AUSTIN WOMAN’S FILM, MUSIC & LITERARY FESTIVAL

2007 OPEN CALL FOR FEMALE FILMMAKERS
EARLY DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS
FEBRUARY 17, 2007 (POSTMARK)

At the Media Arts & Literacy Institute, we are recognizing the parallels between the film, music and literary industries- All dominated in such a way women continue to still strive for positive media acknowledgment. This festival is doing its part in closing the gender divide with in the entertainment industry. Running for its 7th year, The 2007 Austin Woman’s Film, Music & Literary Festival formally under the name of Blowin’ Up A Spot! Film Festival: A Woman’s Perspective is having an open call for female filmmakers, musicians, actors, workshop presenters, spoken word artist and screenwriters to submit their work and perform. A festival wholly focused on the contributions of all women; with a special emphasis on showcasing women of Latin, African, African American, Asian & Native American decent. EARLY DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS February 17, 2007 (POSTMARK). LATE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS March 17, 2007 (POSTMARK). This event will take place April 26 – 29, 2007 in Austin, Texas. This is a non- profit event supported by the City Of Austin and the Texas Commission of the Arts. All proceeds to benefit the Media Arts & Literacy Institute (MALI).

hey check out the film i made:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89U_0Cxup2w

So, any movie mamas out there? I'm a graduate film student mama to one gorgeous nearly 9 month old daughter looking for adviceencouragementideassupportstories about how you're making it work. Not only that, but if you're making it work in the industry at-large. Don't get me wrong. I love being part of women's festivals, but I don't want my artmaking to be relegated to those places, and not seen by a wider audience.

Altar Magazine is seeking film submissions for an all day girls' and
women's film event in New York City at the Pioneer Theater this Spring. We
seek to show films that highlight girls' and women's experiences and
politics. The film must be directed or co-directed by a woman. We will
consider productions in the follow categories: feature length (60 mins or
longer), narrative, documentary, student films, and short films (59 mins

Well, not really, I'm not ready to put the preview on the site yet. Production and editing still in the works, but soon, I promise you. In the meantime check out the Supple Mama Preview-preview. I swear I have no vanity and I am a big dork! I think it only works with a Netscape browser.

the february newsletter has a quick examination of women filmmakers being continually shut out of the Oscars, as well as some great ways to support women in film. check it out online at http://www.womenarts.org/news/Feb2005News.htm

Entries Invited for Fund for Jewish Documentary
Filmmaking

Deadline: March 10, 2005

A program of the National Foundation for Jewish Culture
( http://www.jewishculture.org/ ), the Fund for Jewish
Documentary Filmmaking supports the creation of original
documentary films and videos that promote thoughtful
consideration of Jewish history, culture, identity, and
contemporary issues among diverse public audiences.

IFP/New York Invites Proposals for Anthony Radziwill
Documentary Grants

Deadline: March 1, 2005 (Spring 2005 Cycle)

The Anthony Radziwill Documentary Fund, administered by
IFP/New York ( http://www.ifp.org/ ), provides
seed/development grants for independently produced
documentary projects by U.S. resident filmmakers.

Five grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded in the
Spring 2005 cycle for documentary projects in

The Guerilla Filmmaking Grant was established to foster creative, resourceful filmmaking among artists working outside of the "Hollywood system". Twice a year we award:

$1,000 to produce, shoot, and edit an entire feature film.
(Recipient maintains complete creative control over the look, feel and content of their movie.)

A DVD release of the movie upon completion.
(Recipient retains all distribution rights.)

My old high school buddy and junior prom date Eric has a new film out - he was the first person to win Sundance with a digital film when he entered his animated feature to DJ Q-bert's cd "Wavetwisters", and does great political music videos and films. You can also check out his work on www.erichenry.com -enjoy!

Greetings!

I have recently completed a satirical, animated short film called “Pirates and Emperors (or, Size Does Matter)� which offers a biting critique of U.S. imperialism (think: Noam Chomsky meets Schoolhouse Rock).