Archive for the ‘Documentary Film Festivals’ Category

11 Apr

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Film Festival Grant Program

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Film Festival Grant program:

“Festivals with a cash budget of less than $100,000 can apply for a grant of up to 10 percent of their cash budget or $2,500, whichever is higher. Festivals with cash budgets from $100,000 to less than $200,000 can apply for a grant of up to $10,000. Festivals with cash budgets from $200,000 to $600,000 can apply for a grant of up to $20,000. Festivals with cash budgets greater than $600,000 can apply for a grant of up to $30,000. Grants totaling $450,000 were awarded to thirty film festivals in 2011.”

16 Jan

Sundance 2012 Film Festival Previews

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Get ready for The Sundance Film Festival with TheLip.TV’s Sundance Film Festival Preview with Sundance Film Festival’s Senior Programmer David Courier on B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Doc)

Sundance Film Festival is right around the corner! We have one of the festival’s Senior Programmers David Courier with us to preview and talk about some of the amazing documentaries they have screening this year. Together David, Ondi and Vlad discuss what to look forward to and what to watch out for.  So get ready for all things Sundance by tuning in and getting the scoop on this insider episode of B.Y.O.D.!

David Courier is the senior programmer for the Sundance Film Festival as well as the writer and producer of the Sundance Awards Ceremony.  David has been with the festival for 12 years, since 2000, and focuses on US and World Documentaries.

Watch interview here:


http://thelip.tv/sundance-film-festival-preview-with-senior-programmer-david-courier-on-b-y-o-d-bring-your-own-doc/

22 Sep

Producers Guild accepting submissions for documentary features

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The Producer’s Guild of America is accepting film submission in a variety of categories including documentaries.  Visit the award website for more information.

15 Sep

Call for short films by female filmmakers

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From Women and Film and Video

Take Your Short Film On A World Tour!

Are you a female filmmaker with a short film you want the WORLD to see? Then submit your film to the Women in Film and Television International (WIFTI) Short

Film Showcase!

Your film could be seen around the world as part of the Women in Film and Television International Short Film Showcase on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2012. Local film communities around the globe will gather to celebrate women in film and watch films by the winning international submissions. There will also be a second, DC-based screening on SWAN Day, March 31, 2012.

We are looking for narrative and documentary films made by WIFV Members that feature at least two females with lead crew responsibilities (producer, director, etc.). More information here. Submit your films today, and be featured among the international film community!

Films should not exceed 15 minutes. Submission deadline is September 28, 2011.

Mail two DVD copies of your films with contact information to:

Women in Film & Video

WIFTI Showcase

3628 12th Street, NE

Washington, DC  20017
WIFTI is a global network comprised of some 30 Women in Film chapters worldwide and over 10,000 members dedicated to advancing professional development and achievement for women working in all areas of film, video and other screen-based media.
Women in Film & Video
3628 12th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20017

7 Jun

Female Eye Film Festival Open For Film and Script Entries

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Film Entry information

All films MUST be directed by a woman. All genres accepted. Script Development Program is open to both men and women (screenwriter entry forms available ).

Awards are presented for Best Feature, Best of Show; Best Short, Best, Documentary, Best Animation, Best Experimental, Best Foreign Feature and Best Debut Filmmaker (all films are eligible for Best of Show). An Honorary Director Award is also presented annually.

EARLY DEADLINE: June 30th, 2011, $50.00 (postmarked)

REGULAR DEADLINE: Aug. 31st, 2011: $65.00 (postmarked)

EXTENDED DEADLINE: Oct. 31st, 2011: $75.00 (postmarked)

IN COMPETITION: $100.00 Final Deadline Oct. 31st, 2011

Script Entry Information

Script Reading Workshop & the Good to Go is comprised of two programs, The Script Reading Workshop and the Good To Go. The Script Reading Workshop is a competitive program whereby professional actors read select scenes from screenplay and/or teleplays followed by feedback from industry guests. Script Reading Awards are presented for “Best Screenplay”, “Industry Choice Award” & “Crowd Pleaser” (audience choice award)

Good To Go is a by invitation industry event for writers with feature screenplays, teleplays or MOW’s that isgood to go into production. Good To Go Awards are presented for “Best Low Budget Feature”, “Best Script” and “Best Fresh Voice”.

EARLY DEADLINE: June 30th, 2011, $50.00 (postmarked)

REGULAR DEADLINE: Aug. 31st, 2011: $65.00 (postmarked)

EXTENDED DEADLINE: Oct. 31st, 2011: $75.00 (postmarked)

Click Here for general information about the Female Eye Film Festival.

 

 

30 May

Camden International Film Festival seeks submissions

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“The Camden International Film Festival is open to all documentary films of any length. We love films that push the artistic boundaries of the form. We also love films that shed light on important issues in the world today. Most importantly, we love a good story. We are also interested in rough cuts and work-in-progress films. If you have a project that you think is ready to share with an engaged audience.”

Submission accepted through July 15, 2011.

For more information, click here.

27 May

Silverdocs Documentary Film Festival June 2011

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Silverdocs has announced the Film Festival and Conference line up for 2011.  This year’s documentary festival will take place between June 20-26 at the AFI theatres in Silver Spring, MD. 

“Now in its ninth year, AFI-Discovery Channel Silverdocs honors excellence in filmmaking, supports the diverse voices and free expression of independent storytellers and celebrates the power of documentary to enhance our understanding of the world.”

For more information, click here.

10 May

All Roads Film Festival by National Geographic

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The All Roads Film Festival sponsored by National Geographic will be September14-18 2011.  Check with the website as more information is announced.

Check the Documentary Film Festivals category for more information about film festivals.

3 May

NEA Production Grants For Up To $200,000.

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The National Endowment For The Arts offers grants for television and radio projects that feature the arts.

“Supports projects for radio and television arts programs that are intended for national broadcast. Grants generally range from $10,000 to $200,000.”

For more information, visit their website.

Find out more about grants and funding in the grants and funding category.

To purchase a download of the Funding Your Dream Documentary seminar, click here.

24 Apr

Muslim Film Festival in Washington, DC

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Generation: Muslim 2011 Film Festival

“Muslim communities around the world are overwhelmingly young – with an estimated 65% under the age of 30. Members of this youth bulge are struggling to reconcile modernity with their Muslim identity, disrupting the status quo in shocking and creative ways. This youth rebellion is rocking the world from Tunisia to Tahrir to Tehran to Texas.

The 2011 Muslim Film Festival brings the drama of these stereotype-shattering young Muslims to theaters near you. Come get a glimpse of what the future looks like.”

Click here for more information.

For more information about Film Festivals, check the Documentary Film Festivals category.

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