Save ReelAbilities: Mental Health Night to your collection. Save WORLD PREMIERE of Houston's History of Country & Western Dance! The 30th annual Festival of Films from Iran reaffirms one unavoidable fact: Making Iranian movies can be very dangerous. 8. WorldFest was founded over 60 years ago as Cinema Arts, an International Film Society in August, 1961. Short films and plays by local Latinx filmmakers are the focus of the La Vida Es Cortos Film Festival. to be appear as moving images - 70 Min to 210 Mins (CAT 002), Feature Films in the animation style originated in Japan, often characterized by colorful graphics, vibrant characters and fantastical themes - 70 Min to 210 Mins (CAT 003), Feature Films of dramatized re-enactments of actual events - 70 Min to 210 Mins (CAT 004), Feature Films that are non-fictional intended to "document reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction, education, or maintaining a historical record" - 70 Min to 210 Mins (CAT 005), Feature Films in which the main emphasis is on humor - 70 Min to 210 Mins (CAT 006), Feature Films in which the main emphasis is on humor that deals with a subject normally considered taboo, serious, painful or distressing - 70 Min to 210 Mins (CAT 007), Feature Films in which the main emphasis is on humor centered on romantic ideas, relationship development - 70 Min to 210 Mins (CAT 008), Feature Films containing a Christian themed message or moral, produced by Christian filmmakers to a Christian audience, and films produced by non-Christians with Christian audiences in mind - 70 Min to 210 Mins (CAT 009), Feature Films that are narrative fiction intended to be a serious tone - 70 Min to 210 Mins (CAT 010), Feature Films that evoke excitement and suspense in the audience - 70 Min to 210 Mins (CAT 011), Feature Films that re-evaluates cinematic conventions and explores non-narrative forms and alternatives to traditional narratives or films centered around a set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true - 70 Min to 210 Mins (CAT 012), Feature Films that contain children or relates to them in the context of home and family, specifically made for children, or family to relate to a general audience - 70 Min to 210 Mins (CAT 013), Feature Films that have fantastic themes, usually magic, supernatural events, mythology, folklore, or exotic fantasy or a gloomy, dark tone, or a sense of horror and dread - 70 Min to 210 Mins (CAT 014), Feature Films that are the first feature-length work of the director - 70 Min to 210 Mins (CAT 015), Feature Films produced outside the United States of America with a predominantly non-English dialogue track - 70 Min to 210 Mins (CAT 016), Feature Films that are set in a past time period, usually based on historical events or people - 70 Min to 210 Mins (CAT 017), Feature Films that were made with a low budget of less than 250, 000 - 70 Min to 210 Mins (CAT 018), Feature Films that use mature/adult themes - 70 Min to 210 Mins (CAT 019), Feature Films in which songs by the characters are interwoven into the narrative - 70 Min to 210 Mins (CAT 020), Feature Films that focus on passion, emotion, and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters and the journey that their love takes them through dating, courtship or marriage - 70 Min to 210 Mins (CAT 021), Feature Films that use speculative, fictional science-based depictions of phenomena that are not fully accepted by mainstream science - 70 Min to 210 Mins (CAT 022), Feature Films "set in the American West that [embody] the spirit, the struggle and the demise of the new frontier" - 70 Min to 210 Mins (CAT 023), Feature Films that are partially finished, waiting for completion - 70 Min to 210 Mins (CAT 024). (yup, there is a Bustleburg in Virginia! (CAT 706) Screenplays must be bound in some way2 or 3 brad or spiral bound. All told, the festival is a reminder of things filmmakers generally take for granted, like the right to make movies that challenge authority or shine a light where there is darkness. (CAT 602) All may be entered in any two additional categories at no extra fee [email these two categories to entry@worldfest.org]. HISFF is giving all 2021 Fall National College Media Convention students free access to A Gift For Life film during the convention. Only about 15% of total category entries actually win a Remi Award. WebSave Houston Horror Film Fest - (August 11th - 13th, 2023) to your collection. Chess is an uncanny relic of Iranian film's new wave, a gothic noir about a family getting down, dirty, and murderous over an inheritance in a dark, drafty old mansion. You may put your name and other info on the Title Page. You can check out interesting movie screenings and media installations about your favourite films, and it is a great experience for anyone who is an avid movie-watcher. WE ARE LAUNCHING A COLLEGE STUDENT SHORT FILM COMPETITION TO CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH AS PART OF OUR RACIAL EQUALITY PROGRAMMING. Thank you so much for the Gold Remi Award - Directing. Other festival highlights include The Apple Day, a story of childhood, pride, and thievery that, like many an Iranian film, recalls the Italian neorealist masters; Destiny, an observational documentary about a young woman navigating the lines between tradition and modernity; and The Runner, a digitally remastered 1984 film widely considered to be the first film from post-revolutionary Iran. You may put your name and other info on the Title Page. We do not accept on-line screenplays, our judges do not use Kindle, they like to hold your script in their hand and read it very old school, we know! Save CineSpace Encore Screening to your collection. Witness and participate in unique martial arts workshops, learn the ancient Japanese art of