Hey all,
The Proven in the Northeast film festival is a niche regional grassroots festival and I don't know who out there might be interested, but I am pretty sure some of you will be.
It's a boardsports film festival and contest, but your film has to be shot priomarily in New England (US). The call for entries went out today and the submission deadline is AUgust 31- big lead time, no? It's free. All films must be shorts- 7 minutes or under.
Anyway, check out the website if you get a chance, there is more info there.
http://www.provenfilm.com
Here is the Press release for the festival!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New England Film Contest Calls for Entries
PORTLAND, Maine, March 1, 2007—The third annual Proven in the Northeast boardsports film festival and contest is now accepting submissions.
Filmmakers of all abilities are invited to submit films of seven minutes or less that have elements of surfing, skateboarding and/or snowboarding in New England. There is no fee to enter.
“It doesn't matter if you’re seven or 70, if you’ve never picked up a camera or you’ve been cranking out films in your basement for years—this contest is open to everyone,” said contest coordinator and filmmaker Ben Keller “And it doesn’t matter what your film is about, as long as there is some boardriding in it!”
Proven in the Northeast was established to encourage filmmakers of all levels to creatively express their ideas about boardriding in New England and have their work seen by a large audience.
“Last year’s incredible contest proved that New England is home to some seriously talented amateur filmmakers and boardriders,” said Keller. “This year, with a focus on story, and excellent prizes, we’re hoping to attract an even broader spectrum of films and filmmakers.”
Determined by a panel of film and action sports media professionals who will judge the entries’ concept, originality, and stoke, ten finalists will receive prizes, including a digital production package for the grand prize winner and exposure on national sports network RSN for some of the winning entrants. The top ten entries will be shown in November 2007 at a public screening in New England. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Northern New England Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation.
Submissions on VHS, MiniDV or DVD should be sent by August 31, 2007, with entrant’s name, mailing address, phone number and e-mail address to Proven In The Northeast, P.O. Box 5134, Portland, ME 04101. All filmmakers will receive notification that their film has been received.
For more information including contest rules and winning clips from last year’s contest, go to www.provenfilm.com.
Proven in the Northeast is a project of Dubious Honor Productions, a music and visual media company founded by Keller in 1993 (www.dubioushonor.com).
Proven In The Northeast is sponsored by RSN (www.rsn.com).
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The Proven in the Northeast film festival is a niche regional grassroots festival and I don't know who out there might be interested, but I am pretty sure some of you will be.
It's a boardsports film festival and contest, but your film has to be shot priomarily in New England (US). The call for entries went out today and the submission deadline is AUgust 31- big lead time, no? It's free. All films must be shorts- 7 minutes or under.
Anyway, check out the website if you get a chance, there is more info there.
http://www.provenfilm.com
Here is the Press release for the festival!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New England Film Contest Calls for Entries
PORTLAND, Maine, March 1, 2007—The third annual Proven in the Northeast boardsports film festival and contest is now accepting submissions.
Filmmakers of all abilities are invited to submit films of seven minutes or less that have elements of surfing, skateboarding and/or snowboarding in New England. There is no fee to enter.
“It doesn't matter if you’re seven or 70, if you’ve never picked up a camera or you’ve been cranking out films in your basement for years—this contest is open to everyone,” said contest coordinator and filmmaker Ben Keller “And it doesn’t matter what your film is about, as long as there is some boardriding in it!”
Proven in the Northeast was established to encourage filmmakers of all levels to creatively express their ideas about boardriding in New England and have their work seen by a large audience.
“Last year’s incredible contest proved that New England is home to some seriously talented amateur filmmakers and boardriders,” said Keller. “This year, with a focus on story, and excellent prizes, we’re hoping to attract an even broader spectrum of films and filmmakers.”
Determined by a panel of film and action sports media professionals who will judge the entries’ concept, originality, and stoke, ten finalists will receive prizes, including a digital production package for the grand prize winner and exposure on national sports network RSN for some of the winning entrants. The top ten entries will be shown in November 2007 at a public screening in New England. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Northern New England Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation.
Submissions on VHS, MiniDV or DVD should be sent by August 31, 2007, with entrant’s name, mailing address, phone number and e-mail address to Proven In The Northeast, P.O. Box 5134, Portland, ME 04101. All filmmakers will receive notification that their film has been received.
For more information including contest rules and winning clips from last year’s contest, go to www.provenfilm.com.
Proven in the Northeast is a project of Dubious Honor Productions, a music and visual media company founded by Keller in 1993 (www.dubioushonor.com).
Proven In The Northeast is sponsored by RSN (www.rsn.com).
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