Looking for Democracy: How to Make It, How to Sustain It

Presented by: The Public Square, a program of the Illinois Humanities Council; Independent Television Service (ITVS); Kartemquin Films; IFP/Chicago; Columbia College Television & Film Departments, Chicago Access Network Television; Chicago Short Film Brigade; Critical Encounters: Fact & Faith; and Reeltime Independent Film and Video Forum!

In this historical moment abuzz with potential, many are grappling with the possibilities for change. As we face economic crisis and calls for racial, environmental, and human justice, how are we creating and sustaining democracy?

Do you have an idea for a provocative remix that challenges the concept of ownership or a thought-provoking public service announcement that describes what it means to be green in your ‘hood? Where do you see democracy in your life, where you work, go to school, or in your community? Now is your chance to be radically creative and show the world what democracy, making it and sustaining it, means to you!

Submit a short film to our Looking for Democracy: How to Make It, How to Sustain It 2nd Annual Film Contest. Any genre is fair game: documentary, narrative, experimental, remix, music video, public service announcement, etc.

You can submit more than one video. Videos must be 5 minutes or less in length.

Postmark deadline: Tuesday, December 1st, 2009.

For rules, resources, prizes and submission information please visit www.prairie.org/DemocracyFilmContest, or contact Charlotte King at The Public Square at 312.422.5580 x232 or cak@prairie.org.

The TFI Sloan Filmmaker Fund will provide up to $140,000 in support of innovative and compelling filmmaking that explores scientific, mathematical, and technological themes and storylines, or a leading character who is a scientist, engineer, innovator or mathematician in fresh ways.

We are seeking exceptional narrative work of all genres (except science fiction or fantasy) with scientifically accurate themes or characters.

Selected projects from eligible directors, screenwriters and producers will be highlighted at the Tribeca Film Festival in May 2010. In addition to funding, grantees will receive professional guidance and industry exposure as needed.

Visit www.tribecafilminstitute.org/sloan for complete details and to apply now!

Online Application Opens October 30, 2009!

Deadline is January 11, 2010!

The College of Art Association Annual Conference will be in Chicago at the Hyatt Regency Feb. 10-13, 2010. The Film & Video Department at Columbia College Chicago will be sponsoring a Media Lounge at the conference with two programs that focus on films from the Midwest–Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin and the two Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Ontario.
Films will screen continuously at the conference at the Media Lounge. Films can be any genre but should be 15 minutes or less.

Deadline is Nov. 1, send film(s) and application form to Mary Novak, Film & Video Dept. CCC 600 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago IL 60605.

For more information and application material please contact Mary Novak 312-369-6731 or mnovak@colum.edu!

Where will you get off?

You’re on your way up. How’s the view? Do you feel different? Is it any better than where you started? What about down?

[prak-sis] Contemporary Art Association is calling for entries for ELEVATE, an outdoor/indoor exhibition of film, video and performance. We’re looking for work that explores the theme of ELEVATION, however you see it. Selected works will be projected on the outside wall of [prak-sis] HQ, in the exhibition basement or several small gallery spaces. Performances can take place on an outdoor stage, or inside.

ELEVATE
[prak-sis] Contemporary Art Association
1513 N. Western, Chicago
Saturday Sept 19 2009
7pm-2 am
Requested donation $5 online or $7 at the door

Submission deadline Thursday Aug 20 2009
$5 submission fee
Apply online: http://www.tinyurl.com/praksiselevate

For more information
773.489.9096
elevate@prak-sis.org
http://prak-sis.org

CALL FOR ENTRIES – Female Filmmakers Night at the Midwest Independent Film Festival

Deadline for submissions – July 7th 2009

The Midwest Independent Film Festival’s first ever Female Filmmakers Night is coming up later this year and it’s time for you to throw your film(s) in the ring!  Please click the link below for the festival submission form and for answers to any questions you might have:

http://www.midwestfilm.com/pages/female_filmmakers_deadline___070709/351.php

CALL FOR ENTRIES – Midwest Sci-Fi Short Film Festival

MISFITS and CONVERGENCE in association with IFP Minnesota and the
Minnesota Film and TV Board present the first annual Midwest Sci-Fi
Short Film Festival, which will be featured as part of CONvergence 2009,
July 2nd to July 5th at Sheraton Bloomington Hotel.

The festival is currently accepting entries. Eligible films will be
from any filmmaker living in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota,
South Dakota or Wisconsin, in the category of Science Fiction, Fantasy
or Horror genre and under 20 minutes. There is no entry fee.

Deadline for submissions is June 25th, 2009.

For more information, please email Festival Director, Troy LaFaye:
filmfest@convergence-con.org

For more information on

CONvergence:
http://www.convergence-con.org/

MISFITS:
http://www.misfit.org/

IFP-Minnesota:
http://www.ifpmn.org/

Minnesota Film & TV Board:
http://mnfilmtv.org/

CALL FOR ENTRIES – INDIANAPOLIS LGBT FILM FESTIVAL

The Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival (Indianapolis, IN) is now accepting submissions for our 9th annual festival. The festival will take place November 13th – 15th, 2009 on the IUPUI campus. Our festival is held as a fundraiser for the Indiana Youth group, a safe house and community center for LGBT youth. There is no entry fee and we offer first prize of $1000 and second place of $500. All programmed films are eligible for these juried awards. Selected filmmakers will be spotlighted throughout the weekend.

Entry forms and guidelines available at www.indylgbtfilmfest.com

Deadline – postmarked June 15th, 2009.

For more information about purchasing tickets, film schedules, becoming a sponsor, volunteering, or other details, visit www.indylgbtfilmfest.com

Filmmakers/producers can contact Catherine Crouch, Film Selection Committee through search.film@gmail.com

The Filmmakers Alliance presents the Ultimate Filmmaker Competition:

Your Feature Film Produced and Distributed with this dynamic, all-inclusive filmmaking competition that will launch and/or establish your life as a filmmaker. The winning entrant will receive a minimum $200,000 cash grant along with resources for a total value of more than $500,000. And it doesn’t stop there. The film will be distributed on multiple platforms simultaneously: theatrical, cable and online – for maximum global exposure. No full script necessary for the first round of submission. Open to participants around the world (submissions must be in English).

Early Bird Submission Deadline: May 19, 2009 Fee: $50
Regular Submission Deadline: June 19, 2009 Fee: $75

Submission fees include 1 year MovieMaker Magazine subscription and 1 year membership to Filmmakers Alliance Online

Go to: http://www.ultimatefilmmakercompetition.com for more details.

ENTER NOW – EARLYBIRD DEADLINE IN LESS THAN A WEEK!

13th LA Shorts Fest July 23-30, 2009
The largest short film festival in the world – Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences accredited. In past years, 33 participants have earned Academy Award nominations including 11 Oscar winning short films! The festival annually attracts more than 10,000 moviegoers, filmmakers and entertainment professionals looking for the hottest new talent. We have honored some of Hollywood’s legends of the past: Charles Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, and Robert Wise; along with actors Martin Landau, James Woods, Gary Oldman and directors Tim Burton, Bryan Singer, Jan de Bont, Paul Haggis and Shane Black.

Regular Deadline – April 4, 2009
Final Deadline – May 8, 2009
Submit Online: www.LAshortsFest.com
Email: info@lashortsfest.com