Blue 2010 – A Global Oceans Film & Conservation Summit
08/24/2010 — 08/29/2010 Monterey, California
Join hundreds of the world’s best in underwater filmmaking underwater photography, marine research, exploration, & conservation for an empowering 5-day conference dedicated to veteran & aspiring industry professionals.
Action/Cut Short Film Competition
08/25/2010 — 09/01/2010 Studio City, California
Action/Cut is the most unique film industry-based shorts competition in Hollywood to discover talented filmmakers and launch their film careers forward by offering the most career-enhancing prizes of any short film festival or contest in the world.
Friday, August 27, 2010 La Jolla, California
The Accolade is unique; it is an awards competition, not a traditional film festival. Awards go to those filmmakers, television producers and videographers who produce fresh, standout entertainment, animation and compelling documentaries. It is a showcase for cinematic gems and unique voices.
2010 SF Shorts: San Francisco International Festival of Short Films
09/08/2010 — 09/11/2010 San Francisco, California
SF Shorts is about grabbing someone by the eyeballs and making them think, feel and react. It’s about what people see every day but now stare at in wonder. SF Shorts proves that entertainment can have human value.
Downtown Film Festival Los Angeles
09/08/2010 — 09/12/2010 Los Angeles, California
Downtown Film Festival L.A. was established by the organizers of the celebrated Silver Lake Film Festival, proclaimed by L.A. Weekly to be among the Top 5 Film Festivals in Los Angeles. DFFLA celebrates the renaissance of downtown L.A. in all its facets – its historic movie palaces, its legendary cultural institutions, its thriving business and residential communities, and its unique ethnic-cultural diversity.
The Power of Super 8 Film Boot Camp!
09/11/2010 — 09/12/2010 North Hollywood, California
Super 8 filmmaking is growing as a production medium, used to punctuate and contrast digital cinema and new media. Phil Vigeant, Super 8 expert, author, and Pro8mm President will draw from his 35 years of experience, covering the entire super 8 workflow with expanded emphasis on all the major components of the process.
WestDoc 2010: The West Coast Documentary and Reality Conference
09/13/2010 — 09/15/2010 Santa Monica, California
The West Coast Documentary and reality Conference is a three-day event that brings together preeminent producers, directors, writers, network executives, agents and distributors for insightful and unique seminars, as well as networking opportunities.
Big Bear Lake International Film Festival
09/17/2010 — 09/19/2010 Big Bear Lake, California
The Big Bear Lake International Film Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to showcasing the emerging talent of screenwriters and independent filmmakers within the idyllic setting of Big Bear Lake. Our goal is to nurture a festival, which is highly creative, filmmaker friendly and which provides an educational experience for those people interested in all aspects of the film industry.
Angelus Student Film Festival 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010 Hollywood, California
The Angelus Student Film Festival honors future filmmakers as they explore and create works that respect the dignity of the human person.
Iranian Film Festival – San Francisco
09/18/2010 — 09/19/2010 San Francisco, California
Iranian Film Festival (IFF) is an annual event showcasing the independent feature and short films made by or about the Iranians from around the world.
California Next Gen Film Festival
09/23/2010 — 09/25/2010 Sacramento, California
The California Next Gen Film Festival (NGFF) is a 3-day groundbreaking cinematic event featuring cutting edge filmmakers. The festival showcases directors advancing the film genre in the digital revolution. Filmmakers of all levels are invited to share their unique visions with a California audience at the second annual NGFF!
09/28/2010 — 09/30/2010 Pasadena, California
This three day conference includes: Exhibits, Complimentary Lighting Classes, 3D and DSLR filmmaking conference tracks, Weynand Training International’s Apple Final Cut Pro 7 training and certification, Adobe CS5 and AVID training, Demonstrations,production and post association meetings, prizes and more.
09/28/2010 — 01/20/2011 Los Angeles, California
Writers on the Verge is a 12-week program focused on polishing writers and readying them for a staff writer position on a television series. We are looking for writers who are “almost there” but need that final bit of preparation with their writing and personal presentation skills. We particularly encourage writers of diverse backgrounds to apply.
09/29/2010 — 10/03/2010 San Diego, California
The San Diego Film Foundation, an educational 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that produces the annual San Diego Film Festival, aims to educate, enlighten and entertain, bringing greater exposure and appreciation of independent film. The Foundation was established to create and implement film programs in partnership with local filmmakers, businesses, educational institutions and nonprofit social organizations.
10/06/2010 — 10/10/2010 Los Angeles, California
Shriekfest 2010 is now accepting applications for its 10th annual horror and sci-fi film competition. It is a great opportunity for young filmmakers to have their work seen and now that the festival has gone green, the submittal process is that much easier. Applicants can send their films or screenplays in via email.
