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OPPORTUNITY

Extremely Shorts 12 Call for Entries


Deadline:
Fri May 01, 2009 00:00

Location:
United States of America

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EXTREMELY SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL
Call For Entries

Early deadline postmarked by May 1st, 2009.

Late deadline postmarked by May 11th, 2009.

Aurora Picture Show's twelfth annual Extremely Shorts Festival features three-minute or shorter films and videos by artists, filmmakers, culture jammers, students, moms, security guards, and anyone with a camera and a vision. This year’s juror is Bill Arning. Mr. Arning was the Curator at the MIT List Center in Boston, MA and will be the new Director of the Contemporary Art Museum of Houston beginning in April.

Guidelines for Entries:

Entrants may submit up to three titles. Each title must run three minutes or shorter (including titles and credits). Multiple submissions may be compiled. Acceptable formats for submission: DVD and online. For online submissions, provide the web address (we recommend vimeo.com) and if your video is selected you will need to provide a hi-res version. Materials will not be returned without a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Entry fee is $15 per title for early deadline and $20 per title for late deadline.
We give out cash awards for Audience Choice 1st ($200), 2nd ($150), and 3rd ($75) place.

Entry forms may be requested by calling 713-868-2101, or downloaded from www.aurorapictureshow.org.

Mailing Address:
Aurora Picture Show
Attn: Extremely Shorts
1524 Sul Ross
Houston, TX 77006

Aurora Picture Show is a non-profit micro-cinema that presents artist-made, non-commercial film and video. We are dedicated to expanding the cinematic experience and promoting the understanding and appreciation of moving image art.


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SLANT Asian American Film Festival


Deadline:
Mon Feb 23, 2009 00:00

Location:
United States of America

SLANT FILM FESTIVAL:
Bold Asian American Images
CALL FOR ENTRIES

* What: 9th annual Slant: Bold Asian American Images
* When: May 30 - 31, 2009
* Where: The Aurora Picture Show, Houston, TX
* Deadline: Postmark by February 23, 2009

SLANT, an annual film festival of short films, seeks works by Asian American filmmakers. For the ninth year, Slant will showcase an eclectic mix of the best in emerging Asian American cinema. All genres are accepted.

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Program Content: All genres, including narrative, experimental, film art/video art, documentary and animation.

Eligibility: Filmmakers or film content should be Asian American or Asian Canadian.

Running Time: Each work should run 30 minutes or less.

Formats: Selected works may be presented on DVD, Mini DV or Quicktime. Please note we do not have Beta.

Formats for submission: DVD, or provide a link to the work online

Send To:
Aurora Picture Show - Slant
1524 Sul Ross
Houston, TX 77006

Postmark Deadline: February 23, 2009. Please include a SASE if you want your submission returned.

Entry Fee: $10 for up to three shorts. Send a check or money order made payable to Aurora Picture Show. DO NOT send cash. You can also make a payment through PayPal by using the PayPal button at the bottom of this webpage. Please include a printout of your Paypal payment in your submission.

Payment to Filmmakers: Makers are paid $4/minute of film/video with a $40 minimum. Aurora also pays return shipping on films included in screening and insurance on tapes and films. We pay distributors their published rate for rentals, but are happy to receive discounts as we are a nonprofit organization

Include:

* Your name
* Contact info (including address, phone numbers, and email)
* Year the work was made
* Original format of the work
* Total running time
* A brief filmmaker bio
* A two-line description of your film

This list is not optional. Please include all information requested.

Contact:
Curator Melissa Hung: slantfestival (at) gmail (dot) com
Aurora Picture Show: 713.868.2101


OPPORTUNITY

Extremely Shorts 10 Call For Entries


Deadline:
Fri Apr 06, 2007 15:10

Extremely Shorts 10 Call For Entries

Postmark Deadline for Submissions: May 1, 2007

About: Aurora Picture Show's tenth annual Extremely Shorts Festival features three-minute or shorter films and videos by artists, culture jammers, students, moms, security guards, and anyone with a camera and a vision. Send us your masterpieces and come celebrate ten years of extremely shorts.

Juror: Jytte Jensen the Museum of Modern Art (NY)'s Curator in the Department of Film.

Guidelines: All entries must be delivered by, or postmarked by May 1, 2007. Entrants may submit up to three titles. Each title must run three minutes or shorter (including titles and credits). Multiple submissions may be compiled on a single tape. Acceptable formats for submission: VHS, SVHS, DVD, or miniDV (NTSC format only). Tapes will not be returned unless received with a return postage-paid shipping envelope. Entry fee is $15 per title. Audience choice cash prizes will be paid at the conclusion of the festival in June/July 2007.

For entry form and information visit www. AuroraPictureShow.org
Contact Info.:
Aurora Picture Show
800 Aurora Street
Houston, TX 77009
713.868.2101
713.868.2104 (fax)
aurora@aurorapictureshow.org


OPPORTUNITY

Extremely Shorts 10 Call for Entries


Deadline:
Mon Apr 02, 2007 13:50

Extremely Shorts 10 Call For Entries

Postmark Deadline for Submissions: May 1, 2007

About: Aurora Picture Show's tenth annual Extremely Shorts Festival features three-minute or shorter films and videos by artists, culture jammers, students, moms, security guards, and anyone with a camera and a vision. Send us your masterpieces and come celebrate ten years of extremely shorts. Juror to be announced.

Guidelines: All entries must be delivered by, or postmarked by May 1, 2007. Entrants may submit up to three titles. Each title must run three minutes or shorter (including titles and credits). Multiple submissions may be compiled on a single tape. Acceptable formats for submission: VHS, SVHS, DVD, or miniDV (NTSC format only). Tapes will not be returned unless received with a return postage-paid shipping envelope. Entry fee is $15 per title. Audience choice cash prizes will be paid at the conclusion of the festival in June/July 2007.

For entry form and information visit www. AuroraPictureShow.org
Contact Info.:
Aurora Picture Show
800 Aurora Street
Houston, TX 77009
713.868.2101
713.868.2104 (fax)
aurora@aurorapictureshow.org