block printing, check out the impressive Ikebana flower arrangements, or engage in a beautiful tea ceremony that is such an important part of Japanese heritage. safilm.com (Festival: August 2-7, 2022 in San Address: WorldFest-Houston, 9898 Bissonnet, Suite 650, Houston, Texas, 77036 USA. It evolved into a competitive International Film Festival in April, 1968. You may put your name and other info on the Title Page. Press / Outreach Initiatives publicrelations@cinemahtx.org. Canoes are decorated and are known as dragon boats. Sample delicious Greek food like feta cheese Greek salad, spanakopita, and baklava, and witness world-class dancing and live music performances of classical Greek traditions. Physical Scripts must be bound in some way! Should run from 70 to 120-150 pages for a standard 2 hour feature film. Please. Which brings us to the triumphant 4K re-release. I was an honor . You may put your name and other info on the Title Page. Here are our top film festival choices to keep on your radar. Unproduced screenplays only. In addition, you will also find a wide variety of food vendors where you can sample different kinds of cuisines and street foods. Because of our 10 major competitions and the 200+ sub-categories, WorldFest does present a lot of awards, but they are both earned and deserved. Subscribe to our newsletter for inspiring travel guides and articles from around the world! Underwater videography is a unique craft that takes immense skill and dedication. A huge slate of 150-300 films cannot possibly do justice to each individual film. Should run under 60 pages for a standard 2 hour feature film. It gives the important message that there is only one race: the human race, and we must all strive together to vanquish the evils of racism and prejudice from our society. Welcome to the 1st Annual Houston International Sports Film Festival! (CAT 605) All may be entered in any two additional categories at no extra fee [email these two categories to entry@worldfest.org]. 2799 Katy Freeway, Suite 250, Houston, TX 77007, The IFHH spotlights the creations of filmmakers from across theIndian diaspora. The Filmmaker accepts and understands that the festival, in conjunction with Cinemark Memorial City Theatre will do everything possible to present the video in the best possible manner but the festival (HIFF) is not responsible for any and all malfunctions during the presentation of the production at its festival screening. Admission is completely free, so if you find yourself in Houston during the month of May, look out for this festival. Well, who wouldnt be? Either all or part of the production. For Inquiries or Questions regarding: Operations operations@cinemahtx.org. It has a lesbian affair between an aristocrat and her scheming maid. In addition, there are also interesting panel discussions with the cast and crew of movies, special film-making workshops, and other unique avenues to help you explore your love for performance arts and movies. Festivals are a time when like-minded people from all over the city gather to participate in a special hobby or interest. Not accepted loose-leaf in a box, or with a clip! As one of the oldest and most popular Indie film festivals in Houston, this is a must-visit event for any avid Indie movie fan. We do not accept on-line screenplays, our judges do not use Kindle, they like to hold your script in their hand and read it very old school, we know! WorldFest is uniquely the only film festival in North America that is staffed and managed totally by filmmakers. For the latest and best fromChron,sign up for our daily newsletter here. Check out the full lineup for our 2022 festival! One of the most popular festivals in Houston that promotes Italian culture and heritage, Houston Italian Festival is an incredible mosaic of social events, food, singing, dancing, and community involvement that is a must-visit destination if you happen to be in the city in the month of October. Stay tuned for the mid-October rollout of the entire schedule of films and events.. WE JUDGE ON 110" LG HI-RES DIGITAL FLAT SCREENS AND WE SCREEN WINNERS ON BIG CINEMARK THEATER SCREENS, WITH BIG JURIES - (NOT JUDGED ON LITTLE LAPTOPS BY INTERNS!). Address: 7660 Woodway Dr #550, Houston, TX 77063, United States, Takes place: Usually held October or November. It was smuggled to Paris, where Martin Scorsese's Film Foundation's World Cinema Project set about restoring it. (CAT 704) Screenplays must be bound in some way2 or 3 brad or spiral bound. WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival. We have another event coming up soon. No awards are given in any category unless the scores from the juries are high enough to place for honors. You may put your name and other info on the Title Page. This can be an incredible and unforgettable experience to visit, and you certainly cannot miss it if you are in Houston in the month of April. No matter what you may be interested in, from jazz music to making quilts, from cars to international culture, this place has a special event for you. Save Life in the Nickel - Documentary Film Premiere to your collection. [citation needed], The award given at the Worldfest-Houston is called the Remi. All film, art and music events are free to attend. The Filmmaker understands and accepts that they do not participate in receiving any funds from the Box-office proceeds which are fully retained by the festival to help cover the overall cost of the festival presentation. As a labyrinthine film about its own making, its the kind of thing the late Jean-Luc Godard would deeply admire. Join us for a night of fun and live music! The film is mischievousthis is the man who made a film called This is Not a Film when the government ordered him to stand downand quietly disturbing, an ingenious interrogation of artistic expression under attack. Unproduced screenplays only. Though the 2022 fest has passed, mark your calendar for next year to sit in the audience of what might be the next big blockbuster. Support this powerful programming by making a donation and buying tickets to ISFF Aspen! 