film festivals

Dark River Film Festival 2009

The Dark River Film Festival is a true indie festival, established to showcase the talents of the creatively defiant independent North American filmmaker. Films that excel in form, technique, and story regardless of budget will find a welcoming home at Dark River. Designed for filmmakers by filmmakers, Dark River aims to deliver an event that ….

The People’s Award International Short Film Festival 2009

Fundación Octaedro presents the 5th Annual People’s Award International Short Film Festival, offering filmmakers a rare opportunity to showcase short films before eager audiences in Ecuador. The Festival takes place in the vibrant downtown district of Quito, Ecuador’s beautiful capital city. This South American metropolis is a colonial jewel, drenched in culture and surrounded by ….

Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival 2010

One of the largest environmental film festivals in the United States, the 8th Annual Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival showcases environmental and adventure films. Taking place in Nevada City – a town nestled in the foothills of Northern California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains – and in over 100 cities on a national tour, Wild & ….

The 13th Annual George Lindsey Una Film Festival 2010

The 13th Annual George Lindsey Una Film Festival (GLUFF), a celebrated event in Alabama’s legendary Shoals area, paying tribute to the best in independent cinema along the Tennessee River. Founded by UNA alumnus and celebrated actor/entertainer George Lindsey to honor achievements in filmmaking, GLUFF serves up exposure, prizes, and a healthy dose of southern hospitality. ….

2nd Annual Bel Air Film Festival 2009

The 2nd Annual Bel Air Film Festival (BAFF), celebrating independent cinema in one of Los Angeles’ most illustrious neighborhoods. BAFF’s screenings and parties are held at private luxury estates in Bel Air and in venues throughout Beverly Hills, Westwood, and greater Los Angeles. The Festival showcases some of today’s most creative films and filmmaking talent, ….

The 25th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2010

The 25th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), a glamorous stop for buzzed-about frontrunners on the fast track to the Academy Awards, as well as for international film artists touring the global festival circuit. This esteemed, Academy Award-qualifying festival takes place seaside in beautiful Santa Barbara, California. Date: February 4 to 14, 2010 Location: ….

Rockport Film Festival

The 3rd Annual Rockport Film Festival (RFF) presents a fun-filled weekend celebration of independent film in the charming coastal art community of Rockport, Texas. Filmmakers are invited to showcase their achievements and meet and network with one another, all while enjoying the best of Texas hospitality and genuine audience interaction. Location: Rockport, Texas, USA Dates: ….

10th Annual Phoenix Film Festival

The 10th Annual Phoenix Film Festival (PFF), celebrating independent films and the filmmakers and writers behind them, in Arizona’s sunny capital city. Welcoming over 20,000 attendees each year, PFF provides wide exposure and frequently serves as a launching pad for indie titles. An impressive 80% of the Festival’s competitive feature film selections have been picked ….

7th Annual World of Comedy International Film Festival

Toronto’s 7th Annual World of Comedy International Film Festival (WCFF) is a premier venue for the comedy genre. WCFF exists to celebrate the genius and power of the comedic film, to highlight emerging comedic talents, and to foster the advancement and further development of comedy filmmaking. WCFF showcases over 70 feature and short films each ….

4th Annual HEART OF GOLD International Film Festival

The 4th Annual HEART OF GOLD International Film Festival presents a thoughtfully selected program of entertaining, life-affirming, thought-provoking, and uplifting films in Gympie, Queensland, close to some of Australia’s best beaches and hottest destinations. Filmmakers with elevating films that make audiences laugh, think, sigh, and soar will find a welcoming home and warm, enthusiastic audiences ….

2nd Annual Burbank International Film Festival

The 2nd Annual Burbank International Film Festival (BIFF), an industry showcase of emerging talents in filmmaking and screenwriting, taking place in major media center and home to many studios and networks, Burbank, California. BIFF is run by studio executives and industry players that literally make up a Who’s Who of Film, and so the event ….

6th Annual Sacramento International Film Festival

The 6th Annual Sacramento International Film Festival (SFF), presenting a superb lineup of independent film in California’s capital city. With the support of a passionate arts community, SFF attracts talented filmmakers, celebs, and film fans from around the world. Date: April 17 to 25, 2010 Location: Sacramento, California, USA Website: www.sacramentofilmfestival.com