dream Pilot
– Working Title
Union / Non-Union: Non-Union
Production Type: Independent
Project Length: TV Pilot (22 minutes)
Posted On: Friday, June 9, 2011
Production Location: Baltimore, MD
Production Company: Alnys Productions
Company Website: www.alnysproductions.com/
Director: Alyn Camp
Producer: Ashley “Charisma” Grayson/Mia Fields-Hall
Audition Location: Send headshot/resume for location
Shooting Location: Baltimore, MD
Email: poapilot@gmail.com
Compensation: No
KEY DATES
Auditions: June 18, 2011 & June 26, 2011
Shooting Starts: July, 2011
Shooting Ends: Aug., 2011
Synopsis: It Was All A Dream follows the lives of two driven twenty something’s as they hustle their way through the entertainment industry. Attempting to make a name for themselves in their respective fields, Taylor Graham and Zoe Thompson become the perfect compliments of each other. They use their street smarts, professional skills, and connections to make their dreams a reality. Along the journey, they learn that climbing your way to the top comes with many sacrifices. In the end what’ll prove more tempting- making your dreams come true or the traditional roles of a twenty something woman?
CHARACTER BIOS
1. [DANIEL JAMES] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: LATE TWENTIES]
DANIEL JAMES may not be well groomed but he’s extremely attractive. He is a local photographer who is well liked in the community, trust worthy, charming, and loveable. He has an addictive personality, which most women fall for easily when they first meet him.
2. [MODEL] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: TWENTIES]
MODEL is spunky and flirtatious. Full of attitude and personality, she has a history and a thing for Daniel that neither can resist or deny.
3. [RYAN] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 8-12]
RYAN is a playful school aged boy who enjoys hanging around his uncle Daniel’s photography studio.
4. [TAYLOR GRAHAM] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: MID TWENTIES]
TAYLOR GRAHAM was born and raised in Baltimore city by an adopted family, but you could never tell by the way she carries herself. She’s professional, beautiful, and men love her easy-going nature.
5. [ZOE THOMPSON] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: MID TWENTIES]
ZOE THOMPSON is about her business. She’s very successful at her young age and has made a name for herself in the industry. Her weaknesses–good-looking men in need of an upgrade.
6. [KATIE] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: MID-LATE TWENTIES]
KATIE is a young successful professional. She’s a supportive coworker of Zoe.
7. [MALCOLM DAVIS] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: LATE TWENTIES]
MALCOLM DAVIS is a clean-cut good guy. His introverted personality often leaves him single and looking in all the wrong places.
8. [WAITRESS] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: TWENTIES]
9. [IMANI EVANS] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: MID TWENTIES]
IMANI EVANS is Taylor’s closest friend. She’s an up North girl who spent several years down South attending college. She’s very direct but playful and is often times Taylor’s sidekick and partner in crime.
10. [BOOK STORE OWNER] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: FIFTIES]
OWNER is older man who means business but deep down has a good heart.
11. [CALVIN] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: EARLY – MID THIRTIES]
CALVIN is Taylor’s ex and Daniel’s good friend. He is extremely successful and has a strong presence. He’s charming and that is ultimately what makes Taylor weak for him and resentful at the same time.
A WorldWhen Films and Dew Drop Publishing are holding auditions for acting roles in the upcoming short-film titled Bravery. Casting call will be Thursday June 9, 2011 at Peace and a Cup of Joe in downtown Baltimore. More information to follow.
