Department of Theatre and Film

Film & Media Events, Information & Opportunities

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Festivals

UFO 5th Annual BGSU Film and Media Festival, Bowling Green, OH
April 20-22
Gish Theatre, Hanna Hall

UFO's 48 Hour Film Festival
March 30-April 1 bgsu.edu/studentlife/organizations/film

Film Independent's Los Angeles Film Festival, Los Angeles, CA
June 21-July 1

This annual festival, now in its thirteenth year, screens over 80,000, the festival screens over 175 narrative features, documentaries, shorts, and music videos.   Final Deadline: February 9 (Short Length Films/Music Videos); March 1 (Feature Length Films). Website: lafilmfest.com

San Fernando International Film Festival, North Hollywood, CA
March 16-25

This year will mark the fourth year of the successful and well-received San Fernando Valley International Film Festival, a festival that offers a tremendous opportunity for writers and filmmakers to demonstrate their craft to the public and industry decision makers. Deadline: February 1st. Website: viffi.org

Rooftop Films, Brooklyn, NY
June 1-September 21

"Movies on a roof in Brooklyn." Rooftop Films is one of the premiere venues for new, underground and independent short films and underexposed feature films. Deadline: March 2. Website:rooftopfilms.com

Swansea Film Festival, Swansea, Wales, UK
June 1-10

This annual Welsh festival describes itself as "Like Cannes, only closer." Deadline: May 25th. Website: swanseafilmfestival.com

The Delta Interational Film and Video Festival at Delta State University, Cleveland, MS
March 30 and 31

The Delta International Film and Video Festival is devoted to showcasing the work of independent film and video artists welcoming submissions from established and emerging artists working in the United States and internationally. The festival especially seeks work made by students currently enrolled in college or university and this year's festival will include a "DSU Student Showcase," which will highlight the best student work made at Delta State University. Deadline: February 15th. Website: difvf.com

Method Fest, Calabasas, CA
March 30-April 6

The Method Fest features American and foreign feature films and short films and is named after "The Method" school of acting, which revolutionized the approach in acting, particularly in film. The Method Fest is the only major film festival in the U.S. focusing on acting. Final Deadline: Jan. 31st. Website: methodfest.com

Internships, Funding,& Opportunities

Grant-in-Aid Auditions at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH

The Department of Theatre and Film Grant-in-aid program provides financial support for gifted students participating in the areas of acting, technical theatre and film.   It is a financial award given to an individual on a competitive basis in exchange for significant participation in the department. Applications available from November to February. Auditions/interviews held in late February each year. Contact the Department at 419 372 2222 for information. Website: bgsu.edu/departments/theatrefilm/current/gia.htm

KODAK: Motion Picture Educational Community

This community offers helpful links to scholarships, discounts, programs, and workshops for student filmmakers. Website:kodak.com/US/en/motion/education/index.jhtml

Austin Film Society Internship, Austin, TX

The Austin Film Society offers a multi-faceted Internship and Arts Apprentice program. It includes: office internships, stipend apprentice positions and referrals for feature-film crew positions for individuals looking to supplement professional experience, learn new skills and make professional contacts. Application due (for summer session): May 1st. Website: austinfilm.org/interns

Open Meadows  Foundation

Open Meadows Foundation is a grant-making organization for projects that are led by and benefit women and girls.   Proposal deadline: February 15th. Website:openmeadows.org

Student Academy Awards

The Student Academy Awards is a national competition conducted by the Academy and the Academy Foundation. Each year over 300 college and university film students from all over the United States compete for awards and cash grants, with films being judged in four categories: animation, documentary, narrative and alternative.Deadline: April 2nd. Website: oscars.org/saa