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Volume 3 Number 15
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If you know of events of interest to those working in film, video, and multimedia, please let us know at newsletter@proscenia.net A Call To All Young Filmmakers. Reel Teens is sponsoring a unique way for teens who are making films and videos to impact their fellow teens in a major way. In the process you could win a $2,000 scholarship! There is a pressing need for the development of innovative strategies to enhance awareness, educate, and encourage open discussion about sensitive issues among high school students. At the Reel Teens USA Festivals we have seen teenage filmmakers dealing with sensitive and socially important issues in a mature, intelligent, and artistic way. We are trying to take this to the next level. Three college scholarships will be awarded in the amounts of $2,000, $1,000, and $500 for the three best films or videos about statutory rape. Specifically sexual misconduct by an authority figure (an acquaintance, parent, guardian, older brother or sister, relative, teacher, clergy, police, etc.) toward a minor, and the sexual exploitation of an underage person. Making these videos is an opportunity for teens to reach out to other teens on their own terms, and help each other. The winning videos will be shown and discussed in high schools, first in New York and then across America. Two years after statutory rape education was introduced into high schools in Harris County, Texas (Houston) the teen pregnancy rate Nearly 4 in 10 teen girls become pregnant, leading to one million teen pregnancies each year. One facet of the origin of the teen pregnancy epidemic is statutory rape. Despite an overall and significant reduction of crime in New York State for example, statutory rape crimes have remained relatively unchanged. Maybe we can help change that! The film or video should be no more then 40 minutes in length. It could be fiction, nonfiction, animation, or even a PSA. A panel of judges will award prizes to the 3 best videos produced. There is no entry fee for this competition. All videos must be made by teenagers. All entries should be submitted on 1/2 inch VHS, SVHS or DVD format. Entries must be received by December 31, 2004 in order to be eligible for prizes. An application, (see our web site <www.reelteensusa.org >) should accompany each video submitted and be mailed to Reel Teens, P.O. Box 1246, Woodstock, NY 12498. For more information go to our web site, call us at 845-246-1598, or e-mail us at < reelteens@attglobal.net > Reel Teens is proud to sponsor this competition in association with New York Prosecutors Training Institute (NYPTI). The program is funded by New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). Eugene Film and Media Festival Announced. The first annual Emerald City Short Film Festival (ECSFF) will take place in early May 2005. The festival will celebrate independent Oregon film, video, and multimedia artists and producers. A festival planning committee is now forming. If you are interested in participating please contact festival coordinator, Hank Weintraub at filmfest@divanow.org. The festival is being sponsored in part by the Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts (DIVA). DIVA Presents 2nd Friday Film Forum. Individuals living in Oregon's Willamette Valley may want to pencil in a trip to Eugene on the second Friday of each month. The Down Town Initiative for the Visual Arts (DIVA) offers a monthly showing of independent films. October: I Exist - an award-winning film about gay and listings of middle eastern descent, November, Youthvisions - local Eugene kids produced short videos, and December, Open Lens -a chance for filmmakers to screen their short films and videos. All programs begin at 8:00 PM. DIVA is located at 110 West Broadway in Eugene. Web site: www.divanow.org. Open Lens - and evening of independent film and video. DIVA is providing an open evening for film and video artists to show their work on December 10. Individuals who have a short film or video are encouraged to submit their work for viewing on the big screen! Drop off a DVD, or VHS copy of your work at DIVA (110 W. Broadway). Mark the package Open Lens film night. Deadline is Wednesday, December 8. An hour of programs will be compiled from the submissions. For more information contact Hank Weintraub at filmfest@divanow.org Microcinema International has been curating, exhibiting, promoting, and distributing the international moving image arts since 1996. The monthly screening program, Independent Exposure, will be celebrating its tenth season in 2005, submit your work(s) now to be considered for a special year-long screening celebration that will tour throughout the International Microcinema Network. Please see Call for Works for more details. Deadline November 31, 2004. Call for Entries The Palm Beach International Film Festival (PBIFF) is actively planning our 10th annual event scheduled for April 14 - 21, 2005. With the dates in place, we're now accepting film entries and would like to enlist your help in reaching filmmakers in your area to enter their selection. We showcase over 80 American and Foreign independent films and are currently accepting submissions for features, featurettes, shorts and documentaries of all genres. During our fest your filmmakers will have an opportunity to experience our tropical locale, nightlife, seminars, and get together with other filmmakers from around the world. Surrounded by celebrity appearances, countywide events and parties this event captures wide-reaching attention. As PBIFF is competitive, your filmmakers will also have an opportunity to receive awards. All films entered are eligible to be included in the competition for the Audience Favorite in the following categories: Feature, Short and Documentary. A select number of films will be chosen for competition in the following categories: Best Director, Best Performance by an Actor/Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Feature, Best Documentary, Best Short. Entry forms and eligibility guidelines are available on the festival's THE 10TH ANNUAL Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the Women of Color Film Project Submissions Criteria: Films or videos may be of any length, genre and format, and must be less than 3 years old. Preview copy of submission must be in VHS format. Please do not send originals. We are not responsible for damage incurred during shipping. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you would like your submission returned. Priority post-mark deadline: Friday October 15, NO ENTRY FEE Final post-mark deadline: November 15; Entry fee: $10 for all entries postmarked after October 15, $5 each additional entry (no one turned away for lack of funds). Fees waived for international entries. Make checks payable to Ariana Proehl, memo: Women of Color Film Project Send submissions to: You must include the following information with your submission: NAME(S): ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER: EMAIL: TITLE OF SUBMISSION: YEAR OF PRODUCTION:
COLOR: Y/N SOUND: Y/N
DO YOU HAVE STILLS? Y/N HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE FESTIVAL? RACE/ETHNICITY of director(s): PLEASE ATTACH A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PIECE AND AN ARTIST BIO OF THE WOMAN/WOMEN OF COLOR. For more information, please email wocfilmproject@berkeley.edu.
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