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Shortie film festival will take place online in 2 weeks

Shortie Film Festival is fast-growing annual film festival based in Brooklyn, New York. During a two day event we hold live screenings, talks and networking afterparties at a beautiful rustic 19th century loft.    Shortie represents filmmakers of all backgrounds and levels of experiences. We promote and support young talents helping them to get industry recognition in New York City.    We love and support movies made with small and bi...

EFN Short Film Festival - Livestream Spring Edition!

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  The FINAL DEADLINE to submit your short film to Emerging Filmmakers Night Short Film Festival - Spring Edition  is approaching fast!! Submit at  efnfestival.org via @FilmFreeway for an opportunity to:   >  Win 2 awards on the night, the CRITICS’ CHOICE and the AUDIENCE FAVOURITE >  Get feedback from a panel of highly accredited critics (Leeds - Short Film, BBC, Genesis Cinema) >  Win up to £400 i...

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20+ awards every month   We are looking for short films. We are looking for a story about the reality ...

The Creative Coalition’s Spotlight Initiative announces Shorts Competition Winners

  THE CREATIVE COALITION AWARDS $220,000 IN GRANTS TO FILMMAKERS SPOTLIGHTING THE UNTOLD STORY OF OBESITY JURY OF TV/FILM LEADERS AND MEDICAL EXPERTS SELECTS 2020 SPOTLIGHT INITIATIVE FILMS The Creative Coalition today awarded $220,000 in grants to four filmmakers who will produce short films about the untold story of obesity. The grant recipients include writer/director Greg DePaul (“Bride Wars”), Emmy Award-winning scenic designer David Gallo (“Sesame Street&rdqu...

Locarno74 to introduce new auteur shorts competition: Corti d’autore

Pardi di domani, the short film section of the Locarno Film Festival, is to be enhanced by a new competitive program, Corti d’autore, reserved for short works by auteur filmmakers already established on the international scene. The Artistic Director and his team are currently engaged in preparations for a 2021 edition that hopefully will be a grand relaunch towards the future. The new competition will open a significant window of opportunity to take part in the Festival for high-pro...

Join Eva Lanska on Valentine's Day for the World Premiere of Her New Web Series, a love story 'Motek' on ItsAShort.com

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You are invited to attend! Eva Lanska’s New Short Romance Web Series “Motek” to Premiere Worldwide on It’sAShort.com at 6PM PST/9PM EST on Valentine’s Day   Special Event to Feature Episode One “First Morning” followed by special Q&A with Lanska and Screening of Director’s Award-Winning Short “Little French Fish”             Award-winning, London-based filmmaker Eva...

Hollyshorts presents its first annual HollyShorts HOT LIST

TOP 30 SHORT FILMS BREAKING THE MOLD   The Oscar qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival, one of the world’s most influential short festivals, is presenting its  first annual HollyShorts HOT LIST, their ranking of some of the best short films from emerging and diverse storytellers. These landmark films are breaking the mold, winning a variety of accolades and being sought after for adaptations into longer form content.    Distinguished for its eye for discovering new...

ShortsTV just announced its global short film festival, the 2021 ShortsTV Worldwide Film Festival

ShortsTV just announced its global short film festival, the 2021 ShortsTV Worldwide Film Festival, in the U.S., Latin America, India and Europe.    ShortsTV, the first and only global channel and network dedicated to short films and exclusive presenter of Oscar® Nominated Shorts theatrical releases, announced today that it will once again bolster its commitment to elevating filmmakers across the globe with the 2021 ShortsTV Worldwide Film Festival.    ...

"Be careful who you leave with" written and directed by Nancy Menagh enters the circuit this month

  First look at the trailer:   FILMMAKERS MENAGH & O’SCANLON PREMIERE TRAILER FOR SHORT THRILLER VICTIM NO. 6  COVID and the subsequent lockdowns have been difficult for countless people and businesses for a myriad of reasons. And, without venues for live performances and screenings, the arts were also hit extremely hard. Film Festivals shuttered or went online, theaters closed, and Broadway went dark. This left a huge void for both the spectators and the artist...

It’s A Wrap for the 2020 French Riviera Film Festival – Submissions Now Open for 2021 Fest on Film Freeway

The second annual French Riviera Film Festival culminated with a star-studded, COVID-conscious, virtual awards ceremony, held live from The Beverly Hills Hotel on September 19.   Highlight video from the event:   (Video Credit: Juan Gonzalez) Each year, FRFF celebrates short film and short-form content from around the globe, featuring the works of filmmakers from more than 20 countries.This year, FRFF and PlayPlay.tv, a premier digital vid...

Short film ''Shameless'' underscores the importance of the adage ‘Respect for all’ as the cornerstone of all human interactions.

Shameless : A unique short film which underscores the importance of  the adage ‘Respect for all’ as the          cornerstone of all human interactions !!!! Indian short film ‘‘Shameless’’ directed by Keith Gomes reviewed by film critic Mr. Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI) 29.01.2021.                  Each day thousands of people come to Mumbai in search of jobs. Each one of them wishes ...

Mirror Mountain Film Festival now open for 2021 submissions

Are you an independent filmmaker with an original and unique creative voice? Mirror Mountain Film Festival is officially open for submissions for our 2021 online festival, and we want to see your work! Shorts, medium-length films and features in all genres are being accepted now through FilmFreeway. More info: https://filmfreeway.com/festival/MirrorMountainFilmFestival ...

"Pooling" to play Rollout Dance Film Festival in Macao!

