Today’s Screenplay Deadline: TV PILOT & SPEC Contest.

Deadline Today: https://tvfestival.org/

Submit your TV Show/Pilot on FilmFreeway via the WILDsound Platform (Under TV FESTIVAL):

Probably the best and most informative feedback I have ever gotten for this! Thank you so much I’ve been trying to figure out what isn’t quite right with the script – the notes make complete sense! Thank you again, now I know what to do to tighten it up
– Tania Penn, TV Pilot

TV SCREENPLAY FESTIVAL takes place every single month. At least 4-15 winning screenplays. Winners get their script performed by professional actors and then made into a promotional best scene video (see examples on the submission page). Submit via the site or via FilmFreeway.

This festival has a guaranteed 4-tier set up for each accepted script. (No matter what, all screenplays submitted receive FULL FEEDBACK on their work.)

1st Tier: FULL FEEDBACK on your screenplay (all submissions)

2nd Tier: Accepted scripts (25% on average of submitted entries) get a best scene of their screenplay performed by professional actors and made into a promotional video.

https://vimeo.com/showcase/8252522/embed

3rd Tier: We will send you a list of questions to answer for our blog interview that will promote you and your film.

4th Tier: Then we will set up a podcast interview on our popular ITunes show where will we will promote the winning writer and script.

(BONUS: 5th Tier. A winning screenwriter’s WhatsApp group has just been formed. Over 50 writers to date. Great way to share ideas and contacts with people in the industry.)

You can also take advantage of the Best Scene Screening Video Reading Deal:
https://tvfestival.org/best-scene-screenplay-deal/

What this festival does is give the writer exposure. With our best scene video reading, plus the 2 interviews, this festival simply makes the screenwriter’s name and script searchable and out there to the world. Plus, submissions receive full feedback on their script no matter what.

Today’s Podcast: EP. 1333 – Filmmaker Bryan Ribeiro (BRAISING)

BRAISING, 19min., USA
Directed by Bryan Ribeiro
Conroy –a crestfallen, fast food cook who dreams of becoming a chef– finds community with a peculiar “charity” organization, all while he strives to deepen his connection with his widower father.

https://www.instagram.com/braisingfilm

Get to know the filmmaker:

What motivated you to make this film?
I wanted to tell a story about group think. There’s always been a fascination about cults and mob mentalities and I wanted to explore what brings about a need to join the collective. The answers vary person to person but a lot of the cases I found illuminating were the ones where someone lacked a community of their own; they had no family they could rely on. Focusing on someone without a support system and seeing their descent sounded way too fun an opportunity. Food has always been something that brings people together and adapting that idea into a potentially negative tether was the last crux to bring everything together.

What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?
I was really floored by the initial reception. The warmth in the reviews were really validating and a lot of the analyses were thoughtful. It’s my very first video review so it was a bit surreal.

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Today’s Film Festival: EXPERIMENTAL/DANCE/MUSIC Festival

Go to the Daily Film Festival Platform http://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 7 day trial to watch a new and original festival every single day.

Go to the festival page directly and watch dozens of films:
https://www.wildsound.ca/todays-film-festival/

CLICK the link to watch the film directly:

kaleidoESSENCE pt.2, 2min., Canada

Directed by Olukolade Daramola

http://www.worldwideadhd.ca/https://instagram.com/worldwideadhd

Watch film directly here:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/kaleidoessence-pt-2

NOT ALONE, 5min., UK
Directed by Maryam Imogen Ghouth
A poetry film about creative expression, featuring the artist Sacha Jafri.

https://www.instagram.com/maryamghouth

Watch film directly here:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/not-alone

IN THE DISTANCE, 10min., France
Directed by Laëtitia Daché
“In the Distance” is a choreographic triptych presented as short films, offering a perspective on the notions of complementarity and duality, expressions of resilience in the face of challenges.

https://www.instagram.com/contradancecompany/

Watch film directly here:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/in-the-distance

COUNTERPOISE, 20min., Australia
Directed by Matt Byrne, Larissa McGowan
Counterpoise is a stirring dance video made in collaboration between Australia’s leading dance company working with artists with and without disability, Restless Dance Theatre, University of South Australia Connect2Abilities, Korean Dance Company 29Dong Dance Theatre, and Korean Music Project.

http://www.restlessdance.org/
https://www.facebook.com/RestlessDanceTheatre
https://www.instagram.com/restless_dance_theatre/

Watch film directly here:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/counterpoise

BLAIRSVILLE, 13min., USA
Directed by Daniel Smith

Watch film directly here:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/blairsville

DANCE THE WALTZ, 12min,. Isreal
Directed by Alona Milner
“It is a dancing, whirling, almost hallucinatory ecstasy, an increasingly passionate and exhausting whirlwind of dancers, who are overcome and exhilarated by nothing but ‘the waltz.’” Said Ravel about his masterpiece “La Valse”.

