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.
NEW CATEGORIES:
IAPPS - They can be created for the iPhone, iPad, Evo, Nokia's Ovi Store, Blackberry's App World, Palm's App Catalog, Google's Android Market or Microsofts Windows Marketplace for Mobile as long as they tell as story and have a visual component they can be submitted in this category.
SRC SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE CONTENT - This is for any type of film & media content that has a socially responsible message and would like to be considered for competition in this category.
THIS CATEGORY HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE AIRED ONLINE TO AN AUDIENCE OF 15 MILLION.
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.
NEW CATEGORIES:
IAPPS - They can be created for the iPhone, iPad, Evo, Nokia's Ovi Store, Blackberry's App World, Palm's App Catalog, Google's Android Market or Microsofts Windows Marketplace for Mobile as long as they tell as story and have a visual component they can be submitted in this category.
SRC SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE CONTENT - This is for any type of film & media content that has a socially responsible message and would like to be considered for competition in this category.
THIS CATEGORY HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE AIRED ONLINE TO AN AUDIENCE OF 15 MILLION.
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
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
SF- BAY AREA CALL FOR FILM & MEDIA SUBMISSIONS
New Media Film Festival is pleased to announce its newest program New Media Film Festival-SF Bay Area, November 5 7, 2010.
This event brings together Industry Professionals and Content Creators across Film, TV, Games, Publishing, Mobile, Web and Tech. The program features the Best of New Media and includes Short Film, Mobile, Games, Web, iApps, Animation, Technology Platforms, and New Film Technologies. Screenings include Sundance, Cannes, Los Angeles and World Premieres as well as the best local SF Bay Area talent working in new media. Panel discussions and demos will highlight New Technology, Financing & Monetization, the Convergence of Media and where Traditional Media meets New Media.
Our premiere event that took place in Los Angeles in June was a great success. Were excited to bring the event to SF Bay Area to embrace its unique blend of technology and creative talent.
We are honoring stories worth telling and showcasing The Best in New Media - Whats New, Whats Next.
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
New Media Film Festival-SF Bay Area is produced with support from Producers Guild of America, NATPE, IAWTV and San Francisco Writers Conference, San Francisco Film Commission & San Francisco Film Society. We are now accepting submissions for competition. We're seeking film & media from Content Creators and Companies with projects that have SF Bay Area connection such as talent, crew, location, theme or reference. We accept audiovisual works in all formats, genres, and languages. Our programming is categorized into existing and emerging technologies that make up the contemporary mediascape. This includes Web, Mobile, Shorts, Animation, iApps and projects shot in RED or in 3D. Competition judges for finalists include industry professionals from Industrial Light & Magic, Pixar, Summit Entertainment, Creative Convergence and United Talent Agency.
Best of SF Bay Area Winner receives an estimated value $9,000 Prize Package and Programming in May 2011 New Media Film Festival in Los Angeles. We are an IMDB Qualifier, all submissions receive an Industry Resource Ebook, the ability to be reviewed by distributors and the 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. All submissions will qualify for discounted event passes. Cost for all media submissions: $25.00
Final Submission Deadline is October 15, 2010.
Submit film & media at: www.newmediasubmissions.com
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.
Our premiere event that took place in Los Angeles in June was a great success. Were excited to bring the event to SF Bay Area to embrace its unique blend of technology and creative talent.
We are honoring stories worth telling and showcasing The Best in New Media - Whats New, Whats Next.
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
New Media Film Festival-SF Bay Area is produced with support from Producers Guild of America, NATPE, IAWTV and San Francisco Writers Conference, San Francisco Film Commission & San Francisco Film Society. We are now accepting submissions for competition. We're seeking film & media from Content Creators and Companies with projects that have SF Bay Area connection such as talent, crew, location, theme or reference. We accept audiovisual works in all formats, genres, and languages. Our programming is categorized into existing and emerging technologies that make up the contemporary mediascape. This includes Web, Mobile, Shorts, Animation, iApps and projects shot in RED or in 3D. Competition judges for finalists include industry professionals from Industrial Light & Magic, Pixar, Summit Entertainment, Creative Convergence and United Talent Agency.
Best of SF Bay Area Winner receives an estimated value $9,000 Prize Package and Programming in May 2011 New Media Film Festival in Los Angeles. We are an IMDB Qualifier, all submissions receive an Industry Resource Ebook, the ability to be reviewed by distributors and the 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. All submissions will qualify for discounted event passes. Cost for all media submissions: $25.00
Final Submission Deadline is October 15, 2010.
Submit film & media at: www.newmediasubmissions.com
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.