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"Pooling" has been selected to the Rollout Dance Film Festival in Macao for December 27, 2020 to January 11, 2021. "Pooling" was choreographed/performed by Marc Carrizo Vilarroig of the internationally-renowned breakdance troupe Brodas Bros. Its opening and closing animations were done by Dismas & GrissyG Lizarraga of GrisDismation in the Los Angeles area. Pol Carrizo Vilarroig of Imatge Barcelona shot, edited and did the considerable special effects. An original score w...

"terroir" to play in the 25th anniversary of Videopoesia Videobardo in Argentina!

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"terroir" has been selected from over 430 entries to participate in the 25th anniversary of the Videopoesia Videobardo Festival in Buenos Aires, Argentina during dates to be determined in 2021. "terroir" is a musical documentary about the mother-child relationship and how it can influence our perceptions of very capable female leaders in all sectors of society. Helmed, written and produced by Dawn Westlake under her Ron de Cana Prods, Inc. shingle, "terroir" was fi...

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Bull City International Film Festival Trailer ...

The Disloyal

The Disloyal is based on a real nightmare that writer, director, and producer of the film, Ryan Sharp, had one night. The film is a throwback stylistically to the early 1970s psychological horror films, of which Sharp is a big fan. Even the movie poster pays homage to the 1970s. Sharp finds horror more in the hidden emotions that we all deal with instead of in the typical blood and guts killer film. Hold on to your s

LA Crime and Horror Film Festival

The 6th season of the Los Angeles Crime & Horror Film Festivals, scheduled to take place in the heart of Hollywood in May 2021, is now accepting submissions of feature films and short films in the many crime and horror subgenres. From zombies and demons to mobsters and murderers, the crime and horror genres have captured the cinematic experience since the invention of film. Today, they remain some of the most memorable stories in independent film. The LA Crime and Horror Film Festival has ...

Call for Entry - IISFF - CINEMASCOPE AWARDS 2020

Indian International Short Film Festival - CINEMASCOPE AWARDS Coming Soon . Date - 16th to 24th Dec 2020 Time - 10-7pm Online Screening Submit Your Film Now for EXCLUSIVELY DISCOUNT ON FilmFreeway - Now Special 50% discount on entry fees of any category Use Waiver code - IISFF2020 Standard Fees - $29.00 Student Fees - $24.00 Gold Member Fees - $20.00 Last Date of Submission 30 Nov,2020 We welcome all the dedicated people to join us in our festival and make this festiva...

"terroir" accepted to Caminhos do Cinema Portugues!

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"terroir" has been accepted to Caminhos do Cinema Portugues for November 2020 in Coimbra, Portugal. "terroir" is a musical documentary about the mother-child relationship and how it can influence our perceptions of very capable female leaders in all sectors of society. Helmed, written and produced by Dawn Westlake under her Ron de Cana Prods, Inc. shingle, "terroir" was filmed in Wheaton & Peru, IL USA, Font Romeu, France and Vilafranca del Penedes, Spain by Po...

"terroir" to play Silver Wave Film Festival in Canada!

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"terroir" will play with the 2020 Silver Wave Film Festival out of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada from November 5-12, 2020. Due to the Covid19 pandemic, this year's festival has had to move online. Clips from "terroir" kick off this year's promotional trailer for the fest: https://youtu.be/pkhxf7UOmb4 "terroir" is a musical documentary about the mother-child relationship and how it can influence our perceptions of very capable female leaders in all sect...

"terroir" selected to International Portrait Film Festival in Bulgaria!

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"terroir" has been accepted to the International Portrait Film Festival in Sofia, Bulgaria for November 15-25, 2020. "terroir" is a musical documentary about the mother-child relationship and how it can influence our perceptions of very capable female leaders in all sectors of society. Helmed, written and produced by Dawn Westlake under her Ron de Cana Prods, Inc. shingle, "terroir" was filmed in Wheaton & Peru, IL USA, Font Romeu, France and Vilafranca del Pen...

"terroir" wins BEST MUSIC VIDEO at RATMA Film Festival in the UK!

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"terroir" has won the Audience Award for BEST MUSIC VIDEO at the RATMA International Film Festival in Keighley, UK. Due to the Covid19 pandemic, the festival was held online this year, and the judging was also done online by the public over a two-week viewing period. "terroir" is a musical documentary about the mother-child relationship and how it can influence our perceptions of very capable female leaders in all sectors of society. Helmed, written and produced by Dawn West...

PÖFF Shorts announces International Competition titles for 2020

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival sub-festival announces 115 titles across five different competition as PÖFF Shorts (17th-25h November 2020) celebrates its first year of being an Academy Award qualifying festival. The 2020 edition of PÖFF Shorts, an official sub-festival of the A-List Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, has revealed the films which will be part of its six competitions. More than 110 short films and animations will be screened between 17th and 25th Nov...

"terroir" to play on Gran Canaria with SREC Gran Angular Film Festival!

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"terroir" has been accepted to the 16th annual SREC Gran Angular Film Festival on Gran Canaria, Spain out of 400 entries from 30 countries. The festival will run from November 7-13, 2020. "terroir" is a musical documentary about the mother-child relationship and how it can influence our perceptions of very capable female leaders in all sectors of society. Helmed, written and produced by Dawn Westlake under her Ron de Cana Prods, Inc. shingle, "terroir" was filmed i...

"terroir" accepted to Cinemistica Film Festival in Granada!

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"terroir" has been accepted to Festival Cinemistica in Granada, Spain for November 5-28, 2020. "terroir" is a musical documentary about the mother-child relationship and how it can influence our perceptions of very capable female leaders in all sectors of society. Helmed, written and produced by Dawn Westlake under her Ron de Cana Prods, Inc. shingle, "terroir" was filmed in Wheaton & Peru, IL USA, Font Romeu, France and Vilafranca del Penedes, Spain by Pol Car...

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