Maria Favor-Carson

Politics on Film aims to highlight political film broadly, providing a platform for filmmakers who focus on government, the electoral process, or pressing public policy issues. Politics on Film screens works exploring politics, issues, or policy-oriented subject matter – from broad comedies to probing documentaries and everything in between. Any film set in or around ….

Action/Cut is a unique film industry-based shorts competition in Hollywood designed to discover talented filmmakers and move careers forward through career-enhancing prizes and industry exposure. The main sponsor of the competition is the Action/Cut Filmmaking Seminar Company, hosts of the nationally acclaimed 2-day “Filmmaking from A-Z” seminars, held in most major US cities and now ….

The Nantucket Film Festival was founded in 1996 to spotlight screenwriting in today’s cinema. Inspired by the colorful local community of writers and artists on the island of Nantucket, NFF has been dedicated to the notion that the screenwriter’s contribution is at the core of filmmaking. The Festival provides an engaging arena for filmmakers, screenwriters, ….

Open to professional, first time, graduate and undergraduate filmmakers from around the globe, FirstGlance showcases the best in truly indie filmmaking and celebrates Philadelphia filmmakers with a festival described as “one of the most entertaining festivals out there.” FirstGlance Film Fest Philadelphia boasts vibrant receptions and special events nightly for its 25,000 festgoers and filmmakers. ….

Bringing filmmakers and filmgoers together in a community celebration of and conversation about the best cinema obtainable from a world-wide palate of genres and historic periods is the mission of the Port Townsend Film Festival. Each September, the downtown street in front of the town’s restored nickelodeon is blocked off and the area comes alive ….

DC Shorts Film Festival aims to spotlight the best short films and screenplays, to celebrate those who make them, and to create a community among filmmakers. DC Shorts presents an Outstanding First-Time Director award, a Filmmakers’ Choice Award for the best short selected by attending filmmakers, a Festival Director’s Choice Award, and an Outstanding Local ….

The Sacramento Film and Music Festival’s mission is celebrate and showcase the best in filmmaking from around the world and to be the leading sponsor and facilitator of the art of film in California’s Capital region. In addition to innovative programs for local filmmakers, the Festival dedicates exclusive programming time to national and international student ….

The mission of the Sun Valley Spiritual Film Festival is to celebrate the human spirit and explore spirituality through the illuminating power of film. Invited filmmakers are offered accommodations, can attend all VIP events, and are escorted by local fest supporters, who ensure that SVSFF guests get a taste for the natural beauty of the ….

HollyShorts Film Festival is an annual short film festival showcasing the best and brightest short films of 30 minutes or less from around the globe. Filmmakers receive discounted lodging and all-access accreditations for the Festival, plus the opportunity to rub elbows with A-list stars, and reps from top agencies, management, and distribution companies at parties ….

The BLUE Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Event is dedicated to leveraging the power of film and multi-media to educate, empower and inspire appreciation and protection of our oceans and the life within. BLUE offers a rare opportunity to network with fellow filmmakers but also leading broadcast commissioners and producers, veteran filmmaker icons, esteemed marine ….

No Politics. No Stars. No Sh*t. Bringing back a highly successful program, DWF presents once again the 2Minute, 2Step Short Film Challenge. Submit your extraordinary 2 minute script and the best eight submitters will be given everything they need to make a short film and four hours in which to do it. Films will premiere ….

The mission of the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival is to introduce children and families to a world of compelling films that engage their imagination, spark their creativity, respect their intelligence, and connect them to global culture. Adult juries, children’s juries, and special juries award more than 30 prizes. The CICFF Poetry Foundation Prize goes ….

The Lighthouse International Film Festival is a nonprofit organization dedicated to showcasing new and innovative films and fostering the next generation of filmmakers. Owing to its natural beauty, Long Beach Island draws visitors from the New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore areas. During the Festival, the Island will be transformed into a filmgoer’s ….

The Hollywood Film Festival’s mission is to bridge the gap between established Hollywood and the global creative community. The Festival has had numerous success stories. Craig Brewer became famous when he wrote and directed HUSTLE AND FLOW and BLACK SNAKE MOAN, and another HFF winner, director Robert DeFranco sold TELLING YOU to Miramax. HFF docs ….

The Woods Hole Film Festival is a showcase of independent film spotlighting the work of first-time filmmakers and promoting the work of New England Filmmakers. WHFF also hosts staged screenplay readings and offers hands-on workshops geared toward both veteran and first-time filmmakers. Exhibiting filmmakers vie for audience and juried awards in each category, which grant ….