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The Montreal World Film Festival
August 27, September 7
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The regulations and entry forms to submit a film to the 2015 edition of the MONTREAL WORLD FILM FESTIVAL are available for download. Please follow the links to get a copy.
- 2015 REGULATIONS
- ENTRY FORM FOR THE 2015 MONTREAL WORLD FILM FESTIVAL
- ENTRY FORM FOR THE 2015 CANADIAN STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL
The Montreal World Film Festival's blog I Website http://www.ffm-montreal.org/
Oaxaca FilmFest 6
October 9-17, 2015
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We are passionately committed to providing audiences around The Globe with an excellent entertainment experience simply by introducing them to Great Film.
Oaxaca Film Fest's blog I Website http://www.oaxacafilmfest.com/
The Africa Movie Academy Awards AMAA (Nigeria, June) closes submissions during Berlinale February 10th.

The Africa Film Academy (AFA) aims to promote the training, lobbying, and the overall development of young professions in the Film industry, striving to maximise their full potential in an industry where there are limitless possibilities and always capacity for more. The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) is the most prestigious film awards for black filmmakers, from within the African continent, to its extensive sphere of influence spanning from South America to the Caribbean Islands.
The AMA award is currently accepting entries, final deadline is Febuary 10, 2015.
Entries are open to all black filmmakers, who appreciate recognition as well as reward for their work in cinema on the acclaimed AMAA platform. SUBMIT
African Movie Academy Awards's blog I Website: http://www.ama-awards.com/
Women's International Film Festival & Conference
March 23-25
Book your spot now while space is still available for the Women's International Film Festival & Conference, March 23-25, at the tropical Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort in Miami, Florida. Three days of intensive workshops and panels give you an insider's perspective on how to: Successfully Launch a Crowdfunding campaign and how to Find and Market to your Audience. Learn the latest information on Distribution in the Digital Age, discover what content television executives are looking for and the latest issues of Diversity in film and tv. Network with some of the industry's most successful female Directors and Producers, and find out how some women are Shattering the Entertainment Glass Ceiling.
Get your early bird pass on sale now! Limited number available. http://www.womensfilmfest.com/festival-passes-2015/
The 10th Annual Women’s International Film & Arts Festival (WIFF) is the premiere international event for women filmmakers, industry professionals and film lovers - screening more than 100 films by and about women March 20-29, 2015.
Women's International Film and Arts Festival's blog I Website http://www.womensfilmfest.com
NYC Indie Film Festival 2014
October 12 - 18, 2015
Join the celebration of the true independent filmmaker. SUBMIT your feature-length, documentary, short, super-short, music video, art video or animation. The festival takes place in iconic Times Square’s Theater District in New York City, every October.
We seek untold stories and unspoken voices – from horrors to documentaries to adventures to comedies, from great acting to anime. We are looking for films from around the globe that the world must see.
First set of prizes Best Director and Best Cinematographer to receive 7,500USD rental package provided for Panavision.
We are also starting a short screenplay contest with a fabulous first prize of a 7,500 USD rental package provided by Panavision.
NYC Indie Film Fest's blog I Website https://www.nycindieff.com/
Hollyshorts
August 13-22, 2015
The 11th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival and Film Conference/Film Market, scheduled for August 13-22, 2015 at the world famous TCL Chinese Theatre and Roosevelt Hotel, is now accepting submissions. (www.withoutabox.com/login/4655) 2014 HSFF, 3 times named to MovieMaker Magazine “Top 25 Fests Worth the Entry Fee” lists, featured over 400 projects showcasing stars and filmmakers including Sofia Loren, Bill Plympton, Anthony and Joe Russo, and Felicia Day. HSFF awarded over $150,000 in prizes, including $50,000 in post services courtesy of COMPANY 3 and METHOD STUDIOS for Best Short, Director, Music Video, Cinematography, VFX, and Commercial. Shorts HD distribution deals for winners and Final Draft prizes for Screenplay Contest winners.
HollyShorts.com/submissions: www.withoutabox.com/login/4655
Screenplays: www.withoutabox.com/login/12900
Hollyshorts's blog I Website http://hollyshorts.com/
Le MIAFF ANIMAZE Montreal International Animation Film Festival
April 16 – 19, 2015
Le MIAFF (April 16 – 19, 2015) is a Montreal-based international animation film festival providing a showcase for animators and animation producers to showcase and market their works.
Le MIAFF provides an animation industry conference, workshops for animators, producers network, cocktail networking and ANIMAZE DAYS international co-production incentive. For independent filmmakers festival strategy workshops.
Taking place during The City of Montreal Printemps Numerique (Digital Spring) Le MIAFF will also facilitate and curate works and subjects pertaining to digital arts.
Expect news to unfold, great guest and films to be screened. Motivational guest speakers, teachers and master classes. Taking place on site at Concordia state of the art Hall Theatre which just completed a 3.5 million dollar state of the art screening room.
The festival will screen animation features, shorts and experimental film. Industry conferences, panels and international co-productions will be facilitated. Workshops on the state of the art(s). Public film festival screening, panels and educational platform for children. A student film contest challenge from all graduate level animation film schools across the province of Quebec and Canada.
Submit
Animaze - Montreal International Animation Film Festival's blog I Website: http://animazefestival.com/
Colortape International Film Festival
June 2015
February 28, 2015. Early bird deadline.
"Guaranteed acceptance & entry of your films in our festival, one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere! http://www.colortapeinternational.com! Discounted early bird"
Aiming to be the most prestigious and recognized film festival whilst Australia's largest "online" multicultural event endeavors to connect cultural backgrounds from every corner of the world!!!! The Colortape International Film Festival is a platform for international and local professionals and developing animators/filmmakers/script writers/digital content creators/musicians to showcase their creative skills and help them expand their careers. Colortape International Film Festival is a festival created by industry professionals to support filmmakers world wide. We plan a Red Carpet premier for films on Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Perth WA, Brisbane QLD, Sydney NSW, Melbourne VIC, Adelaide SA, Hobart TAS, Darwin & Alice Springs in NT, and capital cities throughout Asia, Africa, South & North America, Europe, Middle East.
Submit
Colortape International Film Festival's blog I Website: http://www.colortapeinternational.com/

