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The International Film Festival Summit (IFFS) Info and Forthcoming Registration Deadline

August 20, 2008 By: Shawn Hunter Category: Film Festivals No Comments »

The 5th Annual International Film Festival Summit (IFFS) taking place December 7-9, 2008 in Las Vegas.

The IFFS is the first and only industry conference for film festival professionals to network, learn from each other, and understand the latest festival trends.  The IFFS is attended by all levels of professionals including executive and artistic directors to [...]

Purchase Your Passes for the 21st Annual Dallas Video Festival

August 18, 2008 By: Chris Weidner Category: Dallas/Fort Worth, Film Festivals, News No Comments »

Passes On Sale Now for The 21st Annual Dallas Video Festival.

2008 DALLAS VIDEO FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 3-5, 2008
Angelika Film Center
Dallas, Texas
Festival Details:
The Dallas Video Festival returns for its 21st year October 3 -5, 2008 at the Angelika Film Center at Mockingbird Station, 5321 East Mockingbird. As always, the Dallas Video Festival will showcase cutting-edge, fiercely independent work [...]

The Funniest Filmmakers in Austin Have Been Chosen - Who Will Grab The Comedy Gold?

August 17, 2008 By: Chris Weidner Category: Austin, Film Festivals, News No Comments »

AFF Presents the 2008 Funniest Filmmaker in Austin - Finalists.

Funniest Filmmaker in Austin FINALE!
Monday, August 18, 2008
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Cap City Comedy Club
8120 Research Blvd Ste 100
Austin, TX
FREE
Event Details:
AFF’s Funniest Filmmaker in Austin Finalists go HEAD-TO-HEAD this Monday night, August 18th, at Cap City Comedy Club. The Cinematic Showdown begins at 8 and ends around [...]

Austin Film Festival Confirms That Shane Black is Back as Panelist

August 03, 2008 By: Chris Weidner Category: Austin, Film Festivals, News No Comments »

Shane Black Confirmed Panelist at 2008 Austin Film Festival.

About Shane Black:
Writer, Director and Producer Shane Black made his mark as a screenwriter after his action/buddy script Lethal Weapon became a runaway hit at the box-office with stars Mel Gibson and Danny Glover as a pair of mismatched cops. Not only did Black’s storytelling redefine the [...]

Submit Your Film to the 2009 AFI Dallas International Film Festival

July 31, 2008 By: Chris Weidner Category: Dallas/Fort Worth, Film Festivals, News 2 Comments »

American Film Institute Dallas 2009 Call For Entries.

Submission Deadlines:
EARLY - OCTOBER 17, 2008
REGULAR - NOVEMBER 21, 2008
LATE - DECEMBER 5, 2008
Event Details:
In 2009, AFI Dallas will once again span 11 days and nights and feature screenings featuring nightly red carpet entrances at theaters throughout the city, award presentations, filmmaker panels and other special events.
AFI DALLAS [...]

Submit Your Film to the 2008 Lone Star International Film Festival

July 28, 2008 By: Chris Weidner Category: Film Festivals, News No Comments »

Open Call for Entries in the Lone Star International Film Festival.

2008 Lone Star International Film Festival
Sundance Square
November 12-16, 2008
Entry Categories:
Documentary Feature Length Film
Documentary Short Form Film
Narrative Feature Length Film
Narrative Short Form Film
Animation Feature Length Film
Animation Short Form
Submissions:
For more details and to submit your film please visit www.LoneStarFilmSociety.com.
Contact:
Lone Star Film Society
2501 Forest Park Blvd., Suite 2
Fort [...]

Women In Film . Dallas - Call For Entries For the 2008 Chick Flicks Film Festival

July 26, 2008 By: Shawn Hunter Category: Dallas/Fort Worth, Film Festivals No Comments »

Women In Film.Dallas is seeking submissions for their 7th Annual Chick Flicks Film Festival set for October 2, 2008.

Chick Flicks showcases the talents of Texas women in narrative, documentary, animation, experimental works and music videos.  These short film submissions must be either produced or directed by a woman with Texas roots OR, for entry into [...]

Sam Shepard To Accept Distinguished Screenwriter Award 15th annual Austin Film Festival

July 24, 2008 By: Chris Weidner Category: Film Festivals, News No Comments »

Distinguished Screenwriter Award Goes to  Sam Shepard at 15th annual Austin Film Festival.

Distinguished Screenwriter Awardee, Sam Shepard
Austin Film Festival Award Luncheon
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008
Austin Club
The Austin Film Festival (AFF) is honored to announce that screenwriter, actor, director and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Sam Shepard will accept a Distinguished Screenwriter Award at the 15th annual Austin Film [...]

Houston Made Short Films are Focus of SWAMPS’s Short Film Summer Slam

July 21, 2008 By: Chris Weidner Category: Film Festivals, Houston No Comments »

The Southwest Alternative Media Program (SWAMP) Presents the Summer Short Film Slam on July 29th.

SWAMP Summer Short Film Slam
Tuesday, July 29 @ 6:30PM
Rice Cinema (University Blvd @ Stockton, Rice entrance #8)
Cost: FREE
Event Details:
Join SWAMP for a screening of Houston-made short films and meet the filmmakers behind them. Whether you enjoy narrative, documentary, experimental or [...]

Screenwriters Terry Rossio and Kristen Smith Confirmed Panelists for 2008 Austin Film Festival and Conference

July 10, 2008 By: Chris Weidner Category: Film Festivals, News No Comments »

Two More Panelists Confirmed for 2008 Austin Film Festival and Conference.

The Austin Film Festival (AFF) is excited to announce Terry Rossio and Kristen Smith as confirmed panelists for the 2008 Festival and Conference.
Panelist Info:

Terry Rossio is the writer of the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, Small Soldiers, and the classic Disney film Aladdin. He was [...]