Rooftop Films - Summer 2013 Lineup

I am assuming everyone reading this blog is enrolled or was enrolled in the DFM department. And I am assuming everyone enrolled in this program loves watching films. One of the earliest links on this blog was for Rooftop Films. For the unfamiliar - "Rooftop Films is known internationally as one of the most dynamic film festivals in the world. In 2012, we screened more than 30 feature films, almost all of which are New York, U.S. or World Premieres. We showed over 150 short films in themed programs which have received accolades for being smart, entertaining, and filled with astonishing movies." - From Rooftopfilms.com

Rooftop has just published their Summer 2013 series. There is a great breakdown on Firstshowing.net that I encourage you to check out - Firstshowing Rooftop Films Summer 2013. Their opening weekend is coming up! Opening night is a showcase of short films that prove to rival any festival. Check out tickets HERE - May 10 Opening Night Rooftop Films - This is what we mean by short films. This is a good opportunity to get exposure, network, and inspiration for your thesis.

Please check out the site for submission guidelines and schedules for future screenings. This is your industry. Be a part of it!

Accepting articles, reviews, and videos

Welcome Back! I have decided to amp up our presence on the interwebs. After talking with a majority of students, I realized there are many powerful thoughts about the department, your life, and the film industry. I would like to give all DFM students a platform to share those ideas and your projects. This is a publication and could be considered for a professional portfolio! Send in your video and we'll write a review! You can include the review when you send your film out for festival submissions!

Please send anything you would like to submit to the site at ainycvideoproduction@gmail.com
Include the following: Name, ID#, and materials you wish to contribute. We will respond within 2-3 days.

Thanks! and Good Luck! Take advantage!

Support Our Cage Folks!

Sign into Facebook, click on the link below and vote for Freddy and Chris's submission for the Django Unchained Contest! It's a great motion graphics piece! Below is the video and the link. Good Luck Freddy and Chris!!!

http://django.redbullusa.com/gallery/single/874/blackdagger-frederick-orozco/

Tropfest - NYC

http://tropfest.com/newyork/
" Tropfest is not about big budgets, ‘slickness’ or who you know. It’s about talent, strength of idea, and your ability to encapsulate that idea on screen. Many of the best Tropfest films cost just a few dollars and are even shot on mobile phones. Filmmakers of all backgrounds, regardless of their skill level, are invited to grab a camera, start shooting and tell their story through film.

Entries must:
- Be made specifically for Tropfest New York
- Be no longer than seven minutes including titles and credits.
- Include the Tropfest Signature Item (TSI), which changes each year. For Tropfest New York 2012, the TSI is BAGEL (this can be included in any way the filmmaker chooses, get creative!).
- Be a world premiere (including online).

First prize includes $20,000 CASH with other prizes to be announced soon. There are no genre restrictions at Tropfest; anything goes. We encourage you to start thinking about your film NOW. Film submissions will officially open on April 10 and close on Thursday the 10th of May 2012." From Tropfest.com

Screenwriting Competition - Deadline March 5th

Scriptapalooza Screenwriting Competition - Deadline March 5th. Late Deadline April 16th.
Enter by Clicking HERE - http://www.scriptapalooza.com/index2.html

New Filmmakers Screenings - NYC

From their site -

The NewFilmmakers Series was begun in 1998 by NYU Film Students in order to show their work and promote themselves in New York film community. Then, and now, most festivals and screening programs in the city only screened known and established filmmakers and there were few that are open to new filmmakers.

Without sacrificing our original mission NewFilmmakers has grown into recognized international
screening series and over the past fourteen years has screened over 600 feature and 2,000 short films. In 2000 we brought the Havana Film Festival to New York and in 2002 we started the highly successful NewFilmmakers Los Angeles. Recently we started NewFilmmakers Online.

