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| Making Your Documentary Matter 2007 |
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January 31 - Feb. 1, 2007, Katzen Arts Center Recital Hall, American University
How are pros who make "media that matters" making a difference by using cellphones, Youtube, MySpace and good old F2F? How are environmental, political and social documentaries changing? "Making Your Documentary Matter 2007" is the Center's third annual conference for documentary filmmakers, non- profit communications directors, funders and students on the latest techniques to make documentary a powerful communications tool for social change.
Join filmmakers, outreach specialists and foundation representatives for a series of panel discussions on the latest in documentary outreach, including keynote speaker Robert Greenwald, Brave New Films and director of Iraq for Sale. Space is limited!!
Registration is required and there is $50 entry fee. Please RSVP at www.centerforsocialmedia.org/events/mydm /529
Mail registration checks to:
Center for Social Media
3201 New Mexico Ave. NW, Suite 395
Washington, DC 20016
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| Native Voices at the Autry 2006/2007 Call for Scripts |
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Deadlines for Submissions:
2008 Equity Production - March 15, 2007
November 2007 Festival of Plays - April 15, 2007
Native Voices at the Autry is devoted to the development and production of new works for the stage by Native American playwrights. Native Voices brings established, mid-career, and/or emerging playwrights to the Autry National Center in Los Angeles to workshop material with professional directors, dramaturges, and actors. Through workshops, staged readings, festivals and retreats, Native Voices at the Autry supports Native American playwrights and their individual creative processes, often from original idea to production. In addition to serving Native writers, Native Voices creates opportunities for Native actors, directors, and key theatre artists to practice and advance their craft.
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| CPB Radio Program Fund Request for Proposals |
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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting seeks radio programming proposals in three categories:
- Programming that addresses issues of concern to American citizens
- Projects that increase public service through the Internet
- Research that identifies and develops major programming initiatives or strengthens the public service of existing national programs
Deadline for applications: February 28, 2007. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the application process, please contact Kathy Merritt, Director, Program Investments at 202-879- 9631 or at kmerritt@cpb.org
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| Second Annual Independent Lens Online Shorts Festival |
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Submission deadline: April 23, 2007. Independent filmmakers are invited to submit short- form films, 10 minutes or less in length and in all genres. All submitted shorts to the Independent Lens Online Shorts Festival will be screened and reviewed be an esteemed jury of leading independent filmmakers, interactive producers and industry executives. The grand prize-winner will be awarded $2,500 and a national television premiere on Independent Lens, provided that all PBS broadcast standards and policies have been met. Ten additional winners will be showcased on the Independent Lens Web site at PBS.org. Winners will be announced in Fall 2007.
Watch the winners of the 2006 Online Shorts Festival on www.pbs.org/independentlens/onlineshortsfestival .
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| KTEH in San Jose Seeks Short Films or video i Series |
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KTEH Public Television's video i has become the Bay Area's premier showcase of independent film and video. The series is in its 11th season of presenting and celebrating the voices seldom heard in the mass media. video i showcases documentaries, narratives, short films and experimental video made by those artists on the cutting edge of cinema -- independent filmmakers. Series Producer Scott Gracheff contacted NAPT for submissions and referrals to filmmakers to fill out the current season.
Submission and contact information is available at www.kteh.org/productions/videoi/videoi.html. Contact: Scott Gracheff at sgracheff@kteh.org
Films must be interesting and entertaining, and reflect the cultural diversity, lifestyles and viewpoints of our viewers. Documentaries, narratives, short films and experimental video any length up to 55 minutes will be considered.
Send a VHS or DVD preview copy of your completed film to:
video i
KTEH 1585 Schallenberger Road
San Jose, CA 95131-2434
If you would like your preview VHS or DVD copy returned, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your submission package.
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Producer E-Newsletter Editor: Penny Costello |
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If you'd like to make any comments about the producer newsletter, or suggest articles and resources you'd like to see more of, send an email to Penny Costello, newsletter editor at pcostello1@unl.edu . Please write "Re: Producers Newsletter" in the subject line of your email.
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