February 1, 2006
Deadline: November 30, 2005

Zoom Girl Media is accepting entries for its first competition to name outstanding lesbian-themed comedy short films. Filmmakers are invited to submit original comedies, 10 minutes or under in length, dealing with lesbian themes and related cultural and social issues. Films will be judged on originality of subject matter, production values, technical excellence and overall merit.

A panel of senior entertainment industry executives and creative talent will judge the entries. Winners in three competitive categories will receive cash prizes and their films will be screened at special events in Los Angeles and New York.

To enter the contest, visit www.zoomlensmedia.com, or send an e-mail to contest@zoomlensmedia.com.

The Zoie Films Online Festival celebrates 10 years of independent cinema and showcases the best works from around the globe. This unique forum utilizes the best technology for presentation and allows filmmakers to be seen by an international audience. ZoieFest offers viewers a

Zlin Festival is one of the oldest festivals dedicated to films for children and youth. Films compete in six sections - film for children, for youth, animated film, European debuts, student films and films from Visegrad countries. The project is supported by the Czech Parliament and Ministry of Culture, the EU Media Programme and the International Visegrad Fund. Festival is held under the auspices the Czech UNESCO Commission and the Czech UNICEF Commission. For more information, visit www.zlinfest.cz.

The Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF) is back for its 9th edition. The event screens feature films, documentaries and short films from any genre. The films will be up for 11 coveted Mweya awards at the annual Closing Night ceremony on Saturday Sept. 2, 2006. In 2006, the festival will be bringing audiences in Harare, Chitungwiza and Bulawayo the best in world cinema. For more information, visit www.ziff.co.zw.

Tired of paying just to have your project looked at? We are too. That is why we DON'T charge a submission fee. ZIFF 2004 is an irreverent film/video festival in its SIXTH year, held in San Francisco in the backyard of a bar called Zeitgeist (seats 300). We seek short films/videos (under 15 minutes) in any category /genre that will hold the attention of the average bar patron. Formats: 16mm, vhs, mini-dv. Preview on VHS (NTSC). Entry Fee: NO ENTRY FEE

The Chicago International Children

, Illinois, USA
June 21

Presented by the Chicago International Children's Film Festival, the intensive two-week YCC program gives children 7-14 a forum to discuss and analyze movies. They learn how to "read" a movie's message and critique it based on writing, editing, cinematography and sound. Then, these budding Roger Eberts put their knowledge into action by conducting on-camera critics' panels with their peers and writing scripts, performing and making their own mini-movies. The camp features two separate sessions, one for kids 7-10 and one for 11-14-year-olds, both of which will be held daily at Facets Multi-Media (1517 W. Fullerton Avenue). With support from the Illinois Film Office, the Best Buy Children's Foundation and the Elizabeth Morse Genius Trust, almost 75% of the children attending the camp receive full scholarships. For more information or to arrange interviews, contact Kathleen Beckman at (773) 281-9075 or Kidsfest@facets.org.

York Independent Film Festival, now in its third year, is due to take place in March at the luxury city centre City Screen cinema in York, England. The festival is competetive and has awards in the following categories:
Best Feature
Best Short
Best Documentary
Best Animation
Best Short-Short
Best In Festival.
Honourable mentions may also be given out should the judges feel that films merit them. VHS tapes are required for selection purposes, with an entry deadline of December 2nd. Films can be shown in 35mm, BetaSP (PAL only) or digiBeta. Entry fees are based upon film length, please see our application form for details (www.yorkfilmfestival.org). For reference, a short film under 60 minutes in length costs no more than 10 pounds sterling to submit. Films selected will receive assistance with shipping costs.

Call for Films!
York Independent Film Festival is an annual competitive festival held in York, England.
The 2002 festival will be held at the University of York on 23rd and 24th of February, and entries are now being accepted.
Deadline for entries is January 12th 2002, and entry is FREE.
Awards are to be given in the following categories:
Best Animation,
Best Documentary,
Best Feature,
Best Short,
Best in Festival.
Entries will be shown in the following formats:- 35mm, 16mm, PAL Beta, PAL DV. Please note: VHS copies are required for selection purposes but films will NOT be screened on this format at the festival.
The festival will be a publicly advertised and attended event (not a students-only festival).
For details about how to enter, please see the festival website (www.yorkfilmfestival.org) or email the
information desk (info@yorkfilmfestival.org).