HDFEST is now seeking entries of films for its 2008 Festival Events.
HDFEST 2008 marks the organization's 9th year of celebrating
High-Definition filmmaking. The festival screens exclusively movies
shot with Hi-Def or HDV cameras. All festival content is also projected
using HD technology.  Festival events have been taking place since
2000. Festivals take place annually in the UK, Finland, New York City,
Seoul and Los Angeles. HDFEST also includes panels and seminars on
digital filmmaking and HD technology.

HDFEST is open to
submissions of feature films, short films, music videos, animation,
experimental films and documentaries created using HD or HDV
technology. All movies must have been completed after January 2006.

HDFEST
also gives out the annual HDFEST Deffie Awards recognizing achievement
in HD independent moviemaking. The Deffie Awards offer prizes of
filmmaking equipment and software in over 20 categories offered
exclusively to High-Definition and HDV filmmakers. HDFEST also has a
unique festival category recognizing achievement in High-Definition
experimental filmmaking.

 For more information on HDFEST visit http://www.hdfest.com/hdfestsubmit.html   The entry deadline is March 1st, 2008.   Or enter the festival via withoutabox at http://www.withoutabox.com/login/5780  to fill out the entry form online.

HDFEST HISTORY

Since
2000, HDFEST has known that high-def and digital cinema are the future
of the entertainment industry. Since that time, the festival has been
at the heart and core of this revolution. HDFEST has been responsible
for numerous historic digital cinema landmark events and technological
firsts- check out our festival milestones page http://www.hdfest.com/hdfestmilestones.html
for details. There have been over 28 HDFEST events in 10 cities
including LA, NYC, London, Helsinki, Seoul, South Korea and Sydney,
Australia. Since 2004, HDFEST also has been awarding the annual HDFEST
Deffie Awards recognizing achievement in HD independent filmmaking.

HDFEST MISSION

HDFEST's
mission is to promote, celebrate and encourage HD and HDV independent
filmmaking and HD Animation. HDFEST is digital democracy in action.
High-Def has the potential to level the playing field between the big
budgets and the indies more than any other technological breakthrough
since digital video, and perhaps, ultimately even much more.

4~D DREAM-a-Thon
Experimental Film and Video Series
the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month

@ the Climate Theater
285 9th St. @ Folsom (next to the drum shop!)
San Francisco, CA. 94103
7pm
$5 (featured artists get in free)
www.climatetheater.com
www.myspace.com/4d_dreamathon

This bi-monthly series provides a venue for film/video artists who use experimentally within the mesi techniques to push the boundaries of traditional cinema. In addition to showing contemporary works from both local and international artists there will also be nightly screenings of early experimental film and video art. Live music or performance will open each night’s show in a cabaret-like setting.
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We are always looking for submissions that meet the following criteria:

All works must fall into the genre of EXPERIMENTAL.
This may include:
* abstract narrative/non-narrative
* animation
* political
* live music scoring with film/video
* performance art
* installation
* we are also looking for live music/projection performances
to open each show

Formats acceptable for show:
Film: super 8,16mm
Video: DVD, miniDV, VHS
Other formats: live performance, installation or website

Formats for submission:
( in order of preference)
1.) web link
2.) DVD
3.) mini DV
4.) VHS
5.) your only 8mm/16mm film print
6.) written description
7.) we come to you
8.) telepathy

If you do not have a web link please send submissions to:
Climate Theater
c/o Jen Cohen
285 9th St.
San Francisco, CA. 94103
Please include a SASE if you want your materials returned to you.

NO submission fee. NO limit on number of submissions.

For more information and to submit web links, please email us at:
[email protected]

Atlanta Underground Film Festival
2008 Festival Dates: August 20 - 24, 2008
Entry Deadline: May 1, 2008 (postmarked date)

ENTRY FEES
Entry fees must be piad in U.S. funds only. PayPal is preferred with payments to [email protected]. Money orders and personal checks also accpeted.
$20 - Shorts *
$30 - Features
*shorts are under 45 mintues.

SHIPPING
Cost of shipping exhibition prints to the festival is the responsibility of the entrant. Exhibition copies must be sent to the festival prepaid. The festival cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss of materials while in transit. Please use only plastic or bubble pack cases when shipping entries, and to help cut down on trash, try to use as little packaging material as possible!

FORMATS
A completed entry form and an entry fee must accompany each film or video. Entries must be submitted on 1/2" (standard VHS in NTSC format) videocassette or NTSC DVD. Foreign language work must be dubbed or subtitled in English. In addition to your entry, please enclose any press kits, reviews, or publicity materials. If possible, send a menu-less (instant play) DVD for screening. We actually prefer a DVD which includes a Sharpie-written title, contact name, and length of work on the disc, but it's not a perfect world.

SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION
Programming decisions are made by the festival directors and selection committee. If accepted, we will notify filmmakers by email. After acceptance, the presentational format will need to be in our oiffice 14 days prior to festival. Be sure to indicate aspect ratio of your film/video as well as any other special presentational information. Festival League does not pay rental fees for submitted work that is programmed.

AWARDS
Although the art of filmmaking is not competitive, Festival League does give awards. The festival jury will present awards to films and videos selected as best in these categories: Drama Feature and Short,  Comedy Feature and Short, Documentary Feature and Short, Experimental, Animation, Horror, Sci-Fi, "AUFF the Wall" and "Best of Atlanta."

More info at http://www.auff.org/submissions.html

The Cultural Association ZAC and Link Campus University of Malta announces the INTERNATIONAL ABSTRACT CINEMA EXHIBITION (ABSTRACTA) in ROME. Purpose of the exhibition is to offer an opportunity of meeting and exchange of experience to the authors of abstract cinema and a possibility for the public to see the works.
ABSTRACTA is addressed to the authors, from all over the world.

Director of the Exhibition Massimo Pistone

deadline 30.6.2008

REGULATIONS

1. The Cultural Association ZAC and Link Campus University of Malta organizes in Rome the INTERNATIONAL ABSTRACT CINEMA EXHIBITION (ABSTRACTA).
2. The participation does not require any cost of registration.
3. Authors are responsible of the content of works.
4. The event will be carried out in Rome in 2008. Place and dates will be communicated lately.
5. Audiovisual works are admitted to the exhibition as long as abstract. The works should preferably be contained within 5 minutes.
6. Copy of the work, together with the application form, compiled and signed, will have to reach
Associazione ZAC - C.P. 11/273 UP Montesacro 00141 Roma, within 30 june 2008.
7. The works, despite the original format used, have to be sent in DVD Pal 2 copy. Whit the works, the author can send images drawn from films, for the publication. The submitted copies won’t be returned. Shipment expenses are on charge with the participant.
8. A phase of selection of the works is previewed, at unquestionable judgment of the jury of selection. The jury will judge also on the abstract or not of the work.
9. The Zac Association reserves the right to use the works for didactic, cultural projections and to distribution in digital channels, no profit, under expressed authorization of the holders of the rights.
10. The organization of the ABSTRACTA does not assume responsibility for eventual thefts or damages to the audiovisual works.
11. The participation to the exhibition (ABSTRACTA) implies the integral acceptance of the present regulations.

APPLICATION FORM

Author’s data
Name and last name
Address
CAP
city
Telephone
cellular
email
Short personal presentation

Work’s data
Title
Year of realization
Duration
Short presentation of the work

More info at the festival's site http://www.abstractacinema.com