Los Angeles CA - MAY 2011
GRAND PRIZE VALUED AT OVER $10,000!
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- Includes a Casting session-Pre Production space-Use of Studio-Pre-Lit Cyc-HD Camera-Lens & More.
ANCILLARY PRIZES VALUED OVER $5,000.00!!!
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- Includes New Media Technology Award, New Media Story Award, New Media Producer Award, New Media Distribution Award
- NEW MEDIA AWARD for technological achievement wins a Showbiz Software Package valued at $1,000.00 !
- HONORING STORIES WORTH TELLING AWARD wins an IP Award valued at $1,000.00 !
DISTRIBUTION AWARDS: Three Films win SoCal Film market distribution package !
Top 3 finalists in each category will be viewed by a distributor & have an opportunity to be aired on broadcast, online and/or theatrical distribution.
Festival Open To:
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Categories:
Mobile-Webisodes-Webseries-Shorts-Narratives-Documentaries-3D-RED
Media Film Festival accepts audiovisual works in all formats, genres, and languages. Our programming is categorized into existing and emerging technologies that make up the contemporary mediascape. Please read the categories below to find out under which category to submit.
MOBILE - Mobile submissions are audio-visual works created by your cell phone camera and/or intended for exhbition on mobile devices. This medium has become an area of interest for many distributors and other content aggregators.
WEBISODES - Webisodes are audiovisual works distributed virally or on demand via the Internet. They may be created in any format (HD, 35mm, Super8, etc.) but they are intended for exclusive distribution on the Web. Content may include narrative, documentary, and experimental material in any genre.
WEBSERIES - Online media (3 or more in the same series): If you have multiple webisodes that pertain to the same theme or are part of a larger series, submit them as as a web series. Like individual webisodes, web series may be created on any media (HD, 35mm, Super8, etc.) but they are intended for exclusive distribution on the Web. Content may include narrative, documentary, and experimental material in any genre.
SHORTS - Shorts are narrative or documentary works created on any format (HD, 16mm, Super8, etc.) with a duration under 30 minutes.
NARRATIVE and DOCUMENTARIES - Long-form narrative and documentary features (over 50 minutes) should be submitted under this category.
3D or RED SHORTS - Short-form documentary and narrative works (under 30 minutes) shot on either the RED camera or with stereoscopic/3D technology qualify for this category.
3D or RED FEATURES - Long-form documentary and narrative works (over 30 minutes) shot on either the RED camera or with stereoscopic/3D technology qualify for this category.
MOBILE - Mobile submissions are audio-visual works created by your cell phone camera and/or intended for exhbition on mobile devices. This medium has become an area of interest for many distributors and other content aggregators.
WEBISODES - Webisodes are audiovisual works distributed virally or on demand via the Internet. They may be created in any format (HD, 35mm, Super8, etc.) but they are intended for exclusive distribution on the Web. Content may include narrative, documentary, and experimental material in any genre.
WEBSERIES - Online media (3 or more in the same series): If you have multiple webisodes that pertain to the same theme or are part of a larger series, submit them as as a web series. Like individual webisodes, web series may be created on any media (HD, 35mm, Super8, etc.) but they are intended for exclusive distribution on the Web. Content may include narrative, documentary, and experimental material in any genre.
SHORTS - Shorts are narrative or documentary works created on any format (HD, 16mm, Super8, etc.) with a duration under 30 minutes.
NARRATIVE and DOCUMENTARIES - Long-form narrative and documentary features (over 50 minutes) should be submitted under this category.
3D or RED SHORTS - Short-form documentary and narrative works (under 30 minutes) shot on either the RED camera or with stereoscopic/3D technology qualify for this category.
3D or RED FEATURES - Long-form documentary and narrative works (over 30 minutes) shot on either the RED camera or with stereoscopic/3D technology qualify for this category.
About The Festival:
NEW MEDIA FILM FESTIVAL A SUCCESS!
The Best in New Media: What’s New, What’s Next …honoring stories worth telling.
“A new L.A-based festival has just popped up that addresses and celebrates all of the unique forms that visual storytelling can take in our new media world.”-BadLit
“This fest proves Tinseltown's chops…the creativity and ingenuity of film.”-Cool Hunting
The Networking worked: several people have gotten paid gigs from our networking!
We gave back: 100 tickets to LA High School #9, Proceeds to weSPARK & Superheroes!
We had: 3 World Premieres 8 Los Angeles Premieres 1 North American Premiere 2 Sundance Selections 2 Cannes Selections
We are an IMDB qualifier
We are now a Film Market
Join us for the Second Annual New Media Film Festival & Market
Submissions accepted thru April 17th 2011 then join us at the festival in May 2011
A Friday Opening Night Gala will welcome the filmmakers, artists, producers, above and below the line crews, thought makers, implementers, distributors and press that bring stories to life.
