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PHOTOGRAPHERS CALL FOR ENTRIES

Shots Magazine
Minneapolis Photo Center: Landscapes - Unfeigned or Illusory
Deadline: March 8, 2010
A Landscape, as defined by this Call for Entry, can be representational or non-representational, urban, suburban or rural. Juror: Todd Brandow, Founding Director of the Foundation for the Exhibition of Photography. Entry Fee: $35 up to 5 images; $10 each additional (no limit on number that may be submitted) Prizes: $300 for 1st; $200 for 2nd; $100 for 3rd. Notice of Acceptance: March 18, 2010. Exhibition Dates: April 23, 2010 - June 13, 2010 at the Mpls Photo Center. Reception: April 23, 2010, 6:30 - 9:00 pm at the Mpls Photo Center. More info here>

SCREENWRITERS CALL FOR ENTRIES

Screenwriters' Workshop seeks short screenplay entries over the coming months for the 2010 Script to Screen Challenge. Script to Screen gives screenwriters the opportunity to write with production values in mind and have the winning short script shot by a Twin Cities director with a budget of $2000 during June, July and August of 2010. There will be three contest months with each month requiring a different theme. Writers are encouraged to enter a new script in all three months. The deadline is the 1st of each month.
April 2010: Theme is WHITE / WHITE - Deadline date April 1st
May 2010: Theme is BLUE / BLEW - Deadline date May 1st

The Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition
Deadline: March 5
Growing consistently year after year since its inception in 1998, Scriptapalooza has helped participating writers option over 40 scripts, get representation and move their careers in the right direction. Supported by both the Writers Guild of America west Registry and the Writers Guild of Canada, script submissions for the reputable competition are currently read by over 90 top production companies and literary agencies. The first place winner, chosen by Scriptapalooza, receives a $10,000 grand prize. In addition, the Scriptapalooza staff will promote the semifinalists and finalists for a full year after the winners are announced. With the participation of production companies such as Disney, Miramax, Big Light, Lawrence Mark and Bender-Spink, among others, Scriptapalooza offers what even the largest grand prize could never buy: a guarantee that an “unsolicited” script will be read by leading Hollywood decision-makers. For more information, please visit www.scriptapalooza.com

The Writers Place April 2010 Screenplay Contest
Early deadline: April 30, 2010, Final (late) deadline: May 15, 2010
The Writers Place November 2009 through April 2010 screenplay contest is in full swing. Send your best script. Works by single or multiple authors accepted. Multiple script submissions accepted – full-length and teleplay/short (two script limit). Stories of all lifestyles and genres encouraged.

8th Annual 2010 Script P.I.M.P. Screenwriting & Teleplay Competition
Final Deadline: May 1st, 2010
$20,000 overall CASH to winners - $80,000 in prizes. Former winner Slammin' sold for six figures. 2008 winner Evan Daugherty secured writing assignment with Warner Bros.

Screenwriters Workshop
Script groups, public reading series, 2nd Tuesday readings, and Screenlabs.  All those who are serious about screenwriting and filmmaking to participate in this great, local organization for feedback on your screenplays. For more information call the SWW office at 612-659-8292, email mnsww@mac.com , or visit www.screenwritersworkshop.org. For more info on 2nd Tuesday readings, go to http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/2ndTues or contact Karen Frank at frank007@umn.edu.

FILMMAKERS CALL FOR ENTRIES

Women Stand Up! A Comedy Cabaret IFP Minnesota are pleased to announce...
WOMEN STAND UP AND SHOOT: A COMEDIC FILM COMPETITION

The purpose of WOMEN STAND UP AND SHOOT is to promote and encourage women writers, actors and directors in film comedies. Send in your best woman-made, woman-starry short comedy films! Films will be judged by our amazing panel of nationally-known funny Minnesota-bred women: Lizz Winstead, Mary Jo Pehl and Jackie Kasian.  More info here.

"It’s Global" PSA Contest
Deadline: March 5
It’s going to be cold for a few more months, so create a PSA about a “hot” public health topic. Create a 30-second or less public service announcement and enter it into the 4th annual “It’s Global” PSA Contest for a chance to win up to $500. The top 15 PSAs will be screened and the cash prizes will be awarded on Monday, April 5. All PSAs will be showcased throughout the National Public Health Week film festival, April 5-9. For more information, go to www.sph.umn.edu/psa.

