Big Bang Film Festival

CALL FOR ENTRIES
BIG BANG FILM FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 1 - 5, 2008

The call for submissions is now open for the 2008 Big Bang Film Festival (BBFF). BBFF is a celebration of exciting and inventive films in the Action, Adventure, Suspense and Asian Action Cinema genres. BBFF also welcomes documentary submissions featuring extreme sports and athletic events, activities and competitions which have contributed some of the most entertaining video of death defying speed, skill and daring.

Each year Big Bang Film Festival showcases amazing films, some classics, some classics in the making. Every submission is posted on the BBFF Submissions Page so that all of our filmmakers can link to their listing.

We are now calling for submissions. Visit our website for more information on the festival, our submission process, special events, and opportunities to join our team!

Big Bang Film Festival
Philadelphia , PA
October 1-5, 2008
Action, Adventure, Suspense and Asian Action Cinema.

Contact: contact@bigbangfilmfestival.com
Website; www.BigBangFilmFestival.com
MySpace: www.myspace.com/bigbangfilmfestival

FirstGlance Film Festival

April 11-13, 2008 at 8:00 PM

Raleigh Studios Hollywood
Charlie Chaplin Theater
5300 Melrose Ave
Hollywood, California 90038

FirstGlance Film Fest 8 Hollywood is the coolest and longest running truly indie film fest in Hollywood!

Save the Date and invite other film lovers, filmmakers and indie film enthusiasts.

Don’t miss out on a weekend filled with 35 award winning short and feature films. Come out and enjoy some of the best filmmakers from around the corner and across the globe.
Vote for your favorites and help decide the winners of the event

Contact: director@firstglancefilms.com
Website: www.firstglancefilms.com
MySpace: www.myspace.com/firstglancefilms

Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting Competition

The Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting program is an international competition, the only annual writing competition sponsored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. It is open to screenwriters who have not earned more than $5,000 writing for film or television.

THE PRIZES

Up to five $30,000 fellowships are awarded each year to promising new screenwriters. From the program’s inception in 1986 through 2007, over $2.6 million have been awarded to 109 writers.

REQUIREMENTS

A complete entry includes an original feature film screenplay approximately 90 to 120 pages in length, an application form, and a US$30 entry fee. Entry scripts must be the original work of one writer, or the collaborative work of two writers, and must be written originally in English. Adaptations and translated scripts are not eligible.

APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION

You can apply online by visiting www.oscars.org/nicholl and following the links. A physical (paper) copy of your script is required. Whether you apply online or submit a paper application form, you must send a physical copy of your script to the Nicholl competition, by mail or professional delivery service, postmarked on or before the May 1, 2008, to the mailing address below.

Please send your entry materials and any other correspondence to:

Nicholl Fellowships
1313 Vine Street
Hollywood, CA 90028-8107

Entries must be postmarked each year by May 1.

[The Don and Gee Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting]

ENEL DIGITAL CONTEST Competition

NOW ON SECOND LIFE

First row seats for your avatar. View the videos participating in the contest for young filmmakers directly from the Enel Park Auditorium.

March 10, 2008 - Rome - Enel Park visitors are able to view all of the 137 short films participating in the Enel Digital Contest. The videos will be shown in a continuous cycle in the Enel Island Auditorium on Second Life until March 31st, the deadline for voting.

After having viewed the videos on Second Life, you can connect to the website www.enel.it/digitalcontest/english and vote for your favorite short film, and be eligible to win several prizes: Mac Mini combo and LCD monitor, iPod Video, iPod Shuffle, tickets to premieres.

Enel Digital Contest is the international competition for young videomakers promoted by Enel and Amici del Future Film Festival Association. Now in its fourth edition, this year's contest, open to videomakers ranging from 18 to 35 years of age, is on "The Future of Energy." Further information is available at the following address: www.enel.it/digitalcontest.

For further information:

Associazione Amici del Future Film Festival
Via del Pratello 21/2 - 40122 Bologna
Tel.: +39 051 2960672; Fax: +39 051 6567133
E-mail: enelcontest@futurefilmkids.org

Enel SpA "Relazioni Esterne" Pubblicità e New Media
Via Regina Margherita 137 - 00198 Roma – Italy
Tel.: +39 06 83057026
E-mail: digitalcontest@enel.it

Press Office
Giovanna Mazzarella (+39 348 380520)
Cristina Scognamillo (+39 335 294961)

Eleonora Boscolo
Press officer for the Amici Association of the Future Film Festival
Tel.: +39 051 2960664
E-mail: press@futurefilmkids.org

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Film Independent's Director Series

The Landmark will be hosting FILM INDEPENDENT'S 2008 DIRECTOR SERIES on Wednesdays at 7:30 P.M.
from February 20 through March 26.

The series will be moderated by Jose Rivera (Oscar nominated writer, The Motorcycle Diaries). Hear directly from the best indie directors and their collaborators as they explore their craft.

Panelists will include:

• Scott Frank (The Lookout)
• Zach Helm (Mr. Magoriums's Wonder Emporium)
• Tamara Jenkins (The Savages)
• Callie Khouri (Mad Money)
• Diana Ossana (writer, Brokeback Mountain)
• Jason Reitman (Juno)
• Julian Schnabel (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly)

Topics will include:

• On 2/20: The Independent Spirit: A Directors Round Table Featuring 2008 Spirit Awards Nominees
• On 2/27: The Storytellers: Writers and Directors
• On 3/5: The Actors: Getting Great Performances
• On 3/12: The Creative Team: Executing the Vision
• On 3/19: Music and Sound Design
• On 3/26: "A Different Kind of Fiction?" Documentary Roundtable

Film Club Members will receive the Film Independent Member Discount price for entry. Space is limited so buy tickets today at www.filmindependent.org/directorseries or call 310.432.1222

"Inept" - Staged Reading

Staged Reading of an Original Screenplay by Jessica Raskin

"Inept is a riveting high school drama/thriller that takes place right after the Columbine High School shootings. 17 year old Ben Williams, new to Valley View High School, wears a black trench coat just like the killers did.

"Is he 'one of their kind' or is he merely a sensitive kid targeted by the jocks at school because he's different? Why do Ben's parents make sure he and his 7 year old sister are never alone together? Popular high school girl, Tahryn Rice, starts to fall in love with Ben, but maybe she should listen to her friend Micah, who says her gut tells her Ben is trouble. Is Ben seriously disturbed---or merely Inept."
- Jonny Lewis ("Bill Williams")

I am having a staged reading of the script, fully cast, on:

Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 8pm

The Complex Theater
East Theater
6476 Santa Monica Blvd
Hollywood

IT'S FREE!! ONE NIGHT ONLY, SPACE IS LIMITED!!

After the reading, there will be Q&A and a short reception where you'll get to sample my famous cookies!

I'm trying to get funding for the film because I'd like to get it into pre-production as soon as the WGA strike is over. Fingers crossed that it's over soon! So, if you or someone you know is looking for a highly marketable, low-budget film to produce, PLEASE COME! Seating is limited, so RSVP as soon as possible by replying to:

Contact: casting@jessicaraskin.com
Website: www.jessicaraskin.com/

Show Your Films - The Bungalow Club

SHOW YOUR FILMS FREE!

Every Monday we offer the opportunity to screen your work at no charge and expose your film that you produced, directed, wrote or acted in.

Half price well drinks and discounted martinis, mojitos, wine and beer.

The Bungalow Club
323.964.9494
7174 Melrose Ave
www.thebungalowclub.com