3rd Farhang Film Foundation Short Festival - March 2011
Farhang Foundation proudly announces
Third Annual Short Film Festival - March 2011
Submissions are welcome from all filmmakers – Iranians and non-Iranians alike from all corners of the world.
Important Dates
Submission Opening November 1, 2010
Submission Deadline February 10, 2011
Awards Announcement & Presentation March 13, 2011
Prizes
1st $10,000
2nd $5,000
3rd $3,000
Submission Fee
Free
About the Festival
This is an online film festival. All submitted videos will be available on the web immediately after submission.
Please visit www.FarhangFilmFest.org for the details.
Guidelines
Submissions are to be less than 9 minutes in length, can be of any genre or style, visualizing an aspect of Iranian arts, history, culture, crafts, geography, cuisine, or lifestyle that will inspire and spark the audience's interest in learning more about Iranian art, history and culture. But in keeping with the spirit of Farhang Foundation’s mission, it is asked that submissions be non-religious in nature and refrain from endorsing or opposing any political position.
Click here for full details, including Terms and Conditions, Technical Specs, and Submission Format.
Selection Process
A jury consisting of veterans and notables of the film and entertainment industry will judge all entries for creativity, quality and originality.
Awards Day – March 13, 2010
A special screening of the top three winning films, followed by an awards ceremony will take place at the Bing Theater of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art – LACMA. The screening and awards ceremony will be streamed live via webcast on FarhangFilmFest.org and coverage by local television media is currently being negotiated.
Organizers
Presented by Farhang Foundation, in association with the Society of Cinema and Arts - SoCiArts, the Farhang Foundation Short Film Festival 2011 promises to be a one-of-a-kind event that will celebrate the cinematic arts, while promoting Iranian art, culture, and heritage.
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