NewFilmmakers screens a wide range of films including animation, documentaries, shorts, and features.Many are films and videos overlooked by traditional film festivals. NewFilmmakers NY screens every week and sometimes more at Anthology Film Archives on the Lower East Side. NewFilmmakers also programs the Soho House Screening Series in New York & Los Angeles.

Submit your thesis films! - http://newfilmmakers.com/submit/submission-links/submit-new-york

IFFM - Monday 11/14 1pm AI SHORTS!

This Monday 11/14/11 at 1pm
Quad Cinema 34 W. 13th st.
A selection of shorts from AINYC Graduates and students will be screened between 1pm and 3pm in a block that was created just for AINYC!
Students who are screening - Stefan Fernandez, Jesse Dillon, Ashley Pula, and David Bach. If you are available, please come out and support our students!

Many congratulations to our students! Special thanks to Ashley for setting this up with the festival.

LES Festival Submissions OPEN

Filmmakers who submit will have their films screened and selected by our panel of judges, which includes Academy Award-winning actress SUSAN SARANDON, New York City icon and performance artist JUSTIN BOND, documentary filmmaker and photographer HARVEY WANG, and more judges to be added soon! The selected films will screen in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, March 6th – 18th at a variety of unique locations. Filmmakers are invited to attend the screenings, festival parties, and the general hoopla of LES* 2012. Prizes will be given to the winners of the following categories:

Best Narrative Feature Film
Best Documentary Feature Film
Best Dramatic Short Film
Best Comedic Short Film
Best Animated Short Film
Best Documentary Short Film
LES Film Festival Audience Award
The LES* Neighborhood Award
Best of Fest – The LES* Prix D’or

Click here to enter http://lesfilmfestival.com/submit Deadline December 1st!

NFFTY - Submissions!

NFFTY is the largest and most influential youth film festival in the world. In 2011, we screened 225 amazing films from the best filmmakers 22 and younger representing 40 states and 20 countries. NFFTY 2012 (April 26-29) will be even bigger, with over 10,000 expected in attendance. Here is a short video to get an idea of what NFFTY means to youth filmmakers: http://nffty.org/watch/festival-highlights/nffty-experience-2011

SUBMISSION ENTRY - CLICK HERE
Submission Deadlines + Entry Fees:
Early Deadline: October 31, 2011, $20
Regular Deadline: November 30, 2011, $25
Late Deadline: January, 15, 2012, $35
Final Extended Deadline: January 31, 2012, $45


Eligibility
The film’s director(s) must have been 22 years old or younger at time of filming.
All music and other copyrighted material must be original, have permission from the owner or be properly licensed. See our Resource Guide.
All films must be in English or subtitled in English.

Alpha Channel Deadline and Meet your Department Chair!

Alpha Channel Deadline for Submission is Tuesday September 6 by 9pm. Submit to the Faculty Drive under the folder Alpha Channel.
The winners will be announced on the blog after the selection is final. * We will post all entries on the YouTube channel. If you do not want your submission posted, please check the box on the submission form.

WE ARE HAVING A DEPARTMENT MEETING!
Wednsday September 7th at 12:15pm in 737.
Pizza will be served to the first 15 students that arrive.
Hope to see you there! We're discussing future renovations to the TV studio and changes in the department.

Xtranormal Film Festival! - Entries Due April 14th

From Xtranormal: "Fame and fortune awaits you (maybe): submit your decision-themed film to the Xtranormal Film Festival between March 24 and April 14. Entrants are eligible to win their share of over $10,000 in prizes, and one lucky winner will be immortalized as an Xtranormal character."

Click Here for Rules and Details!Xtranormal Contest

I literally did this in 20 minutes. It's a lot more fun than I expected. Go for it! Practice your screen writing abilities. - Eve.

Alpha Channel Poster is Here!

CALL FOR ENTRIES BY DECEMBER 1ST! If you have questions regarding submission, please contact Eve Okupniak at gokupniak@aii.edu Thanks!!!!