Key ani = animated films dig = digital doc = documentaries educ = educational films exp = experimental/innovative

fant = fantasy films flf = full-length features gen = general subject matter hor = horror films ind = industrial films kid = children's films

new tech = new technology retro = retrospectives sci-fi = science fiction shorts = short films vid = videos

TBA means exact date is yet to be announced.

10 OR LESS FILM FESTIVAL
(October 18-20, 2007)
Sour Apple Productions
1207 NE Alberta Street #109
Portland, OR 97211
tel: (971) 570-6930
e-mail: justjohnd@sourappleproductions.com
website: www.10orlessfest.com
contact: John Denlinger
deadline: July 15, 2007 (regular)/July 31, 2007 (late)
theme: films 10 minutes or less in length
categories: shorts
formats: VHS, DVD
fee: $20 (regular)/$40 (late)
competitive

24 HOUR FILM FESTIVAL
(July 2008)
Downtown Community Television Center (DCTV)
87 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10013
tel: (212) 966-4510, ext. 244
fax: (212) 226-3053
e-mail: 24hrff@dctvny.org
website: www.dctvny.org
contact: Clarivel Ruiz
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, dig, doc, edu, exp, fant, flf, gen, hor, kid, retro, sci-fi, shorts
formats: VHS (NTSC), DVD (Region 1)
fee: $5 - $30; refer to website
competitive
Fest organizers say: "The 24 Hour Film Festival will be housed at the historic Downtown Community Television Center (DCTV) firehouse in the heart of downtown NYC. In the spirit that truth exists within 24 frames, we bring you 24 CONTINUOUS HOURS of films from various genres celebrating and embracing different viewpoints, communities, ethnicities, and nationalities from youth and adult media-makers nationwide. Come celebrate the truly independent by submitting your films and telling us your stories!"

72 HOUR FILMMAKER CONTEST
(September 2007)
320 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
tel: (301) 694-9632
fax: (301) 682-7378
e-mail: info@frederickfilm.org
website: www.frederickfilm.org
contact: Festival Director
deadline: TBA
theme: timed competition
categories: shorts
formats: DV/DVC Pro/Mini DV/Beta SP
fee: $40
competitive

A FESTIVAL OF FILMS
(October 2007)
P.O. Box 12256
San Antonio, TX 78229
tel: (210) 736-FILM
fax: (210) 225-8405
e-mail: john@texasindependentfilmmakers.org
website: www.afestivaloffilms.com
contact: John Baxter
deadline: TBA
theme: A Festival of Films accepts all independent films & TV pilots
categories: all
formats: DVD, 35,& 16mm
fee: $35
competitive
Fest organizers say: "A Festival of Films will allow TV producers to view first hand audience appeal to their project; in addition to viewing thier work in a theatre formant. All works selected for competition will be judged by the audience. The Festival allows those aspiring filmmakers to partake in workshops from established filmmakers that have made independent films and have achieved notoriety for their work. The workshops offer an educational component to assist independent filmmakers with up to date knowledge. Free Film Festival Public Kick-Off Party !!! October 13, Cadillac Bar @ 212 S. Flores St., San Antonio, TX 78205, 6pm-11pm . Celebrity Demetrius Navarro Who Plays Dr. Morales From The Emmy Award Winning Tv Series E.R. Will Be On Hand To Sign Autograph Pictures!!!"

A FLICKERING IMAGE FESTIVAL
(January 2008)
3233 Grand Avenue, Suite N-110
Chino Hills, CA 91709
e-mail: ShortsFest@ActorsBone.com
website: www.actorsbone.com/Shorts/index.html
contact: N. Barry Carver/Paul Molinaro
deadline: TBA
theme: shorts only
categories: ani, dig, doc, edu, exp, fant, gen, hor, ind, kid, newtech, retro, sci-fi, shorts
formats: VHS, DVD
fee: see website for details
competitive

ABSOLUTE TIME FILM FESTIVAL
(March 2008)
2215-R Market Street, PMB 253
San Francisco, CA 94114
tel: (415) 401-9768
e-mail: sfstagefilm@yahoo.com
website: www.sfstagefilm.org
contact: J. Schwartz
deadline: TBA
theme: focus on women, people of color directors/writers
categories: ani, dig, doc, exp, flf, gen, shorts
formats: DVD, 1/2" VHS NTSC, Mini-DV
fee: $20 (early)/ $35 (final)
competitive
Fest organizers say: "One film wins a $200 jury prize."

ACE FILM FESTIVAL
(August 2008)
217 East 29th Street #24
New York, NY 10016-8249
tel: (646) 457-9641
e-mail: info@acefest.com
website: www.AceFest.com
contact: Tom O’Malley, Director of Programming
deadline: TBA
theme: films and videos made in the United States only
categories: all
formats: DVD, MiniDV
fee: varies, see website
competitive
Fest organizers say: "The Best Hands in American Filmmaking."

ACTION/CUT SHORT FILM COMPETITION
(August 2008)
11288 Ventura Blvd. #400-B
Studio City, CA 91604
tel: (323) 692-7140
fax: (323) 876-9809
e-mail: filmmaking@actioncut.com
website: www.actioncut.com
contact: Jacqui Bochory
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, dig, doc, gen, shorts
formats: DVD, VHS
fee: $40-$85
competitive
Fest organizers say: "The only industry-driven short film competition annually that opens doors with 100 prizes valued at $35,000 - the most awards of any shorts competition."

ACTION ON FILM INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
(July 2008)
174 W. Foothill Blvd., #332
Monrovia CA 91016
tel: (323) 878-5522
e-mail: submissions@aoffest.com
website: www.aoffest.com
contact: Nick Covington
deadline: TBA
formats: digital, film, video
categories: ani, dig, doc, exp, fant, flf, gen, hor, sci-fi, shorts
fee: $25-$45
competitive
Fest organizers say: "This is a great festival that supports filmmaker's in every way. The festival will allow filmmakers to show their work at a great venue and to get the recognition they deserve. We welcome all genres and make the best effort possible to show as wide a range of work as possible."

ACTORSBONE SHORTSFEST
(The name of this festival has changed, please see "A Flickering Image Festival")

AFI DALLAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
(March 2008)
1155 Broom Street, Suite 1700
Dallas, TX 75202
tel: (214) 720-0555
fax: (214) 720-0551
e-mail: asharris@AFIDALLAS.com
website: www.AFIDALLAS.com
contact: Sarah Harris
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, doc, flf, shorts, student
no fee
competitive
Fest organizers say: "AFI DALLAS presents jury awards in Narrative Feature and International Documentary, with both categories each carrying a $25,000 cash prize sponsored by Target. Other competition categories include Short, Student, Texas, and Animation."

AFI FEST: AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE
(October 30 - November 9, 2008)
American Film Institute
2021 N. Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027
tel: (866) AFI-FEST
fax: (323) 856-8119
e-mail: aficommunications@afi.com
website: www.afifest.com
contact: Lauren Clark, (323)865-7603, lclark@afi.com
deadline: June 13, 2008 (early)/July 11, 2008 (shorts final)/July 21, 2008 (flf final)
categories: doc, flf, shorts
fee: early - $40 (flf)/$30 (shorts)
late - $50 (flf)/$40 (shorts)
competitive

AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM MARKETPLACE
(November 2007)
Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center
307 Clinton Hill, 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11205
tel: (310) 284-3170
fax: (310) 284-3169
e-mail: bherc@bherc.org
website: http://bherc.org
contact: Ralph Scott
deadline: TBA
theme: short films and documentaries made by African Americans
categories: ani, dig, doc, edu, exp, fant, gen, hor, kid, retro, sci-fi, shorts
formats: 16mm, 35mm, Beta(SP)video
no fee
non-competitive
Fest organizers say: "This African American based festival has been known as 'The FILMMAKERS Festival'. It not only showcases short films and documentaries; but provide informative panels, networking sessions as well as a Black film expo. The BHERC always pays homage to the past, present and future of filmmaking in the African American community."

AFRICAN DIASPORA FILM FESTIVAL
(November 2007)
535 Cathedral Parkway, Suite 14B
New York, NY 10025
tel: (212) 864-1760
fax: (212) 316-6020
e-mail: ArtMatten@Africanfilm.com
website: http://nyadff.org
contact: Dianah or Reinaldo Spech
deadline: TBA
theme: films must deal with the black experience anywhere in the world
categories: flf, kid, sci-fi, hor, fant, exp, educ, ani, dig, doc
formats: 35mm, 16mm, VHS for preview
no fee

ALGONQUIN INDIEFEST
(May 2008)
P.O.Box 504
Warringotn, PA 18976
tel: (267) 981-1139
e-mail: info@algonqiunfest.org
website: www.algonquinfest.org
contact: Donna Dudick
deadline: TBA
theme: films made by filmmakers in the "genius belt" between Philadelphia and New York only
categories: ani, dig, doc, educ, exp, fant, flf, gen, kid, newtech, sci-fi, shorts
formats: VHS, DVD
fee: $30
non-competitive
Fest organizers say: "The Algonquin Indiefest, which is held in Bucks County, PA and Lambertville, NJ, promotes the work of regional filmmakers in the "genius belt" between New York and Philadelphia. We do accept entries from other parts of the country and world. We look for strong visuals, originality and a good story line. We also encourage student submissions."

ALL ROADS FILM FESTIVAL
(September 2007 in Los Angeles/October 2007 in Washington, DC)
National Geographic
All Roads Film Project
1145 17th Street, N.W. Suite M2106
Washington, DC, 20036
tel: (202) 857-7660
fax: (202) 775-6126
e-mail: allroads@ngs.org
website: www.nationalgeographic.com/allroads
contact: Lori Dynan
deadline: TBA
theme: indigineous and under-represented minority culture filmmakers
categories: ani, doc, exp, flf, shorts
formats: VHS, DVD
no fee
non-competitive

ALL SOUL'S FILM FEST
(December 2007)
6615 Donna Beatrix
Tucson, AZ 85718
tel: (520) 954-0527
e-mail: redscorpion15@hotmail.com
website: www.allsoulsprocession.org
contact: Hadji Banjovi
deadline: TBA
theme: remembrance of the dead
formats: most
categories: doc, flf, shorts
fee: $20
zers say: "The All Soul's Film Fest seeks films that pertain to celebration and remembrance of the dead - all souls day - dia de los muertos - rituals and traditions."

AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
(July 2008 in South Beach, Miami)
P.O. Box 688
New York, NY 10012
tel: (212) 966-2411
fax: (212) 966-2497
e-mail: abff@thefilmlife.com
website: www.abff.com
contact: Melanie Sharee
deadline: TBA
theme: films written and produced by or directed by a person of African descent
categories: ani, dig, doc, flf, gen, shorts, sci-fi, exp + works-in-progress
formats: 35mm, 16mm, digital Betacam (NTSC or PAL), Beta SP, Mini-DV (NTSC or PAL)
fee: $30
competitive

AMERICAN CONSERVATION FILM FESTIVAL
(October 2007)
P.O. Box 889
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
tel: (304) 876-7373
e-mail: info@conservationfilm.org
website: www.conservationfilm.org
contact: Casandre Cohn
deadline: TBA
theme: conservation & the environment
categories: ani, dig, doc, educ, exp, flf, retro, shorts
formats: NHS (NTSC) for preview
no fee
competitive
Fest organizers say: "The American Conservation Film Festival is a non-profit film festival committed to presenting outstanding conservation film and video in Shepherdstown, WV. All submissions dealing with any aspect of conservation are encouraged."

AMERICAN FILM MARKET
(November 5-12, 2008)
10850 Wilshire Boulevard, 9th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90024-4311
Phone: (310) 446-1000
Fax: (310) 446-1600
e-mail: AFM@ifta-online.org
website: www.ifta-online.org
deadline: TBA
non-competitive

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
(March 2008 in Pittsburgh/May 2008 in West Hollywood/September 2007 in Salt Lake City/October 2007 in Laramie, WY/November 2007 in Seattle)
350 Sansone Street, Suite 630
tel: (415) 291-9233
fax: (415) 291-8722
e-mail: filmfest@aiusa.org
website: www.amnestyusa.org/filmfest
contact: Alessandra Gallo
deadline: rolling
theme: human rights
categories: ani, dig, doc, edu, exp, flf, shorts
formats: VHS (PAL, NTSC) & DVD to preview; BETA to screen
no fee
non-competitive
Fest organizers say: "We will consider any human rights related film in any genre."

