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World Human Rights Awards (WARTA)
December 18-22, 2015
Final deadline November 29, 2015
World Human Rights Awards (WARTA) is established to celebrate the United Nations World Human Rights Day (December 10). WARTA strives to give recognition to people, who work and dedicate his/her life for Human Rights. We are awarding Human Rights Man of the Year, Human Rights Woman of the Year, Human Rights Platinum Award, Human Rights Gold Award, and Human Rights Silver Award. We will not limit the awards to certain numbers. If a person or a film qualified to the juries standard, they will get the recognition.
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International Film Festival of North Hollywood
April 28 - May 1, 2016
1st annual FILM FESTIVAL Submission Deadline: January 1, 2016
Four days and four nights of cutting edge independent films, panels and parties. IFFNoHo celebrates the art of filmmaking, helps support a community of artists and showcases North Hollywood as an entertainment and travel destination. A film festival by filmmakers for filmmakers.
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NYC Indie Film Fest
April 27 to May 1, 2016!
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Earlybird Deadline November 30, 2015
NYC Independent Film Festival is a celebration of the true independent filmmaker, documentaries, short and feature-length films, music videos, and animation. During the 6th Annual Festival we gave away prizes with a total cash value of over 28,000 USD. All screenings take place in the historic center of NYC, Time Square which is the perfect home for an event geared toward creating incredible opportunities for independent voices.
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Hollyshorts Film Festival
August 11 – 20, 2016
Early Bird deadline February 5, 2016
The 12th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival and Film Conference/Film Market, scheduled for August 11-20, 2016 at the world famous TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, is now accepting submissions. HSFF, 4 times named to MovieMaker Magazine “Top 25 Fests Worth the Entry Fee” lists, has featured over 400 projects showcasing stars and filmmakers including Sofia Loren, Bill Plympton, Anthony and Joe Russo, and Felicia Day.
In 2015, HSFF awarded over $150,000 in prizes, including $60,000 in post services for Best Short, Director, Music Video, Cinematography, VFX, and Commercial, and $15,000 Grand Prize cash . www.hollyshorts.com
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Global Short Film Awards - New York & Cannes
February 14- 15, 2016
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Deadline: January 15, 2016
Global Short Film Awards recognize excellence in highly creative and imaginative films under 15 minutes long. These short films will be suitable to meet the increasing content demand for intelligent phones, digital and hand held devices as well as internet, commercial, art, science and educational applications. For the premier issue, finalists and a winner will be selected in 2-D and 3-D formats in each category. Submit online No cost to enter. Winners in each category will be announced February 15-16, 2016 in New York. Winning films will be shown during the Cannes Red Carpet Fashion and Awards event at the Carlton Intercontinental Hotel in Cannes, France on May 21, 2016.
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WoFF: World of Film International Festival
September 29 – October 2, 2016
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Earlybird Deadline January 17, 2015
In 2016, WoFF returns for its third edition with great energy and ideas, generated from a wonderful 2015 festival.
Our focus remains on independent cinema from all around the globe, by showcasing the work of first feature filmmakers and female directors in our two main sections, First Features and The Female Perspective, respectively.
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Pawparazzi Film Festival January 23
Late Deadline January 5, 2016
Hosted by Pets in the City Magazine and Best Friends Animal Society, the PAWPARAZZI film festival coincides with the nearby Park City area Sundance film festival. PAWPARAZZI film festival is international and it is open to amateurs and professionals alike. The PAWPARAZZI Film Festival is for all species of animals large and small. The films are to provide a venue for People to protect and save animals as well as to celebrate the joy that animals bring to our lives. Submit your short films of ten minutes or less to the following categories: • Drama • Comedy • Animation • Documentary/Advocacy • Youth/Student
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Myrtle Beach International Film Festival April 20th - 23rd 2016.
The Festival is open to all projects, with a special "Anything Goes" category. We are a truely independent film festival. MBIFF also has a budget category, so a film with a 10 thousand dollar budget does not compete against a project with a 10 million dollar budget (with the exception of the overall winner).
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New York Festival's World's Best Television & Films April 16, 2016
Deadline extended
New York Festival's World's Best TV & Films competition honors programming in all lengths and forms from over 50 countries. Dedicated to both the Television and Film industries, categories mirror today's global trends and encourage the next generation of story-tellers and talent: Animation, Comedy, Corporate, Drama, Documentary, Feature Films, Movie Trailers, Music Videos, News, Promos, Reality TV Drama, Sports, Telenovelas, Webisodes, Best Performance by an Actor/Actress, Special Event, Innovation, Technical Production Team, CSR, Best Screenplay, Video Art, and Best Host.
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Animaze 2016 Montreal International Animation Film Festival June 2 -5, 2016
Montreal International Animation Film Festival FESTIVAL DATES June 2-5 2016 Montreal Canada Le MIAFF! is a people's film festival and industry conference dedicated to the art of animation for film and technology. All genres and forms are welcome. Awards & Prizes Software and other award prizes. Visibility in our travelling shows in Berlin, Cannes, Annecy, Glasgow and more. Check 2015 fantastic programming on the website.
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Fantasporto 2016 36th edition February 26th - March 5th
Submissions close December 5th
The selection for shorts is only for fantasy ones, like always. Submissions are open and we are accepting online submissions.
Since we are making a new site that will be ready only later in October we propose you to send us the screener(s) for the selection commitee to see and, if the film(s) is(are) chosen, we will ask you all the materials needed. SUBMIIT
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The 49th Annual WorldFest-Houston International Film & Video Festival April 8 to 17, 2016
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Enter the Festival that discovered Spielberg, Lucas, Coppola, Ang Lee, the Coen Brothers, David Lynch, and John Lee Hancock with their first awards!
Competition in 10 major categories! More than 200 specialized sub-categories offer fair competition and a chance for a Remi Award!
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Revolution by Rob Stewart (Sharkwater)
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over 40 festival wins so far
Eco Documentary feature film by Rob Stewart (Sharkwater)
Revolution is a film about changing the world. The true-life adventure of Rob Stewart, this follow-up to his acclaimed SHARKWATER (36 festival wins) documentary continues his remarkable journey; one that will take him through 15 countries over four years, and where he'll discover that it's not only sharks that are in grave danger -- it's humanity itself.
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Rooted in Peace by Greg Reitman
ROOTED in PEACE, 97 minutes - 2015
Documentary by SUNDANCE alum GREG REITMAN (Sundance Audience Award Winner for fhis first documentary 'Fuel')
Starring: Deepak Chopra, Donovan, Mike Love, David Lynch, Nobel Peace Laureate Mairead Maguire, Pete Seeger, Ted Turner, Archbishop Desmond Tutu
"ROOTED in PEACE challenges viewers to examine their values as Americans and human beings. Today we are at war within ourselves, with our environment, and with the world. Director and award-winning filmmaker Greg Reitman invites viewers on a film journey to take notice of the world we live in, proactively seek ways to find personal and ecological peace, and stop the cycle of violence".
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Get Happy by Manoj Annadurai
Feature Feel Good Movie - World premiered in Montreal World Film Festival Winner best romantic comedy in Manhattan Fest
Charlie Kane can’t catch a break. He grew into a man who expects the worse out of life and gets it. But that changes when, by chance, he meets a bright, sunny sprite of a woman named Holly who turns him from a dour drip into someone finally allowing himself to be happy.Then a bus flattens her before Charlie eyes. Charlie opts for suicide but can’t even successfully give up on life. Left with no other choice, he adopts Holly’s ethos of positivity and just decides to be happy... by ignoring all the bad things in life. But his cynical best friend isn’t buying Charlie’s new-found happiness and sets out to save Charlie by making him miserable again.
> FILMS FOCUS
Hail, Caesar! directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, to open the 66th Berlinale

