Submit today! DC Shorts Film Fest & Kiev International Film Fest

In the Spotlight this week are the DC SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL, a door-opening favorite among filmmakers featuring an exceptional program of short films, and the KIEV INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, bringing the best in world cinema to enthusiastic audiences in the ancient Ukrainian city of Kiev.
KIEV INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALKiev - UKRAINE June 2 to 8, 2011 The 3rd Annual KIEV INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (KIFF) brings a dynamic lineup of world cinema to audiences in Kiev, Ukraine. With a goal of establishing dialogue between cultures and nations and to support the development of Ukrainian cinema, KIFF provides a wide array of titles from around the world and brings together local audiences and global industry players. The Festival's program has expanded to feature almost 100 films from 40 countries worldwide. KIFF accepts both feature and short films for competition and is especially interested in works with a strong musical component. Features in competition will compete for the $20,000 USD Best Feature Film award. The Dimitri Tiomkin Prize, named after the Ukrainian-born composer, will be presented to a world-renowned composer during the Festival. Recent attendees have included Academy Award-winner Adrien Brody, famous Ukrainian Bond Girl Olga Kurylenko, director Stanislav Govorukhin, Casper Van Dien, and Japanese cinema legend Mieko Harada. Last season's Jury was comprised of such famous names as Otar Losseliani (MONDAY MORNING), Vadim Perelman (HOUSE OF SAND AND FOG), Armen Djigarkhanyan (SNOW IN MORNING), and Marcel Lozinski (89 MM OD EUROPY), among many more.     UPCOMING DEADLINE March 24, 2011 - Late Deadline Upgraded projects save $5 MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL Famous for its lush greenery, the ancient city of Kiev is a wealth of museum relics and architectural wonders such as St. Sophia Cathedral, the Golden Gate, St. Andrew's Church, and many other samples of exquisite architectural designs. For huge prize opps and the chance to present your film to a diverse crowd of film-lovers, celebs, and cinema greats, submit to the Kiev International Film Festival today!		DC SHORTS FILM FESTIVALWashington, DC - USA September 8 to 15, 2011 The 8th Annual DC SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL turns the spotlight on truly independent short films created by new and established filmmakers during its weeklong celebration of screenings, screenplays, and artists in the vibrant and historic city of Washington, DC. Touted by MovieMaker Magazine as one of 20 festivals "worth the entry fee," and "one of the leading film festivals" in the country, DC Shorts attracts reps from distribution companies and film festivals, offering a key advantage that has played a role in the careers of alumni who have earned international distribution deals with the likes of Logo, Showtime, iTunes, and HBO. Cash prizes and handmade glass trophies are awarded in the film categories while the winning screenwriter takes home $2,000 USD cash to shoot their film. Last season, the Festival screened over 100 short films from around the globe, presented six scripts in a special live presentation, and saw more than 5,000 shorts-fans in attendance. DC Shorts accepts films of every genre and niche and also celebrates homegrown talents, with special consideration given to films created by metropolitan Washington, DC-based directors and writers. What's more, DC Shorts offers all submitters constructive feedback from its screening committee.     UPCOMING DEADLINE March 31, 2011 - Regular Deadline Upgraded projects save $5  MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL One alum gushed, "This is one of the best organized, best run film festivals I've been to. The Festival really was about the filmmaker. All the party events were geared toward meeting other filmmakers, which I really enjoyed…. I would highly recommend it to other filmmakers." For the chance to screen at this prestigious event, submit your short film to DC Shorts Film Festival today!