Contests

Info on how to win free film, TV and gaming swag, along with film festival call for entries and online filmmaking contests.

WIN a copy of the soundtrack for Nobel Son

Freestyle Releasing is opening the edgy thriller Nobel Son in theaters tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 5th), and to celebrate the release, producers are providing Film Fetish with a copy of the film’s thumpin’ soundtrack featuring songs by Paul Oakenfold, Cristal Method and Chemical Brothers. Nobel Son looks good, but the soundtrack seems like it will definitely ….

Win a trip for five to New York City to meet author of The Reader

Producers of Ralph Fiennes’ and Kate Winslet’s new film The Reader, have posted a limited-time sweepstakes for an entire book club (up to 5 people) to travel to New York City to have lunch with Bernhard Schlink, author of book that the film is based on. This sweepstakes is in conjunction with the theatrical release ….

Animation community site goes global

The Association of Japanese Animations, an industry organization consisting mainly of animation production companies, recently announced that its community website, called Open Post, now has an English-language section. Open Post acts as a forum that provides animation professionals with an opportunity to submit and publish their work online. The new English-language section allows submissions from ….

Win one of five sets of Limited Edition Marilyn Monroe all occasion greeting cards

The Color Bindery has released it’s entire set of greeting cards for the holiday season. So far, the Marilyn Monroe Note Card Set, is one of the most popular product pre-orders. Norma Jean is more popular now than ever it seems. As promised, I am giving away five boxed sets of this highly collectible and ….

WIN a full sized movie poster from Special signed by Michael Rapaport

This Friday, November 21st, Magnet will release the film SPECIAL, the second movie in their Six Shooter Film Series. To celebrate the release, Magnet is providing us with a full-size movie poster signed by actor Michael Rapaport (currently featured in TV’s Prison Break) and writer/directors Hal Haberman & Jeremy Passmore. Want to earn a chance ….

Win a copy of the classic The Day the Earth Stood Still on Special Edition DVD

On December 2nd 2008, Fox Home Entertainment will release an all new Special Edition of the sci-fi classic The Day the Earth Stood Still on DVD & Blu-ray. One of the greatest sci-fi classic films of all time finally gets the special edition treatment it deserves before the remake hits theaters next month. The original ….

Win one of two Tropic Thunder 2-Disc Director’s Cut DVDs

On November 18th, will release the outrageous comedy Tropic Thunder on DVD and Blu-ray. Tropic Thunder includes a star-studded cast and this Director’s Cut DVD has enough bonus material to keep you “in the shit” for days. To celebrate the release, Film Fetish has gotten our hands on two of the 2-Disc Director’s Cut DVDs, ….

Win a framed Thomas Kinkade painting

The family film Thomas Kinkade’s Christmas Cottage, hit store shelves yesterday, and to celebrate the release, Lions Gate is sponsoring a giveaway, that includes a Framed Limited Edition canvas painting of the the Christmas Cottage from the film, by the artist. CLICK HERE to enter the contest. More about Thomas Kinkade’s Christmas Cottage Eight-time Academy ….

MTV now casting for I’m A Fan Boy – show to be taped at New York Comic Con

New York Comic Con is working closely with MTV to help them cast a fanboy segment for the network’s award-winning True Life documentary series. All interested fanboys are encouraged to apply immediately. All applications will be reviewed by the talent and production staff at MTV’s True Life. Are you obsessed with comic books, anime, fantasy, ….

Nab one of three trips to global premieres of Australia and meet Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman

The non-profit organization Australians in Film is auctioning three unique package opportunities for movie fans to attend exclusive premieres and advance screenings of the epic saga Australia, starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman, directed by Baz Luhrmann. Leading the experiences on eBay is the opportunity to attend the world premiere of Australia in Sydney on ….

Have Paul Haggis and Barry Sonnenfeld screen your short film

No joke. Apple Computer is again sponsoring the Insomnia Film Festival, where filmmaking teams can potentially have their self-produced short films screened by industry heavy-hitters, including John August, Doug Ellin, Jody Hill, Masi Oka, Jason Bateman, Paul Haggis, Greg Mottola and Barry Sonnenfeld. If your movie makes the top 25 picked from online voting, you ….

New 8 Films To Die For Horrorfest entries and short film contest

Dread Central has teamed with After Dark Films for the 8 Shorts to Die For contest, which will run through December 15th, 2008. Filmmakers are invited to submit their own short horror films, no longer than 3 minutes in length, during that time frame. Then, on December 15th, 2008, submissions will close and the voting ….

Win a trip to New York to meet Australia director Baz Luhrmann

Twentieth Century Fox’s upcoming romantic adventure Australia and Metacafe recently teamed up to launch The Thirty-Second Film Contest. The contest challenges aspiring film editors to use materials from the film as well as their own creative “spin”, including visual effects, music, and voice-over, to put together a thirty-second spot for the film. The launch of ….