Anaheim International Film Festival
10/13/2010 — 10/17/2010 Anaheim, California
The Anaheim International Film Festival will debut October 2010, marking the addition of a world-class cultural event to Southern California and the international film festival circuit. The AIFF’s mission is to create an environment that inspires, nurtures and showcases the work of emerging independent film talent while paying tribute to accomplished film artists.
10/20/2010 — 10/25/2010 Hollywood, California
The 14th Annual Hollywood Film Festival is now open for submissions in the follow genres: Features (drama & comedy), Docs, and Shorts.
Petaluma International Film Festival
10/22/2010 — 10/24/2010 Petaluma, California
Petaluma International Film FestivalTM (PIFF) is an annual event showcasing the independent feature and short films from around the world.©
13th Annual United Nations Association Film Festival
10/22/2010 — 10/30/2010 Stanford, California
13th UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION FILM FESTIVAL (UNAFF)
celebrates the power of international documentary films dealing with human rights issues, environmental themes, population, migration, protection of refugees, famine, homelessness, racism, health, women’s issues, children, universal education, war and peace. In addition to our ongoing celebration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, this year we emphasize the theme.
SMPTE 2010 Annual Tech Conference & Expo
10/26/2010 — 10/28/2010 Hollywood, California
By the industry – for the industry, this is THE premier annual event for technology, production and operations in the motion imaging industry. The SMPTE Annual Tech Conference & Expo brings together world-renowned technology thought-leaders from the media content business.
Carnival of Darkness Film Festival 2
Thursday, October 28, 2010 Hollywood, California
Carnival of Darkness 2 builds on last year’s success and kicks it up a notch by presenting the “Thrill Ride Award” to the film which uses craft and quality to create the most suspenseful experience.
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11/03/2010 — 11/10/2010 Los Angeles, California
Founded in 1981, the American Film Market (AFM) has grown steadily to become the premiere global marketplace where Hollywood’s decision-makers and trendsetters all gather under one roof. Unlike a film festival, the AFM is a marketplace where production and distribution deals are closed. In just eight days, more than $800 million in deals will be sealed — on both completed films and those that haven’t started shooting yet — making AFM the must-attend industry event.
11/04/2010 — 11/11/2010 Hollywood, California
Each fall, AFI FEST presents the year’s most significant films. Kicking off the awards season each year, AFI FEST offers a crucial avenue of exposure to the entertainment community. Featuring international work from emerging filmmakers, global showcases of films from the great masters and red-carpet gala premieres, AFI FEST brings the very best of world cinema to the city of Los Angeles, the film capital of the world.
Shockfest Film Festival of Hollywood
Friday, November 05, 2010 Hollywood, California
Shockfest is seeking short documentaries, narratives, and music videos that are fresh, new, and different from everything else. The festival will be kicking off its third year in 2010. Surrounded by all the excitement of Hollywood, it will truly be an event to remember!
Mockfest Film Festival of Hollywood
11/06/2010 — 11/07/2010 Hollywood, California
MOCKFEST is the first film festival solely devoted to the mockumentary, a groundbreaking film style capable of bending reality and shaping human perceptions. MOCKFEST features mockumentaries of all types and lengths. Comedic, dramatic, and experimental mockumentaries are showcased at the festival, including works from the past, present and future. The festival’s most prized characteristic in filmmaking is innovation, and all films selected to appear have that in common. Exceptional films may be chosen for additional screenings as exhibition pieces at partner festivals.
11/11/2010 — 11/17/2010 Los Angeles, California
The Bel Air Film Festival is an annual international film festival held throughout Bel Air and greater Los Angeles. The festival promotes the appreciation and knowledge of film. Each year the festival seeks to recognize the most creative films and individuals in the film industry. Our goal is to inspire young filmmakers and help to provide them with the resources needed to further their film knowledge. The Bel Air Film Festival will honor films in the following categories: Film Fashion, Documentaries, Shorts, Comedy Shorts, Comedy, Drama, Animation, Foreign Films, Music Video, and Student Film.
11/12/2010 — 11/14/2010 Beverly Hills, California
The LA Film Weekend team bears a combined experience in the film and entertainment industry as producers, directors, writers, and actors. Additionally, our team is accomplished in the fields of marketing communications, public relations, and special event production. From our background in the entertainment industry, to our design and implementation of succesful brand marketing campaigns, the LA Film Weekend team possesses the experitise to garner the exposure, attendance, and atmosphere necessary to successfully showcase your film and gain priceless exposure.