ANCHORAGE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
(December 2007)
1410 Rudakof Circle
Anchorage, AK 99508
tel: (907) 338-3690
fax: (907) 338-3857
e-mail: filmsak@alaska.net
website: www.anchoragefilmfestival.com
contact: Tony Sheppard
deadline: TBA
categories: all
formats: VHS, DVD (for preview); 35mm, 16mm, Beta, DV
fee: $25 (shorts)/$40 (flf over 55 min.); $10 discount for early submissions
competitive

ANGELUS AWARDS STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL
(October 2007)
Attn: Submissions
Family Theater Productions
7201 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90046
tel: (323) 874-6633/(800) 874-0999
fax: (323) 874-1168
e-mail: info@angelus.org
website: www.angelus.org
contact: Monika Moreno
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, dig, doc, exp, fant, gen, hor, newtech, retro, sci-fi, shorts
formats: 1/2", 3/4" VHS-NTSC, DVD
fee: $25
competitive
Festival organizers say: "The Angelus Awards recognize and showcase student films of uncommon artistic caliber which explore the complexity of the human condition with creativity, compassion and respect."

ANIMATION ATTACK!
(August 20-24, 2008)
1132 Virginia Avenue NE #19
Atlanta, Georgia 30306
tel: (404) 347-3564
e-mail: animationattack@gmail.com
website: www.animationattack.com
contact: Eric Panter
deadline: April 1, 2008
theme: animation
categories: ani, dig, fant, flf
formats: DVD, mini-DV, VHS
fee: $20 (shorts)/$30 (flf)
competitive
Festival organizers say: "Animation Attack! will showcase independent animation from all over the world, with panels, animation demonstrations, and many more special events. Animation Attack! is brought to you by Festival League. Please visit www.festivalleague.com for more info."

ANNAPOLIS FILM FESTIVAL
(November 2007)
P.O. Box 591
Annapolis, MD 21401
tel: (410) 263-2388
fax: (410) 263-2629
e-mail: info@annapolisfilmfestival.com
website: www.annapolisfilmfestival.com
contact: Demetrea Triantafillides
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, doc, flf, shorts
formats: 35, Betasp, DV, DVD
fee: $15-$50
competitive

ANNAPOLIS REEL CINEMA FESTIVAL
(February 2008)
P.O. Box 5521
Annapolis, MD 21403-0703
tel: (443) 995-4246
e-mail: noi@annapolisfilm.com
website: www.annapolisfilm.com
contact: Noi Mahoney, Executive Director
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, doc, shorts
formats: DVD, VHS, 35mm
no fee
competitive

ANN ARBOR FILM FESTIVAL
(March 25-30, 2008)
P.O. Box 8232
Ann Arbor, MI 48107
tel: (734) 995-5356
fax: (734) 995-5396
e-mail: info@aafilmfest.org
website: http://www.aafilmfest.org
contact: Christen McArdle, Executive Director/Mereditch Zeilke, Director of Operations
deadline: October 1, 2007
categories: gen, ani, doc, exp, short
fee: $32 (US)/$37 (foreign)
Fest organizers say: "The Festival recently received cuts to its state funding for exhibiting films that some special interest groups and state legislators deemed to be in violation of MCACA funding guidelines. Because the guidelines are vague and restrictive, and because artistic compromises would be required to adhere to them, the AAFF board of directors voted unanimously to not apply for MCACA funding for at least two years as long as the guidelines are in place. We've had amazing submissions and support from huge filmmakers and we expect this to be a very experimental, groundbreaking festival."

APPALACHIAN FILM FESTIVAL
(June 2008)
P.O. Box 347
Huntington, WV 25708
tel: (304) 638-5910
fax: (304) 525-0509
e-mail: samstclair@wvdsl.net
website: www.appyfilmfest.com
contact: Sam St.Clair
deadline: TBA
theme: Appalachian region filmmakers & scriptwriters
categories: doc, flf, gen, shorts
formats: VHS (NTSC), DVD
fee: $40
competitive
Fest organizers say: "For filmmakers and screenwriters living in the Appalachian region only (AL,GA,KY,MD,MS,NC,NY,OH,PA,SC,TN,VA,WV). $1000 Prize."

THE ARCHAEOLOGY CHANNEL INTERNATIONAL FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL
(May 20-24, 2008)
4147 East Amazon Drive
Eugene, OR 97405
tel: (541) 345-5538
fax: (541) 338-3109
e-mail: RPettigrew@aol.com
website: http://archaeologychannel.org
contact: Richard M. Pettigrew
deadline: October 15, 2007
theme: heritage film: archaeology, indigenous peoples and related topics
categories: doc
formats: Mini-DV, VHS, DVD
no fee
competitive
Fest organizers say: "Archaeological Legacy Institute, produces TAC Festival annually as part of its non-profit mission to share the human cultural legacy with all people everywhere. Festival page at http://archaeologychannel.org/content/TACfestival.shtml."

ARIZONA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
(April 2008)
Box 431
tel: (520) 628-1737
fax: (520) 628-1737
e-mail: reelfrontier@yahoo.com
contact: Giulio Scalinger
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, dig, doc, edu, exp, gen, shorts
formats: 35 mm, 16mm Beta SP, DV, DVD; preview on VHS
fee: $30 (under 45 min)/$50 (45 min & over)
competitive
Fest organizers: "Founded in 1990, the Festival's mission is to showcase independent work from around the world to Arizona audiences; Works are screened in local movie theatres, community sites, and on community television in order to develop new audiences for independent work. Works participate in " The Reel Frontier" Film & Video Competition or are invited to non-competitive programs."

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM SHORT FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL
(April 2008)
Tenth Street & Mill Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85287-2911
tel: (602) 965-2787
fax: (602) 965-5254
e-mail: asuartmuseum@asu.edu
website: http://asuartmuseum.asu.edu/filmfest
contact: John D. Spiak
deadline: TBA
categories: gen - ani, doc, exp, shorts, educ, exp, fant, flf, hor, ind, kid, new tech, sci-fi, vid
no fee
Fest organizers say: "The festival takes place outside and is free to the public."

ARIZONA BLACK FILM SHOWCASE
(March 27-30, 2008)
68 West Buffalo Street, Suite #230
Chandler, AZ 85042
tel: (602) 304-0830
e-mail: info@azblackfilm.com
website: www.azblackfilm.com
contact: Drisana Stingley
deadline: February 15, 2008
theme: African-American cast or storyline
categories: ani, dig, doc, edu, exp, flf, gen, kid, retro, sci-fi, shorts
formats: DVD
fee: $35 (shorts)/$55 (flf)
competitive

ARPA FOUNDATION FOR FILM MUSIC AND ART INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (AFFMA)
(October 2007)
2919 Maxwell Street
Los Angeles, CA 90027
tel/fax: (323) 663-1882
e-mail: affma_filmfestival@yahoo.com
website: www.affma.org
contact: Zaven Khatchaturian
deadline: TBA
categories: all
formats: 35mm, 16mm, vid
fee: $50 (75 min. or longer)/$35 (less than 75 min.); add $10 for late entries

ARTIVIST FILM FESTIVAL
(November 8-11, 2007)
Held at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.
6712 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
info: (310) 712-1222
tel: (213) 840-0077
email: PR@artivistfilmfestival.org
website: www.artivistfilmfestival.org
deadline: August 15, 2007
contact: Founder/Exec. Producer: Diaky Diaz
theme: “Dedicated to addressing social, global, political, animal rights and environmental issues through Film, Visual Arts and Music.”

ARTSFEST FILM FESTIVAL
(May 2008)
P.O. Box 15105
Harrisburg, PA 17105-5105
info: (717) 238-9371
email: info@motivate.org
website: www.motivate.org
deadline: TBA
theme: experimental friendly, independent focus
contact: Caleb Smith
categories: ani, doc, exp, flf, gen, hor, shorts
fee: $20/$15 (student)
Fest organizers say: “Atsfest Film Festival will be held over three days during the Memorial Day weekend in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. As with past festivals, the Artsfest Film Festival will draw thousands of film enthusiasts who will attend multi-genre film screenings at multiple venues around the capital city of Harrisburg. The Artsfest Film Festival is free for all audiences to attend, creating an atmosphere unlike many other film festivals.”

ASBURY SHORTS FILM SHOW
(November 2007)
tel: (718) 832-7848
e-mail: aff1@earthlink.net
website: http://asburyshortsnyc.com
contact: Doug LeClaire
deadline: TBA
theme: short films
formats: varies, see website
competitive

ASHLAND INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
(April 2008)
c/o Southern Oregon Film Society
P.O. Box 218
Ashland, OR 97520
tel: (541) 488-3823
fax: (541) 488-7782
e-mail: info@ashlandfilm.org
website: www.ashlandfilm.org
contact: Steve Wood
deadline: TBA
theme: American independent film
categories: all + screenplays
formats: all; VHS (NTSC) preview format
fee: $25-$40
competitive
Fest organizers say: "It's not just a festival; it's an attitude."

ASIAN AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
(July 2008)
133 West 19th Street, Suite 300
New York, NY 10011
tel: (212) 989-1422
fax: (212) 727-3584
e-mail: ACVinNYC@aol.com
website: www.asiancinevision.org
deadline: TBA
theme: produced, written and/or directed by filmmakers with Asian heritage
categories: all
formats: 35mm and 16mm, preview on cassette or 16mm screening print
fee: $10
non-competitive
Fest organizers say: "The festival seeks to heighten understanding and appreciation of Aisan and Asian American cinema art."

ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF DALLAS
(August 2008)
3818 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 101-201
Dallas, TX 75219
tel: (214) 938-1042
e-mail: mailbag@affd.org
website: www.affd.org
contact: Julie Spako
contact: Chiho Mori
deadline: TBA
theme: Asian theme, Asian filmmakers (director, writer, producer)
categories: ani, dig, doc, edu, exp, fant, flf, gen, hor, kid, sci-fi, shorts
formats: 35mm, 16mm, DVD, VHS, mini DV
fee: $15-$20
competitive

ASPEN FILMFEST
(September 24-28, 2008)
110 E. Hallam, Suite 102
Aspen, CO 81611
tel: (970) 925-6882
fax: (970) 925-1967
e-mail: filmfest@aspenfilm.org
website: www.aspenfilm.org
contact: Julie Spako
deadline: TBA
categories: gen, doc
fee: $25 (within deadline)/$40 (late fee)
non-competitive, invitational

ASPEN GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL
(January 2009)
300 Puppy Smith Street, #203-270
Aspen, CO 81611-1454
tel: (970) 544-8228
fax: (970) 544-1972
e-mail: hirst@sopris.net
website: www.gayskiweek.com
contact: Neil Hirst, Programmer
deadline: TBA
theme: gay and lesbian-oriented films
categories: gen, doc, ani, exp, flf, shorts
formats: VHS NTSC (for preview), 16mm, 35mm (for screening)
fee: $10
competitive

ASPEN SHORTSFEST
(April 2-6, 2008)
110 E. Hallam, Suite 102
Aspen, CO 81611
tel: (970) 925-6882
fax: (970) 925-1967
e-mail: shortsfest@aspenfilm.org
website: www.aspenfilm.org
contact: Julie Spako
deadline: TBA
theme: shorts only (under 30 min.)
categories: gen, doc, ani, kid
fee: $25 (within deadline)/$40 (late fee)
competitive, special student award

ATA FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL
(Occtober 2008)
Artists’ Television Access
Film & Video Festival
992 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
tel: (415) 824-3890
e-mail: festival@atasite.org
website: http://festival.atasite.org
contact: Isabel Fondevila
deadline: May 15, 2008
categories: doc, exp, shorts
formats: 16 mm, super 8, mini DV, DVD, Beta
fee: $10
non-competitive
Fest organizers say: "Since 1984, ATA has worked toward artistic equity by providing exhibition opportunities to local, national, and international artists. To celebrate and promote experimental film and filmmakers, ATA hosts the ATA Film and Video Festival -an assembly of short films you won't see anywhere else."

ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL
(June 2008)
75 Bennett Street NW, Suite N-1
Atlanta, GA 30309
tel: (404) 352-4225
fax: (404) 352-0173
e-mail: aff@imagefv.org
website: www.atlantafilmfestival.com
contact: Sonia Vassell
deadline: TBA
categories: gen
formats: all
fee: $50
competitive
Fest organizers say: "The Annual Atlanta Film Festival - premiere screenings, panel discussions, and guest appearances by filmmakers and media professionals. $100,000+ in cash and in-kind prizes! Award-winning short works eligible for Academy Award® consideration. "

ATLANTA HIP HOP FILM FESTIVAL
(April 2008)
8200 Mall Parkway, Suite 135-227
Lithonia, GA 30058
tel: (678) 471-4770
e-mail: info@atlhiphopfilmfest.com
website: http://atlhiphopfilmfest.com
contact: Shameka
deadline: TBA
theme: Hip Hop
categories: doc, flf, shorts
formats: VHS, DVD
fee: $15 (regular)/$25 (late)
competitive

ATLANTA HORROR FEST
(October 18-21, 2007)
1132 Virginia Ave. Suite #19
Atlanta, GA 30306
tel: (404) 347-3564
e-mail: atlantahorrorfest@gmail.com
website: www.atlantahorrorfest.com
contact: Eric Panter
deadline: TBA
theme: horror, suspense, gore
categories: flf, hor, shorts
formats: DVD, mini-DV, VHS, etc.
fee: $20 (shorts), $30 (flf)
competitive
Fest organizers say: "The Atlanta Horror Fest is a huge celebration of independent horror films from all over the world. AHF also features live music, the Atlanta Zombie Walk and tons of other bloody special events. AHF is produced by Festival League. For more info, please visit festivalleague.com>."

ATLANTA UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL
(August 2008)
352 Park Avenue, Suite 2
Atlanta, GA 30312
tel: (404) 520-1820
e-mail: info@auff.org
website: www.auff.org
contact: Eric Panter, Programming Director
deadline: TBA
theme: non-mainstream
categories: all
formats: VHS, DVD, mini-DV, Beta-SP
fee: $15
competitive
comments: The Atlanta Underground Film Festival is on a mission to elevate the concept of cinema from simple entertainment to a prestigious art form. We focus on exposing underrepresented film and video artists who's work proves to break the artistic barriers created by typical Hollywood production$, while enlightening and educating the community. Every genre, from shorts to features, will be represented in this five day festival. Artists from all over the world will convene for this event, and audiences of every demographic will be inspired by the breath of fresh air circulated in to the independent artists community."

ATLANTIC CITY FILM FESTIVAL
(October 2007)
P.O. Box 1839
Absecon, NJ 08201
tel: (609) 646-1640
e-mail: admin@atlanticcityfilmfestival.com
website: www.atlanticcityfilmfestival.com
contact: Joe Fedison
deadline: TBA
formats: ani, flf, short, doc, exp + student
categories: all
fee: varies; see website
competitive
Fest organizers say: "The official selection filmmakers will earn 50% of the gross tickets sales."

ATLANTIS ADVENTURE
(February 2008)
Atlantic Beach, NC
P.O. Box 2003
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
tel: (800) NC Coast
fax: (same as above)
e-mail: ATLANTIS@NCCoastChamber.com
website: www.nccoastchamber.com
contact: Phyllis
deadline: TBA
theme: Maritime Category (A splash of water in your scotch will qualify.)
categories: all
formats: include poster and PR. w/ Video/ S-video / DVD ( NTSC format)
fee: $20 or creative reason not to pay
competitive
Fest organizers say: "International Center for MARITIME Films On N. Carolina's coast, betwixt the Capes of Graveyard of the Atlantic - Treasure Galleon El'Salvador... An adventure in independent & classical films, maritime events & activities."

AUDITORY ILLUMINATIONS
(May 2008)
Mitchell Hall
PO Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201
tel: (262) 966-2541
e-mail: snlfan20@aol.com
contact: Krissie Filo
deadline: TBA
theme: music
categories: doc, edu, exp, shorts
formats: NTSC - DVD, DV, VHS
fee: None
non competitive
Festival organizers say: "UW-Milwaukee Video Fest that will highlight works that include music."

AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL &
HEART OF FILM SCREENWRITERS CONFERENCE
(October 16-23, 2008)
1604 Nueces
Austin, TX 78701
tel: (512) 478-4795/(800) 310-FEST
fax: (512) 478-6205
e-mail: austinfilm@aol.com
website: www.austinfilmfestival.com
contact: Barbara Morgan
deadline: June 5, 2008
categories: flf, shorts, student shorts + screenplays
fee: $30 (teleplays)/$40 (screenplays)/$40(early films)/$50 (late films)
competitive

AUSTIN GAY AND LESBIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
(September 28 - October 6, 2007)
1216 East 51st
Austin, TX 78723
tel: (512) 302-9889
fax: (512) 302-1088
e-mail: film@agliff.org
website: www.agliff.org
contact: Lisa Kaselak
deadline: July 1, 2007
theme: gay, lesbian, transgendered, homosexuality
categories: flf, shorts
formats: mixed
fee: $25
competitive

AUSTIN WOMAN'S FILM, MUSIC & LITERARY FESTIVAL
(April 2008)
P.O. Box 42188
tel: 693-0794
e-mail: festinfo@blowinupaspot.com
website: www.blowinupaspot.com
contact: Poet On Watch
deadline: TBA
theme: women-only directors
formats: mini DV, VHS, DVD, 16mm
fee: $20
competitive
Fest organizers say: "At the Media Arts & Literacy Institute, we are recognizing the parallels between the film, music and literary industries- All dominated in such a way women continue to still strive for positive media acknowledgment. This festival is doing its part in closing the gender divide with in the entertainment industry. Formally under the name of Blowin' Up A Spot! Film Festival: A Woman's Perspective the festival is having an open call for female filmmakers, musicians, actors, workshop presenters, spoken wordartist and screenwriters. A festival wholly focused on the contributions of all women; with a special emphasis on showcasing women of Latin, African, African American, Asian & Native American decent. This is a non- profit event supported by the City Of Austin and the Texas Commission of the Arts. All proceeds to benefit the Media Arts & Literacy Institute (MALI) ."

AVIGNON/NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL
(November 2007)
c/o Oscard Agency
110 West 40th Street, Suite 1601
New York, NY 10018
Tel: (212) 764-1100
Fax: (212) 840-5019
e-mail: jhr2001@aol.com
website: www.avignonfilmfest.com
contact: Jerome Henry Rudes, Director
deadline: TBA
theme: both French and American (English-speaking) films
categories: flf, doc, shorts, ani
formats: 35mm, video in Beta SP NTSC, PAL
fee: $25
competitive
Fest organizers say: "The festival is the Transatlantic Crossroads of Independent French and American Cinema. There is an audience vote to win prizes."

B-MOVIE THEATER FILM FESTIVAL
(April 2008)
P.O. Box 40
Liverpool, NY 13088
tel: (315) 652-3868
fax: (315) 622-2315
e-mail: webmaster@b-moive.com
website: www.b-movie.com/hof/fest.html
contact: Ron Bonk
deadline: TBA
theme: general, but we prefer movies more narrative
categories: flf, doc, shorts, kid, exp, fant, gen, sci-fi, new tech, retro, ani
formats: VHS NTSC
fee: $35 (flf)/$25 (shorts)
late entries - $45 (flf)/$35 (shorts)
competitive

BACK EAST PICTURE SHOW
(April 2008)
409 Washington Street
PMB 202
Hoboken, NJ 07030-4805
tel: (201) 239-1212
e-mail: info@backeastpictureshow.org
website: www.spidersweb.com/beps
deadline: TBA
categories: flf, shorts
formats: 16mm, 35mm, Beta SP, DVD
fee: $35 (under 60 minutes)/$55 (over 60 min.) + $20 for late entries
competitive

BACK TO HORROR FILM FESTIVAL
(March 2008)
Simian Ratticus Films
1337 Railroad Street
Grafton, WV 26354
tel: (265) 3878
e-mail: Wolfmanfan2@msn.com
website: http://backtohorror.1l.com
contact: Matthew R. King
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, fant, flf, gen, hor, sci-fi, shorts
formats: DVD, VHS
no fee
non-competitive
Fest organizers say: "The reason for the odd name can be found on the website, but any type of film, not just horror, is accepted and welcomed. No fees, all fun!"

BACKSEAT FILM FESTIVAL
(March)
1730 N. 5th Street, #603
Philadelphia, PA 19122
tel: (215) 235-5603
Fax: (215) 235-9745
e-mail: submissions@backseatfilmfestival.com
website: www.backseatfilmfestival.com
contact: Zafer Ulkuco, Director of Programming
deadline: TBA
theme: Rock 'n Roll movies you can drink to!
categories: dig, doc, exp, flf, gen, hor, shorts
formats: VHS, DVD, miniDV
fee: $5-$20
non-competitive
Festival organizers say: "The Backseat Film Festival is a rock 'n roll film fest devoted to the best in edgy, unpretentious movies from all over the cinematic globe. An electrifying mix of zany short films, sleazy music videos, unrelenting documentaries and some of the most exciting feature film premieres around, the Backseat Film Festival is a showcase for movies that embody the youthful, exhilarating spirit of rock 'n roll. No multicultural-love-stories or heavy-handed political statements here, just a lot of zombies, hot chicks, bad jokes and great music."

BAHAMAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
(December 2007)
P.O. Box SS 6287
tel: (242) 356 5939
fax: (242) 326 4767
e-mail: leslie@bintlfilmfest.com
website: www.bintlfilmfest.com
contact: Leslie Vanderpool
deadline: TBA
theme: Human Rights/Freedom
cateogories: ani, dig, doc, edu, exp, flf, gen, kid, retro, shorts
formats: PAL, NTSC
fee: $40
competitive

BALTICON 40 SHORT FILM FEST
(May 2008)
403 Fulford Avenue
Bel Air, MD 21014
tel/fax: (410) 879-3602
e-mail: dale@balticon.org
website: www.balticon.org
contact: Dale Arnold
deadline: TBA
theme: science fiction, fantasy, animation
categories: ani, dig, exp, fant, flf, hor, kid, sci-fi, shorts
formats: DVD
no fee
non-competitive
Fest organizers say: "To be held during Balticon, the annual Maryland Science Fiction Convention in May. Science fiction, fantasy, animation, horror and other interesting short subjects desired for contest. Long format screening opportunities also available. "

BARE BONES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
(April 2008)
401 W. Broadway
Suite 308
Muskogee, OK 74401
tel: (981) 391-1313
e-mail: barebonesfilmfestival@yahoo.com
website: www.BareBonesFilmFestival.com
contact: Shiron Butterfly Ray, Director/Programmer
deadline: TBA
theme: films must have a budget of less than a million dollars
categories: flf, shorts, doc, ani, gen, hor, sci-fi, kid, exp + narratives, music vid, behind-the-scenes vid, student, screenplays
formats: 16mm, 35mm, dig, 8mm, Hi-8, vid
fee: $20-$50
competitive

BELOIT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
(January 2008)
1003 Pleasant Street
Beloit, WI 53511
tel: (800) 4Beloit
e-mail: info@visitbeloit.com
website: www.beloitfilmfest.com
contact: Rod Beaudoin
deadline: TBA
categories: flf, shorts
formats: DVD, VHS
fee: varies; see website
competitive

BENDFILM FESTIVAL
(October 9-12, 2007)
520 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 628
Bend, Oregon 97702
tel: (541) 388-FEST / (877) 388-FEST
e-mail: info@bendfilm.org
website: http://bendfilm.org
contact: Sandy Henderson
deadline: July 18, 2008
categories: doc, flf, shorts, student
formats: 35mm, Beta SP; will consider others
fee: $15-$80
competitive
comments: "BendFilm - Where Filmmakers Are Gods. At BendFilm we distinguish ourselves by our respect and care of filmmakers. We also award big cash prizes including Best of Show ($10,000), Best Documentary ($2,500), Excellence in Filmmaking by a Female Director ($4,000), Best Student ($3,000) and Best Director ($1500). Bend is considered Oregon's playground for it's mountains, rivers, sunshine and screaming blue skies."

BERLIN & BEYOND
(January 2008)
c/o Goethe-Institute
530 Bush Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
tel: (415) 391-0370
fax: (415) 391-8715
e-mail: gisfprog@sirius.com
website: www.goethe.de
contact: Ingrid Eggers
deadline: TBA
theme: German-language films
categories: flf, doc, shorts
no fee
non-competitive
Fest organizers say: "Berlin & Beyond is a festival of no more than 20 new films from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Location: Castro Theatre in SF."

BETHEL FILM FESTIVAL...AN INDEPENDENT POINT OF VIEW
(October 2007)
269 Greenwood Avenue
Bethel, CT 06801-2421
tel: (203) 790-4321
fax: (203) 791-1123
e-mail: info@bethelfilmfestival.com
website: www.bethelfilmfestival.com
contact: Carol Spiegel, Programming Director
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, doc, flf, gen, shorts + student
formats: 35mm, 16mm, BetaSP, DVCAM, HDCAM
fee: $20-$60
competitive
Fest organizers say: "The festival will offer six days and nights of independent film and video shown on multiple, concurrent screens at the Bethel Cinema, an established independent film lover’s mecca located in affluent Fairfield County, Connecticut. More than just a showcase of new and independent talent, the Festival is designed to connect filmmakers with film critics, filmgoers and industry professionals in a unique and intimate setting. Festival events include filmmaker receptions, media parties, workshops, panel discussions, and a gala awards ceremony."

