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The "San Diego Asian Film Festival" is a once a year film festival held every fall in San Diego, California.

The small, but active Independent film scene in Eugene, OR seems to be growing at the same pace as the bustling city itself. Even with a population of fewer than 150,000, Eugene is no stranger to the movies.

Created "by filmmakers for filmmakers", the Slamdance Film Festival embodies the independent spirit and offers an alternative to the popular Sundance Film Festival. Both festivals kick off January 18th.

No one wants to waste their money on a film festival scam. It is not a pleasurable experience. Film festival scams are discouraging, expensive and stressful for filmmakers who are trying to get their work seen.

The Chicago Asian American Film Showcase is the only Asian and Asian American film festival that comes once a year to the Chicago area. This festival is hosted by the Foundation For Asian American Independent Media (FAAIM).

One would expect postmodern themes to dominate independent film, the avante guarde of the cinematic world.

A quick look at the history behind one of the top five film festivals in the world.

From it's beginning in 1978 to now, the Sundance Film Festival evolved from modest accomodations to being one of the biggest events in the film industry.

The Sundance Film Festival is now simply a place for celebrities to gather than it is for independent film makers to showcase their talents

The Sundance Film Festival 2008 (Park City, Utah) opened on January 17, 2008 (Eccles Theatre) with the world premiere of a suspense film name In Bruges written and directed by Martin McDonagh.

The 48 Hour Film Festival has grown from a competition between five guys in Los Angeles into an international sensation.

Homeowners can make lots of money by offering lodging to filmmakers and others who are attending a local film festival. If you live in an area where one of the popular film festivals are being held, there is a huge opportunity to start your own lodging business.

November 14 marks the opening night of the "Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival" which is a once a year film festival taking place every October or November in Toronto which is located in Ontario, Canada.

The Independent Black Film Festival (IBFF) and Comcast Digital Cable have joined forces to provide national exposure to independent filmmakers by adding the 2007 IBFF FADE IN Awards Show to Comcast's ON DEMAND programming.

While film festivals at Cannes, Sundance, Toronto, Berlin, and Venice attract the most attention, they are not the only film festivals taking place. As more people try their hand at filmmaking, they take advantage of festivals to show their movies.

The rise and fall of Film Threat Magazine, the championers of independent film in the 1990s.

Independent filmmakers don't often get a chance to publicly screen the ""rough cut" of their film before they try for festival submission. Ruff Cutz offers them a chance.

Hidden away in the city of Maitland, just north of Orlando, the Enzian Theater is the only not-for-profit alternative cinema in central Florida

Truth and Dare: New York Korean Film Festival 2005, running from Sept 2-11, 2005, boasts an impressive sampling of contemporary Korean cinema, both popular and critically successful films.

While film festivals are a great place for filmmakers to exhibit their films, there is always a chance of technical difficulties that may follow. Many filmmakers become upset while viewing their independent film during a festival screening.

There are many things that can throw a filmmaker off track. With the new year approaching, the following list can help filmmakers move further in his or her career in 2007.

The Sundance Film Festival grew out of blockbuster mentality that gripped Hollywood in the late 70s and threatened to destroy American independent film forever.

Sundance Film Festival Partners with iTunes

Some films win awards and some don't. There are some winners and sleepers from Sundance Film Festival 2008 that are wonderful and worth catching on the Sundance Channel or in theaters.

The Sundance Film Festival is known for, well, films. More specifically, the festival is known for independent films, but when I arrived in Park City, Utah to attend this spectacular event, there was much more than just films.

Everything you wanted to know about being a Sundance Film Festival volunteer is provided in this article, including a link to the application.

Recently Fort Worth, TX film buffs got great news - The Lone Star Film Society and Fort Worth Sister Cities International will present the Lone Star International Film Festival next year.

Among those who are scheduled to attend are Actor Gary Sinise (Forrest Gump), Director Ron Maxwell(Gettysburg), Director John Dahl (The Great Raid), Actor Billy Blanks (Tae Bo), and Actor Dale Dye (Saving Private Ryan). Organizers and sponsors would like your help.

The Salem Film Festival might automatically conjure a fledgling little film festival in a small city that won't really ever break out of the box. This film fest, though, might just might become one of the best known on the U.S. west coast in another five years...

More comedy, more focus on filmmakers, more big name stars, a new official text messaging service, and great music from U2 and others, made the Sundance Film Festival 2008 a success for this movie fan. Read the Critics Couch section for the downsides.

The Sundance Film Festival provides one time during the year for artistic filmmakers from around the world to showcase their most brilliant work, and it seems like every year there is one filmmaker who rises above the rest.

