Monday, August 30, 2010
SF International Women's Film Festival Call For Entries (Early Deadline: 8/31)
San Francisco International Women's Film Festival 2011 Call for Entries Early Deadline is now approaching!
“We’re open to professional and emerging filmmakers of narrative, documentary, music video, animation, and experimental works,” says festival founder Scarlett Shepard. “The only constant is that submissions must be directed or co–directed by women.”
SFWFF will be accepting online entries submitted via Withoutabox.com global filmmaker community. Their internet-only submission platform uses one master entry form and is an economical, eco-friendly, and secure alternative to traditional hard-copy DVD submissions: https://www.withoutabox.com/login/4231
The early deadline for submission is August 31, 2010. Entry fee: $20. Any questions regarding submissions can be emailed to: sfwomensfilmfestival@gmail.com or call (415) 754-3456.
Founded in 2004, the SFWFF celebrates the achievements of women working behind the camera and raises awareness about the need for more opportunities for female filmmakers: http://www.sfwff.org
About the Women’s Film Institute (WFI):
'Amplifying the Voices of Women and Girls through Film + New Media'
WFI is the presenter of the annual San Francisco International Women's Film Festival (April 6-l0, 2011), WFI Shorts Tour, and year-round educational programs and events. WFI is fiscally sponsored by Independent Arts & Media. Independent Arts & Media is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to expand civic dialogue by increasing access to independent voices: http://artsandmedia.net
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Check out SF Weekly Photo Booth Pics from GHMAP Benefit
The Women's Film Institute (WFI) held a night of fun and networking to raise funds for Generation HERstory Media Arts Project initiative (GHMAP) with special guest Jan Wahl (Photograph: Left, Jan Wahl. Right, Scarlett Shepard, Executive Director of WFI). GHMAP identifies and fosters the next generation of media-makers and broadens public access to arts enrichment by providing free hands-on filmmaking training and mentoring for diverse low-income and at-risk young women (ages 12-19) in the San Francisco Bay Area. Young women are given the tools to create short films and public-service announcements that authentically reflect their voices.
Check out SF Weekly Photo Booth Pics:
http://www.sfweekly.com/slideshow/generation-herstory-media-arts-project-2081788
About WFI:
WFI's mission is to honor, showcase, and facilitate the creation of films that are directed or co-directed by women. WFI is the presenter of the annual San Francisco International Women's Film Festival (SFWFF), WFI Shorts Tour, Generation HERstory Media Arts Project, and year-round educational programs and events. WFI is fiscally sponsored by Independent Arts & Media. Independent Arts & Media is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to expand civic dialogue by increasing access to independent voices. Independent Arts & Media is dedicated to producing and promoting independent media and supporting and serving independent artists and media producers: http://www.sfwff.com, http://artsandmedia.net
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Join WFI and Jan Wahl to benefit Generation HERstory Media Arts Project
San Francisco based Women's Film Institute is holding a night of fun and networking to raise funds for our Generation HERstory Media Arts Project initiative (GHMAP).
GHMAP identifies and fosters the next generation of media-makers and broadens public access to arts enrichment by providing free hands-on filmmaking training and mentoring for diverse low-income and at-risk young women (ages 12-19) in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Young women are given the tools to create short films and public-service announcements that authentically reflect their voices. Films created in GHMAP will premiere at the 7th Annual San Francisco International Women's Film Festival (April 2011).
All proceeds from the event will go toward providing scholarships for up to 8 young women to enroll in GHMAP free of charge for the Fall session beginning in September.
Stop by for a drink, to learn more about the Women's Film Institute and Generation Herstory, and participate in our silent auction:
Location: Tonic Bar, 2360 Polk Street (at Union) San Francisco (21 + with Valid ID): http://www.tonic-bar.com
Time: 6-9pm
Date: Thursday, August 12th
• We'll be behind the bar mixin and fixin up drinks for the crowd (No host bar). All tips made during the evening will be donated to Generation HERstory.
• 6-7pm is happy hour-- all drinks are two for one!
• Silent Auction. Bid on some great film-centric and lifestyle items!
To RSVP: http://tiny.cc/wfi0812
We hope you will celebrate with us! Please RSVP, as space is limited.
WFI Benefit is co-presented by SF Weekly:
http://www.sfweekly.com/
About the Women’s Film Institute (WFI):
WFI is the presenter of the annual San Francisco International Women's Film Festival (SFWFF), WFI Shorts Tour, and year-round educational programs and events. WFI is fiscally sponsored by Independent Arts & Media. Independent Arts & Media is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to expand civic dialogue by increasing access to independent voices. Independent Arts & Media is dedicated to producing and promoting independent media and supporting and serving independent artists and media producers. Visit us: http://www.sfwff.org, http://artsandmedia.net
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