June 2011 Film Festivals
06/01 – 06/05, 2011 – Gold Coast International Film Festival
Long Island, New York
Contact Phone: 516-444-FILM
Website: www.goldcoastfilmfestival.org
06/01 – 06/04, 2011 – 3rd Annual Hollywood Brazilian Film Festival
Hollywood, California
Location: Egyptian Theatre
Contact Phone: 323-465-3677
Website: www.hbrfest.com
06/05, 2011 – 3RD Annual Hollywood Brazilian Film Festival
Hollywood, California
Location: Egyptian Theatre
Contact Phone: 323-465-3677
Website: www.hbrfest.com
06/03 – 06/05, 2011 – Rainier Independent Film Festival
Ashord, Washington
Location: Ashford Valley
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.rainierfilmfest.com
06/03 – 06/05, 2011 – Rainier Independent Film Festival
Ashord, Washington
Location: Ashford Valley
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.rainierfilmfest.com
06/03 – 06/05, 2011 – Mendocino Film Festival
Mendocino, California
Location: Mendocino village
Contact Phone: 707-937-0171
Website: www.mendocinofilmfestival.org
06/03 – 06/12, 2011 – Brooklyn Film Festival
Brooklyn, New York
Location: 180 South 4th Street, Suite 2 S
Contact Phone: 718-388-4306
Website: www.brooklynfilmfestival.org/submit/
06/03 – 06/05, 2011 – Pittsburgh Horror Film Festival
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Location: Monroeville Convention Center
Contact Phone: 877-793-0008
Website: www.PittsburghHorrorFilms.com
06/09 – 06/12, 2011 – LA Greek Film Festivals
Los Angeles, California
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: lagff.org
06/09 – 06/12, 2011 – The Hero Complex Film Festival
Hollywood, California
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: events.latimes.com/herocomplexfilmfest/
06/14 – 06/18, 2011 – SouthSide Film Festival
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Contact Phone: 610-882-4300
Website: www.southsidefilmfestival.com
06/15 – 06/19, 2011 – Maui Film Festival
Maui, Hawaii
Contact Phone: 808-579-9244
Website: www.mauifilmfestival.com/mffw_submissions.php
06/16 – 06/19, 2011 – Image Gazer Film Festival
Blue Hill, Maine
Location: The Alamo Theatre, The Stonington Opera House, The New Surry Theatre, The Grand Theatre
Contact Phone: 207-669-5506
Website:dylanhowardfilmlife.me/ImageGazer/Image_Gazer_Film_Festival.html
06/16 – 06/26, 2011 – THE LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL
Los Angeles, California
Location: Film Independent, 9911 West Pico Blvd, 11th Floor
Contact Phone: 310-432-1208
Website: www.filmfestivals.com/bulletin/10/dec/laff.shtml
06/16 – 06/26, 2011 – Frameline35
San Francisco, California
Contact Phone: 415-703-8650
Website: www.frameline.org/festival/archive.aspx
06/21 – 06/27, 2011 – Palm Springs International ShortFest and Film Market
Palm Springs, California
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.psfilmfest.org/index.aspx
06/22 – 06/26, 2011 – San Antonio Film Festival
San Antonio, Texas
Contact Phone: 210-977-9004
Website: www.safilm.com
06/24 – 06/26, 2011 – Akasha Metaphysical Film Festival
Carmel, California
Location: Sunset Communty Center
Contact Phone: 831-717-4135
Website: www.metaphysicalfilm.com
July 2011 Film Festivals
07/01 – 07/04, 2011 – Geek Film Festival
Miami, Florida
Location: The Miami Airport Convention Center, 711 NW 72nd Ave
Contact Phone: 954-399-1330
Website: www.geekfilmfest.com
07/06 – 07/09, 2011 – American Black Film Festival
Miami, Florida
Location: see website
Contact Phone: 646-375-2144, ext. 1
Website: www.abff.com/festival/
07/07 – 07/17, 2011 – Outfest 2011: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Los Angeles, California
Contact Phone: 213-480-7088
Website: www.outfest.org/outfest/
07/07 – 07/10, 2011 – The Van Wert Independent Film Festival
Van Wert, Ohio
Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest
Contact Phone: 419-979-9692
Website: www.vwiff.org
07/08 – 07/10, 2011 – SACRAMENTO JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL
Sacramento, California
Location: Crest Theatre, 1013 K Street
Contact Phone: 916-421-1017
