Awards and Competitions

INDEPENDENT EXPOSURE 2010 is now accepting short videos, films and digital-media submissions of 15 minutes or less. Narrative, artistic, humorous, dramatic, animation, documentary, experimental, alternative, avant-garde, ambient, music videos, and underground works of all genres, formats, and styles will be considered. Independent Exposure 2010 is the 14th annual showcase for contemporary, progressive, artistic, and culturally relevant short films and videos by some of the most compelling artists and filmmakers from around the globe. Prizes include Panasonic AG-HSC1U 1/4" 3-CCD High Definition Video Camera and Selected works from the MicrocinemaDVD.com Catalog. DEADLINE: April 30 (Fee: $5) WEBSITE: www.independentexposure.com

last updated: 02.15.2010

Festivals

SANTA CRUZ FILM FESTIVAL (May 6-15) calls independent-minded filmmakers and artists who produce culturally relevant and ideologically challenging work to submit their films for any of the following categories: Narrative, Documentary, Animation, Experimental, Student and youth-produced works. Films and videos of all lengths and formats completed after January 1, 2009 will be accepted. DEADLINE: March 1. WEBSITE: For more information and to apply online, visit: http://www.santacruzfilmfestival.org/2010_callforentries.html

FESTIVAL DE CANNES (May 12-23) is accepting submissions for all categories: The Official Selection: Competition (features and shorts), Out-of-Competition and Un Certain Regard. DEADLINE: March 16. WEBSITE: For preselection conditions, online entry form and more information, visit: http://www.festival-cannes.com/en/submitAFilm.html

33RD ASIAN AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (July 15-24) is accepting submissions in the following categories: Narrative Features, Documentary Features, Short Films, Music Video, Screenplays, Works-In-Progress, Youth Films (by filmmakers under 20). The AAIFF accepts submissions produced, directed or written by artists of Asian descent of any nationality, or about Asian communities. DEADLINE: Early (postmarked): January 27; Final (postmarked): February 24. WEBSITE: http://www.asiancinevision.org/callforentries10.html#entry

2010 BAY AREA WOMEN IN FILM AND MEDIA (BAWIFM) SHORTS SHOWCASE (March 8) seeking independent short films that have a woman in lead creative role as director, producer, writer, or cinematographer. All films/videos must be under 30 minutes and may have been completed any year. All genres accepted.
WEBSITE: www. bawifm.org. DEADLINE: February 26

EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (June 16-27) is accepting submissions for its 2010 edition. Features ( > 30 min) and shorts ( < 30 min) in the Fiction, Documentary, Animation, Experimental categories will be accepted. WEBSITE: For more information and to apply only, visit: http://www.edfilmfest.org.uk DEADLINES: Regular: February 1; Late: February 15.

ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL (August 27-29) is accepting submissions for its 2010 edition. The festival is held during Independent Film Month Atlanta and "showcases meaningful life stories which educate and entertain audiences of every demographic." WEBSITE: For more information and to apply online, visit: www.docufest.com. DEADLINES: Early deadline (March 1, 2010) for shorts (< 45 minutes): $30; for features: $40. Late deadline (April 1, 2010) for shorts: $45; for features: $55. Super late deadline (May 1, 2010) for shorts: $50; for features: $60.

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (June 18-28) is now accepting submissions of feature films, short films and music videos. WEBSITE: For entry rules, regulations and to apply online, visit: http://www.lafilmfest.com/2009/. DEADLINES: Early deadline (December 4, 2009) for features ( > 50 min.): $50; for shorts (< 50 min.): $30; for music videos: $10. Regular deadline (January 15, 2010) for features: $60; for shorts: $40; for music videos: $15. Final deadline for features and documentary films (March 5, 2010): $70; for short films (February 5, 2010): $50; for music videos (February 5, 2010): $20. High school shorts are accepted at no charge.

