Updates

In the Spotlight this week:

SHORTS SHOWCASE 2009/10, broadcasting a program of superb short films to households in Southern California and online, and the WHITE SANDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, celebrating independent film in a relaxed setting in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

SHORTS SHOWCASE
2009/10
US Television Online
Ongoing The SHORTS SHOWCASE 2009/10 was established to provide short-form filmmakers with a crucial avenue of distribution, reaching millions of households, 24/7 for at least one month at a time. The Showcase features short films within a professionally produced television show and broadcasts them to millions of households within the Southern California area, and supplements this exposure with online viewings.

In addition to broadcasting selected short films, the Showcase includes select accompanying highlights and behind-the-scenes footage provided by the filmmakers. Best of all, films selected by the Showcase's committee of industry professionals receive substantial airtime, providing desired exposure to audiences. Each episode of the Shorts Showcase is available On Demand for up to one month and even longer online.

Many of the films selected for broadcast have the opportunity to submit for regional Emmy Awards consideration, and are eligible to win a grand prize of studio time and cash toward their next project. <http://www.withoutabox.com/watch/8273>     <http://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=8273>

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MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
The mission of the Shorts Showcase 2009/10 is to provide an ongoing avenue of distribution via television and internet broadcasting for short-form filmmakers, exposing their films to a broader audience for a longer period of time.

MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Shorts Showcase offers cash prizes up to $500 USD in four categories: Best Director, Best Cinematographer, Best Screenplay and Best Film. Viewers at home can vote online for their favorite film, director, writer, and cinematographer, and the winning films also receive an encore presentation during a special Winners Showcase episode.

For the chance to garner some much-needed exposure for your short film, submit to the Shorts Showcase 2009/10 today!


WHITE SANDS
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Las Cruces, New Mexico - USA
April 15 to 18, 2010 Set against the breathtaking backdrop of southern New Mexico, the 6th Annual WHITE SANDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (WSIFF) is dedicated to bringing filmmakers and audiences together to better appreciate cinema. The WSIFF screens outstanding short- and feature-length documentaries and narratives of all genres from around the world, with a special focus on Latino and New Mexican filmmaking.

Named after the famous 250 square miles of stunning white gypsum sand nearby, the WSIFF unfolds each year against the backdrop of the majestic Organ Mountains and the meandering Rio Grande, and is also home to spectacular wineries, historic attractions such as old Mesilla Village, and world class cuisine.

Relaxed hospitality abounds, and WSIFF guests are provided with lodging as well as VIP credentials that allow admission into all screenings, receptions, and special events. Las Cruces Film Commissioner Bill McCamey is also on hand during the Festival to speak with any filmmaker interested in learning more about filming in New Mexico. <http://www.withoutabox.com/watch/5078><http://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=5078>      UPCOMING DEADLINE
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The WSIFF is dedicated to bringing filmmakers and audiences together to better appreciate the art of cinema.   MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Numerous prominent filmmakers have attended WSIFF, including noted Mexican auteur Arturo Ripstein (LA REINA DE LA NOCHE); Writer-Director Mark Medoff (CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD); Director Alejandro Monteverde and actress Ali Landry of BELLA; and Director François Girard (THE RED VIOLIN).

The WSIFF presents films at the state-of-the-art Allen Theatres Cineport 10, so filmmakers delight in the quality of its amazing Christie digital projectors. A great screening experience combined with the stunning landscape of southern New Mexico makes the White Sands International Film Festival a fest that simply can't be missed - submit your film today!
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Calling all Student Filmmakers

Send us your SHORTS!

NOW CALLING for SHORT FILM Submissions

for DECEMBER 2009 BROADCAST and EACH MONTH thereafter!

Get your short film broadcast on SHORTS SHOWCASE!

The “Shorts Showcase,” premiering December ‘09, will feature Short Films (:30 seconds - 20:00 minutes in length), from all over the world, and broadcast them to a global audience online and millions of television viewers every month!

SUBMIT NOW at www.shortsshowcase.com

All entries are screened by a committee of industry professionals. If accepted for broadcast in one of our Student “Shorts Showcase” programs, your film will air for one month, currently in over 3 million homes and 24/7 to a global audience online.

All films in each show – and in our Online Marketplace – are eligible for Cash Prizes and Special Gift Awards. If your film wins in one of the categories, (Best Director, Best Film, Best Cinematographer or Best Screenplay), it will also be featured again in our “Winners Showcase,” slated for broadcast the month of March 2010! Additionally, your film may also be eligible to submit for Emmy consideration! (Some restrictions apply).

SUBMIT NOW FOR UPCOMING EPISODES!!

Submission Fee is $40 for Students (US). Discounts apply for submissions through Withoutabox, which can be found at www.shortsshowcase.com. Submission Form is available on our website at www.shortsshowcase.com. If your short film is accepted, you will be notified via email. Check out calendar for upcoming theme shows!

PLEASE NOTE: All films accepted by our committee that do not make it into the television show, WILL be made available 24/7 on our Online Marketplace!

ALL films must be accompanied with a completed Submission Form and Payment.