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Video Contests, Film Festivals, and Awards
The Wayfarers Traveling Film Festival: Call for Entries
By Staff
posted May 28, 2009, 12:35 |
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Are you a young filmmaker between the ages of 16 & 25 who
has completed a film in the past year, or will have
completed a film by June 1st 2009? Then you are cordially
invited to submit your work for review and due
consideration for entry into the 1st annual Wayfarers
Traveling Festival.
The Wayfarers Traveling Festival [WTF] is wholly unique in
its open-ended criteria for submissions. Initially one
will be interested to know that there is no restriction on
the number of pieces you can submit for consideration,
furthermore there is no entry fee for doing so.
By submitting a piece for consideration for entry into the
2009 WTF you will have your film screened by a panel of
resident filmmakers and you can opt for constructive
feedback, in the form of filmmaker's notes, in the event
that your film is not selected to be screened at the 2009
WTF.
In addition to there being no restrictions on the number of
pieces submitted, or an entry fee, there is no restriction
on the genre or length of your work submitted. All pieces
received will be reviewed and considered equally, within
reason, regardless of genre and running time. This freedom
of genre and length opens up a door previously shut for
festival entries and we hope in opening this door we will
receive a diverse selection of films for consideration.
It is worth noting that prizes will be awarded in three
categories:
1. The Grand Jury Award - Selected by a panel of seven
elite judges actively involved in the film scene in
Bermuda and around the world
2. The Audience Choice Award - Selected by the audience
in attendance at the WTF Screening
3. The Foreign Affair Award - Selected by a panel of
seven elite judges actively involved in the film scene
in Bermuda and around the world with specific regard
to the way a film has portrayed some aspect of culture
in the filmmaker�s home country
If your film is selected to screen at the WTF it will be
viewed by an audience of over 500 people consisting of film
enthusiasts and industry experts alike, as well as our
elite panel of judges. [TBA]
All entries must be received by June 1st for guaranteed
consideration; all films received later will be considered
on a per case basis and may not be reviewed at all due to
time constraints.
Entry forms are available for download at:
www.nor-films.com/wtf/home.html
Upon completion both the form and the film (or a private
link to the film) may be emailed to:
wtf[at]nor-films[dot]com
Questions should be directed to the above email address.
It is with great excitement that we look forward to
receiving all entries and considering your film for entry
into the 2009 Wayfarers Traveling Festival.
As this is the inaugural year of the WTF, in order to make
this festival its best, we need your help not just in your
submissions but in promotion, please take the time to
distribute this release to as many people as you can that
are actively involved in the film scene.
Thank you and good luck with your submissions!
For information:
www.nor-films.com/wtf/home.html or
Contact Email: wtf[at]nor-films[dot]com
Phone: 441-504-4880
ABOUT
The main focus of the WTF is to share art from around the
world with particular emphasis on the host country�s local
talent in efforts to expand global tolerance, forge new
bonds, and provide one heck of a melting pot for all this
to happen in.
The inaugural Wayfarers Traveling Festival will take place
on the island of Bermuda in the capital city of Hamilton in
the middle of Bermuda�s 400th year celebrations.
The 2009 Wayfarers Traveling Festival will focus on youth
film, music, and art from around the world.
We are looking to get as many countries represented by
local filmmakers who�ve produced films of merit in any
genre.
In addition to promoting the work of those filmmakers who
are successful in having their films screened the Wayfarers
Traveling Festival is dedicated to highlighting and
enriching the cultural/artistic community of its host
country.
Contact: Nicholas Rinehimer
Phone: 441-504-4880
www.nor-films.com
wtf[at]nor-films[dot]com
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