last updated: 02.26.2010

Markets and Conferences

AMIA 2010 (November 2–6) In 2010, the Association of Moving Image Archivists and the International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives will come together for the first time in a joint conference. The conference program focuses on urgent problems faced by the "lone arranger" to a national collection, with attention to pressures of shifting technologies and managing budgets. LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA. DEADLINES: AMIA Session proposals: March 30; Joint AMIA/IASA joint sessions: February 23. WEBSITE: http://www.amiaconference.com IS THERE SUCH A THING AS EUROPEAN CINEMA? (July 2-4) presented by the European Cinema Research Forum. The conference aims to complement current work comparing European Cinema to other ‘World’ cinemas and Hollywood cinemas by examining European cinema from within, asking what it means to watch, produce and analyse films within Europe and what political, ideological and cultural issues may be at stake in this activity. Suggested topics include, but are not limited to: Authorship, Place and Space, Film festivals, Stardom, Film policy, Transnational and post-national cinema, Gender, feminism and post-feminism, Emigration and immigration, Borders and margins. LOCATION: The University of Exeter, Exeter, Devon, UK. DEADLINE: February 28. WEBSITE: http://www.sall.ex.ac.uk/content/view/2645/577/

CLINT EASTWOOD: MONUMENT OF AMERICAN CINEMA (July 22-23) A conference exploring the achievements and legacy of the cinematic work of Clint Eastwood as actor and director. Keynote speaker: Edward Gallafent. LOCATION: University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. DEADLINE for abstracts/proposals: February 28. WEBSITE: http://www.arts.uq.edu.au/?page=82701.

last updated: 02.26.2010

Media Training/Labs

IFP’S 2010 INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER LABS (June 7-11) is a program supporting first-time feature directors with low-budget, independently produced films at the crucial rough cut/post production stage. The Labs are a highly immersive, free mentorship program providing professional and creative guidance; pushing directors to realize the full potential of their stories – and careers. This year-long fellowship begins with a week-long intensive in New York, followed by participation in IFP’s Independent Film Week. DEADLINE to apply: March 26. WEBSITE: For more information and to apply online, visit: http://Labs.ifp.org

A HELLUVA CampTM offers mini-camps and mini-conferences provides condensed, content-rich, cutting-edge, and fun mini-camps and mini-conferences. The goal is to give subjects that are exciting, practical, and up to the minute. A Helluva CampTM for indie filmmakers (info on fundraising, marketing, technology and distribution): January 23 ($125); A Helluva CampTM for Nonprofit Rebels (info on fundraising, PR, the latest technology, board development): January 30 ($125); A Helluva CampTM on Film Production from Idea to Internet (Info on shooting, capturing, editing, and uploading footage to the internet): April 24 ($250). All fees apply for registrations until December 31. WEBSITE: To see the line-up of presenters, more information and to register online, visit www.goldenpoppy.com.

SFFS FILMMAKER CLASSES
(ongoing) The San Francisco Film Society offers relevant and engaging classes for emerging artists, film professionals and cinephiles of all ages and skill levels. The program develops and hones students’ skills in small classroom settings, where participants learn how to shape their ideas for documentary or narrative films into fully realized productions. SFFS Filmmaker Education covers both the business side and the artistic aspects of filmmaking and empowers students to capitalize on the latest funding trends, business models and networking opportunities. Classes can be taken individually or as a track and are designed to provide the in-depth knowledge and skills necessary for optimum performance in screenwriting, production, documentary filmmaking, professional development and film studies.PRESENTED BY: The San Franciso Film Society. LOCATION: San Francisco, CA (San Francisco Film Centre in the Presidio, at the Ninth Street Independent Film Center and other locations). WEBSITE: www.sffs.org/filmmaker_services/classes.html.

last updated: 02.26.2010

Residencies

AMERICAN INDIAN ARTIST RESIDENCY offers affordable short and long-term living and studio spaces for artists of all disciplines. Each living space includes basic furnishings, a kitchen, bathroom, double bed, and private phone. Residency Costs: Hewitt Upstairs Apartment and Studio: $1,225; Hewitt Downstairs Apartment and Studio: $1,225; Back Dyott Apartment: $925; Middle Dyott Apartment: $550; Front Dyott Apartment: $625. Required work samples: 10 images of work (for visual art residency) or no more than 15 pages of plays or film scripts (for literary residency). No entry fee. DEADLINE: June 15 for winter residencies (October–December 2010); September 15 for Writer Residency (January 2011). WEBSITE: http://www.montanaartistsrefuge.org/apply.html

last updated: 02.26.2010