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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

The Lost Film Festival

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.

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).

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

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.

Delray Beach Film Festival makes its third annual start from May 6-11, offering independent short and feature-length films, such as Stella Oliveros' biographic retelling of events in her life in 'Pretty In Red' on May 9 at 4 pm.

Take a look at the history of the Cannes Film Festival. Learn about it all, from the beginning to present-day.

Portugal knows how to party in Cannes! A multi-day party was held at Nikki Beach in Cannes during the film festival to launch the new marketing program for the Algarve named, Allgarve to promote you can do it all in the Algarve!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ASCAP invites you to attend the seventh annual Silver Lake Film Festival running through May 12. The festival, happening in Los Angeles, is an independent-alternative film and arts festival and ASCAP...

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

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.

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.

A look at the role of Buddhist ideology in the film "Crouching Tiger,Hidden Dragon," along with some critical responses.

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.

Sundance Film Festival Partners with iTunes

This years Cannes film festival held on the French Riviera attracted the largest gathering of Bollywood celebrities so far, with Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai leading the way up the red carpet alongside her husband of one month Abhishek Bachchan.

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...

It's that time of the year again when Hollywood celebrities, international film actors and movie insiders storm the French Riviera at the Cannes Film Festival to showcase their work and a little fashion to boot.

Nikki News.com is launching a Cannes Film Festival RSS News Feed with video updates from YouTube, Podcasts for iPod users, MySpace style community, photos and news shows from Nikki Beach at the Carlton Hotel in Cannes.

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

A book review of Hype & Glory, William Goldman's account of being the only person to judge Miss America and the Cannes Film Festival in the same year.

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.

The line up for the renowned Cannes Film Festival has just been announced.

Cannes Film Festival May 16-26, for 10 days and 10 nights, NIKKI BEACH and headline sponsor CHOPARD, will take up residence at the most exclusive location in Cannes, The Hotel International Carlton Cannes to present, "NikkibeaCHopard."

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...

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.

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.

Nightly red-carpet gala premieres and other cause celebre are part of the annual Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Film Awards happening in Beverly Hills, from October 17-22.

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?

Angelina plays the wife of slain Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl. Pearl was kidnapped and murdered by Islamic Militants

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.

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.

French film premieres in a stunning festival block of Hollywood screenings creates distribution, publicity, marketing and buzz in the film world.

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

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

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.

"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.

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!

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.

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...

Cannes festival was introduced to raise a voice against the Germans mode of selecting motion pictures with partiality. It raised the voice of the oppressed against the fascists when trouble erupted in the Venice festival.

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.

The St. Louis International Film Festival has quite a few hidden gems. The question is, at $8-$10 a ticket, which ones should you watch?

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.

The Pensacola Intl. Film Festival willl feature over 20 films, including Jesus Camp.

Telluride is one of the top ten film festivals in the world. It's easy to see why.

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".

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

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

Bringing together some of the top content providers in entertainment, Midway Games Vin Diesel's Tigon Studios, MTV Films, Paramount Pictures and MTV Games today announced a collaboration on a groundbreaking video game and feature film, The Wheelman.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

A collection of the upcoming summer box office smashes with release dates and links to the trailers on the internet.

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.

In his first four films Anderson has twice been nominated for Best Screenplay Academy Awards, has won the Best Director at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival and has directed his actors to three acting nominations.

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

Standing its ground against Cannes and Venice, the "Berlinale" is among the crème de la crème of European film festivals.

Oscar night comes with a unexpected surprise guest: Al Gore

Forest Whitaker, just won the Oscar for Best Actor. Here are some other movies he has stared in thay you should check out.

New online networks bring people together to make their independent films. Here are a few at the forefront of a growing trend.

Most independent filmmakers operate under the delusion that if you make a good movie, it will get into festivals, win awards, and get distribution. It's a very appealing, very American idea, but it is a fallacy. I know, because for a long time, I fell for it, too.

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.

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

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 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?

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.

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