Website: www.sacjapanesefilmfestival.net
07/09, 2011 – Ventura Film Festival
Ventura, California
Location: Majestic Ventura Theate
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.facebook.com/pages/Ventura-Film-Festival/124867670436
07/14 – 07/24, 2011 – Indianapolis International Film Festival
Indianapolis, Indiana
Location: INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART, 4000 Michigan Road
Contact Phone: 317-560-4433
Website: indyfilmfest.org
07/15 – 07/24, 2011 – Maine International Film Festival
Waterville, Maine
Location: Railroad Square Cinema and Colby College
Contact Phone: 207-861-8138
Website: www.miff.org
07/15 – 07/17, 2011 – Las Vegas Film Festival
Las Vegas, Nevada
Location: Las Vegas Hilton Hotel and Casino
Contact Phone: 702-552-9330
Website: www.lvfilmfest.com
07/16 – 07/17, 2011 – Robot Film Festival
New York City, New York
Location: Three Legged Dog Art & Technology Center
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.robotfilmfestival.com
07/20 – 07/23, 2011 – Real to Reel International Film Festival
Kings Mountain, North Carolina
Location: Joy Performance Center
Contact Phone: 704-484-2787
Website: www.ccartscouncil.org/realtoreel/
07/21 – 08/08, 2011 – San Francisco Jewish Film Festival
San Francisco, California
Location: screening in four Bay Area venues
Contact Phone: 704-484-2787
Website: 415-621-0556
07/22 – 07/31, 2011 – Manhattan Film Festival
New York City, New York
Location: Peter many screenings at Norton Symphony Space
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.manhattanfilmfestival.org
07/23, 2011 – Clifton Film Fest
Lorton, Virginia
Location: In the courtyard at the Workhouse Art Center
Contact Phone: 703-662-3659
Website: www.cliftonfilmfest.com
07/23, 2011 – 15-Minutes of Fame Independent Film Festival
Palm Bay, Florida
Location: Palm Bay Dollar Movies
Contact Phone: 321-984-7789
Website: www.15minutefilmfest.com
07/26 – 07/31, 2011 – Traverse City Film Festival
Traverse City, Michigan
Location: THE STATE THEATRE, 233 E. Front St.
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.traversecityfilmfest.org
07/29 – 07/30, 2011 – La Jolla Fashion Film Festival
La Jolla, California
Location: Museum of Contemporary Art
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.ljfff.com
Filmmaker get your projects screened and critiqued at one of these upcoming film festivals. These festivals are an excellent way to network with other filmmakers, actors, producers, and film lovers. Check the following dates to see if you can attend one or more of these events:
April 2011 Film Festivals
04/01 – 04/20, 2011 – Arizona International Film Festival
Cedar City, Utah
Contact Phone: 520-882-0204
Website: www.filmfestivalarizona.com
04/05 – 04/14, 2011 – Thunderbird Film Festival
Cedar City, Utah
Contact Phone: 435-586-7861
Website: www.thunderbirdfilmfestival.suu.edu/thunderbird.html
04/06 – 04/10, 2011 – Beverly Hills Film Festival
Beverly Hills, California
Contact Phone: 310-779-1206
Website: www.beverlyhillsfilmfestival.com
04/07, 2011 – Sarasota Film Festival
Sarasota, Florida
Contact Phone: 941-364-9514
Website: www.sarasotafilmfestival.com
04/07 – 04/11, 2011 – Ashland Independent Film Festival
Ashland, Oregon
Contact Phone: 541-488-7782
Website: www.ashlandfilm.org
04/07 – 04/17, 2011 – Washington, DC International Film Festival
Washington, DC
Contact Phone: 202-234-FILM (3456)
Website: www.filmfestdc.org
04/08 – 04/17, 2011 – WorldFest
Houston, Texas
Contact Phone: 713-965-9955
Website: www.worldfest.org
04/08 – 04/17, 2011 – Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Contact Phone: 310-988-2602
Website: www.indianfilmfestival.org
04/08 – 04/17, 2011 – River Run International Film Festival
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Contact Phone: 336-724-1502
Website: www.riverrunfilm.com
04/14 – 04/17, 2011 – Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
Durham, North Carolina
Contact Phone: 919-687-4100
Website: www.fullframefest.org
04/14 – 04/24, 2011 – Nashville Film Festival
Nashville, Tennessee