Berlinale Classics 2016: Fritz Lang’s Der müde Tod (Destiny) - world premiere of the digital version

Berlinale 2016: Audiences can again look forward to the Berlinale Special Series at Haus der Berliner Festspiele

Selection of films competing at The 15th Marrakech International Film Festival

Alex 's Best Ten of 2015

STEVE JOBS, Review by Alex

Victoria Seamless Review of a Seamless Film


> THE FESTIVAL CIRCUIT
New York: DOC NYC 2015

Fifteenth Marrakech Film Festival

Californian Premiere

The Festival of German Film in Moscow maintains a promising future with online screenings in parallel
International Elephant Film Festival launching

Australia day film Festival Pattaya 26 to 30 jan

6th DOC NYC Opening Night U.S. Premiere of Miss Sharon Jones! Photos
2015 DOC NYC Opening Night U.S. Premiere of Miss Sharon Jones!

> AWARDS WATCH
This Year’s Jury Announced: Berlinale and Glashütte Original to Award “Made in Germany – Perspektive Fellowship” for Fifth Time

15 films in the Documentary Feature category will advance in the voting process for the 88th Academy Awards®

10 live action short films will advance in the voting process for the 88th Academy Awards®

New York Film Critics Circle Announce 2015 Winners

Daisy JACOBS wins Heino Pars award for her latest movie "The Bigger Picture" in competition at Animated Dreams Film Festival

The "European Association of Economy and Competitiveness" has had the honor to award the "European Gold Medal for Merit in Work"

> PEOPLE IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Honorary Golden Bear and Homage to Michael Ballhaus

Panel Discussion at Romora Bay - Bahamas BIFF

Francis Coppola to preside over the Jury in Marrakech

A word from The President of the Marrakech International Film Festival Foundation

Anna Faris and Anthony Mackie to Announce the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® Nominations on Wednesday, Dec. 9

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Berlinale World Cinema Fund: New Funding Recommendations
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