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Santa Fe & Esmeralda – Crossroads, 16min., USA Directed by Christel Veraart In the transformative backdrop of Argentina’s evolving democracy and vibrant art scene from 1987 to 1996, “Santa Fe & Esmeralda – CrossRoads” chronicles the profound and enduring friendship between Kita, a young Dutch woman, and Lorenzo, the gay son of a prominent Argentine family. United by their love for music, they navigate complex family dynamics and the harsh realities of AIDS, with Kita becoming Lorenzo’s caregiver and preserving their bond through storytelling after his death, celebrating a love that transcends boundaries.
SARIAH, 11min., USA Directed by Jessica Orcsik A young lesbian struggles to envision her life apart from her partner, while finding solace and acceptance within her grief.
BENDER DEFENDERS, 25min., UK Directed by Ira Putilova Four members of a queer martial art club “Bender Defenders” in East London get together to celebrate trans people in sports through conversations about the necessity of anger, the pleasure of pain and the inevitability of friendship and joy as main tools of resistance.
STUCK, 13min., USA Directed by Emma Grace Lukens A couple’s ambiguous relationship becomes slightly more clear as they lie on their living room floor, discussing their dating lives.
UPSIDE DOWN PINEAPPLE, 17min., USA Directed by Cory Nixon The true story of her best friend’s mysterious murder would make the perfect prime time miniseries. . . but can former queen bee Penelope Pierce convince her reluctant clique to sign over their life rights?
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.
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.)
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.
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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.
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.
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”.
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
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
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.
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!
– 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.
Since 2016, the FEEDBACK Film Festival has been showcasing the best of COMEDY Directors, Producers, Writers, and Actors at the festival in Toronto.
Submit via FilmFreeway:
The Toronto Comedy Festival occurs every single month.
Various options to submit to the Festival. A HYBRID model. Cinema screenings for audience feedback video (not an online festival). Blog and podcast interviews. And bonus Virtual screening (optional!) geared to create community over distance, PLUS, get your film seen by the right people.
For FILMS:
– Submit your short or feature film. – NEW OPTION for guaranteed submission.
Get your screenplay performed by professional actors at the Action/Adventure Festival.
The Fastest Growing ACTION/ADVENTURE Festival and Contest in the World today!
– 0ffers screenwriters at all levels the fantastic opportunity to hear their stories read aloud using TOP PROFESSIONAL ACTORS (see below for recent performance readings).
– 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. Some of the screenplay readings are more popular than actual studio films made!
– We specialize in showcasing Action/Adventure stories and making sure that when the work is ready, the writer will benefit by at least obtaining a solid agent.
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PRETTY, 6min., Brazil Directed by Alexandre Mourani The short “Pretty”, in addition to a creation experience involving a script where the protagonist performs an action and mixing the Neo-Noir (Black and White) look with the suspense audio, creates another story(s) in people’s imaginations. ) giving space to denounce the increase in crimes of female violence during the pandemic.
SPOOKY SOCIETY, 14min., USA Directed by Bryson Lima In the historic city of Savannah, Georgia a group of teens form a powerful bond while creating a ghost-hunting vlog for social media. The friends go on adventures to the city’s most haunted sites, while uncovering the truth behind their supernatural legends.
THE CHALLENGER, 9min,. USA Directed by Brandon Paradise The true story behind the tragic undoing of the Challenger Space Shuttle, through the eyes of the people who designed it.
HAPPY PLACES, 20min., USA Directed by Nich Frost A mysterious stranger interrupts the evening of a seemingly normal family to visit his childhood home. But his presence progresses towards a possibly ominous outcome.
NO MIDDLE GROUND, 6min., USA Directed by George Villalba An undercover agent must make the ultimate sacrifice in dealing with a dangerous and vengeful druglord.
Uber – Aplicativo Móvel, 9min., Brazil Directed by Thiago Medeiros Amid São Paulo’s ruthless traffic, Uber driver Cláudio and passenger Maurício share personal experiences and revelations. As their bonds strengthen, a sudden kidnapping puts not only Cláudio’s family but also the unexpected connection between driver and passenger at stake. In a short film full of twists, “Uber: Mobile App” explores the complexities of human relationships in the face of challenging situations in the bustling Brazilian metropolis.
AESTHESIA, 20min,. Philippines Directed by MiCah Viluan Capadiso Hitting puberty, a 16-year-old man, Ely, asks his mother why his father left them. Longing for a father’s love, his feelings and sensitivity became more and more intense. One night, his friend Pao asks him to use drugs to feel numb, escape reality, and be in life’s fantasy, but overcoming his sensational desire leads him to get out of control and rape his own girlfriend.
BATHWATER, 14min., Canada Directed by Brian Nolin, Ian Nsenga After his sister dies during an abortion, Blair kidnaps her husband, the doctor, and a judge to decide who’s responsible for this family tragedy: the husband who pressured her into it, or the doctor who went through with it.
BERGAMOT, 15min., Brazil Directed by Hsu Chien Inspired by real events. Bergamot, the name given to tangerine in southern Brazil. This fruit with such a characteristic smell and for many an aphrodisiac, will trigger a night of seduction, sensual dancing, blood and revenge on an ordinary night in Rio de Janeiro. BERGAMOTA, is a Suspense/Slasher/LGBTQI film released in September 2023 in Brazil, and has participated in more than 97 film festivals in Brazil and around the world, winning 75 awards to date. (50) Fifty as Best Film, (3) Three as Best Director, (3) Three as “Best Cinematography”, (3) Three as Best Screenplay, (12) Eight as “Best Actor” (Marcio Rosario), (1 ) Hum as Best Makeup/Special Effects, (1) Hum as Best Art Direction and (1) Hum as Best Original Music.
Festival designed to expose and promote films and screenplays that work outside the system and break the boundaries in the horror genre. To bring a voice to the talented independent filmmakers & writers within the horror genre.
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Submit your HORROR films and screenplays today to the festival.
Our mission is to promote screenplays, films and videos that dissent radically in form, technique, or content, and challenge and transcend commercial and audience expectations using the audience FEEDBACK festival format that the flagship festivals uses.
Film festival occurs with a private audience at least 6 times a year in Montreal and Los Angeles. Each accepted film received 2 festival screenings. Private cinema screening where they will receive their audience feedback video. And the virtual screening (4-6 weeks after) that is an industry showcase of the best HORROR films from around the world today.
Screenplay Festivals occur once a month. We perform a transcript script of the winners in a studio using professional Canadian actors and post them online for the entire world to see. (Great proof of concept video to use to promote your script.)
NOTE: Accepted works also get the opportunity to do two interviews: A blog interview and an ITunes Film Festival podcast interview.
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