Iowa City International Documentary Film Festival
Late deadline: March 6, 2010
We are looking to put together a diverse program that covers a broad range of forms, modes and styles, from conventional documentary to experimental non-fiction. In short, anything that adds to the field or to the way we think about the form and practice of non-fiction filmmaking. All we ask is that the work be less than 30 minutes in length, as programming is tight and very rarely are we able to make space for longer work. Please see our submission guidelines for more details, including fees, mailing address, preview formats etc. Please visit us at http://icdocs.blogspot.com or email icdocs@gmail.com with any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing your submission.

From Bobby Marsden at the 28th Annual Minneapolis St Paul International Film Festival: I am now accepting submissions of SHORT FILMS ONLY for possible inclusion into the festival. Please visit mspfilmfest.org for all details and the submission form. All types of films are eligible: Narrative, Documentary, Music Video, Experimental, Animation, and any genre you would like to invent are open to consideration. MSPIFF would like to have all films completed in the years 2008 – 2010. Preference is given to films that have yet to screen locally – but my job is to put the BEST PROGRAMS together – and that is what I will do, all things considered. Submissions must be sent in no later than March 11! Please don’t wait until March 10th to postmark your film. Trust me on this, the earlier you submit, the better chance you have. There is no submission fee for Minnesota filmmakers. Please follow the instructions provided to you on the official website. Feel free to contact me at bobbymarsden@gmail.com with any questions.

AFI/Discovert Channel Silverdocs 2010 Festival
REGULAR: March 12, LATE: March 19
The eighth annual AFI/Discovery Channel SilverDocs Documentary Film Festival will take place June 22-27, 2010 at the AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center! To submit, go to SilverDocs.com or Withoutabox.com. Questions regarding submissions may be directed to: info@SilverDocs.com

Chicago International Reel Shorts Film Festival
Early bird deadline: March 14
We accept films of all types including: Narrative, Documentary, Horror, Youth, Action, Comedy, Music Video and more! The only real limit is they must be short! (under 39min) See our site for more info: Project Chicago.  The Chicago international REEL Shorts Festival seeks to provide opportunity for filmmakers around the world by showcasing their work to REEL PEOPLE in the Chicagoland area. We seek to provide a 'REEL person' atmosphere with low entry fees and low cost ticket prices. We are the REEL filmmakers' choice for showcasing REEL talent to REEL people.

13th Brooklyn Int'l Film Festival
Final Deadline: Postmarked by March 17, 2010
Categories: Feature, Documentary, Short, Experimental, Animation. Awards: $60,000 in services, products, and cash. Film Festival Dates: June 4-13, 2010

Sardinia Film Festival
Deadline: March 31
Please note that you can still participate in the fifth edition of Sardinia Film Festival, international short film competition.
The deadline for the shipment of the works is scheduled for March 31, 2010. Participation is free.  Sardinia Film Festival accepts works by filmmakers without gender restriction, theme and format. For more information, the announcement and the application form, visit: www.sardiniafilmfestival.it

LunaFest
Deadline: April 15
From amateur filmmakers to film students to aspiring indie stars, we look for filmmakers and producers from around the globe with unique short films by, for and about women! $1,000 cash prize for the winning films. Download our entry form, submit online at withoutabox or tell a filmmaker friend about the festival. 

Aesthetica Magazine Short Film Competition
Deadline: April 30
Aesthetica is looking for filmmakers who are driving the genre of short film forward through inspirational and innovative works. Whether you are fresh out of film school or have been making films for years, we want to hear from you. Accepting films in all genres: drama, documentary, music video, satire, comedy and artists' film. This award offers the winner and runners-up a fantastic prize package, which will bring your films to a wider audience. All winners will be notified by 31 May 2010 and the DVD will be released 1 August 2010.

Out Twin Cities Film Festival
Deadline: April 30th at 4PM
Are you 20 years or younger or know someone who is? Submit your film/video production to our "Youth Visual Perspectives". This will be a Special Part of the 2010 Out Twin Cities Film Festival. We are looking for volunteers to join this years festivities. If you would like to have fun, work with other film/video enthusiast, plus receive free perks, please email for more information. For Submission Requirements or other information please log onto our webpage.

Upcoming Events:

McKnight Screenwriting and Filmmaking Fellows Show Their Work, March 3 and 10.

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