FILM SUBMISSIONS BEGIN TODAY
FILM SUBMISSIONS BEGIN NOVEMBER 1, 2011
WHAT: Film Independent’s 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival, presented by Los Angeles Times, will run June 14-24. The 18th edition of the Festival will begin accepting film submissions starting November 1 for feature-length and short narrative and documentary films, and music videos.
WHERE: Submit through Withoutabox.com starting November 1, 2011
WHEN: Early Deadline – December 2, 2011
Regular Deadline – January 13, 2012
Final Deadline for shorts/music videos – February 10, 2012
Final Deadline for feature-length narrative/documentary – February 23, 2012
DETAILS: Now in its eighteenth year, the Los Angeles Film Festival, presented by Los Angeles Times, is widely recognized as a world-class event, showcasing the best in new American and international cinema and providing the movie-loving public with access to some of the most critically acclaimed filmmakers, film industry professionals and emerging talent from around the world.
The Festival features unique signature programs including the Filmmaker Retreat, Ford Amphitheater Outdoor Screenings, Poolside Chats, Coffee Talks and more. Additionally, the Festival screens short films created by high school students and has a special section devoted to music videos. The 2011 program was comprised of over 200 features, shorts, and music videos from more than 30 countries.
The Festival hosts juried cash awards for best narrative and documentary features, best narrative, documentary and animated short film, and a jury award for best performance in the narrative competition. Audience awards are also presented to best documentary, narrative and international feature, short film and music video.
More information can be found at www.LAFilmFest.com
ABOUT FILM INDEPENDENT
Film Independent is a non-profit arts organization that champions independent film and supports a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation, and uniqueness of vision. Film Independent helps filmmakers make their movies, builds an audience for their projects, and works to diversify the film industry. Film Independent’s Board of Directors, filmmakers, staff, and constituents, is comprised of an inclusive community of individuals across ability, age, ethnicity, gender, race, and sexual orientation. Anyone passionate about film can become a member, whether you are a filmmaker, industry professional, or a film lover.
Film Independent produces the Spirit Awards, the annual celebration honoring artist-driven films and recognizing the finest achievements of American independent filmmakers. Film Independent also produces the Los Angeles Film Festival, showcasing the best of American and international cinema and the Film Independent at LACMA Film Series, a year-round, weekly program that offers unique cinematic experiences for the Los Angeles creative community and the general public.
With over 250 annual screenings and events, Film Independent provides access to a network of like-minded artists who are driving creativity in the film industry. Film Independent’s Artist Development program offers free Labs for selected writers, directors, producers and documentary filmmakers and presents year-round networking opportunities. Project Involve is Film Independent’s signature program dedicated to fostering the careers of talented filmmakers from communities traditionally underrepresented in the film industry.
For more information or to become a member, visit FilmIndependent.org.