1:00pm - 4:00pm: ReelArt Opening Reception. Then you simply cannot miss Houston International Jazz Festival. Address: 4409 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006, United States. Featuring a variety of world-class jazz artists, this festival is sure to be a grand experience. We do not accept on-line screenplays, our judges do not use Kindle, they like to hold your script in their hand and read it very old school, we know! Save ReelAbilities: imperfect to your collection. Dragonboat racing is a unique and amazing sport that is held at Buffalo Bayou. You can also attend the quilting workshops and gain a brand new hobby of your own. Those that do not win an award are informed by mail with personal letters prior to the festival. WorldFest is one of the oldest and largest film &video competitions in the world, with more than 4,762 category entries received from 77 nations in 2022. We use Professional Sony & Pioneer BluRay/DVD International playback systems, all formats, all regions, including Region 0. Notable festival alumni include John Lee Hancock , (CAT 705) Screenplays must be bound in some way2 or 3 brad or spiral bound. Save 2023 Italian Contemporary Film Series to your collection. There's no way it could have been made in Iran; Abbasi doesn't expect that he'll ever be allowed to return to his native country, where the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has condemned the film. (CAT 701) Screenplays must be bound in some way2 or 3 brad or spiral bound. Not accepted loose-leaf in a box, or with a clip! Save Rice Cinema Presents: Two Award Winning Films By Yehuda Sharim to your collection. In collaboration with NASA, CineSpace will make a comeback alongside the new Borders | No Borders short competition and a host of in-person and online programs. While here, be sure to get involved in the community. hpff.org (Festival: July 22-23, 2022 in Houston, TX) August San Antonio Film Festival. An A score is a Platinum, and A- score is a Gold, a B+ Score is a Silver and a B Score is a Bronze. Held annually, WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival bestows awards in a wide variety of categories to Indie movies of all genres. Held in various locations across the city of Houston, this amazing festival celebrates this decades-old musical genre and is held in order to raise money to run the Jazz Education Inc. (CAT 400s) (In all TVC entries, use our website for categories! And that maid is played by none other than Shohreh Aghdashloo, known to American audiences for House of Sand and Fog, The Flight Attendant, and more. All members of the WorldFest staff are filmmakers. We do not accept on-line screenplays, our judges do not use Kindle, they like to hold your script in their hand and read it very old school, we know! There is no extra charge for PAL or other formats. Presented March 23-27, 2022, our 6th annual program will feature a diverse slate of over 80 features and short films alongside Q&As with filmmakers. We accept shorts to 69:59 Minutes, after that we consider them to be Featurettes). Originally, the festival was created in order to raise awareness about child abuse and teach the public how to spot and prevent it, but over time it grew into the amazing festival it is today. For art enthusiasts, Bayou City Art Festival is an amazing opportunity to meet and be surrounded by tons of artists and art enthusiasts like yourself. Unproduced screenplays only. Amarie Gipson If you are interested in fabric arts, then the International Quilt Festival held in Houston during the fall season is where you need to be. A short paragraph, 50-100 word synopsis, is required for all scripts and all entries (except TV commercials, music videos), which is for the jury and if selected, for the program book. The Filmmaker understands that the entered DVD or BluRay will be retained in a secure facility by the festival, and every effort will be taken to protect and control the viewing of this production. Become a Friend of the Festival today. Promoting unique artists, musicians, dancers, and other creative minds, this is a cultural gathering ground for the most artistic minds in Houston. -- Celebrate musics power to connect us, unite us, and lift us up at ReelMusic 2022, which showcases the talents of jazz, rock (and more!) On The Red Carpet caught up with Colin Farrell at the 34th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival. WorldFest only screens winners! (CAT 400s) The Indian Film Festival of Houston (IFFH) Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization devoted to education in the fields of film and television and in creating a greater appreciation of Indian cinema and culture by showcasing quality films that honor entertainment industry performers and film makers while promoting the diverse perspectives of the Indian Diaspora through an annual event. You may send just one DVD/BluRay for multiple category entries. 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Should run under 60 pages for a standard 2 hour feature film. All entries are carefully pre-screened prior to the public showing to assure that the BluRay/DVD does perform to industry Standards. Unproduced screenplays only. We will personally let you know the jury results, and if you win a Remi Award, we will invite you to attend the 56th WorldFest, and you will receive a $1,000 VIP Platinum Pass with our compliments and special deep discounts on Platinum Passes for your associates!