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SCREENWRITERS CALL FOR ENTRIES

Screenwriters Workshop
Script groups, public reading series, 2nd Tuesday readings, and Screenlabs.  All those who are serious about screenwriting and filmmaking to participate in this great, local organization for feedback on your screenplays. For more information call the SWW office at 612-659-8292, email mnsww@mac.com , or visit www.screenwritersworkshop.org. For more info on 2nd Tuesday readings, go to http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/2ndTues or contact Karen Frank at frank007@umn.edu.

FILMMAKERS CALL FOR ENTRIES

Music In Motion
Deadline: August 27th
Twin Cities Film Fest presents MUSIC IN MOTION, a collection of locally produced music videos and local bands - all celebrating music and film in Minnesota! The event will take place at the Fine Line Music Cafe on Thursday September 30th as part of the Twin Cities Film Fest. Booking for bands is happening right now - and if you would like to be considered - please notify me ASAP.

Music videos, rockumentaries (shorts), and music related films (shorts) are also being accepted for for consideration as well. You may submit a work in progress. Work must be 100% completed and ready to screen on Monday September 6th. Please visit http://www.twincitiesfilmfest.org/submissions and follow the steps. There is no fee for Minnesota filmmakers.

Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
Regular: September 3, Final: October 15
The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, the premier venue for nonfiction film in the American West, is seeking submissions for its eighth annual event. From February 11-20, 2011 the festival will screen 100+ films, including world and U.S.premieres, classics, rare and experimental works on Montana's largest screen at the historic Wilma Theater in downtown Missoula, Montana. In addition to ten days of screenings, the event will feature many public and VIP events including panel discussions, galas, receptions and networking round-tables.

The competitive event is open to non-fiction films and videos of all genres, subject matter, lengths and production dates. Awards and cash prizes will be given for Best Documentary Feature (over 50 minutes), Best Documentary Short (15-50 minutes), Best Mini-Doc (under 15 minutes) and best documentary about the American West (the Big Sky Award).  More info>

The Minneapolis Really Underground Film Festival
Deadline: September 10
The Minneapolis Really Underground Film Festival (October, 2010) is putting the call out for filmmakers: No exorbitant entry fees! Just send submissions (of any length) on DVD or VHS to: MRUFiFest, 2541 3rd Ave S. #2, Minneapolis, MN 55404

INCLUDE name, number, and email of the film-maker(s). For a return of the screener, include a self addressed stamped envelope--otherwise, we'll keep it. At the fest itself, we'll screen films on DVD or 16mm (and VHS if necessary). If you do installation film work (or other non-traditional film art), send us a sample (on DVD or VHS) and a description (with printed photos IF you have them) of what it is you'd like to do etc. MRUFiFest Contact: artkasmer@yahoo.com

Shamrock Film Fest
Deadline: September 27
A short film festival, October 7-9th, 2010 in Rosemount, MN. Highlights include a gala opening event on Oct 7, followed by screening of entries and an awards gala. New this year will be workshops for filmmakers and the public to enjoy. The festival has expanded its reach this year to include international entries. All entry information is now available on the website – www.shamrockfilmfest.com.