BEVERLY HILLS FILM FESTIVAL
(April 2008)
9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #777
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
tel: (310) 779-1206
e-mail: kat@beverlyhillsfilmfestival.com
website: www.beverlyhillsfilmfestival.com
contact: Kathren Hanna
deadline: TBA
categories: doc, flf, shorts
formats: all
fee: $50 (shorts)/$75 flf)
competitive
Fest organizers say: "The Beverly Hills Film Festival is an exclusive festival happening annually in Beverly Hills."

BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL
(May 2008 in New York/June 2008 in Los Angeles/August 2008 in London/October 2007 in San Francisco/November 2007 in Tokyo)
70a Greenwich Avenue, #307
New York, NY 10011
tel: (212) 726-8505
e-mail: info@bicyclefilmfestival.com
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contact: John Stevens
deadline: TBA
theme: films with a strong theme or character of bicycles
categories: ani, dig, doc, educ, exp, fant, flf, gen, hor, kid, newtech, retro, sci-fi, shorts
formats: VHS, NTSC for entry; screen 35mm,16mm, Beta SP
NO fee
non-competitive
Fest organizers say: "We are into all styles of bikes and biking. If you can name it - Tall Bike Jousting, Track Bikes, BMX, Alleycats, Critical Mass, Bike Polo, Cycling to Recumbents - we've probably either ridden or screened it. What better way to celebrate these lifestyles than through art, film, music and performance? We bring together all aspects of bicycling together to advocate its ability to transport us in many ways. Ultimately the Fest is about having a good time."

BIG APPLE FILM FESTIVAL
(November 14-17, 2007)
72-36 112th Street, #105
Forest Hills, NY 11375
tel: (718) 793-0381
e-mail: info@bigapplefilmfestival.com
website: www.bigapplefilmfestival.com
contact: Jonathan Lipp
deadline: June 30, 2007 (early)/August 1, 2007 (regular)
categories: ani, dig, doc, edu, exp, fant, flf, gen, hor, kid, sci-fi, shorts
formats: DVD, VHS
fee: $35 (shorts)/$50 (flf)
competitive

BIG BANG FILM FESTIVAL
(October 17-21, 2007)
2624 S. 67 Street
Philadelphia, PA 19142
tel: (215) 365-2429
e-mail: contact@bigbangfilmfestival.com
website: www.bigbangfilmfestival.com
contact: Reggie Garrison
deadline: August 24, 2007
theme: Action, Adventure, Suspense and Asian Action Cinema
cateories: ani, dig, doc, edu, exp, fant, flf, gen, hor, ind, kid, newtech, retro, sci-fi, shorts
formats: DVD, VHS, 35mm, 26mm
fee: $30-$85
competitve
Fest organizers say: "The Big Bang Film Festival is a celebration of exciting and inventive films in the Action, Adventure, Suspense and Asian Action Cinema genres. BBFF will showcase amazing films, some classics, some classics in the making."

BIG BEAR LAKE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
(September 2008)
P.O. Box 1981
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315-1981
tel: (909) 866-3433
fax: (same as above)
e-mail: BigBearFilmFest@aol.com
website: www.bigbearlakefilmfestival.com
contact: Monika Skerbelis, Programming Director
deadline: TBA
cateories: short, dig + screenplays
formats: 35mm, 16mm, Digital Video
fee: $45/$35 (students)
competitve

BIG ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL
(May 2008)
68-1851 Lina Poepoe Street
Waikoloa, HI 96738
tel: (808) 883-0394
fax: (808) 883-0254
e-mail: bigislandff@aol.com
website: www.bigislandfilmfestival.com
contact: Leo Sears, Executive Director
deadline: TBA
theme: independent narratives
categories: ani, dig, exp, fant, flf, gen, hor, kid, sci-fi, shorts
formats: VHS or DVD (NTSC only)
fee: $25-40 (early)/$25-50 (final)
competitive

BILLYBURG SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
(May 2008)
138 Manhattan Avenue, Floor 1
Brooklyn NY 11206
tel: (646) 785-6022
e-mail: dan_BD@rabbitinaturtleshell.com
website: www.rabbitinaturtleshell.com/festival.swf
contact: Philippe Chetrit, Director
deadline: TBA
theme: short films
categories: all
formats: DVD, NTSC, VHS, Mini-DV, DVCAM
fee: $20
competitive
Fest organizers say: "The Billyburg Short Film Festival is a competitive film and video festival and a celebration of a diverse collection of short filmmakers. It is founded on the principle of expanding the independent film market through the short film, a stepping-stone for all independent filmmakers. Every May the BSFF showcases talented filmmakers, artists and musicians to an audience of peers and industry leaders to enhance the spirit of independent film. The BSFF is also dedicated to enriching the Brooklyn film community by gathering a prominent industry network to this dynamic Williamsburg event."

BERKSHIRE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
(May 15-18, 2008)
P.O. Box 237
Great Barrington MA 01230
tel: (413) 528-8030
e-mail: kelley@biffma.com
website: www.biffma.com
contact: Kelley Vickery
deadline: February 29, 2008
categories: ani, doc, exp, flf, gen, kid, retro, sci-fi, shorts
formats: 35mm, DVD
fee: $20-$35
competitive

BLACK EARTH FILM FESTIVAL
(September 2008)
Galesburg Civic Art Center
114 E. Main Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
tel: (309) 342-7415
fax: (309) 342-2574
e-mail: info@galesburgarts.org
website: www.blackearthfilmfestival.org
contact: Heather Norman
deadline: TBA
theme: independent films
categories: ani, dig, doc, flf, shorts
formats: DVD, VHS, Mini DV
fee: $30 (flf)/$20 (short)
competitive
Fest organizers say: "The Festival will take place at the historic Orpheum Theatre. Galesburg, IL is a scenic community of 33,000 people and is located between Davenport, IA and Peoria, IL. Galesburg is home to two colleges and the community has a long tradition of supporting the arts with an active art center, community theatre group, and symphony."

BLACK MARIA FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL
(January-June, 2008. This is a traveling festival; please see website for schedule.)
NJCU Dept. of Media Arts
2039 Kennedy Blvd.
Jersey City, NJ 07305
tel: (201) 200-2043
fax: (201) 200-3490
e-mail: blackmariafest@aol.com
website: www.blackmariafilmfestival.com
contact: John Columbus, Director
deadline: see website
fee: $35 (up to 30 min.)/$45 (31-100 min.)
competitive
Fest organizers say: "This Academy Award qualifying festival offers cash awards, screening, honoraria, certificates and exposure at significant venues coast to coast."

BLACK POINT FILM FESTIVAL
(April 2008)
507 Broad Street, Suite 106
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
tel: (262) 903-5908
fax: (413) 451-0983
e-mail: webmasters@blackpointfilmfestival.com
website: www.blackpointfilmfestival.com
contact: David Malsch, President
deadline: TBA
categories: flf, doc, shorts + screenplays
fee: $40 (flf, screenplays)/$30 (shorts) + $10 for late entries
competitive

BLACK SOIL FILM FESTIVAL
(November 2007; held in Rotterdam and Amsterdam)
207 West 102nd Street #5A
New York, NY 10025-8704
tel: (212) 864-5921
e-mail: deessasha@cs.com
website: www.blacksoil.com
contact: Sasha Dees
deadline: TBA
theme: hip hop films
categories: ani, dig, doc, exp, fant, flf, gen, hor, newtech, retro, sci-fi, shorts
formats: DVD, Beta-Sp PAL, 35mm
no fee
non-competitive

BLUE SKY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
(September 2008)
4185 Paradise Road, #2009
Las Vegas, NV 89109-6506
tel/fax: (702) 737-3313
e-mail: info@bsiff.com
website: www.bsiff.com
contact: J.M. Hill, Producer
deadline: TBA
categories: all
fee: $30 (flf, doc)/$25 (shorts, ani)
competitive

BOSNIAN FILM FESTIVAL
(October 2007)
720 El Camino Real, Suite 300
Belmont, CA 94002-2321
tel: (650)593-3841
e-mail: KaritaHummer@TherapyPlus.us
alkan films
categories: doc, flf, gen
no fee (suggested donation: $10)
non-competitive

BOSNIAN-HERZEGOVINIAN FILM FESTIVAL (BHFF™)
(May 2008)
P.O. Box 8091
Paramus, NJ 07652
tel: (201) 670-2702
fax: (201) 670-0759
e-mail: aturalic@gmail.com
website: www.bhffnyc.org
contact: Amra Turalic
deadline: TBA
theme: Bosnia and Herzegovina (filmmakers, theme)
categories: ani, doc, shorts
formats: BETA, DVD
no fee
non-competitive
Fest organizers say: "The Bosnian-Herzegovinian Film FestivalT (BHFFT) is an annual event, organized by two New York area-based not-for-profit organizations, Voice of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Inc. and Academy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, representing and celebrating contemporary Bosnian-Herzegovinian cinematography and providing a platform for the international exposure for emerging Bosnian-Herzegovinian filmmakers."

BOSTON FILM FESTIVAL
(September 2008)
P.O. Box 516
Hull, MA 02045
tel: (781) 925-1373
fax: (781) 925-3132
e-mail: gemsad@aol.com
website: www.bostonfilmfestival.org
contact: Mark Diamond
deadline: TBA
categories: gen, flf, shorts, doc
fee: $60(flf)/$30(shorts)

INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL OF BOSTON
(April 2008)
Independent Film Society of Boston
276 Washington Street
PMB 385
Boston, MA 02108
tel: (617) 697-8511
e-mail: info@iffboston.org
website: www.iffboston.org
contact: Adam Roffman
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, dig, doc, exp, fant, flf, gen, hor, retro, sci-fi, shorts
formats: all
fee: varies; see website
competitive
Fest organizers say: "The Independent Film Festival of Boston is the Boston area's largest film festival. Free travel is provided for feature filmmakers via sponsor JetBlue airlines and free hotel is provided for all accepted filmmakers (both feature and short length). Past attendees have included John Waters, Steve Buscemi, Noam Chomsky, Ted Hope, Lili Taylor, Melvin Van Peebles, and Chris Cooper. Grand Jury, Special Jury, and Audience Award prizes are given in the categories of Narrative Feature, Documentary Feature, and Short Film. See website for list of all films festival has ever shown as well as hundreds of photos from past festivals."

BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
(June 2008)
P.O. Box 240023
Dorchester, MA 02124
tel: (781) 935-0871
fax: (781) 935-0871
e-mail: info@bifilmfestival.com
website: www.bifilmfestival.com
contact: Osmyn Raynor
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, dig, doc, exp, flf, gen, hor, ind, newtech, sci-fi, shorts
formats: DVD or VHS (NTSC only)
fee: $25(shorts)/$40 (flf)
competitive

BOSTON UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL
(March 2008)
P.O. Box 922
Allston, MA 02134
tel: (617) 975-3361
e-mail: info@bostonunderground.org
website: www.bostonunderground.org
contact: Anna Feder
deadline: August 3, 2007 (early)/November 2, 2007 (regular)/December 14, 2007 (late)
categories: ani, dig, doc, exp, flf, hor, sci-fi, shorts
formats: NTSC VHS, Region 0 or 1 DVD formats (sorry, no PAL or Region 2-6 DVDs)
fee: early - $25 (shorts)/$45 (flf)
late - $30 (shorts)/$55 (flf); $5 discount with Withoutabox.com
competitive
Fest organizers say: "This five day affair highlights the work of New England filmmakers."

BOULDER INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL (BIFF)
(May 2008)
PO Box 7181
Boulder, CO 80306
tel: (720) 422-8208
e-mail: mailto:graphics@hsdfi
website: http://pebblefilms.com
contact: Donna Marek, Executive Producer
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, dig, doc, edu, exp, fant, flf, gen, hor, kid, retro, sci-fi, shorts
formats: Preview - DVD, VHS; Exhibition - 35mm, DVD
fee: $25 (early)/$35 (late)
competitive
Fest organizers say: "Competitive only to have films screened! Concurrently run with BYFF (Boulder Youth Film Festival) Our mission statement is to 1)acknowledge emerging independent filmmakers; and 2) provide scholarship to attend national filmmaking workshop or screenwriting workshop."

