Cinematography Competition : Detroit Independent Film Festival - Call For Free Entries

Deadline : January 15th, 2010

MISSION & OBJECTIVE

While most film festivals are only out for a quick buck, the
1st Annual Detroit Independent Film Festival is a film festival started by Independent filmmakers for Independent Filmmakers.

The DIFF Will be a two six night film festival dedicated to screening the very best short films from Michigan and across the world. Held at the large art-house/independent going area of Detroit, MI at the new Burton Film Theatre. The festival will honor awards, screen engaging shorts, and draw in a movie going audience.

As filmmakers ourselves, we believe in no entry fees either, please submit today.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Our mission is to promote Independent filmmaking by providing a venue that connects an audience with emerging independent filmmakers across the great state of Michigan and around the country.

Detroit Independent Film Festival is not just another festival, it will be a festival that isn’t about sponsors, corporations, or stars. It’s truly for the independent filmmaker to showcase their work to an audience.

DIFF will also be holding the 2010 Michigan Film Awards to honor excellence for the very best Michigan shorts and features that were produced in 2009. (Read Rules and Regulations in how to qualify)

Join us on March 3 – March 7th at the Burton Theatre in Detroit, MI where we will screen outstanding features and shorts to honor indie filmmaking at it’s finest.

ORGANIZERS

Robert Butler (Festival Director) Nathan Faustyn (Programming) ; Aaron Karns (Marketing); Zac Arledge (Web Designer)

Jury TBA

GENERAL RULES

The films will be judged by members of DIFF with film backgrounds both in film theory and filmmaking.

The Michigan Film Awards will be judged by film professors based in local universities and colleges. Other awards for acting, cinematography, and writing will be judged by industry professionals.

Open to all filmmakers .

Submission Regulations

Deadline:

1) All film submissions must be shipped no later than the respective deadline December 30th, 2009. We have an extended deadline as well for January 15th, 2010, this is for features and domestic/internation shorts only.

2) There is no entry fee to this festival, however we take donations of any kind to help the festival grow.

3) All films must be submitted on DVD, either NTSC or PAL. All films must also be labeled with Title, Running Time, Tracking # and Region.

4) The following materials must be included with the DVD, Entry materials will not be returned. Incomplete or works in progress will not be considered.

5) Send all e-mails to detroitindiefest@yahoo.com

6) All Films must be completed no later then January 2009

7) To qualify for the 2010 Michigan Film Awards, each entry must be a short film. Each short must have been completed in 2009 and screened on the festival circuit in 2009.

Nominations for each category include Best Michigan Short, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Academic Short.

If Selected we encourage each filmmaker to bring postcards, posters, and dvd copies of their work.

9) Please e-mail

detroitindiefest@yahoo.com for shipping instructions, questions, or concerns.

Don’t pass up a festival with free entries.

Support indie filmmaking!

Receipt Acknowledgment:
We will notify each filmmaker once we receive the films.

Notification:
Selected films will be announced and e-mailed to all entries no later then Feb 1st 2010.
Nominations will be Announced the same day as the Oscar nominations on the burton theatre website.

http://www.detroitindiefest.com/
http://www.burtontheatre.com/

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