Watch film directly here:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/dance-the-waltz

FITTED SKIN, 6min, USA
Directed by Karen Gayle
Set against the horizon of New York City, Fitted Skin is a dance short about finding comfort in the skin you’re in. Like a fitted sheet, it is almost impossible to get each corner to perfectly cover each edge. Paolo Nutini’s powerful score Iron

https://www.instagram.com/xodusdance

Watch film directly here:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/fitted-skin

EMERGING, 14min, USA
Directed by Jessie Nowak, Monica Parra Allen
Emerging narrates the tale of the Founders, dedicatedly constructing their civilization, and the Saurians, concealed within the woods. After years of isolation from one another, they are unexpectedly brought together. This encounter sparks feelings of curiosity, confusion, joy, and fear. In the end, they realize they are interconnected, regardless of whether they choose to embrace this connection.
jessie.c.nowak@gmail.com

http://www.irregulardance.com/https://www.instagram.com/irregulardance/

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https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/emerging

Short Film Review: JAMAICA STORY. Directed by Michael Campbell

Jamaica Story is a documentary made to inspire Jamaicans worldwide to invest their time as well as their money to help create a brighter and stronger Jamaica!

Review by Andie Karvelis:

Every country around the world has heard of Jamaica. For those of us not native to Jamaica, it means different things. A vacation paradise, great food, wonderful music, a culture thriving with friendly and laid back people. For those people who are from Jamaica, it’s home.


Mikey Campbell has created a documentary that is filled with love and determination. His idea to inspire Jamaicians worldwide to invest their time and money, not only preserve their culture but to help it grow is sensational. This small nation has such a wonderful sense of community and the interviews all reflect how much they love their homeland. It’s absolutely inspiring!


The cinematography and editing was done by a team lead by Banks, and they did fantastic. This film had a great pace and helped non-Jamaicians understand just how important it is to create more opportunities and preserve the culture of Jamaica for future generations.


Home is something precious to all of us and we all should rally around the places we call home to help them grow. Mikey Campbell, I can completely see why Jamaica is so important and this film is a wonderful call to arms for all of us.

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Short Film Review: A TRAIN: THE NEW BEGINNINGS. Directed by Chris Carthern

Review by Julie Sheppard:

A-Train – New Beginnings is an entertaining romp, which is confirmed with a disclaimer off the top describing this short as “a non-profit fan film…a passion project made for entertainment purposes only”. This cheeky, humour-filled flick combines confident performances on par with those in actual DC films, while at the same time, the actors seem fully aware of the parody and are having a fabulous time with it. 

The “superhero” wardrobe, hair and makeup elements are colourful and workable with a fitting Hallowe’en feel that matches the parody. There’s a clever narrative of the breakaway hero, who takes up a new career as a successful rapper, hitting the charts with hilarious lyrics about mistakenly mowing down a person in the line of duty, leaving nothing but severed, rubber limbs — the kind you’d also see on Hallowe’en. 

Not surprised at the newly minted rapper’s popularity, who produces a rousing, pounding beat, causing other characters to get down. Awesome use of funky CGI throughout, and of a flashy text-laden dance box during the music video section. There’s some fun banter between A-Train and others, such as bonding with the sound engineer and giggling with the media interviewer. 

While the creators of this piece humbly place themselves as non-profit fan filmmakers, they should not sell themselves short — this amusing film gives viewers quite the escape!

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Short Film Review: PLASTIC TOURISM documentary. Directed by Ira Setiawati

“Plastic Tourism” is more than a documentary; it challenges viewers to confront uncomfortable truths. It is a call to action and testament of the delicate balance between human leisure and environmental responsibility.

Review by Victoria Angelique:

The documentary film, PLASTIC TOURISM, showcases people that are stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the plastic waste that floods their coastal shores. They want the rubbish to stop, but in the meantime have to find a way to repurpose it in an attempt to clean up their land. It seems like a never ending cycle that as more is cleaned, more trash is washed ashore. 