BOULDER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
(February 14-17, 2008)
P.O. Box 11010
Boulder, CO 80301-0001
tel: (303) 273-8169
e-mail: robin@biff1.com
website: www.biff1.com
contact: Robin Beeck
deadline: August 15, 2007
theme: International Film Festival
categories: ani, dig, doc, exp, fant, flf, gen, hor, retro, sci-fi, shorts
formats: DVD, Beta-sp, 35mm, 16mm; VHS-NTSC for preview
fee: around $35
competitive
Fest organizers say: "Our mission is to offer filmmakers a vibrant platform to grow their careers through networking and showcasing their work; to foster a vibrant local film industry; to inspire and enlighten audiences through a cutting edge cultural experience; and to give back to the community that helps make this happen. The Festival will include 4 days of screenings, workshops, panels and parties. It’s goal is to facilitate meaningful relationships between filmmakers, actors, distributors, agents, managers and film enthusiasts. Films will receive audience recognition in one of the world's premier creative communities."

BOULDER YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL (BYFF)
(May 2008)
PO Box 7181
Boulder, CO 80306-7181
tel: (720) 422-8208
e-mail: byffbiff2006@yahoo.com
website: www.boulderyouthfilmfestival.com
contact: Donna Marek, Executive Producer
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, dig, doc, edu, exp, fant, flf, gen, hor, kid, newtech, retro, sci-fi, shorts
formats: 35mm, DVD
fee: $20 (early), $30 (late)
competitive
Fest organizers say: "HOOP DREAMS Producer Frederick Marx as featured guest.....at Cocktail Reception May 5 and will premiere his new film."

BOYLE HEIGHTS OUT N ABOUT FILM FESTIVAL
(October 2007)
P.O. Box 33363
Los Angeles, CA 90033
tel: (323) 263-7684
e-mail: info@latheaterproject.org
website: www.latheaterproject.org/film_festivals.html
contact: Brad Converse
deadline: TBA
theme: gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender
categories: ani, dig, doc, exp, fant, gen, hor, ind, kid, sci-fi, shorts
formats: DVD, VHS
fee: $15
non-competitive

BRECKENRIDGE FESTIVAL OF FILM
(September 2007)
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 718
150 W. Adams
Breckenridge, CO 80424
Physical Address:
Riverwalk Center
150 W. Adams Street
Breckenridge, CO, 80424
tel: (970) 453-6200
fax: (970) 453-2692
e-mail: filmfest@brecknet.com
website: www.breckfilmfest.com
contact: Marty Ferris, Programming Director
deadline: TBA
categories: gen, flf, doc, kid, educ, shorts, ani
formats: Beta, Beta-SP, VHS, S-VHS, DVD
fee: $45-$65
competitive
Fest organizers say: "All filmmakers are encouraged to attend the Festival and special events. One representative from each selected film will be eligible for free admission to all Festival programs and events."

BRENTWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
(September 2007)
1995 Bixler Road
Brentwood, Ca 94513
tel/fax: (925) 513-9329
e-mail: jayvalencia@hotmail.com
website: www.brentwoodfilmfestival.com
contact: Jayson Valencia
deadline: TBA
categories: all
formats: 35mm, Beta, VHS, DVD
fee: $10 (short)/$15 (flf)
competitive
Fest organizers say: "York Entertainment Gold Vision DVD distribution award for feature film."

THE BRONX INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
(July 2008)
P.O. Box 580-179
Bronx, NY 10458
tel: (718) 907-0079
e-mail: film@bronxstage.com
website: www.bronxstage.com
contact: Maggie Krupka
deadline: TBA
categories: all
formats: 16mm, 35mm, DV (VHS, DVD for preview)
fee: $10-$20
competitive

BROOKLYN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
(June 2008)
180 South 4th Street, #2
Suite 2S
Brooklyn, NY 11211
tel: (718) 486-8181
fax: (718) 599-5039
e-mail: submit07@wbff.org
website: www.wbff.org
contact: Mario Pegoraro
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, doc, exp, flf, shorts
formats: all
fee: $30 (early)/$50 (final)
competitive
Fest organizers say: "10th Edition. Competitive festival for and by independent film makers. The film program includes about 150 films from all over the world as well as panel discussions, and special events. Awards: $80,000 in film services, products, and cash."

BROOKLYN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: KIDSFILMFEST
(June 2008)
180 South 4th Street, Suite 2S
Brooklyn, NY 11211
tel: (646) 234-5080
fax: (718) 599-5039
e-mail: lisa@kidsfilmfest.org
website: www.kidsfilmfest.org
contact: Lisa King, Director
deadline: TBA
theme: The program will be tailored for children of all ages (films will be rated "G").
categories: ani, doc, exp, flf, shorts
formats: all
fee: $25 (early)/$30 (regular)/$35 (late); free with Withoutabox.com
competitive
Fest organizers say: "kidsfilmfest's mission is to discover, expose, and promote children's filmmakers while drawing worldwide attention to Brooklyn. kidsfilmfest is an exciting, new initiative of the Brooklyn International Film Festival (BiFF), a not-for-profit organization currently operating under the fiscal umbrella of the Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation. A variety of children's outdoors activities will be offered during the festival in the Brooklyn Museum's Sculpture Garden. "

BROOKLYN UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL
(April 2008)
79 Ryerson Street, #2
Brooklyn, NY 11205-2510
tel: (917) 825-0938
e-mail: info@brooklynunderground.org
website: www.brooklynunderground.org
contact: Josh Koury
deadline: TBA
theme: young artists and low budgets
categories: ani, dig, doc, exp, newtech, shorts
formats: DV, miniDV, Beta, 16mm
fee: $15
non-competitive
Fest organizers say: "The Brooklyn Underground Film Festival is dedicated to giving a new voice to fresh innovative film and video makers from around the world. We are now looking for new Feature length, and short work in Documentary, Experimental, Narrative, personal cinema and everything and anything else you can come up with that pushes the boundaries of filmmaking and will make some new noise."

CACKALACKY FILM FESTIVAL
(October 2007)
1001 Spruce Street
Charlotte, NC 28203-4356
tel: (704) 572-0706
e-mail: dutch@cackalackyfilmfest.com
website: www.cackalackyfilmfest.com
contact: Dutch Stamey
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, dig, doc, edu, fant, flf, gen, hor, kid, retro, sci-fi, shorts
formats: DVD (for initial screenings)
fee: $25-60
competitive
Fest organizers say: "Screenings at 8-10 different venues, galas, after parties, seminars, great networking and a beautiful city! For 5 days Charlotte will celebrate film and filmmakers from all over the world."

CAMDEN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
(September 2007)
20 Azalea Lane
Camden, Maine 04843-4426
tel: (617) 817-5376
e-mail: info@camdenfilmfest.org
website: www.camdenfilmfest.org
contact: Benjamin Fowlie
deadline: TBA
categories: doc
formats: 35mm, 16mm
fee: $40
competitive
Fest organizers say: "The Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) honors the independent documentary film and the artists who create them. A weekend where avant-garde and experimental go hand in hand with nature and social documentaries. CIFF will focus each year's festival around a specific genre within this broad style by providing honored guest speakers, events and selected screenings. CIFF strives to bring awareness of social, political and environmental injustices. The festival will showcase over ten documentary films from around the world with issues ranging from the catastrophic effects of globalization and the IMF on third world countries to Maine’s own paper industry and its relationship to the environment."

CAPE MAY NEW JERSEY STATE FILM FESTIVAL
(November 2007)
P.O. Box 595
Cape May, NJ 08204
tel: (609) 884-6595
e-mail: info@njstatefilmfestival.com
website: www.njstatefilmfestival.com
contact: Ron Rollet, Festival Artistic Director
deadline: TBA
theme: films by NJ filmmakers or about New Jersey
categories: ani, dig, doc, fant, flf, gen, kid, newtech, sci-fi, shorts
fee: no fee (regular)/$25 (late)
non-competitive
Fest organizers say: "Another segment will include forgotten New Jersey films such as Purple Rose of Cairo, Copland and Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken."

CAPTUREFEST ONE
(July 2008)
900 N. Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90029
tel: (323) 465-0789
fax: (323) 375-0383
e-mail: contact@capturefest.com
website: www.capturefest.com
contact: James Singleton
deadline: TBA
categories: flf, shorts + screenplays
formats: NTSC only, MiniDV, DigiBeta, HDcam
fee: $25-55 competitive

CAROLINA FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL
(February 2008)
205 Brown Building
P.O. Box 26170
UNC Greensboro
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
tel: (336) 334-4197
fax: (336) 334-5039
e-mail: cfvf@uncg.edu
website: www.carolinafilmandvideofestival.org
contact: Nicole Phillips, Festival Director
deadline: September 15, 2007 (early)/November 15, 2007 (final)
categories: all
formats: Beta, DVD, miniDV, VHS
fee: $5-$40
competitive
Fest organizers say: "We celebrate tomorrow's filmmakers today. Providing a social and educational evironment for the filmmaking community, we recognize the best in filmmaking through cash and prizes."

CAROLINE'S ON BROADWAY PRESENTS FUNNY FILM SHORTS
(Ongoing)
1626 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
tel: (212)757-4100
fax: (212) 956-0197
e-mail: bmikolaski@carolines.com
website: www.carolines.com
contact: Brandon Mikolaski
deadline: none, ongoing monthly festival
theme: comedy
formats: VHS, DVC
fee: $5
competitive
Fest organizers say: "Caroline's On Broadway presents Funny Film Shorts, an ongoing monthly competition of short films and animation. The host of the show is comedian Demetri Martin and Kevin Meaney appears as a special guest on each show. Past contributors have included Oscar Winner Michael Moore, Oscar Nominee Bill Plympton, Tom Schiller from SNL, and comedians Judah Friedlander, Jeffrey Ross, and Ray Romano, to name but a few. Films should be between 2 and 9 minutes in length and can be created in any format, but must be submittes on VHS."

CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
(November 2007)
2850 Potomac Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90216
tel: (888) 272-1490
e-mail: info@caribbeaninternationalfilmfestival.com
website: www.caribbeaninternationalfilmfestival.com
contact: Monica Cooper
deadline: TBA
categories: all
formats: ani, doc, flf, shorts + music vid
fee: $25-$45
competitive

CASCADIA CON FILM FESTIVAL
(September 2007)
P.O. Box 1066
Seattle, WA
tel: (360) 793-6626
e-mail: film@CascadiaCon.org
website: www.cascadiacon.org
contact: Film Festival Coordinator
deadline: TBA
theme: sci-Fi and fantasy
categories: ani, dig, fant, hor, newtech, sci-fi
formats: check the website
fee: $10
competitive
Fest organizers say: "Cascadia Con is pleased to announce the North American Science Fiction and Fantasy Film Festival. This festival is dedicated to discovering new, overlooked and upcoming talented artists. We are inviting all of the independent, student, and amateur film and video makers of fantasy, and science fiction related films and videos to participate. The weekend will be action packed with some of the finest unknown talent out there right now. Film makers who produce game videos in the SF/F or Horror genre are also encouraged to enter."

CATHODE FILMS ONLINE FILM FESTIVAL
(February 2008)
259 12th Street, Suite 4
Brooklyn, NY, 11215
tel/fax: (901) 339-5448
e-mail: info@cathodefilms.com
website: www.cathodefilms.com
contact: Brandon Evans
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, dig, doc, exp, flf, gen, hor, newtech, sci-fi, shorts
formats: mini-DV (preferred), VHS, DVD
fee: $25-$50
competitive

CEDAR RAPIDS INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
(April 4-5, 2008)
P.O. Bo 10251
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
tel: (319) 721-7465
e-mail: info@crifm.org
website: www.crifm.org
contact: Eric Dean Freese
deadline: January 25, 2008
theme: general independent
categories: all
formats: DVD, VHS, 35mm, miniDV
fee: $35 (masters)/$30 (student)
competitive

CENTRAL NEBRASKA FILM FESTIVAL
(January 2008)
22 West 56th Street Suite 107
PMB 108
Kearney, NE 68847
tel: (308) 627-1738
e-mail: sdientertainment@hotmail.com
website: www.sdientertainment.com/acnff/thefestival.htm
contact: Sean Doherty
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, dig, doc, edu, exp, flf, gen, hor, shorts
formats: Mini-DV, DVD, VHS, 16mm, 8mm
fee: $20 (shorts)/$30 (flf)
competitive

CENTURY CITY CELL PHONE FEST
(May 2008)
PO Box 67132
Century City, CA 90067
tel: (323) 571-0766
e-mail: http://dbff.us/
website: www.CenturyCityCellPhoneFest.com
contact: P. Williams
deadline: March 31, 2008
theme: films 15 seconds to 3 minutes in length
categories: ani, dig, doc, edu, exp, fant, gen, hor, kid, newtech, retro, sci-fi, shorts
formats: DVD, AVI, MP4
fee: varies, see website
competitive
Fest organizers: "Cell Phone Fest! Broadcast your short film to thousands of cell phone users and win a FREE trip to Sundance! Low entry fees with several deadlines. See website for details."

