IFFF Defines the Family Film

2010 INTERNATIONAL FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL CALL FOR ENTRIES FEATURE FILMS, SCREENPLAYS, SHORT FILMS AND STUDENT FILMS The 15th annual International Family Film Festival affirms that since the beginning of time “Family Stories are Timeless”. With that theme as a slogan, IFFF launches on March 11-14, 2010 at the Raleigh Studios, Hollywood, CA. As is tradition, the IFFF features film premieres and screenings, the Screenwriters Showcase, Panel Discussions with industry professionals and lots of opportunities to network with agents, producers, writers, distributors and working professionals in the film industry. Not only is this a great place to have your film screened or your script read, the festival also provides filmmakers an opportunity to conduct market research directly with their audience.
FEATURE FILMS, SCREENPLAYS, SHORT FILMS AND STUDENT FILMS The categories for films are: drama, comedy, computer animation, classic animation, documentary, musical, and educational. Deadline is December 11, 2009. The categories for screenplays are: drama, comedy, animation, musical and sci-fi/fantasy. Deadline for screenplays is December 15, 2009. 2010 IFFF AWARDS CEREMONY, MARCH 14, Raleigh Studios Along with Awards for the Best Films and Screenplays, the IFFF presents the most coveted Award of all: the Top Applause Award (the audience favorite). The Film Awards Ceremony for the festival will be on March 14th and The Mistress of Ceremony is Nancy Cartwright (the legendary voice of Bart Simpson), and the 2010 IFFF Studio Excellence Award Honoree is the Hallmark Movie Channel. IFFF SCREENWRITERS SHOWCASE On March 13th, the Screenwriters Showcase will present a live reading of the twelve Finalists screenplays. This performance is prepared by working professional actors who offer the audience an interpretation of these winning screenplays. This has been a highlight of the IFFF annually. Following the Screenwriters Showcase, the Ceremony for the IFFF Screenplay Awards will be presented. Many of these screenplays have been put into production following their showcase presentation. IFFF ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE You become a vital part of the IFFF family and beyond, by joining a group of supporters who share an enthusiastic interest in independent film - as your contribution helps the IFFF to ensure that original and well produced stories are shared with general audiences of all ages. Single Membership $35 Entitles you to IFFF T-shirt, 20% discount off IFFF merchandise, IFFF promotional DVD, Sunday Networking Brunch Distributor Membership $200 Entitles you to: VIP Pass to all screenings, Vendor Table, IFFF filmmaker information, logo placement on IFFF website Fundraiser Takes Everyone for a ROLLER COASTER Ride!! Joining with Six Flags-Magic Mountain in Santa Clarita, CA, the Festival is selling day passes to the park that can be used between November 7 and December 6, 2009. The price of a single ticket is $25 which represents a 50% savings! We can all use the savings especially since it is the same great fun! This seems like a perfect opportunity to take the family out for a holiday roller coaster romp, and help support the International Family Film Festival while you are celebrating. It is easy to purchase the tickets- just call or e-mail your request. Remember the telephone number- (661) 257-3131. We can take the order immediately and we will send you your tickets on the same day. We can take cash or credit card so there is no excuse---take the family out for a fun treat or go wild and take the whole neighborhood. IFFF will be glad you did, and so will the family!
Remember these important facts: 15th annual IFFF, Raleigh Studios, Hollywood, California. March 11-14, 2010. Film Submission Deadline: December 11, 2009. Screenplay Submission Deadline: December 15, 2009 (in the IFFF office by these dates). For more specifics email info@iffilmfest.org. For Entry info and forms: www.iffilmfest.or or www.withoutabox.com. Or call 661-257-3131 for more information. Shipping address: 4531 Empire Avenue #200, Burbank, CA 91505