The locals are innovative with the solutions to the plastic that is constantly washing up on their beaches from the ocean and filling their landfills. The children craft creative toys and artwork from the rubbish collected, using hot glue and the materials to connect the pieces together. Women repurpose plastic bottles to build what they call “ecobricks” for home foundations by using dried out pieces of plastic stuffed inside that other locals have separated by weight and material, then prepared for the foundation. The people of Gunung Sewu live by the motto “anything can be sold”. 

The most remarkable thing about this documentary is not the fact that this land is covered with rubbish, but that the locals remain happy and still consider life a blessing. They don’t complain about what the world is doing to their land, but find a way to repurpose the materials and set an example to the rest of the world. They clean up as best they can, longing for the day their beaches will be clean again, but continue to use what washes ashore to build their land. The people of Gunung Sewu show that anything can be reused, though it would be better to take care of the Earth. 

FREE Film Festival: LATINO Feedback Film Festival

This festival is an extension to the popular Feedback Festival in Los Angeles and is designed to showcase the best of Latino stories from around the world. We accept screenplays (short, TV Pilot, feature) and short films from all corners of the world.

Submit via FilmFreeway:

Showcasing all winning scripts & short films in the great city of Los Angeles at the LA LIVE Regal Cinemas.

NEW OPTION: All submissions receive an automatic acceptance to the festival!

OR

All film submissions are FREE. Opportunity to have your film showcased on the popular streaming service for 48 hours.

(Other opportunities to garner a distribution deal with the company and have your film showcased always on the streaming service.)

Today’s FilmFreeway Deadline: FANTASY/SCI-FI Film Festival

Over 75 FIVE Star Reviews on FilmFreeway!

FANTASY and SCI-FI Stories used to be a fringe market. Now they are in the mainstream and forever as movies, television shows, and stories in this genre are a multi-billion dollar market.

Submit via FilmFreeway:

This is a HYBRID film festival (NOT an online festival) with live screenings for the audience feedback video you will receive, plus an optional virtual 2nd showcase to enhance the film’s exposure. Festival also conducts blog and podcast interviews with the filmmaker. We have also started a filmmaker’s WhatsApp group with over 100 joined to date to chat about next project and make contacts etc….

Get your script and story performed by professional actors at the Fantasy/Sci-Fi Festival. WINNING reading every single month!

Get your short or feature film showcased at the FEEDBACK Film Festival and get an audience video. Now a monthly festival taking place in either Chicago, Los Angeles, or Toronto

All festival dates have been updated to private screenings with the same Audience FEEDBACK videos made for the short & feature films, and recorded script readings performed by professional actors for the screenplays. This is our way of showing community over distance so everyone around the world can experience our Audience Feedback videos.

We specialize in showcasing Fantasy/Sci-Fi stories and making sure that when the work is ready, the writer will benefit by at least obtaining a solid agent.

Awards & Prizes

Accepted Films get their films showcased at the FEEDBACK Film Festival. Then you’ll garner an Audience Video on your film which is a great promotional vehicle, which will set you up to get submitted to future festivals.

Accepted Screenplays get their work performed by professional actors at the writing festival. 3-5 weeks after submitting, you will be sent an email with your full feedback and told if your script is ready to be performed at our festival. We do not have finalists etc.. It is either a winner or a rewrite is suggested and you have a chance to re-submit at a discount rate.

Today’s Writing Deadline: Crime/Mystery Novel Festival

The #1 Crime/Mystery Festival and Contest in the World today!

Submit here: https://crimemysteryfestival.com/crimemystery-novel-festival/

– Offers novelists and storytellers at all levels the fantastic opportunity to hear their stories read aloud using TOP PROFESSIONAL ACTORS (see below for recent performance readings).

– One of the best places in the world for the writers to add sales to their self-published novel and/or obtain and agent.

– No matter what happens, you will receive full feedback on your work by our established committee. No other place in the world will you get coverage for the price you pay.

– Even if you’re just looking for feedback of your work, this is the festival for you.

– It’s there for all to see. The proof is in the viewership. These videos garner 1000s of views online.

– We specialize in showcasing Crime/Mystery stories and making sure that when the work is ready, the writer will benefit by at least obtaining a solid agent.

Today’s PODCAST: Producer Sudeep Mehta (CHHAVA)

CHHAVA, 39min., India
Directed by Anurag Srijit, Arman Shaikh

Produced by by Sudeep Mehta
Set in the storied Apshinge Military Village in Maharashtra, ‘Chhava’ offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of families bound by centuries of military service, from the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to today. Crafted with care by first-time student filmmakers, the documentary weaves together personal sacrifices and enduring bravery, revealing the profound human spirit at the village’s heart.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32117939/
https://instagram.com/chhava.official

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