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Moondance News & Announcements
May, 2007 |
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THE MOONDANCE 2007 ENTRY DEADLINE
HAS NOW PASSED
An exclusive extended deadline to May 15 for Moondance submissions is at: www.withoutabox.com
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 CHECK OUT THE 2007 COMPETITION CATEGORIES: |
Animation Films
Children's Films
Documentary Films
Environmental Films
Feature Films
Feature Screenplays
Film Scores
Libretti
Multi-Media Films
Music Videos
Radio Plays
Screenplays For Children's Films
Short Films
Short Films By 18 & Under Filmmakers
Short Screenplays
Short Screenplays By 18 & Under Writers
Short Stories
Short Stories For Children
Stage Plays
TV MOWs
TV Pilots . . . and more!
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| 2007 FILM FESTIVAL VENUE ANNOUNCEMENT |
The 2007 Moondance International Film Festival
is scheduled to be held at
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS CITY WALK
Hollywood, CA
Friday through Sunday
SEPTEMBER 7, 8 9, 2007
This exiting venue includes 4 brand-new,
state-of-the-art theaters! |
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| Seek beauty, truth, harmony...the promise of the future and the blessings of today. Live well, laugh often, love much, gain the respect & the love of children; fill your niche, accomplish your tasks; leave the world better than you found it. Appreciate Earth's beauties & express it. Look for the best in others and give the best you have. |
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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, radioplays, film scores, lyrics, librettos, musical videos, & short stories, and to preserve and promote excellence in filmmaking, writing, and to advance the proper recognition of the writer's unique contribution to the art of film and television.
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.
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| MOONDANCERS WRITE US |
Thank you for the notification of arrival of my screenplay. That was fast! You seem to be very devoted and professional in the way that you run the contest. Lovely! - Sasha Lauren (Van Nuys, CA)
Received your beautiful April newsletter. Wow! You've hit your stride, kiddo. But I have a feeling you're just getting started. I wish you continued success. You are Superwoman! Eager to read that newsletter thoroughly! - Mary Deal (Kauai, HI)
Thank you for your script notes. I really appreciate them. It is rare when someone takes time to make a personal phone call about a script. Thank you again, and I am glad I chose to participate in Moondance. - David Chester (Garden Grove, CA)
This Moondancer has just signed to produce/direct a feature, and we are in the Ukraine, location scouting and casting. Very fun! One of the stars is Jonathan Lipnicki (JERRY MACGUIRE, STUART LITTLE, LIKE MIKE) who is playing the brother of a girl from the Ukraine. A comedy-drama based on a true story about cross-cultural romance. From the Ukraine with Love - Devorah Cutler-Rubenstein
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| THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY |
- The ones who are successful are the ones who really want it. You have to have that inner drive, otherwise it's not going to work out. - Kerri Strug, gymnast, Olympic gold medalist
- As you think, you travel, and as you love, you attract. You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you. - James Lone Allen
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Please forward this newsletter to friends & colleagues!
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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