Category: Call for Entries

Festival Headline News

Hiroshima 2008 To Begin Accepting Entries on Feb. 1st

By Rick DeMott | Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 12:00am

Hiroshima 2008Hiroshima, JapanAug. 7-11, 2008Deadline: April 1, 2008

Hiroshima International Animation Film Festival is a biannual event celebrating the best in animated film. Created in 1985, the festival celebrates love and peace through the art of animation, under the endorsement of ASIFA and according to its rules. The festival includes competitions, special programs, seminars, workshops, exhibitions, etc. The festival will begin accepting entries Feb. 1, 2008. For more information, visit www.urban.ne.jp/home/hiroanim/.

Headline News

Two Weeks Left in CGSociety-NVIDIA NVArt Contest

By Rick DeMott | Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 12:00am

CGSociety-NVIDIA NVArt CompetitionWorld Wide WebFeb. 1, 2008Deadline: Jan. 7, 2008

CGSociety and NVIDIA are hosting the first NVArt competition. The "Amazing Creations" contest for digital artists has a prize pool valued at over $21,000.

Submissions will be reviewed by a distinguished panel of judges, including:

* Pascal Blanche, Concept Artist/Art Director, Ubisoft* Francisco Cortina, 3D Artist* Lorne Lanning, Co-Founder and Creative Director, Oddworld Inhabitants

Film Headline News

Portland Women's Film Fest Wants POWerful Flicks

By Rick DeMott | Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 12:00am

Portland Women's Film Festival 2008May 15-18, 2008Deadline: Feb. 21, 2008

The Portland Women's Film Festival (aka POW Fest) focuses on the cinematic contribution of women filmmakers from around the world. Scheduled for May 15-18 2008, the roster of events will include an exhibition of films made by women, filmmaker panels and workshops. Check http://www.powfest.com or contact justjohnd@sourappleproductions.com for more information.

Film Headline News

California Indie Film Fest Deadline Nears

10th Annual California Independent Film FestivalLivermore, California, USAApril 16-20, 2008Deadline: Dec. 31, 2007

The 10th Annual California Independent Film Festival will take place in Northern California's Livermore Valley Wine Country. Over 60 feature films, shorts, music videos and documentaries from all over the world will be screened during the five-day event, where several Hollywood legends will be honored for their work in independent motion pictures. For more information, visit the festival site at www.caindiefest.com.

Film Headline News

Jackson Hole Film Fest Calls for Entries

Jackson Hole Film Festival 2008Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USAJune 5-9, 2008Deadline: Feb. 22, 2008

The 5th annual Jackson Hole Film Festival is a competitive film festival that keeps the spotlight on independent filmmakers. Eighty films will be screened for over 6,500 attendees. Evening events, bands, and high-profile forums will enrich the festival and give filmmakers a chance to network with film industry veterans. The festival's regular submission deadline is Jan. 31, 2008 and the final deadline is Feb. 22nd.

Star Headline News

New MyToons.com Animation Contest Launches

MyToons.com announced the launch of its newest international animation contest, "Bumper Blastoff," which is open for entries through Jan. 21, 2008. Contestants are asked to create original animated bumpers lasting 30 seconds or less, for a chance to win their share of $7,000 in cash prizes.

Awards Headline News

Cartoons on the Bay Beckons!

Cartoons on the Bay 2008Salerno, ItalyApril 10-13, 2008Deadline: Jan. 15, 2008

Cartoons on the Bay is an international event with awards, workshops, lectures, TV and theatrical previews, and events centering on the ever-changing world of television animation. The Pulcinella Awards Competition is open to all animation for television and the Internet, including pilots of series. The competition is also open to short films.

Film Headline News

Brooklyn Int'l Film Festival Deadline This Friday!

By Rick DeMott | Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 12:00am

11th Brooklyn Int'l Film FestivalBrooklyn, New York, USAMay 30 - June 8, 2008Deadline: Nov. 30, 2007

The 11th Brooklyn International Film Festival lineup will include some 150 films selected from over 2,000 submissions. The festival will present more than 75 film programs at multiple venues throughout Brooklyn. BiFF's mission is to discover, expose, and promote independent filmmakers while drawing worldwide attention to Brooklyn as a center for cinema. For more information, visit wbff.org.

Festival Headline News

Annecy Deadline Approaching

By Rick DeMott | Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 12:00am

Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2008Annecy, FranceJune 9-14, 2008 Deadline: Jan. 15, 2008

The 31st Annecy International Festival of Animation is the premier animation festival in the world. The festival features screenings, retrospectives, seminars, tributes and an international film competition. The MIFA expo held in conjunction with the festival is the international market for animated film. For more information, visit www.annecy.org.

Festival Headline News

2008 DIY Convention Gets More Intimate

By Rick DeMott | Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 12:00am

2008 DIY ConventionHollywood, California, USAJanuary 25, 2008Deadline: January 25, 2008

In its eighth year, the DIY Convention is taking a different turn by offering participants the chance to meet with people who actually know what it's like to take a project to the next level. You'll share a drink, a meal, a laugh and present a showcase or screening in front of people that matter.

Headline News

Win $10,000 in BlueCat Screenplay Competition

BlueCat Screenplay Competition 2008World Wide WebAug. 15, 2008Deadline: March 3, 2008

BlueCat Screenplay Competition offers entrants written feedback on their scripts. All screenplays entered by Dec. 1 will receive feedback by Jan. 1. Screenplays submitted by Jan. 2 will receive their analysis by Feb. 1. All early-bird submissions will be eligible for resubmission prior to the March 3 deadline for a reduced entry fee of $35.

Game Headline News

MOTY Awards Calls for Game Mods

Mod of the Year Awards (MOTY 2007)World Wide WebJan. 15, 2008Deadline: Jan. 15, 2008

Mod DB, the premier website dedicated to game modification, is calling on gamers for submissions for the annual Mod of the Year Awards (MOTY 2007). The contest will run through Jan. 15, 2008.

Film Headline News

Tiburon Film Fest Deadline Nears

By Rick DeMott | Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 12:00am

Tiburon International Film Festival 2008Tiburon, California, USAMarch 13-21, 2008Deadline: Dec. 1, 2007

The 7th Annual Tiburon International Film Festival (TIFF), a showcase for independent films and filmmakers from around the world, will be held March 13-21, 2008 in Tiburon, CA. Submissions are open to all genres of film: Fiction, documentary, short, animation, experimental, student, children, sports, and music video, from any nation in the world.

Short Headline News

Cortoons Calls for Entries

By Rick DeMott | Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 12:00am

Cortoons 2008 International Short Animated Films FestivalRome, ItalyMarch 27-30, 2007Deadline: Feb. 1, 2008

Cortoons is an international animated short film festival that will be held March 27-30, 2008, at Palladium Theatre in Rome.

The competition's categories include:* Short Italian movie from one to 20 minutes* Short international movie from one to 20 minutes* Short movie realized with Flash* VFX short movie* Animated videoclip

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