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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
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SAN FRANCISCO FILM SOCIETY ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ENTRIES
FOR 2013 SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
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SFIFF56 April 25 - May 9, 2013; $70,000 in Prizes; Early Deadline October 9; Regular Deadline November 5
San Francisco, CA -- The San Francisco Film Society is now accepting submissions for the 56th San Francisco International Film Festival,
recognized throughout the world as an extraordinary showcase of
cinematic discovery and innovation in one of the country's most
beautiful cities. Works in all genres, forms and lengths are considered.
Deadlines:
* Early deadline Tuesday, October 9
* Regular deadline Monday, November 5
* Final deadline for short films Monday, December 3
* Final deadline for features Monday, December 10
HOW TO ENTER Entry form and information: sffs.org or withoutabox.com.
Founded
in 1957, SFIFF is the longest-running film festival in the Americas.
Refreshingly intimate for a festival of its size and scope, the Festival
combines a range of marquee premieres, international competitions,
compelling documentaries, new digital media work, live music
performances and star-studded gala events.
SFIFF is deeply
rooted in the finest traditions of film appreciation both as an art form
and as a meaningful agent for social change. SFIFF 2012 presented 289
screenings of 174 films in 41 languages from 45 countries, and brought
nearly 300 filmmaker and industry guests to the Festival from more than
20 countries around the globe. More than 70,000 enthusiastic filmgoers
flocked to San Francisco to celebrate the best of international cinema.
The
Festival's awards and prizes recognize the best of international and
Bay Area talent by honoring superior innovation in documentary,
narrative, animation, experimental and television works.
Golden Gate Awards
including a juried award for Best Documentary Feature with a $20,000
prize; Best Bay Area Documentary Feature with a $15,000 prize; and
awards totaling $20,000 in other categories of shorts, youth-produced
and family films.
New Directors Prize A juried cash award of $15,000 to the director of a first-time narrative feature at the Festival.
FIPRESCI Prize
Awarded by the International Federation of Film Critics. SFIFF is only
one of three festivals in the U.S. selected to present this prestigious
award.
Audience Awards for Best Narrative and Best Documentary Features.
"Screening
at SFIFF will forever be high on the list of the best moments of my
life -- the combination of an amazing staff, wonderful audiences and
proximity to so many great filmmakers made the experience
unforgettable."
-- Peter Nicks, director of The Waiting Room, winner of the Golden Gate Award for Best Bay Area Documentary Feature at SFIFF55
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San Francisco Film Society
Building
on a legacy of more than 50 years of bringing the best in world cinema
to the Bay Area, the San Francisco Film Society is a national leader in
exhibition, education and filmmaker services.
The
Film Society presents 365 days of exhibition each year, reaching a
total audience of 130,000 people. Its acclaimed education program
introduces international, independent and documentary cinema and media
literacy to more than 10,000 teachers and students and presents more
than 100 classes and workshops annually. Through Filmmaker360, the Film
Society's filmmaker services program, essential creative and business
services and funding totaling millions of dollars are provided to
deserving filmmakers of all levels.
The
Film Society seeks to elevate all aspects of film culture, offering a
wide range of activities that engage emotions, inspire action, change
perceptions and advance knowledge. A 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, it
is largely donor and member supported. Patronage and membership provides
discounted prices, access to grants and residencies, private events and
a wealth of other benefits.
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