CHANNEL ISLANDS INDIE FILM FESTIVAL
(The name of this festival has changed, please see "Oxnard Independent Film Festival".)

CHARLESTON FILM FESTIVAL: WORLDFEST CHARLESTON
(no longer in existence, please see "Worldfest Houston")

CHICAGO ASIAN AMERICAN FILM SHOWCASE
(April 2008)
Held at the Gene Siskel Film Center
FAAIM
P.O. Box 5435
Chicago, IL 60680
tel: (312) 758-4983
e-mail: info@faaim.org
website: www.faaim.org
contact: Tim Hugh, Festival Director tim@faaim.org
deadline: TBA
theme: by or about Asian Americans
categories: ani, doc, exp, flf, shorts
formats: 35mm, 16mm, Beta SP, 3/4" U-Matic, DigiBeta
fee: $25
non-competitive

CHARLOTTE FILM FESTIVAL
(September 2007)
P.O. Box 77362
Charlotte, NC 28271-7008
tel: 241-1753
e-mail: info@charlottefilmfestival.org
website: www.charlottefilmfestival.org
contact: Louis Gurgitano
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, dig, doc, edu, fant, flf, gen, hor, kid, sci-fi, shorts
formats: Preview - DVD, VHS, MiniDV; Exhibition - DVD
fee: $20-$35
competitive

CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL
(October 18 - October 28, 2007)
c/o Facets Multimedia, Inc.
1517 West Fullerton Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
tel: (773) 281-9075
fax: (773) 929-0266
e-mail: kidsfest@facets.org
website: www.cicff.org
contact: Kathleen Beckman, Coordinator; Nicole Dreiske, Founder/Executive Director
deadline: May 31, 2007
theme: children's/family films for children
categories: flf, shorts, ani
formats: 16mm, 35mm, Beta SP NTSC
fee: $40 (shorts)/$80 (flf)
competitive
Fest organizers say: "Films must be appropriate for children under age 13."

CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL
(April 2008)
1112 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
tel: (773) 486-9612
fax: (773) 486-9613
e-mail: info@chicagodocfestival.org
website: www.chicagodocfestival.org
contact: Christopher Kamyszew
deadline: TBA
categories: doc
competitive

CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
(October 4-17, 2007)
Cinema/Chicago
30 E. Adams Street, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60603
tel: (312) 683-0121
fax: (312) 683-0122
e-mail: info@chicagofilmfestival.com
website: www.chicagofilmfestival.com
contact: Michael J. Kutza, Artistic Director
deadline: July 25, 2007
categories: film only - flf, doc, shorts, ani, student, exp
fee: $100 (flf)/ $80 (feature length documentary)/$60 (shorts 30-60 min.)/$50 (shorts under 30 min.)/$30 (student)
competitive

CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL REEL SHORTS FESTIVAL
(September 2007)
428 N. Wolcott
Chicago, IL 60622
tel: (949) 458-1087
e-mail: scott@projectchicago.com
website: www.projectchicago.com
contact: Director
deadline: TBA
theme: all films under 39 minutes
categories: ani, dig, doc, edu, exp, fant, gen, hor, ind, kid, newtech, retro, sci-fi, shorts
fee: $20 (early)/$25 (regular)/$35 (late)
competitive
Fest organizers say, "Our mission is to show the world's best short films to the people of Chicago and the Global Entertainment industry."

CHICAGO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL
(April 2008)
c/o Columbia College
600 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605-1996
tel: (312) 431-1330
fax: (312) 344-8030
e-mail: clc@colum.edu
website: www.latinoculturalcenter.org
contact: Film Selection Committee
deadline: TBA
categories: gen, flf, doc, shorts, ani
fee: $25
non-competitive
Fest organizers say: "There will be encore presentations on May 4, 2006."

CHICAGO "REALLY" SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
(May 2008)
Attn: Chris Harris
1350 E. Touhy Avenue
Suite 110W
Des Plaines IL, 60018
website: www.maia-entertainment.com
contact: Rick Ramirez
deadline: TBA
theme: short films under 15 minutes
formats: 1/2” NTSC VHS tape, DVD, CD-Rom
fee: $15
competitive
Fest organizers say: "Unlike most film festivals that last weeks, one week, or one weekend, we host a one night event. It is non competitive but we are handing out awards at the end of the night. This fest is about having fun. Come out for a night of food, drink, films, live music, and a live performance from one of Chicago's premier sketch comedy groups. All info you need is on our website."

CHICAGO UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL
(August 2008)
3109 North Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
tel: (733) 327-FILM
website: www.cuff.org
deadline: TBA
theme: underground, experimental & independent film & video
categories: ani, exp, flf, doc, shorts, vid
formats: 35mm, 16mm, Super 8, vid
fee: $30
competitive

CHLOTRUDIS AWARDS SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
(October 2007)
P.O. Box 180217
Boston, MA 02118
P.O. Box 605
Reading, MA 01867
tel: (781) 526-5384
fax: (617) 424-8617
e-mail: chlotrudis_org@yahoo.com
website: www.chlotrudis.org
contact: Hilary Nieukirk, Festival Coordinator
deadline: TBA
theme: shorts only
categories: ani, doc, shorts
formats: VHS
fee: $15 (early)/$25 (final)
competitive
Fest organizers say: "The Chlotrudis Awards will be hosting its film festival of short films at the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline, MA, in conjunction with its annual Awards Ceremony. Short films will be screened and nominated for the "Best Short Film" category, with a single entry being selected as the Best Short Film of the year. Chlotrudis Awards Short Film Festival welcomes all genres and subjects, with a special category for animated films."

CHRISTIAN WYSIWYG FILM FESTIVAL
(October 2008)
1970 Ocean Avenue
San Francisco, California 94127
tel: (415) 333-0384
fax: (415) 333-0326
e-mail: wysiwygsf@earthlink.net
website: www.wysiwygusa.com
contact: Chris Rossetti
deadline: TBA
theme: Christian/family films
categories: ani, dig, doc, flf, kid, shorts
formats: DVD, Beta
fee: $25; students free
competitive

CHRISTOPHER COPPOLA'S PAH-FEST
(This is a traveling festival. 2008 dates TBA.)
6565 Sunset Blvd., Suite 290
Los Angeles, CA 90028
tel: (323) 469-8500
fax: (323) 469-3400
e-mail: pahfest@earsxxi.com
website: www.pahfest.com
contact: Demi Pietchell
deadline: June 7, 2007
theme: Digital Amnesty
categories: ani, dig, doc, edu, exp, fant, gen, kid, newtech, retro, sci-fi, shorts
fee: $7.77
competitive
comments: "PAH-FEST, which stands for "Project Accessible Hollywood Festival," is a new kind of digital media festival that celebrates the stories and voices of everyday people. PAH-Fest invites people from all walks of life to tell their digital stories using today's latest technology and prosumer equipment. Submissions must be less than seven minutes in length, made digitally, and must spread the filmmaker's own unique message of good will."

CINE LAS AMERICAS FESTIVAL OF NEW LATIN FILM
(April 2008)
P.O. Box 1626
Austin, TX 78767-1626
tel: (512) 841-5930
fax: (512) 841-5720
e-mail: festival@cinelasamericas.org
website: www.cinelasamericas.org
contact: Film Program Director
deadline: TBA
theme: Latin, Caribbean Indigenous
categories: ani, dig, doc, exp, fant, flf, hor, kid, retro, sci-fi, shorts
formats: DVD, DV, MiniDV, Beta, 35mm
fee: $20
competitive
Fest organizers say: "Competitive festival showcasing Film and Video made by or about peoples from Latin America, the Caribbean and Indigenous groups of the Americas."

CINEMERGE FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL
(October 2008)
9405 North State Hwy,13-E
Willard, Missouri 65781
tel: (417) 619-1138
e-mail: info@cinemerge.com
website: www.cinemerge.com
contact: Mike Strain Jr., Festival Director
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, dig, doc, edu, exp, fant, flf, gen, hor, ind, kid, newtech, sci-fi, shorts
formats: NTSC - VHS, DVD, 35mm
fee: $50 (flf)
competitive

CINE-NITES
(First Thurday of every month.)
10521 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
tel: (310) 475-1810 ext.110
fax: (310) 475-4913
e-mail: lwessel@heilman-c.com
website: www.cine-nites.com
contact: Larry Wessel
deadline: none
theme: short films 10 minutes or less in length
categories: all
no fee
Fest organizers say: "Cine-Nites is a free film festival specializing in shorts. What is unique about Cine-Nites is that anybody who submits a VHS copy of their film (as long as it's 10 minutes or less) will have their film shown. You may submit as many films as you wish and the films may be of any subject matter. Each month one winner will be chosen by an anonymous judge in the audience. This movie will be shown in its entirety on the Cine-Nites' website."

CINEQUEST SAN JOSE FILM FESTIVAL
(see "San Jose Film Festival: Cinequest ")

CINERAMA FILM FESTIVAL
(April 2008)
University of Florida
1112 SW 2nd Avenue
Gainsville, FL 32601
tel: (352) 281-1545
e-mail: fuf@grove.ufl.edu
website: grove.ufl.edu/~fuf/
contact: Matt Hanniman
deadline: TBA
categories: all
formats: DVD, VHS
no fee
competitive
Fest organizers say: "The festival is accepting films of any type and length on all formats. There is no entry fee but the submission deadline is March 15, 2004. Notice of entry to the festival will be sent by the 1st of April. Please visit the Florida Undergraduate Film society page for more details."

CINEVEGAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
(June 2008)
Held at the Palms Resort Casino Brenden Theatres in Las Vegas.
2370 Corporate Circle, Suite 300
Henderson, NV 89074
tel: (702) 992-7979
e-mail: info-cinevegas@cinevegas.com
website: www.cinevegas.com
contact: Dan Jepperson, Manager of Operations
deadline: TBA
theme: international
categories: ani, dig, doc, exp, flf, gen, shorts
formats: 35mm, 16mm, video
fee: $40 (flf)/$25 (shorts)
competitive
Fest organizers say: "Our featured segments of American Independents, breakthrough analysis of the digital horizon, morning conferences with celebrated writers as well as unique features like our celebrity blackjack tournament make CineVegas not just a festival, but a total entertainment experience. Our tag line is simple -- Seven days of film; Seven nights of Vegas."

CINEVUE INTERNATIONAL FILM COMPETITION
(The name of this festival has changed, please see "Goldie Film Awards")

CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
(March 6-16, 2008)
2510 Market Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
tel: (216) 623-3456
fax: (216 623-0103
e-mail: cfs@clevelandfilm.org
website: www.clevelandfilm.org
contact: Bill Guentzler
deadline: August 31, 2007 (early)/September 30, 2007 (regular)/Ocotber 31, 2007 (late)/November 30, 2007 (extended)
categories: ani, dig, doc, exp, fant, flf, gen, hor, ind, kid, retro, sci-fi, shorts
formats: 16, 35, Beta SP
fee: see festival website
competitive

COLORED PICTURES
(July 2008)
P. O. Box 2839
Durham, North Carolina 27715
(919) 423-1010
e-mail: coloredpics@hotmail.com
website: www.coloredpictures.com
contact: Sherri Daye/Shani Peterson/Russell Robinson
deadline: TBA
theme: Colored Pictures, a short film festival by and about filmmakers of color, is seeking short films of any genre and original format for this year's festival
categories: shorts
formats: all for submission; BetaSP for festival version
fee: $10
non-competitive

COLUMBUS INTERNATIONAL FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL: THE CHRIS AWARDS
(November 7-11, 2007)
Film Council Of Greater Columbus
1430 South High Street, Room 322
Columbus, Ohio 43207
tel/fax: (614) 444-7460
e-mail: info@chrisawards.org
website: www.chrisawards.org
contact: Susan Halpern
deadline: July 1, 2007
categories: all
formats: 1/2" VHS, CDRom, URL, DVD (preferred)
fee: $70 (15 min. or less)/$25-$50 (student)
competitive
Fest organizers say: "The Columbus International Film & Video Festival, a.k.a. "The Chris Awards" one of the most prestigious documentary, educational, business and informational competitions in the U.S., the oldest of its kind in North America and celebrating its 55th year."

