Did you know that Festivus Film Festival has a fiscal sponsorship program? It’s just another tool we’re using to help filmmakers get their projects made. We’re able to provide a tax deduction for your funding sources as extra incentive for their investment in your film. Recently, we fiscally sponsored The Battle of Darla Ryder, an exciting new project from some of our staffers. If you’re interested in learning more, contact us at info@festivusfilmfestival.com
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If you didn’t know already, we also run a comedy-only fest, Laugh Track Comedy Fest. It’s a unique mixture of stand-up comics and short films. Not only that, but we’re Denver’s ONLY comedy fest. If you’re a comedian or filmmaker that likes to make laughs, Head on over to the Laugh Track website. We just finished up our successful 3rd season, and will be open for submissions again soon.
Do you like movies, hanging out with awesome people, and beer? As we gear up for Year 6 we are on the hunt for people interested in joining the family. Why do we call it a family? Because that’s what we are- a close-knit crew dedicated to indie film and all-things Festivus. There are a variety of positions available, whatever you’re interested in we can find a spot for you. Get to know a great new group of people, get all sorts of Festivus perks, and have a great time. Contact Heather@festivusfilmfestival.com for more info.
We know you’ve been waiting forever… and we are THRILLED to present to you our 2013 program! Comedy, horror, docs, we’ve got it all. And to give you EVEN MORE indie-film goodness, we’ve added a fifth day! Check out our interactive schedule by clicking on the SCHEDULE/TIX tab, and make sure to pick up your FULL FESTIVAL PASS. It’s the absolute best way to enjoy the festival. Need a recommendation? That’s what we are here for. Hit us up at info@festivusfilmfestival.com
The headline about says it… to make it in by the late deadline you have to submit your film (on Withoutabox) by midnight Friday. If you have any concerns or questions about the deadline just drop us a line. We’re approaching the end of the road for submissions to the 2010 season. The Withoutabox-only extended deadline ends Nov. 16, in case you can’t make the late deadline.
Meet Laura, one of our dedicated and hard-working screeners. She’s reviewing a narrative short called Us the Damned and God Himself, by filmmaker Chuck Michael.
Keep your eyes open when you’re out and around Denver having a beer. You could very well look down and be staring at a Festivus Film Festival beer coaster. Thanks to Breckenridge Brewery, nearly 20,000 Festivus coasters will be distributed to bars and pubs across Denver. The coasters feature Festivus on one side and Breck on the other. Seriously awesome.
The Ballad of Angel face is an entry in the narrative short category. It’s by filmmaker Brian Barnhart.
Check out this review clip from screener extraordinaire Elizabeth as she reviews the short animation “Touch,” by filmmaker Gary Mirabelle.
Our late deadline submission period is shorter than the standard and earlybird periods, so don’t let it catch you by surprise. Entries must be postmarked by Oct. 30! I’ve received emails asking if films submitted during the late deadline have less of a chance of acceptance. The answer is no; all films submitted to the festival, regardless of deadline, go through the exact same screening process. So don’t worry!
Here’s a review from Tim of a really interesting German film titled Scissu, by filmmaker Tom Bewilogua. Check it out!
…tonight at midnight. So you basically have the rest of the day to get your work submitted and shipped off. If you don’t make it don’t stress out too much though, you can submit during our late deadline.
