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Moondance News & Announcements
February, 2007 |
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2007 CALL FOR ENTRIES |
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Get your projects ready to submit to the 2007 Moondance!
Applications are currently being accepted.
CLICK HERE: Info, guidelines & entry forms
are available on the website now!
You may also enter your project via our internationally popular
online submission service, Without a Box, at:
www.withoutabox.com
CHECK OUT THE 2007 COMPETITION CATEGORIES . . .
Feature & short films
Animation & documentary films
Feature & short screenplays
Stageplays, Libretti & Short Stories
Film Scores . . . and more! |
 UPDATE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
 I am slowly recuperating from a recent automobile accident in San Diego, California. I was walking on the sidewalk and a truck drove off the street and hit me (and my little dog, Zoe), and sent us both to hospitals, but I'm very grateful to be alive and not paralyzed, and that Zoe is OK now, too. Thanks a million for all those who sent notes with well-wishes and healing thoughts!
Thanks, also, for your great competition entries, and I look forward to previewing all of them, and seeing you at the 2007 film festival!
Best Regards,
Elizabeth English
Founder and Executive Director |
| MOONDANCE NEWS |
The Moondance 2007 festival dates are still to be decided/announced. We had originally planned for June, but, due to unforseen circumstances (see note
above), and the resulting delay, the festival event will be scheduled for no later than early September.
Moondance novelist, Susan DiPlacido, from Erie, PA, has made a generous donation to the Moondance Columbine Film Fund for 2007 (not to mention the delicious box of Romolo peanut butter meltaways candy - my favorite - she sent along, too!). Thanks a million, Susan! www.susandiplacido.com
CLICK HERE FOR COLUMBINE FUND INFO |
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| A MOONDANCER WRITES US |
Just wanted to share my jubilation that, after an arduous audition, I've been accepted into the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (training ground of Cate Blanchett, Mel Gibson, and Judy Davis, to name a few) to study theatre and film directing. It has been my life long dream, since about 7yrs old, to study directing at NIDA but never thought I'd ever make it. I'm about as thrilled as anyone can be! Thanks, E. I have you to thank for my self-confidence. You gave me my first break. - Anny Slater, Australia www.moondancepictures.com |
| PROJECT POSTINGS |
Now you can post your feature, short, doc, or animation film, screenplay, stageplay, libretto, TV pilot, TV episodic, short story or film title, logline and synopsis on the Moondance website!
Click Here for details . . .
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| ABOUT MOONDANCE |
THE MOVIE IS ONLY THE BEGINNING!
Moondance International Film Festival's primary goal is to present films and scripts which have the power to raise awareness about vital social issues, educating writers and filmmakers, as well as our film festival audiences, and inspiring them to take positive action. Through meaningful films, we begin to realize that our routine perspectives can give way to new ways of seeing the world, ourselves and others. Moondance believes in the unique power of the world entertainment media to create great social and environmental change. Our goal is to deliver compelling entertainment that will inspire and encourage people to actively get involved in the issues that affect all of us.
THE FILM FESTIVAL: The Moondance International Film Festival, popularly known as the "American Cannes", is one of the premier venues for the exhibition and promotion of feature and short films in the US, and one of the leading indie film festivals in the world. Dedicated to celebrating and sharing with international audiences the absolute best in the world of films and screenplays, film scores, and some 25 other genres, the festival features special presentations, retrospectives, workshops, pitch panels, a gala awards reception and ceremony, and many of the world''s top indie film screenings.
MOONDANCE BENEFITS: Here''s what you can get by participating in the Moondance: promotion and exposure of your work on an international level; a forum in which to share your knowledge, experience and talents with your peers; an opportunity to network with professional movers and shakers from Hollywood; learn something new and valuable; and get some great pointers on advancing your own entertainment industry career, in this professional, world-class forum. Moondancers are part of an amazing community; a unique collaboration of multi-talented writers and filmmakers.
OUR OBJECTIVE for this competition and film festival is to promote and encourage independent filmmakers, screenwriters and playwrights, and the best work in films, screenplays, stageplays, TV scripts, radio plays, film scores, librettos, musical videos, & short stories.
INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY FORUM: Moondance provides a forum in which those creative, talented & dedicated artists can have the opportunity for their work to be viewed and accepted by the powers that be, within the international film and entertainment community. The Moondance film festival offers everyone a unique opportunity to come together with other writers, directors and producers to create new opportunities, develop tools for success and forge new alliances within the international film and entertainment industry.
INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS at the Moondance film festivals have come from Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Kenya, Korea, Japan, Latvia, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, St. Kitts/Nevis, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tibet, Tunisia, Turkey, UK, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela, Viet Nam, and many other countries.
OUR MISSION: Moondance promotes, encourages, educates and rewards non-violent conflict resolution in writing, the theatre arts & film. Moondance also promises to raise awareness of the invaluable contributions of women to the entertainment community, and to encourage environmental conservation & protection.
OUR REPUTATION: We are eager to continue to be one of the most important film festivals in the world by being innovative, risk-taking, and open to new thinking, new concepts, new talent, and new ways of telling stories.
OUR VISION: The long-term vision of the Moondance International Film Festival is to preserve and revitalize our intangible heritage, cultivate creative diversity, develop an intercultural dialogue, and stimulate this creative resource in screenwriting and film. Our mission is to present a vibrant and growing collection of films, screenplays, short stories, stageplays and other writings, which are an ideal means for communication across perceived boundaries of race, culture, age and gender.
FIRST-LOOK OPPORTUNITIES: Many top-of-the-line film and television production companies, based in L.A. and internationally, ask to be notified of the Moondance winners and finalists each year, before the winners are publicly announced, to guarantee their companies get a first look at the scripts & films. Moondance gets calls from other important production companies throughout the year, and we make sure the winners' and finalists' work and contact information is available to all legitimate, interested parties.
FOREIGN-LANGUAGE SCREENPLAYS: If you would like to submit your screenplay in Italian, Dutch, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Africaans, or French to the Moondance competition, please contact Elizabeth English at: director@moondancefilmfestival.com, with MIFF FOREIGN LANGUAGE in the subject line, and you will receive special instructions for sending your Moondance screenplay submission to one of our professional readers. Foreign-language scripts are judged equally with English-language scripts and there is no extra fee for this service. |
| THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY |
Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it. - Henry David Thoreau
In the attitude of silence the soul finds the path in a clearer light, and what is elusive and deceptive resolves itself into crystal clearness. Our life is a long and arduous quest after Truth. - Mahatma Gandhi |
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And, Come Join the Moondance!
Best regards,
Elizabeth English, Executive Director
Moondance International Film Festival
http://www.moondancefilmfestival.com
Moondance Film Festival, LLC | 970 9th Street | Boulder, Colorado 80302 | USA
Elizabeth English, Executive Director | T: 303-545-0202
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