Independent film festivals are rampant. Why? With film technology accessible and affordable, anyone can use it as a creative medium. Should they? If everyone makes a film, where does the audience come from?

The Lost Film Festival

The Philadelphia Film Festival takes place annually in early spring. It is produced by the Philadelphia Film Society, an organization that dedicates itself to presenting film and video as a form of artistic expression and cultural diversity.

Sundance Film Festival Winning Sci-Fi movie tells the story of two engineers who make an incredible discovery which changes their lives for all time.

The 2006 Austin Film Festival Award winners are announced. Tonight also had screenings for Bobcat Goldthwait's film Sleeping Dogs Lie and a Japanese stop motion puppet animation The Book of the Dead.

GIAA Film Festival 2007 held at the Anthology Film Archives the first of October.

One of the sure fire ways to get your indie film noticed online and at film festivals is to have someone famous in it, someone like Paris Hilton.

A simple guide to the Tribeca Film Festival, catering to the novice festivalgoing crowd.

Indie Spirit Film Festival Director Jim Turner says this is a festival run by people who want to support independent filmmakers, audiences and Colorado Springs.

A portion of the ticket proceeds from the Native American film screenings will be donated to Native American organizations and Native American reservations across North America.

In a time when outdoor film festivals are very rare! Even when there is one, there's only the summer time to enjoy it! Make sure to get out to the annual Comcast Outdoor Film Festival and enjoy 10 days worth of films in the great ol' outdoors!

"Subway Cinema" is considered one of the foremost movie theaters in the New York City area that is dedicated to the genre of Asian Cinema.

This year in October the Apple Inc company hosted an online 24 hour film festival. The film could be about anything the film makers wanted. There was one small parameter the production had to follow.

Tips on lighting an independent film

Independent film fans who are drawn to the most original, the most groundbreaking, and the freshest cinematic perspectives will love getting any of these great indie film DVDs as a holiday gift. Read on to learn more about these three picks.

The Asheville film festival has been around for four years. It takes place in early November. The film festival lasts for four days, with a closing awards ceremony and celebration.

It seems that when TV icons get in trouble for drug possession or get a DUI--they're considered over the hill. Dawn "Mary Ann" Wells is far from that--and more should be mentioned about her contribution to the arts, along with her own film festival in Idaho...

Getting your film accepted into film festivals can be tough. A big part of being accepted into festivals is not only making a great film, but making a good impression with the materials you send to the film festival.

This quirky new comedy, directed by Denver local Monty Miranda and written by Spencer Berger, is generating some major buzz at the 30th Starz Denver Film Festival.

A re-review of the film Water, screened in the 30th International Film Festival, Toronto, and the endless controversies ensued after the screening, revealing the hypocrisies of the "Worldwide Indian Diaspora".

Sixteen Years of Alcohol is a British Film depicting an alcholic's struggle to come to terms with the two conflicting sides of himself: the violent addict and the passionate idealist. It's shot in Edinburgh, Scottland.

Review on selected independent movies shown at Cinequest Film Festival, 2005

Weapons Independent film productions may include scenes with weapons such as knives and guns. While these weapons may be good to use for a particular scene, filmmakers should use them with caution.

A review of The Complete DVD Book: Designing, Producing and Marketing Your Independent Film on DVD. How to put your film on a DVD, how to make menus, commentaries, Easter Eggs, and then how to market it so people will inundate you with orders to see it!

The Eastern PA Gay & Lesbian Film Festival will feature films and shorts from local and national filmmakers. The three-day event will also feature a luncheon and church service.

The "New York Korean Film Festival" is an annual film festival currently organized by "The Korea Society" which strives to bring more knowledge and understanding of Korean culture along with building a bridge between the United States and Korea.

When it comes to film festivals, Georgia has a slow start during the summer, but come the end of the season, the state turns up the artistic heat on filmmakers.

On of the first steps to fundraising for an independent film using parties is to find a location. The location should have enough space to accommodate a large amount of people.

The HaydenFilms Online Film Festival offers a pleasurable movie experience. Participating filmmakers were given a chance to exhibit their work while competing for a grand prize of $10,000.

The purpose of a film distributor is to circulate movies all over the country. Distributors make money from theaters, the public, cable companies and other ancillary markets. They pay an advance on future profits or offer royalties to independent filmmakers.

With the right planning, filmmakers can offer catering for their cast and crew. Everyone on the independent film set can enjoy delicious fare the same as those on Hollywood movie productions.

We all want to give something special to the people in our lives this holiday season. For those who are having some trouble finding the perfect gift for their filmmaker friend or relative, this guide will definitely come in handy.

