CALL FOR FILMS AND VIDEOS – 2009 Ohio Independent Film Festival (OIFF)

Presented by Independent Pictures

For Immediate Release: September 24 , 2008

Contact: Bernadette Gillota, Artistic Director of Independent

Pictures, presenter of the OIFF, (216) 651-7315.

The Ohio Independent Film Festival is among the leading independent

film events in Ohio. The 2009 OIFF, In May 0f 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio,

will mark our 22nd festival in 15 years. Like many festivals, the

OIFF is a judged and internationally recognized line-up of first-class

independent films from around the world.

But here’s what is unique about the OIFF: it only accepts film and

video submissions *without* theatrical distribution and the festival

is programmed 100% from those submissions. Additionally, every film

and video entrant benefits from personal feedback from festival

programmers on his or her film.

So submit your films and videos! Deadlines to submit films and videos

for the 2009 OIFF are: February 1, 2009; March 1, 2009 (late). Please

call (216) 651-7315, email Ohiofilms@yahoo.com , for film and video

entry information. Or visit withoutabox.com to enter via their website.

Independent Pictures is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established

in 1993. IP is the proud presenter of the Ohio Independent Film

Festival, Film Production Training Program, Fiscal Agent Sponsorship

Program, Speakers Bureau, annual Director of Photography Workshop, and

a variety of other film programs.

INDEPENDENT PICTURES’ SPONSORS: Audio Visual Rentals,

Community Shares of Greater Cleveland, Ohio Arts Council, Sherwin

Williams.

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Independent Pictures

1392 West 65th Street

Cleveland, Ohio 44102

(216) 651-7315

Ohiofilms@yahoo.com

ANN ARBOR

FILM FESTIVAL

Ann Arbor, Michigan – USA

March 24 to 29, 2009

In the Spotlight this week is the 47th Annual ANN ARBOR FILM FESTIVAL (AAFF), one of the longest-running independent film festivals in North America. This esteemed, Academy-qualifying event showcases the finest in independent and experimental cinema in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Variety recently selected the AAFF from a pool of 6000 festivals as one of their “Ten Festivals We Love”, for its bold vision and rich history of championing filmmakers. Over the years, the AAFF has premiered the films and early works of industry luminaries George Lucas, Kenneth Anger, Sally Cruikshank, Barbara Hammer, Yoko Ono, Agnes Varda, Will Vinton, Andy Warhol, and many more. The Festival distributes over $20,000 USD worth of awards and prizes, many sponsored by accomplished filmmakers such as Ken Burns, Michael Moore, Lawrence Kasdan, and Gus Van Sant. The AAFF also selects more than two dozen films to showcase on its traveling tour, with screenings in more than 20 venues across the U.S. Filmmakers participating on the Tour are paid for each screening of their work.

UPCOMING DEADLINE

October 15, 2008 – Regular Deadline

Upgraded projects save $5 off this deadline

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Theresa Rebeck- Author, playwright, and screenwriter

“Writing for the Stage, Screen and Page”

5:00 p.m., Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

This is a free but ticketed event

Call The DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Ticket Office at (574) 631-2800 to reserve tickets

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MAF and IVFF have united to showcase the talent of our local filmmakers at this year’s Art Beat in downtown South Bend.

Please join us Thursday, Sept 4th 2008 at the College Football Hall of Fame in downtown South Bend, IN.

Showings will be at 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM with a chance to ask the filmmakers questions afterwards.