film festivals

20th Annual Cinequest Film Festival Screenwriting Competition

The 20th Annual Cinequest Film Festival Screenwriting Competition, turning the dreams of maverick screenwriters into reality through discovery, international recognition, and career development. Renowned worldwide as a unique and cutting-edge force in the festival community, Cinequest is ahead of the curve in numerous film realms, including its dedication to discovering emerging talent in screenwriting. First-rate, ….

41st Annual Nashville Film Festival

The 41st Annual Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) presents the finest in American Independent and World Cinema in historic music mecca, Nashville, Tennessee. Highly prestigious and celebrated for its exceptional programming, NaFF boasts the distinction of being an Academy Award-qualifying festival and one of the longest-running film festivals in the United States. Boasting a long history ….

LG Life’s Good FilmFest 2010

LG Life’s Good FilmFest rewards and recognizes uplifting HD short films that express a life-affirming message that best demonstrates the notion that “Life’s Good.” This unique, not-to-be-missed global competition offers a grand prize of $100,000 CAD cash and potentially vast exposure worldwide. LG Life’s Good FilmFest has garnered the support of such celebs as Academy ….

Access TV Video Festival 2009

The Access TV Video Festival (ATVF) is an exceptional opportunity for filmmakers and writers who have an idea, developed concept, or existing project that could be expanded into a TV series. This New York City-based event delivers access to industry pros working in TV today, and provides personalized help and constructive support to take development ….

11th Da Vinci Film Festival

The 11th Da Vinci Film Festival (dVFF) celebrates independent films and artists in idyllic Corvallis, Oregon, located in the beautiful Willamette Valley. This filmmaker-friendly event boasts savvy audiences who are eager to explore new ideas and fresh voices in cinema, making dVFF a terrific showcase for films in all genres and styles. dVFF also pays ….

6th Annual ION International Film Festival

The 6th Annual ION International Film Festival promotes global awareness and unity by presenting a diverse, thoughtfully selected program of films in a different international location every year. This year’s event will take place in Nigeria, the country known widely as Nollywood for its talented filmmakers and burgeoning film industry. ION presents gala screenings, parties, ….

4th Byron Bay International Film Festival

The 4th Byron Bay International Film Festival (BBFF) takes place in a surfer’s paradise, just a short stroll from the beach in Australia’s beautiful Byron Bay. BBFF provides a platform for independent filmmakers in all stages of their careers and has served as a great stepping stone, introducing several films into the international festival circuit. ….

5th Durango Independent Film Festival

The 5th Durango Independent Film Festival (DIFF) presents innovative films that inspire, enlighten, entertain, and connect audiences with the wider world of art, opinion, issues, and ideas. DIFF takes place in charming downtown Durango, Colorado, home to the Old Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and old western storefronts that now host eclectic cafes, galleries, ….

The 2nd Annual Paso Digital Film Festival 2009

The 2nd Annual Paso Digital Film Festival (PDFF) takes place in Paso Robles, a charming city in Central California’s cowboy wine country, surrounded by vineyards and famous for its unique history as the hideout of infamous outlaw Jesse James. The Festival presents independent films and numerous concerts under the stars at the Martin & Weyrich ….

12th Annual Boston Underground Film Festival 2010

The 12th Annual Boston Underground Film Festival is an annual celebration of films that push boundaries in form and content, and engage viewers in thought-provoking dialogue. Each year, the Festival unearths a program of truly unique films, often bizarre and always rarely accessible to audiences. Located in historic Harvard Square, BUFF attracts over 3,000 loyal ….

34th Cleveland International Film Festival 2010

The 34th Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF), one of North America’s longest-running and most respected film events. A rock-solid fixture on the film festival circuit for decades, the CIFF recently announced its new status as an Academy Award-qualifying Festival. Date: March 18 to 28, 2010 Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA Website: www.cleveland.com

3rd Annual Festivus Film Festival 2010

The 3rd Annual Festivus Film Festival (FFF) continues its tradition of celebrating and encouraging “awesomely badass, truly independent film.” Taking place in Denver, Colorado, this young event has already earned a loyal following among filmmakers and fans. Festivus evens the playing field for indie artists of all experience levels by overlooking publicists, budgets, and past ….

3rd Annual Mammoth Film Festival

The 3rd Annual Mammoth Film Festival (MFF) is known for its trademark elimination-style Film Tournament, where films from around the world compete head-to-head to earn the festival’s top honor, Best Picture. This trailblazing wintertime festival is set against the stunning backdrop of Mammoth Mountain, located just a short drive or flight from Los Angeles. Date: ….

5th Annual Delray Beach Film Festival

The 5th Annual Delray Beach Film Festival (DBFF) takes place in a relaxed, artsy enclave located on the picturesque coast of South Florida where enthusiastic and thoughtful audiences await. This filmmaker-focused fest delivers great programming in a relaxing setting in Delray Beach, a sunny vacation destination. The Festival offers an impressive line-up of activities for ….

Buffalo Niagara Film Festival 2010

The 4th Annual BUFFALO NIAGARA Film Festival (BNFF) spans ten days and presents a thoughtfully selected program of independent films at various landmark venues around Buffalo, New York, with sparkling Niagara Falls situated right in its backyard. BNFF has been built around the needs of filmmakers and aims to be an annual destination for film-lovers ….