Festival News
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - MARCH 2-11, 2012
Posted on: Friday, 9th Mar 2012
"Miami International Film Festival (MIFF)’s mission is to bridge cultural understanding, encourage artistic development and excellence and broaden horizons by provoking thought through film. MIFF brings the finest new works from established and emerging filmmakers to Miami to foster the vision that film is transformative and engaging for all members of the community."
http://www.miamifilmfestival.com/about/default.aspx
SXSW - FILM FESTIVAL - AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 9-18, 2012
Posted on: Friday, 9th Mar 2012
The SXSW® Film Conference and Festival is a uniquely creative environment featuring the dynamic convergence of talent, smart audiences and industry heavyweights. A hotbed of discovery and interactivity, the event offers invaluable networking opportunities and immersion into the art and business of the rapidly evolving world of independent film.
The Film Conference buzzes as world-class speakers, creative minds, and notable mentors tackle the latest filmmaking trends amidst the unmatched social atmosphere of the SXSW experience. Simultaneously, the internationally acclaimed, nine-day Festival celebrates raw innovation and emerging talent, featuring a truly diverse program that includes provocative documentaries, subversive comedies, DIY narratives, genre standouts and more. SXSW Film is proud to be an official qualifying festival for the Academy Awards Short Film competition. The Best Narrative Short and Best Animated Shortwinners become eligible for the Academy Awards. For more information, visit www.sxsw.com/film