COMEDIC ARTS LAUGH FEST
(April 9-13, 2008)
93 Main Street
Belfast, Maine 04915
tel:fax: (207) 338-1975
fax: (207) 338-2951
e-mail: mikeh@midcoast.com
website: http://www.comicartsfest.com
contact: Mike Hurley
deadline: April 1, 2008
theme: comedy
categories: ani, dig, flf, shorts
formats: DVD, 35mm
no fee
competitive
Fest organizers say: "All films are open for submission as long as they are clearly humorous. Youtube.com stuff is welcome as are minor videos, home movies and web-based clips. Only DVD’s or web links will be considered for submissions. Do not send a 35mm print under any circumstances. You can send us a link to a web based video for consideration if you agree to provide us with a DVD for the showing if your film is accepted. If a film has been reviewed by multiple reviewers that will suffice for us to consider it as a submission. Please advise us. If the film has been shown before or published on the web we do not care. Your work is welcome."

COMEDYNET
(Ongoing)
444 Broadway, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10013
tel: (212) 965-9166
e-mail: erink@comedynet.com
website: www.comedynet.com
contact: Erin Keating
deadline: ongoing
theme: comedy
categories: ani, dig, exp, shorts
formats: all
no fee
competitive
Fest organizers say: "ComedyNet is a new comedy channel that's looking to feature the best and funniest comedic short films. Selected work will be showcased on our home page and seen by an audience of thousands! We pay $25/minute for videos selected to make their Web debut exclusively on ComedyNet. Other submissions will be selected to be featured and showcased on a non-exclusive basis. Send us your short films, filmed sketches, sitcoms, animation, mockumentaries, original music videos and other funny filmed material!"

CONEY ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL
(September 28-30, 2007)
532 LaGuardia Place, #625
New York, NY 10012
tel: (212) 696-6689
e-mail: rob@coneyislandfilmfestival.com
website: www.coneyislandfilmfestival.com
deadline: May 25, 2007 (regular)/July 3, 2007 (late)/July 10, 2007 (extended)
categories: ani, doc, exp, flf, shorts
formats: Mini DV, VHS, DVD (all must be NTSC)
fee: $20 (early)/$25 (late)/$40 (extended)
competitive
Fest organizers say: "The festival is a fund raiser for arts organization Coney Island USA. There is a special category for films 'Made in Coney Island'."

CONSCIOUS LIFE FILM FESTIVAL
(February 8-10, 2008)
POB 31613
San Francisco, CA 94131
tel: (800) 367-5777
e-mail: virtual@consciouslifeexpo.com
website: http://consciouslifeexpo.com
contact: Robert or Aime
deadline: December 30, 2007
theme: paranormal, metaphysical, spiritual, socially conscious, UFO, occult
categories: doc, edu, flf, gen, sci-fi, shorts
formats: DVD
no fee
non-competitive

COUNTERCORT ANTI-CORPORATE FILM FESTIVAL
(October 2008)
2017 Mission Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94110
tel: (925) 282-2486
e-mail: filmfest@countercorp.org
website: www.countercorp.org
contact: John Wilner
deadline: TBA
theme: Films relating somehow (including indirectly) to corporations and corporate power
categories: ani, dig, doc, edu, exp, flf, ind, newtech, retro, sci-fi, shorts
formats: DVD, 16mm, 35mm, VHS, DV-Cam, MiniDV
fee: $10 (shorts), $20 (flf)
non-competitive

CREATURE PRODUCTIONS FILM FESTIVAL
(August 2008)
1312 S. Evergreen Avenue
Clearwater, FL
tel: (727) 687-9126
e-mail: CP_Producer@yahoo.com
website: www.CreatureProductions.com
contact: Ashley Lauren Lewis
deadline: TBA
categories: all
formats: DVD
no fee
non-competitive

CRESTED BUTTE REEL FEST
(August 2008)
P.O. Box 1733
Crested Butte, CO 81224
tel: (970) 349-2600
fax: (970) 340-1384
e-mail: info@cbreelfest.com
website: www.crestedbuttereelfest.com
contact: Eney Jones, Executive Director
deadline: TBA
categories: flf, exp, sci-fi, shorts + student entries
formats: 16mm, 35mm, Beta, 1/2" VHS, DVD
fee: $35
competitive and non-competitive

CROSSROADS FILM FESTIVAL
(April 3-6, 2008)
P.O. Box 22604
Jackson, MS 39225
tel: (601) 981-3114
fax: (601) 981-3101
e-mail: questions@crossroadsfilmfest.com
website: www.crossroadsfilmfest.com
contact: Ferrell Tadlock (mail)/Monte Kraus, Krauscape Films (phone)
deadline: December 31, 2007
categories: flf, student, music vid, doc, exp, shorts
formats: 16mm, 35mm, 8mm, VHS, Betamax, Betacam SP, 3/4", DV, Pixel Vision
fee: $35 (more than 30 min.)/$25 (under 30 min.)/$10 (student)
competitive

CUCALORUS FILM FESTIVAL
(November 7-10, 2007)
P.O. Box 2763
Wilmington, NC 28402
tel: (910) 343-5995
fax: (910) 343-5227
e-mail: mail@cucalorus.org
website: www.cucalorus.org
contact: Brent Watkins
ats: 8mm, 16mm, 35mm, video (VHS viewing)
deadline: July 10, 2007 (regular)/July 28, 2007 (extended)
fee: $20 (early)/$30 (late)
non-competitive
Fest organizers say, "Cucalorus is one of the filmmaker's friendliest festivals in the southeast."

CUT AND PASTE SKATEBOARDING FILM FESTIVAL
(April 2008)
P.O. Box 964
Iowa City, IA 52244-0964
tel: (319) 358-0791
e-mail: noah@cutandpastefilmfest.org
website: www.capff.org
contact: Noah Goldsmith, (503) 287-1254
deadline: TBA
theme: skateboarding
formats: all
no fee
non-competitive

DC MEETS DELHI
(September 6-11, 2007)
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington DC, 20008
tel: (202) 274-6256
fax: (202) 274 5480
e-mail: devans-pritchard@udc.edu
website: www.udc.edu/dcmd
contact: Deirdre Evans-Pritchard
deadline: July 20, 2007
theme: Indian, Indian Diasopra and DC region filmmakers
categories: ani, dig, doc, exp, flf, gen, newtech, retro, shorts
formats: all
no fee
non-competitive
Fest organizers say: "DC MEETS FESTIVAL: FILM, DANCE, DEBATE -- A fusion of feature films, documentaries, dance, discussions, debate, filmmakers and thinkers. the arts and cultures that shape urban life in two capital cities and two countries. 2007: DC MEETS DELHI, INDIA -- Indian Feature Films; DC and Delhi Women Filmmakers; Best of DC Filmmakers,Indian cinema in the Diaspora; Documentaries on Water issues; Documentary Sidebar; Emerging Indian and Indian Diaspora Filmmakers. Only competitive section is Capital Tapes,a student film competition on living, being, seeing Washington DC, 3-5 mins. any genre, $15 submission fee. See website for details."

DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
(March 2008)
2950 Van Ness Street, N.W., Suite 728
Washington, D.C. 20008
tel: (202) 537-9493
fax: (202) 686-7168
e-mail: info@dciff.org
website: www.dciff.org
contact: Carol Bidault
deadline: TBA
formats: half-inch/VHS videocassette, NTSC format
fee: $25 (projects 30 min. and longer)/$15 (projects shorter than 30 min.)
competitive
Fest organizers say: "Student filmmakers representing a college or school do not pay any fee. Free for 'Works in Progress' (one minute promo tape MAXIMUM)."

DAHLONEGA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
(September 2007)
248 Broad Street
Rome, GA 30161
tel: (706) 295-2787
e-mail: Barry@riff.tv
website: www.riff.tv
contact: Barry Norman, Executive Director
deadline: TBA
categories: all
formats: 35mm, 16mm, 8mm, dig, analog, Kid-cam, cine-web, Digi-still-cam vid
fee: $10-$50

DAM SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
(February 7-9, 2008)
Downtown Boulder City
806 Buchanan Blvd
Suite 115-181
Boulder City, Nevada 89005
tel: (702) 293-4848
fax: (702) 293-2164
e-mail: info@damshortfilm.org
website: www.damshortfilm.org
contact: Lee Lanier
deadline: December 1, 2007
categories: ani, doc, gen, hor, sci-fi, student
formats: NTSC HDV, miniDV, DVD
fee: $15-$45
competitive
Fest organizers say: "The annual Dam Short Film Festival screens over 100 short films in the historic Boulder Dam Theatre. The festival also features a Mini-Film Market with 700+ films on the shelf, plus a Filmmaker Reception, Special Guest Panels, and an Awards Ceremony. Boulder City is 30 miles from the Las Vegas Strip and just a few miles from the Hoover Dam."

DAMAH SPIRITUAL FILM FESTIVAL
(March 2008)
8033 Sunset Blvd. #965
Hollywood, CA 90046
tel: (323) 939-3099
e-mail: info@damah.com
website: http://damah.com
contact: Tory Jay Berger
deadline: TBA
theme: Spiritual short films
categories: ani, dig, doc, educ, exp, fant, kid, new tech, sci-fi, shorts
formats: all
fee: $25 (early)/$45 (late)
competitive

DANCE ON CAMERA FESTIVAL
(January 2008)
DFA, 48 W. 21st Street, #907
New York, NY 10010
tel/fax: (212) 727-0764
e-mail: dfa5@earthlink.net
website: www.dancefilmsassn.org
contact: Deirdre Towers
deadline: TBA
theme: dance
categories: ani, dig, doc, edu, exp, fant, flf, kid, shorts
formats: 35mm, 16mm, DVD, 3/4", Beta; VHS for preview
fee: $35
competitive
Fest organizers say: "This festival is now in its 3st year celebrating the union of dance and film (video)."

DANCES WITH FILMS: FESTIVAL OF THE UNKNOWNS
(May 2008)
Big Engine Pictures
The Lot
1041 N. Formosa Avenue
Formosa Bldg., 2nd Floor
West Hollywood, CA 90046
tel: (323) 850-2929
fax: (323) 850-2928
e-mail: info@danceswithfilms.com
website: www.DancesWithFilms.com
contact: Michael Trent, Founder
deadline: TBA
theme: only films with no known directors, actors or producers
categories: flf, shorts, vid + screenplays
formats: 35mm, 16mm, BetaSP
fee: regular deadline - $60 (flf)/$40 (shorts)/$60 (screenplays)
late deadline - $75 (all entries)
competitive

DANVILLE INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL
(May 2008)
261 Hartz Avenue
Danville, CA 94526
tel: (925) 552-REEL
fax: (925) 552-8188
e-mail: inhollywoodprod@aol.com
website: www.dicff.org
contact: Tim Neeley
deadline: TBA
theme: films for children and by children
categories: ani, dig, doc, exp, fant, flf, gen, kid, newtech, shorts
formats: DVD, VHS
fee: early - $35 (flf)/$30 (all other categories)
late - $45 (flf)/$40 (all other categories)
$25 (students)
competitive
Fest organizers say: "Members who choose to join Withoutabox.com also get $5.00 off their entry eees, plus the advantages of Extended deadlines and Online Press Kit submissions."

DA VINCI FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL
(July 2008)
2015 SW Whiteside Drive
Corvallis, OR 97333-1406
tel: (541) 752-5584
e-mail: davincifilmfest@msn.com
website: www.davinci-days.org/film_video.php
contact: Sue Queisser
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, dig, doc, exp, gen, hor, kid, sci-fi, shorts
formats: submission - VHS &DVD; projection - VHS, SVHS, DVD, Beta Sp
fee: $10-$50
competitive
Fest organizers say: "We specialize in screening shorts (30 min max) and documentaries (55 min max.)."

DARK CARNIVAL FILM FESTIVAL
(August 2008)
1824 E Thornton
Bloomington, IN 47401
tel: (812) 325-0183
e-mail: info@darkcarnivalfilmfest.com
website: www.darkcarnivalfilmfest.com
contact: David E. Pruett
deadline: TBA
theme: Horror, Independent
categories: hor
formats: DVD, VHS
fee: $15
competitive
Fest organizers say: "The Dark Carnival Film Festival is an international festival of independent horror films, featuring special guests, a horror-themed dance party and a live carnival sideshow performance. Dark Carnival will be held in Bloomington, Indiana (near the Indiana University campus)."