> FILMS IN FOCUS
For festival consideration
Pseudonym, for festival consideration

January Selection of Films for your consideration
Annapolis Film Festival Film 2015 Slate Announced
European Film Academy initiates list of “Treasures of European Film Culture”

“SIDETRACKED” closing film of the 32nd Miami Film Festival

24th NY Jewish Film Fest Closing Night Premiere of Felix and Meira Photo Coverage

30th SBIFF celebrates U.S. Premiere of Richard Raymond's "Desert Dancer".

NYJFF Review: Felix and Meira (Félix et Meira)

The Dark Horse and Los hongos Honored as audience favourites of IFFR 2015


> THE AWARDS WATCH
30th SBIFF Maltin Modern Master Award Honoring Michael Keaton

Sundance Wrapped with Awards Ceremony

Christophe Gans and his jury announce the Awards of the Festival International du Film Fantastique de Gérardmer

How Michael Keaton Went From Merchant of Menace to “Soaring Above Them” in Birdman

IFFR 2015 Awards Announced at Fest closing

Why Jennifer Aniston’s Disappearing Act Was Essential For “Cake” & Leaving Rachel Finally

Inside the 2015 SAG-AFTRA Awards, By Adrienne Papp
SBIFF’s Vanguard Award & How the Academy’s Math Is Right on Eddie Redmayne & Felicity Jones

> THE FESTIVAL CIRCUIT
Vesoul Asian Movies Film Festival 2015 Program

Immersion and Virtual Realities at next FMX
San Diego Latino Film Festival Spotlight Film Announcement
Winds of freedom will run through Fribourg from March 21-28, 2015.

Renowned film professionals to meet in Bratislava
CINEQUEST turns 25, forging the future
Highlights on The 39th Hong Kong International Film Festival and The 13th Hong Kong - Asia Film Financing Forum:
24th NY Jewish Film Fest Closing Night Premiere of Felix and Meira Photo Coverage

> PEOPLE IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Zeki Demirkubuz will serve as the jury president of the National Golden Tulip Competition in the 34th Istanbul Film Festival
Hong Kong Fest selects Mr. Louis KOO Tin-Lok as an ambassador for this annual spectacle of movies running 23 March to 6 April, 2

Awards and Juries IFFR 2015

Jaideep Sahni’s Master Class at Film Writers’ Association, Mumbai: 15 years in 150 minutes

Dayo Ogunyemi will step in as the new CEO of The Africa Movie Academy Awards AMAA

The team behind SHIFT72

Cinema Cafe Video: Doug Aitken and Guy Maddin at 2015 Sundance Film Festival


> STRICTLY BUSINESS
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Withoutabox announces the renewal of their long-term relationship with Sundance Institute

The Market Coverage 2014

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