Category: Call for Entries
Ballistic Publishing Has EXOTIQUE Call for Entries
Ballistic Publishing is now calling all artists to submit digital images for consideration to be included in EXOTIQUE. Images can be created in any 3D or digital illustration application. Ballistic is interested in digitally-created fine art, whether it be 2D or 3D, for commercial use or personal satisfaction. Ballistic seeks all types of characters from heroes and heroines to damsels, monsters and malicious villains. All genres are welcome, whether it be science fiction, fantasy, anime, photorealism or stylized realism. Entry deadline is Oct. 3, 2005, midnight GMT.
Time to Submit Shorts for the BAFTA Awards
BAFTA AwardsLondon, U.K. February 19, 2006Deadline: October 31, 2005
The British Academy Film recognizes that it is essential to reward and nurture the immense diversity and talent demonstrated by filmmakers producing short film and animation. Shorts offer both new and established talent alike the chance to create experimental and innovative films and, by rewarding excellence within these fields, BAFTA aims to raise the profile of these talented individuals and of shorts in general.
Get Your Break in Scriptapalooza TV
Scriptapalooza 7th Annual Television Writing Competition World Wide WebFebruary 15, 2006Deadline: October 15, 2005
Scriptapalooza TV, has grown in reputation and stature over the last three years with several of its past winners gaining access to top television production companies and literary representatives.
Flickering Image Festival Shorts Competition Calls for Entries
Fourth Annual Flickering Image Festival Shorts CompetitionLos Angeles, California, USAJanuary 7, 2006Deadline: November 1, 2005
Take a Stand In ACLU PSA Contest
The 2005 Stand Up For Freedom PSA ContestNew York, New York, USAOctober 21-30, 2005Deadline: October 4, 2005
Delray Beach Film Fest Kicks Off First Year
Delray Beach Film Festival Delray Beach, Florida, USAMarch 8 12, 2006 Deadline: December 1, 2005
The inaugural season of Delray is set to support both emerging film talent and veterinary medicine. Delray Beach, also an exquisite and unique surfing destination spot, will offer filmmakers a fun, warm, beautiful place to meet, mingle and party. The relaxed and welcoming atmosphere will be a breath of fresh air to any filmmaker who has been busy producing or promoting their film. For more information, visit www.delraybeachfilmfestival.com.
Nashville Film Festival Beckons!
Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) 2006Nashville, Tennessee, USAApril 20-26, 2006Deadline: December 2, 2005
Annie Awards Issues Call for Nominations
ASIFA-Hollywood is now accepting nominations for the 33rd annual Annie Awards. Entries submitted for consideration must be from productions that originally aired, were exhibited in an animation festival or commercially released between Jan. 1, 2005 and Dec. 31, 2005.
MoMA Looking for Work from CalArts Grads
MoMA Tribute To CalArtsNew York, New York, USAMay 2006Deadline: May 2006
The Museum of Modern Art, New York, will pay tribute to CalArts with a film and video exhibition taking place in May 2006. Celebrating 35 years of remarkably inventive and sophisticated student work, this historical survey will feature films and videos produced by the following departments: Film and Video, Experimental Animation, Character Animation, and Film Directing. Also included are films and videos produced in the MFA program.
Last Call to Enter eDward 2005
The Visual Effects Society has issued a last call for entries for the eDward, the 6th eDIT Film Award. The event is an international newcomer competition, intended to give young filmmakers a stage for their talent and to open up career opportunities. The competition is worldwide and is open to young creatives under 30. The theme for eDward VI is Artificial Humans. Entries should be not longer than 30 seconds and must be submitted by Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2005.
Independent Games Fest Calls for Entries
Independent Games Festival 2006San Jose, California, USAMarch 20-24, 2006Deadline: September 6, 2005
The Independent Games Festival (IGF) honors innovation in videogames created by independent game developers and students. This year's festival will feature a $20,000 Grand Prize for the best game, a new modding competition and the student showcase competition. The deadline for the main IGF Competition is Sept. 6, 2005; the modding competition submissions are due Oct. 10, 2005; and student showcase submissions are due Nov. 15, 2005.
