You know there are so many contest out there I find myself rushing to try and let as many of you know about them and hoping many of you enter them. Well here’s another one I need to get out there asap. Better Looking Records is
sponsoring a Goldrush Music Video Contest. It began on February 14, 2007 and ends on April 30, 2007. Yeah I know it’s a short notice but I do think it’s enough time for someone out there to get their creative juices flowing and wow us. I found the announcement at VMix Video Sharing and Hosting who are the ones promoting the new English band Goldrush.
They are offering $1000 for the best video, an autographed CD, concert tickets and the chance to meet Goldrush. All you have to do is download the song from the contest announcement page, take some footage that goes along with the story, and who knows I may be looking at your video on the next MTV introduction of a new band. Hey, any way to get your work out there, right.
Get your submissions ready for the 10th United Nations Association Film Festival which will take place October 24th -28th, 2007 at Stanford University. I wonder if just walking the halls of the University if my IQ will jump a few points. Alright I’ve waking up. The festival highlights documentary films and videos that emphasize on humanitarian issues, environmental survival, education, homelessness, an array of issues that should be the forefront when it comes to the world being informed. I know of many filmmakers who intentions are to make a substantial difference to the world when it comes to their art, in this case filmmaking. So guys here’s a way to introduce yourself to the world.
The theme of this years festival is “Camera as Witness” and the deadline for submissions is June 1, 2007. There is a submission fee that is very reasonable for films under 30 minutes and for those over 30 minutes . UNAFF suggest using the Withoutabox submission forms to encourage filmmakers to have a central location to directly access film festivals, buyers, and audiences throughout the world. If you do prefer you also have the option to download the entry form in Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word form. I will admit that just this year I became aware of this festival and my goal now is to try and find the winners and /or past entries. Doing this I hope that it will help me become more enlightened as to what’s happening to those around the world. Possibly helping me to learn how I can help to make this world a much pleasant place to live.
The two entertainment meccas in the United States, New York and Los Angeles, are hosting the The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival (NYIIFVF). It is said to be the largest film festival in the world and attracts filmmakers from all over the globe from the novice to the pros. Considered to be “the voice for independent film” (I’m still looking for the person who coined this phrase), the NYIIFVF attracts an array of media attention, making it a event that not only brings attention to the film itself but to everyone who took part in the production. So all you screenwriters, producers. directors, musicians, set designers, make-up artist, get together and collaborate and make that next outstanding independent film. The Los Angeles March festival is in progress now with today being the last day for its March 1st - 8th, 2007 run. But you can submit your projects for the New York festival that is being held in July and the second festival being held in Los Angeles in September. Hey, I think I know where I might be taking my vacation this fall.
I thought I should put this up as soon as possible because the deadline is near. The Flux, a website that showcases
independent and student short films, is having a film fest. It’s the 2007 iPod Film Fest sponsored by Small Dog Electronics and the deadline for entries is March 18, 2007. Yep, it’s around the corner. So get over there as soon as you can and add your submissions.
While you’re there click on some of the links provided. Especially click on “the shows” to see what your fellow filmmakers have been submitting and if you need help in choosing click the “start the engine” link to get their movie engine. On this page there’s a couple of pull down menus that allow you to choose a film based on your mood. You can choose a couple of moods ranging from have some fun to see some technical/FX achievements. It’s a pretty cool site that can help foster some ideas for your next film project. Can’t wait to see it.
