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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.

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