Many people are familiar with Whore Me! bulletins for Myspace as well as Whore Me trains. Whore Me! bulletins can be used to promote independent films and film festival screenings on Myspace.

The Burbank Senior Artists Colony, a $22 million concept ,was developed in partnership by the City of Burbank, Meta Housing Corporation, and More Than Shelter For Seniors®.

A lot of turning-point events could be said to have happened in the first few years after WWII ended. A particular 1948 Supreme Court case that changed the distribution of movies forever (bringing independent film to prominence) is at its 60th anniversary.

It is cheaper for filmmakers to make animated films. The need to pay actors, or spend extra time getting talent releases filled out is removed. Filmmakers may only need to use actors to record voiceovers for the animated characters.

These programs feature talented filmmakers, and proves that in current Korean cinema, some of the most challenging and exciting works are emerging from the independent sector.

The latest edition of "Film Comment Selects" offers a varied selection from many diverse countries, with as many different approaches to style and subject matter.

Understand why trying to break into Hollywood is next to impossible without a connection. Examples of filmmakers who succeeded without Hollywood. Strategies for filmmakers to create their own careers making movies and more importanly earning a living.

Dallas has three great places for indie film lovers to congregate and enjoy independent films and these places, like the movies themselves, are a little off-center . . . a little out of the mainstream.

The Enzian Theater features films and operas. It specializes in featuring independent films. It is a charming location and a cultured experience.

The 2008 Sundance Film Festival has produced at least one bona fide sensation: Hamlet 2. Audiences have declared it one of the funniest movies ever. But will Americans take it and Steve Coogan to heart?

Nothing can capture the true experience of the Sundance Film Festival until you actually attend. As I pack for the 2008 Sundance Film Festival to serve as a full time volunteer, I can't help but reflect on the excitement and surprise of the Festival.

The Sundance Film Festival takes place January 17 through 27, 2008 in Park City, Sundance and Salt Lake City, Utah.

U23D will premier at the Sundance Festival on January 19th. I received several early sneak peek titles and was highly impressed with the newest and highest quality 3D recording techniques used to record this concert from their 2006 Vertigo Tour.

Maria Bello and Jason Patric star in Downloading Nancy, an intense and uncomfortable movie about unhappy wife who uses the Internet to find someone to torture and kill her.

There are dozens of short fims available for viewing at the Sundance website. Whether your tastes run from documentaries, straightforward storytelling, or to the arthouse and experimental, you will find some pleasing selections.

News and Networking Events Covering the Media and Show Business Industry for this Month from The Actor's Checklist News & Events page at http://www.actorschecklist.com/news.html or through RSS/XML feed http://actorschecklist.com/showbiznews.rss.

The 2007 San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival has passed (SFIAAFF) and the 2008 SFIAAFF will take place from March 13 to March 23 in San Francisco, Berkeley, and San Jose all located in Northern California and not far from each other.

To start the new year, One Mic Nite finds a new venue in the East Village (switching from the West Village), but the format remains the same making it one of the more inclusive open mic talent showcases that opens with musical performance by Maritri Garrett...

NYU's annual film festival, highlighting the best undergraduate and graduate-level projects of the year, provides an index of what young people today are thinking about and making art about.

The third-annual Newark Film Festival is scheduled for October 6-9, 2007 in Delaware. The Film Festival goal is to show "Movies that Matter." Over twenty-four independent and limited-release movies will be screened.

The 2007 Chicago Film Festival has announced their schedule of movies for the free summer outdoor event held in Grant Park.

The San Diego Film Festival is now accepting submissions for the 2006 Festival.

The San Diego Film Festival prefers paperless entries submitted via the International Film Festival Submission System (BrigitFest) - on the Web at Withoutabox.com.

We want to believe we are the most righteous nation on the planet. We are not even close.

The ACE Film Festival, once a twinkle in the eyes of two Syracuse University college roommates, is now regarded as one of the most anticipated events on the industry calendar.

The 1st Annual GI Film Festival wrapped up with films that focused on the hilarious and the heartbreaking aspects of serving this country.

If you like a night on the town, social interaction, and a good film to talk about, you'll want to attend this year's Spanish Film Festival which is promised to be a spectacular event you won't want to miss!

If you are hankering for a dose of independent film during the action and comedy heavy summer season at the movies, these year-long film programs should do the trick.

If you will be in the Missoula, Montana are at the beginning of October and you are interested in issues that impact cultural preservation, nature, and the environment, then you may want to visit the 3rd Annual Montana CINE International Film Festival.

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