On Saturday partake in your choice of screenings in these categories:
Mobile-Webisodes-Webseries-Animation-Shorts-Narratives-Documentaries-3D-RED
And/or experience the wisdom from these panels (panelists announced closer to festival date):
Experts in New Media Technology and Filmmaking share the Who, What, Why and How
Social media, alternative distribution...the trials and tribulations of releasing independent films
In addition to showcasing multiple categories of entered submissions throughout the weekend, distributors are already eager to review NMFF submissions and online distribution outlets have offered to interview and showcase content that is relevant to their site's genre, including but not limited to Mingle Media, Stay Tuned TV and Gal Time.
In addition to our media showcase, attendees have access to an invaluable industry networking experience, including the FREE New Media Marketing Table for use by attendees to distribute business cards and other promotional materials throughout the festival. There will be also be a FREE Networking spot for you to meet fellow New Media filmmakers, artists, producers, above and below the line crews, thought makers, implementers, distributors.
In our Inaugural year, New Media Film Festival had Bella Lagosi’s body cast from the Mummy as an art display from Heart of Clay Sculpture Studio which is generously displaying the actual model used for the new version of King Kong in May 2011!
After the closing night film on Saturday night, we will have our New Media Film Festival Awards presentation where we announce the winners. Industry leaders will be on board to present prize packages valued from $1,000 to more than $10,000. Please visit www.NewMediaFilmFestival.com for updates. Email: Info@NewMediaFilmFestival.com
New Media Film Festival offers a platform to showcase innovative ideas and technology thru visual medium.
New Media Film Festival honors stories in all media that are innovative, imaginative and inspirational. Stories that can make you laugh, cry, think & go beyond the ordinary: Stories worth telling.
Please spread the word about New Media Film Festival, let us know how we can improve and check back often for updates.
Sponsorship & Marketing Opportunities available. Please email Info@NewMediaFilmFestival.com for more info. Thanks.
Awards
2010 Winners
The Best in New Media: What’s New, What’s Next …honoring stories worth telling.
“A new L.A-based festival has just popped up that addresses and celebrates all of the unique forms that visual storytelling can take in our new media world.”-BadLit
“This fest proves Tinseltown's chops…the creativity and ingenuity of film.”-Cool Hunting
The Networking worked: several people have gotten paid gigs from our networking!
We gave back: 100 tickets to LA High School #9, Proceeds to weSPARK & Superheroes!
We had: 3 World Premieres 8 Los Angeles Premieres 1 North American Premiere 2 Sundance Selections 2 Cannes Selections
We are an IMDB qualifier
We are now a Film Market
Submissions accepted thru April 17th 2011 then join us at the festival in May 2011
A Friday Opening Night Gala will welcome the filmmakers, artists, producers, above and below the line crews, thought makers, implementers, distributors and press that bring stories to life.
On Saturday partake in your choice of screenings in these categories:
Mobile-Webisodes-Webseries-Animation-Shorts-Narratives-Documentaries-3D-RED
And/or experience the wisdom from these panels (panelists announced closer to festival date):
Experts in New Media Technology and Filmmaking share the Who, What, Why and How
Social media, alternative distribution...the trials and tribulations of releasing independent films
In addition to showcasing multiple categories of entered submissions throughout the weekend, distributors are already eager to review NMFF submissions and online distribution outlets have offered to interview and showcase content that is relevant to their site's genre, including but not limited to Mingle Media, Stay Tuned TV and Gal Time.
In addition to our media showcase, attendees have access to an invaluable industry networking experience, including the FREE New Media Marketing Table for use by attendees to distribute business cards and other promotional materials throughout the festival. There will be also be a FREE Networking spot for you to meet fellow New Media filmmakers, artists, producers, above and below the line crews, thought makers, implementers, distributors.
In our Inaugural year, New Media Film Festival had Bella Lagosi’s body cast from the Mummy as an art display from Heart of Clay Sculpture Studio which is generously displaying the actual model used for the new version of King Kong in May 2011!
After the closing night film on Saturday night, we will have our New Media Film Festival Awards presentation where we announce the winners. Industry leaders will be on board to present prize packages valued from $1,000 to more than $10,000. Please visit www.NewMediaFilmFestival.com for updates. Email: Info@NewMediaFilmFestival.com
New Media Film Festival honors stories in all media that are innovative, imaginative and inspirational. Stories that can make you laugh, cry, think & go beyond the ordinary: Stories worth telling.
Please spread the word about New Media Film Festival, let us know how we can improve and check back often for updates.
Sponsorship & Marketing Opportunities available. Please email Info@NewMediaFilmFestival.com for more info. Thanks.