AWARDS
One entry will win the GRAND PRIZE New Media Award - the award calculations encompasses it all, the entire team. Story, Production Value, Above & Below the line - what they created.
HD Camera and lens
Monitor
Stage - 50 X 37, 50X80 w/CYC
2 sided hard-wall 32'x36'x20' Green/Screen/Cyc
Pre-lit, Shoot ready with Litepanels
DMX control board
Dimmable from 100-0% with no color change.
Save settings on DMX computerized lighting board
Live Screen Composite
Truck Ramp/Loading Zone
Green Screen stairs and props
Stingers and Kino Flo's
Air Conditioning & Electric
Makeup Area
Wardrobe Rack
Dressing Rooms
Kitchenette & appliances
Outside Lounge / Smoking Area
Wireless Internet
CD Audio playback
Designated and street parking available for cars
Stage Manger M
Above provided by www.BigVision.com
Casting provided by www.SusanJohnstonCasting.com
Production Resources and Consulting provided by www.SelectServicesFilms.com
The winning package is valued at over $10,000.00 and is non transferable and are in kind services only, cannot be redeemed for cash. Shooting date and camera type subject to availability.
2010 Winners
And the 2010 winners are...
GRAND PRIZE AWARD WINNER:
Double Take (Dir. Johan Grimonprez)
ShowBiz Software Top Category Awards
MOBILE: media content created with your cell phone
Winner: Video Magnet Poetry (Dir. Amanda Poore)
MOBISODE: media content created for your cell phone
Winner: When Lynch Met Lucus (Dir. Sascha Ciezata)
WEBISODE: online media stand alone
Winner: Superstitious (Dir. David Magnier)
WEBSERIES: online media multiple-series of 3 of more
Winner: The Ballad of Mary & Ernie (Dir. Robert Stadd)
SHORTS: media under 30 minutes
Winner: Goodbye Shanghai (Dir. Adam Christian Clark)
DOCUMENTARIES: media that is non-fiction
Winner: RiP: A Remix Manifesto (Dir. Brett Gaylor)
3D: In competition only
Winner: Annie Goes Boating (Dir. Noel Paul)
RED: media shot on the RED camera any length
Winner: The Final Breaths of a Main Character (Dir. Raul B. Fernandez)
FEATURE LENGTH: media shot on the RED camera any length
Winner: Memories of Overdevelopment (Dir. Miguel Coyula)
SOCAL FILM MARKET AWARDS:
Winners: Herpes Boy (Dir. Nathaniel Atcheson), The Rise (Dir. Garret Williams), The Beast (Dir. Rhodery C. Montgomery)
Thank-you to our award winners, all the filmmakers, our sponsors, judges, advisory board, panelists, guests, volunteers, and everyone else who helped make the very first New Media Film Festival the success it was.
If you are an exhibitor or distributor who is interested in any of these titles, please let us know and we will forward your information to the filmmaker.
Love and light,
- Susan Johnston, Founder/Director, and the entire New Media Film Festival Team
GRAND PRIZE AWARD WINNER:
Double Take (Dir. Johan Grimonprez)
ShowBiz Software Top Category Awards
MOBILE: media content created with your cell phone
Winner: Video Magnet Poetry (Dir. Amanda Poore)
MOBISODE: media content created for your cell phone
Winner: When Lynch Met Lucus (Dir. Sascha Ciezata)
WEBISODE: online media stand alone
Winner: Superstitious (Dir. David Magnier)
WEBSERIES: online media multiple-series of 3 of more
Winner: The Ballad of Mary & Ernie (Dir. Robert Stadd)
SHORTS: media under 30 minutes
Winner: Goodbye Shanghai (Dir. Adam Christian Clark)
DOCUMENTARIES: media that is non-fiction
Winner: RiP: A Remix Manifesto (Dir. Brett Gaylor)
3D: In competition only
Winner: Annie Goes Boating (Dir. Noel Paul)
RED: media shot on the RED camera any length
Winner: The Final Breaths of a Main Character (Dir. Raul B. Fernandez)
FEATURE LENGTH: media shot on the RED camera any length
Winner: Memories of Overdevelopment (Dir. Miguel Coyula)
SOCAL FILM MARKET AWARDS:
Winners: Herpes Boy (Dir. Nathaniel Atcheson), The Rise (Dir. Garret Williams), The Beast (Dir. Rhodery C. Montgomery)
If you are an exhibitor or distributor who is interested in any of these titles, please let us know and we will forward your information to the filmmaker.
Love and light,
- Susan Johnston, Founder/Director, and the entire New Media Film Festival Team