DAYTONA BEACH FILM FESTIVAL
(November 2007)
P.O. Box 1105
Daytona Beach 32115
tel: (386) 441-6504
fax: (386) 323-7775
e-mail: bob@actone.clearwire.net
website: www.cinematique.org
contact: Bob Cunningham, General Manager
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, doc, flf, gen, retro
formats: 35mm
no fee
non-competitive

DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL
(June 2008)
12316 SW 11th
Yukon, OK 73099
tel: (405) 808-4575
e-mail: cacky@cox.net
website: www.deadcenterfilm.org
contact: Cacky
deadline: TBA
fee: $10 (youth film - under 18 yrs.old, shorts under 30 min.)/$20 (Shorts under 45 min.)/ $30.00 (features 45-90 min.)/$40 (films over 90 min.)
categories: flf, shorts, vid + youth film
formats: NTSC, VHS, DVD

DEEP ELLUM FILM FESTIVAL
(November 2007)
3002 B Commerce
Dallas, TX 75226
tel: (214) 752-6759
fax: (214) 752-6863
e-mail: info@def2.org
website: www.def2.org
contact: Michael Cain/James Faust
deadline: TBA
categories: flf, shorts, ani, exp + music videos, PSAs, unfinished works
fee: $40 (flf)/$30 (shorts)/$35 (unfinished, scripts); late entries add $10
competitive and non-competitive
Fest organizers say: "Dallas' Deep Ellum Film, Music, Art and Noise organization has now taken over the responsibilities of hosting the Santa Monica Film Festival and its year-round events."

DELRAY BEACH FILM FESTIVAL
(March 2008)
1755 Forest Hill Blvd. #7
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
tel: (561) 966-7685
e-mail: tiamarshae@dbff.us
website: http://dbff.us
contact: TiaMarshae Sanford
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, dig, doc, flf, gen, kid, shorts
formats: DVD and other
no fee
competitive
Fest organizers say: "The Delray Beach Film Festival's (DBFF) mission is to encourage, support, and promote the film arts by planning, organizing and presenting an annual Winter Film Festival in Delray Beach, Florida, from which profits will support local public schools and The Humane Society. The Festival comprises critically-acclaimed and culturally-diverse domestic and foreign-language short and feature films unlikely to be exhibited theatrically elsewhere in South Florida. DBFF is committed to providing the student and independent filmmaker a venue to screen their films and to network with other filmmakers and industry people."

DELTA INTERNATIONAL FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL
(March 2008)
Delta State University
Art Department
Box D-2
Cleveland, MS 38733
tel: (626) 846-4731
fax: (662) 846-4726
e-mail: rmoore@deltastate.edu
website: www.difvf.com
contact: Robyn Moore
deadline: TBA
formats: 16mm, miniDV, DVD
fee: $15-$20
competitive
ani, dig, doc, edu, exp, fant, flf, gen, hor, newtech, retro, sci-fi, shorts

DENVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
(The name of this festival has changed, please see "Starz Denver Film Festival ")

DENVER PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL: H2O
(April 2008)
911 Park Avenue West
Denver, Colorado 80205
tel: (303) 298-8188
fax: (303) 298-8804
website: www.panafricanarts.org
contact: Lashante Ase
deadline: TBA
theme: African, African American films in all genres; emphasis on hiphop films
categories: ani, dig, doc, edu, exp, flf, gen, hor, ind, kid, newtech, retro, shorts
formats: NTSC only! DVD, VHS for preview submissions
fee: $20/$15 (students currently enrolled in a university or college)
competitive

D.FILM DIGITAL FILM FESTIVAL
(Tours to 20+ cities worldwide annually; next tour begins February 2008 in Seattle)
7095 Hollywood Blvd.
Suite 1001
Los Angeles, CA 90028
tel: (322) 993-6008
fax: (978) 334-0067
e-mail: bart@dfilm.com
website: www.dfilm.com
contact: Bart Cheever, Executive Producer
deadline: ongoing
categories: doc, ani, exp, dig, new tech, retro, hor
formats: 1/2", 3/4", Betacam SP, DV, 35mm
fee: none
non-competitive
Fest organizers say: "The D.FILM Digital Film Festival is a traveling and online showcase. D.FILM is the world's largest showcase of digital filmmmaking. The goal of the festival is both to entertain, by showing the very best work done by today's new breed of digital filmmakers, and to inspire, by actively teaching our audience how they can do it themselves."

DIGITAL VIDEO & HIGH DEFINITION FILM FESTIVAL
(March 24-30, 2008 )
1800 S. Robertson Blvd.
Suite #274
Los Angeles, CA 90035
tel: (877) 618-HDVF
fax: (877) 733-2987
e-mail: insidefilm@digitalvideofestival.com
website: www.DigitalVideoFestival.com
contact: Shannon W. Rawls
deadline: December 31, 2007
categories: ani, dig, doc, fant, flf, gen, hor, kid, newtech, sci-fi, shorts
formats: DVD, Digital
no fee
competitive
Fest organizers say: "Each festival we host brings together films and audiences whose paths might not otherwise cross, and brings recognition to filmmakers who might not otherwise have a platform for exhibition. Focusing on creative works shot in only Digital, High Definition & Video formats, the DVF is a full featured 7-day film festival recognizing the best Narratives, Comedies, Documentaries, Music Videos & Animations in friendly competition. 'Some of the best filmmakers in the world may never get noticed because they couldn't shoot their film in a format that they could afford. The DV Film Festival, is a bold anarchist move to promote the world of film-making in the new digital format.'"

THE DIRECTOR'S VIEW FILM FESTIVAL
(February 2008)
P.O. Box 312
South Salem, NY 10590
tel: (914) 533-0270
fax: (914) 533-0269
e-mail: RTK212@aol.com
website: www.dvff.org
contact: Todd Andrews
deadline: TBA
categories: shorts, flf, ani
formats: 35mm, 16mm, VHS, DVD, Beta
fee: $40, $100
competitive
Fest organizers say: "This festival's goal is to make people aware of the director's work in the filmmaking process."

DIVERSITY ONLINE FILM FESTIVAL
(Ongoing)
5626 Geer Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90016
e-mail: info@onevibe.biz
website: www.onevibe.biz
contact: Chris Beal/Georgette Hayden
deadline: ongoing
theme: film market for people of color, women and people with disabilities
categories: ani, dig, doc, fant, flf, gen, hor, sci-fi, shorts
formats: VHS, DVD (NTSC only)
fee: $25 when you submit thru www.withoutabox.com
non-competitive
Fest organizers say: "This ONLINE FILM FESTIVAL was created in order to continue increasing access and awareness of filmmakers of color, but also to stimulate sales and business opportunities for filmmakers of diverse background, worldwide. All submissions must be produced and/or directed primarily by filmmakers of a diverse background or by filmmakers in general, whose work features a diverse cast. We prefer films in the English language, of broadcast quality, and seeking distribution in the US or abroad. The Diversity Online Film Festival will select and showcase the best submissions online to buyers and distributors nationwide and internationally."

DIY FILM FESTIVAL
(February 2008)
7095 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 864
Hollywood, CA 90028-8903
tel: (323) 665-8080
fax: (323) 660-1776
e-mail: DIYconvention@aol.com
website: www.DIYFilmFestival.com
contact: Bruce Haring
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, shorts, flf, doc + screenplays, student entries
formats: in DV, Beta, HDTV, 16mm, 35mm
fee: $35 (shorts)/$50 (flf, screenplays)/$20 (students)
competitive
Fest organizers say: "The DIY Film Festival is part of the DIY Convention: Do It Yourself in Film, Music & Books. All entries must be created using commonly-available tools of independent filmmaking without financing from a major film studio or corporate backer."

DOCFEST: NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL
(Spring 2008)
The New York Documentary Center
159 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038
tel: (212) 668-1100
fax: (212) 943-6396
e-mail: docfest@aol.com
website: www.docfest.org
contact: Scott Meserve, Festival Manager
deadline: TBA
theme: documentaries only
formats: all
no fee
competitive
Fest organizers say: "$20,000 in cash awards from Skyy Vodka."

DOCSIDE FILM FESTIVAL
(April 2008)
San Antonio, TX
tel: (660) 747-7548
info: (210) 365-8933
e-mail: lbetzdfp@yahoo.com
website: www.docfilmproject.homestead.com/
contact: Lucila V. Betz, Founding Director
deadline: TBA
theme: documentaries only
categories: exp, flf, doc, shorts
competitive

ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL (DOCUFEST ATLANTA)
(September 2008)
1132 Virginia Avenue, Suite #19
Atlanta, GA 30306
tel: (404) 347-3564
e-mail: docufest@gmail.com
website: www.docufest.com
contact: Eric Panter
deadline: May 1, 2008
theme: documentary
categories: doc
formats: DVD, mini-DV, VHS
fee: $20 (shorts) , $30 (flf)
competitive
Fest organizers say: "The Atlanta International Documentary Fest (DocuFest Atlanta) will showcase indpendent documentary films from across the world in this three day fest of reality in filmmaking. DocuFest is produced by Festival League. Please visit www.festivalleague.com for more info."

DOCUWEEK
(August 2008 in Hollywood/September 2007 in Hot Springs, AR/October 2007 in Ketchum, ID/November 2007 in Jackson Hole, WY/November 2007 in Boulder, CO)
1201 West 5th Street
Suite M320
Los Angeles, CA 90017
tel: (213) 534-3600, ext.7485
fax: (213) 534-3610
e-mail: sandara@documentary.org
website: www.documentary.org
contact: Sandra Ruch, Executive Director
deadline: TBA

DOVER FILM FESTIVAL
(May 2008)
24 Boonton Street
Dover, NJ 07801
tel: (973) 769-8168
e-mail: visnja@optonline.net
website: www.doverfilmfestival.org
contact: Visnja
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, dig, doc, exp, fant, flf, gen
formats: all
fee: $25-30
non-competitive

DOWNSTREAM FILM FESTIVAL
(Fall 2007)
915 Saddle Ridge Court
Roswell, GA. 30076
tel: (770) 998-2288
fax: (770) 998-2288
e-mail: mwilliams@downstreamfest.com
website: www.downstreamfest.com
contact: Michael Williams
deadline: TBA
categories: ani, dig, doc, educ, exp, flf, gen, hor, kid, newtech, shorts
fee: 1$10 (1 second to 10 minutes)/$20 (10 minutes to 20 minutes)/$30 (21 minutes to 45 minutes)/$50 (over 45 minutes)
competitive

DRUID UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL
(Monthly)
c/o William Burgess
2112 Buttermilk Lane
Arcata, CA 95521
e-mail: channel8station@gmail.com
website: http://myspace.com/druidvideo
contact: William Burgess, Head Curator
deadline: ongoing
theme: Underground, Experimental
categories: ani, dig, doc, exp, fant, hor, ind, kid, sci-fi, shorts
formats: DVD, VHS
fee: $10
competitive
comments: The Druid Underground Film Festival is accepting submissions for an exhibition of unusual and experimental works at Il Corral, Los Angeles final true underground venue. Find out more about Il Corral by visiting ilcorral.net Your film be in any genre, any taste level and may be on any topic- surprise us! What we are looking for is unique and engaging! Judging will be conducted by a panel comprised of representatives from local arts activism groups and members of the film community. Judges will take into account the overall effectiveness and message of the production and not necessarily its level of technical sophistication. (i.e. grassroots efforts are encouraged!). Shorter productions (1 hour or less) have a better chance of being shown at the festival."

DUKE CITY SHOOTOUT
(July 2008)
tel: (505) 266-7220
fax: (505) 262-0525
e-mail: info@shootdfi.net
website: www.dukecityshootout.org
contact: Alexis Kerschner
deadline: TBA
categories: dig
formats: scripts, digital
fee: $50
competitive

DULUTH'S SHORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL
(February 2008)
Duluth Playhouse
506 W. Michigan Street
Duluth, MN 55802
tel: (218) 733-3915
fax: (218) 733-7554
e-mail: admin@duluthplayhouse.org
website: www.duluthplayground.org
contact: Katie Wood
deadline: TBA
theme: shorts under 5 minutes only
formats: .wmv, Quicktime & other; all submissions must be online
fee: $10
competitive

D.U.M.B.O. SHORT FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL
(October 2007)
30 Washington Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
tel: (718) 694-0831
fax: (718) 624-8067
e-mail: mail@dumboartscenter.org
website: www.dumboartscenter.org
contact: Michael Wilson
deadline: TBA
theme: New York City film and video makers; applicant must be a resident of one of the five boroughs of New York
categories: films and videos of 30 minutes or less only -- dig, exp, gen, shorts
formats: 16mm, VHS, SVHS, Mini DV, DVD, VHS (NTSC)
fee: $15
non-competitive

DURANGO FILM FESTIVAL
(March 2008)
P.O. Box 1587
Durango, Colorado 81302
tel: (970) 903-9821
e-mail: info@durangofilm.org
website: www.du