Film Fest Watch
(Always under construction...check for updates frequently!)
First Sundays - The first Sunday of every month at Two Boots Pioneer Theater.
New Filmmakers - Every Wednesday at Anthology Film Archives
- www.newfilmmakers.com
- On New Roots: This Week at...
Rooftop Films Summer Series - June thru September
- www.rooftopfilms.com
- On New Roots: Up On The Roof
Coney Island Film Festival - September 26 thru September 28
- www.coneyislandfilmfestival.com
- On New Roots: Kings Among Men, The Carney Code, My Coney Island Baby, There's Still Time for One More Shot!
New York Film Festival - September 26 thru October 12
- Entries by July (TBA)
- www.filmlinc.com/ nyff/ nyff.htm
- Submit via website: http:/ / www.filmlinc.com/ nyff/ submissions.html
- About: "The New York Film Festival continues its proud
tradition of showing the newest and most important cinematic works by
directors from around the world. The 17-day Festival is an unparalleled
showcase of inspiring and provocative cinema by emerging talents and
first-rank international artists whose films are often recognized as
contemporary classics. A special section of the Festival is the Views
from the Avant-Garde which premieres non-narrative, experimental film
and video.
The Festival is highly competitive with an average of 28 feature films and 12 short films selected each year. There are no categories and no prizes awarded. Selections are made by a five person committee.
The 2007 and 2008 Festivals will take place at the Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway at 60th Street. The selection is announced in the New York Times on the first Sunday following Labor Day."
HD Fest - October 2008 (TBA) - Experimental/New Media
- www.hdfest.com
- On New Roots: Interview with Marisa Cohen - An HDFest Profile, Digital Clarity, Festerberg
- About: "This festival screens Digital high definition films of all genres and lengths. HDFEST holds an annual festival tour each year which takes place in a variety of cities. Past cities have included LA, NYC, Sydney, Chicago, Miami, London, Paris and Helsinki."
- Email: admin@hdfest.com
Big Apple Film Festival - November 19 thru November 22 - Tribeca
- Now accepting submissions
- www.bigapplefilmfestival.com
- On New Roots: The Big Apple Film Festival...The Other White Meat
- About: "The BAFF is dedicated to showcasing and promoting the highest quality films from the New York City independent film community, as well as additional specially selected films from across the country and around the world. The festival includes special New York City premieres, interactive panel discussions with industry professionals, networking parties and a closing night awards ceremony."