Contact Phone: 615-742-2500
Website: www.nashvillefilmfestival.org
04/20 – 05/01, 2011 – Tribeca Film Festival
New York City, New York
Contact Phone: 212-941-2400
Website: www.tribecafilm.com/festival/
04/27 – 05/01, 2011 – USA Film Festival
Dallas, Texas
Contact Phone: 214-821-6300
Website: www.usafilmfestival.com
04/27 – 05/04, 2011 – Annual Independent Film Festival Boston
Boston, Massachuttees
Location: 276 Washington Street
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.iffboston.org
04/28 – 05/07, 2011 – Atlanta Film Festival
Atlanta, Georgia
Contact Phone: 404-352-4225
Website: atlantafilmfestival.com/index.php
04/28 – 05/05, 2011 – Newport Beach Film Festival
Newport Beach, California
Contact Phone: 949-253-2880
Website: www.newportbeachfilmfest.com/2011/
04/28 – 05/07, 2011 – Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
Los Angeles, California
Location: Directors Guild of America and the Aratani/Japan America Theatre
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: asianfilmfestla.org/2011/
04/29 – 05/02, 2011 – Red Bridge Film Festival
Park Rapids, Minnesota
Location: Park Theatre
Contact Phone: 218-237-8950
Website: www.redbridgefilm.org
May 2011 Film Festivals
05/04 – 05/08, 2011 – New York Indian Film Festival
New York, New York
Location: Paris Theatre, 58th Street and 5th Avenue
Contact Phone: 212-594-3685
Website: www.desiclub.com/saroosh/event_page.cfm?EventID=9890&CFID=10165023&CFTOKEN=42912620
05/05 – 05/08, 2011 – Maryland Film Festival
Baltimore, Maryland
Location: On screens in and around Baltimore’s burgeoning Station North Arts District
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.md-filmfest.com
05/05 – 05/14, 2011 – Santa Cruz Film Festival
Santa Cruz, California
Contact Phone: 831-359-4888
Website: www.santacruzfilmfestival.org
05/06, 2011 – Bend Bicycle Film Festival
Bend, Oregon
Location: Tower Theater
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.bendbicyclefilmfestival.com
05/07, 2011 – New Strand Film Festival
West Liberty, Iowa
Location: 113 E. 3rd Street
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.newstrandfilmfestival.org/nsff_2011
05/11 – 05/15, 2011 – 2011 Big Island Film Festival
Kohala Coast, Hawaii
Location: Mauna Lani Resort
Contact Phone: 808-883-0394
Website: www.BigIslandFilmFestival.com
05/12 – 05/14, 2011 – Tupelo Film Festivals
Tupelo, Mississippi
Location: Downtown Tupelo
Contact Phone: 800-533-0611
Website: www.tupelo.net/film-festival/
05/13 – 05/15, 2011 – International Freethought Film Festival
Tampa, Florida
Location: Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St
Contact Phone: 888-821-1990
Website: www.freethoughtfilmfest.org
05/18 – 05/22, 2011 – 4th Annual Charleston International Film Festival
Charleston, South Carolina
Location: downtown Charleston
Contact Phone: 843-817-1617
Website: www.charlestoniff.com
05/19 – 05/22, 2011 – Cheyenne International Film Festival
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Location: Historic Atlas Theatre
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: cheyenneinternationalfilmfestival.com/blog/
05/20 – 05/21, 2011 – New Media Film Festival
Los Angles, California
Contact Phone: n/a
Website: www.newmediafilmfestival.com
05/24 – 05/28, 2011 – Media City Festival
Windsor, Ontario
Location: 309 Chatham Street West
Contact Phone: 519-973-9368
Website: mediacityfilmfestival.com
05/26 – 05/29, 2011 – San Francisco Greek Film Festival
San Francisco, California
Location: Delancey Street Screening Room, 600 The Embarcadero
Website: www.grfilm.com/GRFilm/Home.html
Call for entries! Amateur local filmmakers will have a chance to compete for fame and prizes in the Baltimore Sun’s SunShorts, a 2-Minute Film Contest, a contest to recognize outstanding local short films during the 2011 Maryland Film Festival. The top three films will be screened in the tent village across the street from the Charles on May 6, and the winning filmmakers will receive Best Buy gift cards worth up to $500. Go to baltimoresun.com/filmcontest for more details.