11/19/2010 — 11/21/2010 Burbank, California
The CTN Animation Expo is a unique event that, once a year, brings together the many creative elements of the animation art form whether digital or drawn. Held during the official proclamation of “Animation Week” in Burbank Ca our mission is to mutually benefit the animation artist, games, education, film and video communities and the individuals in those communities by providing a collaborative arena to promote the betterment and future growth both locally and internationally—and have some FUN doing it!
Hero Fest: My Hero Short Film Festival
Sunday, November 21, 2010 Laguna Beach, California
Now more than ever, children, teachers, and parents yearn for messages of hope and courage to face the challenges that lie ahead. The MY HERO web site hosts thousands of stories of remarkable individuals written by children and adults alike. These stories serve to remind us that we all have the potential to overcome great obstacles and achieve our dreams by following in the footsteps of our heroes
International Movie Trailer Festival
12/01/2010 — 12/31/2010 Los Angeles, California
The International Movie Trailer Festival (IMTF) is a short movie competition in which moviemakers vie for cash and other awards by submitting trailers (previews) for movies they’ve made or plan to make. Every entrant is a winner because all entries will be posted online to be seen by moviegoers, fans, producers, and industry insiders.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 La Jolla, California
The California Film Awards honors new and cutting-edge American and foreign independent films in several competition categories. Partnering with notable film industry companies, film educators, directors, producers, and writers, the California Film Awards provides a forum for talented filmmakers to be recognized for their work, creativity, and achievements.
Band Pro’s “One World on HD” Open House
Thursday, December 16, 2010 Burbank, California
This annual event held at Band Pro’s headquarters in Burbank, CA is the year-end round up of what’s new in the world of high definition production and post production. Leading equipment manufacturers and vendors exhibit and demo their latest products in an open and relaxed forum. Attendees come from all areas of the industry, from every day shooters and ACs to rental house owners, DPs and producers. This event is open to the public and complimentary food and drinks are provided.
Dawn Breakers International Film Festival
12/23/2010 — 01/02/2011 , California
Traveling film festival aiming at recognizing and showcasing films with a world-embracing vision.
Santa Clarita Valley Film Festival
01/06/2011 — 01/09/2011 Santa Clarita, California
The 6th Annual SCV Film Festival will be held in January of 2011. As always, we continue to focus on films appropriate for all ages, both feature-length and short format. In addition to our professional and college submission categories, this year we will be adding a high school submission category with special reduced rates for high school students.
Saturday, January 08, 2011 Los Angeles, California
Student filmmakers are in for a treat! If you are still looking for a few bucks to make your thesis film, don’t miss this opportunity! box[ur]shorts Film Festival will make available a grant worth $15,000 in goods and services for the winner of the 2011 Best Student Film Award. Many reputable companies sponsor this new prize giving the winner access to goodies from development and production software to film stock, transfer credit, subtitles services and many more tools that are key in the process of getting another movie off the ground. The festival will also continue to give away its main awards: the Gold, Silver and Bronze box[ur]shorts as well as the Audience Choice Award.
The Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival
01/14/2011 — 01/16/2011 Nevada City, California
We showcase environmental and adventure films that illustrate the Earth’s beauty, the challenges facing our planet, and the work communities are doing to protect and heal the environment. Through these films, Wild & Scenic both informs people about the state of the world and inspires them to take action.
Los Angeles Music Video Festival
Sunday, January 23, 2011 Los Angeles, California
The mission of the Los Angeles Music Video Festival (LAMVF) is twofold: to celebrate the art of the music video and to bring together the independent music and independent film communities of Los Angeles. In addition, the festival exists to encourage and promote the development of independent music video producers and their audience.
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
01/27/2011 — 02/06/2011 Santa Barbara, California
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is dedicated to the art of filmmaking, which seeks out and consequently offers a broad array of international and independent films, with a commitment to diversity. SBIFF, which attracts more than 70,000 visitors each year, endeavors to enrich the community both culturally and economically by presenting eleven days of films, tributes and symposiums, raising consciousness of film as an art form.
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September 15-16, 2010 Los Angeles,California
Bringing together the most prestigious group of entertainment, financial and corporate players, the 3D Entertainment Summit’s unique environment enabled attendees to engage, debate and define the latest developments in the 3D marketplace.
October 5-6, 2010 Los Angeles,California
The event is a senior-level marketing conference to share candid insights between top entertainment industry executives and world-renowned marketing leaders. The goal is to drive fresh insights and new viewpoints that have direct and immediate application to movie marketing—and potentially tip a few sacred cows.