Paris Int’l Short Film Fest Wants Your Toons
Paris International Short Film FestivalParis, FranceJanuary 9-17, 2006Deadline: September 15, 2005
Paris International Short Film Festival is open to filmmakers from all countries entering a recent short work (less than 60 minutes), of all kinds (fiction, documentary, animation, experimental). Films are selected to one of the following sections: French-speaking competition, International panorama, First European films and Night UFO. For more information, visit www.paristoutcourt.org/.
Anchorage Film Fest Issues Call For Entries
Anchorage International Film FestivalDecember 2-11, 2005Deadline: September 1, 2005
The Anchorage Film Festival is going into its 5th year. The event strives to bring the world of independent cinema to the far reaches of Alaska. As part of the event, the festival holds the Golden Oosik Awards Gala. Regular screenings are held throughout the festival at the Alaska Experience Theatre. It boasts a half dome screen, plus the intimate Earthquake Theatre with 25 shaking seats. As well Alaskan talent is highlighted in the Snowdance Showcase.
Still Time to Enter Screamfest
Screamfest Horror Film Festival Universal City, California, USAOctober 1423, 2005Deadline: August 15, 2005
Screamfest Horror Film Festival is the largest genre film festival in the U.S. The festival takes at Loews Universal Studios Cinemas at Universal CityWalk. Winners will be announced at the Dinner Award Ceremony to be held on October 23 at Maggiano's located in The Grove. Screamfest is an internationally recognized showcase for independent filmmakers and writers of the horror, science fiction and fantasy genres.
Celebrate Summer By Entering Animation Block Party!
Animation Block Party - Summer EditionBrooklyn, New York USASeptember 15, 2005Deadline: August 24, 2005
Animation Block Partys End of Summer Festival is still taking entries. Where its last festival had a special (love) theme, this time around the event has no required theme for the content just the intention to exhibit the most well-rounded and diverse work it can find for one evening of animation excellence.
Prize categories include:* best in show* audience award* original design* music video
West Midlands Toon Makers Enter Flip
Flip Animation Festival Wolverhampton, U.K.October 27-29, 2005Deadline: October 7, 2005
Light House Media Centre, Wolverhampton hosts the Flip Animation Festival, the regions only animation festival. Flip celebrates animation in all its guises with showcases of work, industry talks and events, workshops and film screenings and aims to raise the profile of animation in the Midlands.
Time to Enter San Francisco International Film Festival
49th San Francisco International Film FestivalSan Francisco, California, USAApril 20 - May 4, 2006Deadline: December 1, 2005
Nueva Mirada Film Festival Calls for Entries
4th Nueva Mirada Film FestivalBuenos Aires, Argentina.October 27 - November 2, 2005Deadline: August 15, 2005
EcoArts Film Fest Kicks Off Its First Year
EcoArts Film Festival 2005Garapan, Saipan, Northern Mariana IslandsJuly 29-31, 2005Deadline: July 22, 2005
Miami Int’l Short Film Fest Wants Your Flicks
Miami International Short Film Festival 2005Miami, Florida, USAOctober 24-29, 2005Deadline: September 30, 2005
Miami International Short Film Festivals goal is to bring films to an atmosphere where people can experience cultures from around the world. The festival, dedicated to promote the short film genre, showcases films that run from one to 20 minutes long. Awards are presented in a variety of categories, such as narrative, documentary, experimental, animation and best local Miami production.
Bitfilm Deadline This Week!
Bitfilm Festival 2005Hamburg, GermanyNovember 2-6, 2005Deadline: July 15, 2005
The Bitfilm Festival for digital film and new media shows films that use digital technology in a creative and innovative way. There are six categories:
* 3D SPACE Computer-generated 3D animations * FX MIX - Digitally composed hybrids, mixing for example live action and animation * FLASH ATTACK - Films produced in Macromedia Flash * MACHINIMA - Movies made in real time with game engines