Here's a news release from Withoutabox regarding the Brooklyn Film Festival...
BROOKLYN FILM FESTIVAL Brooklyn, New York - USA May 29 to June 7, 2015
In the Spotlight today is the 18th Annual Brooklyn Film Festival (BFF), touted by Wall Street Journal as "One of Brooklyn's most enduring cultural staples," and named by MovieMaker Magazine as one of "50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee" in 2014. Hosting filmmakers from around the world, BFF is a mecca for many artists ready to captivate audiences with their storytelling perspective. Many of the filmmakers in the festival are first or second time directors, who are creating challenging, visionary work.
As one of the oldest and most respected festivals in New York City the opportunities to excel are abundant. Submissions are accepted across six categories: Narrative Feature, Documentary Feature, Short Narrative, Experimental, Animation, and Short Documentary.
The Brooklyn Film Festival offers over $50,000 USD in awards and prizes to filmmakers, with the support of industry-related sponsors like Panavision NY, Abelcine, Xeno Lights, Media Services, Film Friends, Mik Cribben Steady-Cam, Cinecall Soundtracks, and Windmill Studios.
Additionally, BFF takes pride in honoring great work both in front of and behind the camera. Each year, certificate awards are presented to the festival's Best New Director, Best Producer, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Actor & Actress, and more. Many BFF alumni have gone on to successful theatrical runs, to be broadcast on HBO, PBS, and P.O.V., and to be nominated for Oscar and BAFTA awards. BFF has helped launch several American and international independent projects to public acclaim, including recent award winners like Battle For Brooklyn (Oscar shortlist, 2012), Old Dog(MOMA theatrical release, 2013), Brooklyn Castle (POV broadcast, 2013), Gut Renovation(Film Forum theatrical release, 2013), and CaveDigger (Oscar Nomination, 2014).
UPCOMING DEADLINE February 14, 2015 - Regular Deadline View submission details
MISSION AND OBJECTIVE BFF provides a forum for the advancement of public interest in films and in the independent production of films in Brooklyn.
MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL Unfolding in Williamsburg, Brooklyn - the epicenter of New York's robust film, art, and music scene - BFF offers its visitors a wide range of networking opportunities and parties, as they mix and mingle with distributors, theater owners, executives, and producers from New York's film world.
This year the event will also offer additional screenings in Greenpoint, Bushwick, and DUMBO expanding its reach in Brooklyn's local arts communities. In each competitive category, films will be selected for recognition with an Audience Award, a Spirit Award, and a Best Film Award, maximizing opportunities for terrific talent to be championed on a high-profile platform, with the winning films in each category given a one-week theatrical run in New York City.
Brooklyn Film Festival invites filmmakers ready to launch - check out the official call for entries.
