BERLIN FILM FESTIVAL
February 6 – 16, 2003
A divison of Kulturveranstaltungen des Bundes in Berlin GmbH
Potsdamer Straße 5
D-10785 Berlin
Tel.: +49 · 30 · 25 920 + App.
Fax: +49 · 30 · 25 920 · 299
On January 28, 2003 the entire programme (including screening times) will be available on their website. Prior to this date, press releases will announce films, events, sidebars, juries etc. Details on Submission of the films is available on their website. The fee is EUR 105- for each film or videocassette, regardless of the number of section for which the film is to be entered. No entry will be considered until the fee of registration and the screening for selection has been paid. For short films the fee is EUR 50
The deadline for film entries is November 5, 2002.

Eilat International Film Festival
March 19 – 22, 2003
The festival will extend over a 4-day period during which about 40 films will be featured: full-length feature films, 60 minute made for TV movies, documentaries, student films and short films. In each category, 2-3 Israeli films produced in the last two years, will be showcased. The festival shall provide a prominent and respectable stage for new films and made for television movies from all over the world, with an emphasis on original Israeli creations and emerging and veteran filmmakers alike. Directors, screenwriters, producers and actors will be invited to the festival, as well as local and foreign film distributors who will appear in order to present and promote their films.
Venue
Eilat International Film Festival Submissions,
Chen Sadan Shelach, 14 Beit Zuri St., Tel Aviv 69122, Israel
Tele : 972-3-6429783
Fax : 972-3-6412648
Email : director@eilatfilmfest.com,
info@eilatfilmfest.com
Website : www.eilatfilmfest.coms
Deadline for entries January 15, 2003

The XXXIII Tampere International Short Film Festival
5-9 of March, 2003
Tampere Film Festival is organised for the next time during 5-9 of March, 2003. Programme includes both rare films of the famous film directors and also works of new film makers. Basic structure of the programme is compiled of special screenings and the competitions: International, National and Micromovies Competition. Tampere Film Festival is an independent short film festival with an international and national competition. The competitions are open and free for all who want to submit a film for the preview. It is organized by the association Tampere Film Festival and receives financial support from the City of Tampere, the Finnish Film Foundation, the Ministry of Education, and other public and private partners. The Festival is acknowledged by the International Federation of Film Producers Association FIAPF/IFFPA and abides by its instructions and regulations. It is a member of the International Film Conference ISFC and of the European Coordination of Film Festivals
The submission deadline is December 5, 2002
The following material has to be sent together with each submittedfilm:
1) A VHS copy or a DVD of the film (max 3 films per tape)
2) A FULLY filled entry form
3) A complete list of dialogue, commentary and/or text inserts in original language AND in one internationally used language
4) At least 1 photo
For preview screenings only VHS tapes and DVD discs will be accepted. Tapes or DVDs must be sent by mail or courier service and carry the declaration: “For Temporary, cultural purpose only. No Commercial Value.”
Tampere Film Festival, P.O. BOX 305, FIN-33101 Tampere, Finland /(by courier service) Tampere Film Festival, Tullikamarinaukio 2, FIN-33100 Tampere, Finland(competition hotline) tel. + 358-3-3146 6149, fax +358-3-223 0121, e-mail: filmdept@tamperefilmfestival.fi .Entry forms with rules and regulations are also available on their WEBSITE: www.tamperefilmfestival.fi

AUSTRALIAN EFFECTS & ANIMATION FESTIVAL (AEAF)
December 1, 2002 / December 4, 2002
Australia’s leading digital arts forum. Insightful conference sessions led by global CGI experts. Comprises of conference sessions, masterclasses and technology labs and incorporates the annual AEAF Awards in 12 categories of ompetition.
Organiser
PO Box 250, Bondi Junction,
1355 Sydney NS, Australia
Tel : 61 2 9319 4277 Fax : 61 2 9319 2677
Venue
Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour,
2009 Sydney NS, Australia
Tel : 61 2 9319 4277
Fax : 61 2 9319 2677
Opening hours : 9am-6pm
Price info : AUD$434.00
Festival Director : Sean Young
Festival programmer : Anna Coughlan
Festival Commercial contact : Jomar Reyes
Festival Press contact : Anna Coughlan
Website : http://www.dmw.com.au
Deadline for entries October 28, 2002

CHLOTRUDIS AWARDS SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, 2003
February 19, 2003 / February 19, 2003
Compete in the Short Film Category of Boston’s own Chlotrudis Awards, a non-profit organization that honors and supports independent film.
Festival Director : Michael Colford
Festival programmer : Scot Capehart
Festival Commercial contact : Michael Colford
Festival Press contact : Allison DaSilva
Website : http://www.chlotrudis.org/
Organisers
P.O. Box 605, 01867 Reading MA, United States
Tel : 781 526-5384 Fax : 781 942-9106
Venue
290 Harvard Street, Brookline MA, United States
Deadline for entries October 31, 2002

CINEQUEST SAN JOSE FILM FESTIVAL
February 27, 2003 / March 9, 2003
Through a personable world-class meeting ground of filmmaking, film fans, film distributors, and the technology that is reshaping the industry, Cinequest works to inspire and enable mavericks to realize their creative visions.
Organiser
PO Box 720040, 95172-0040 San Jose CA, United States
Tel : 1-408-995 5033 Fax : 1-408-995 5713
Festival Director : Halfdan Hussey
Festival programmer : Mike Rabehl
Festival Commercial contact :
Festival Press contact : Jens Hussey
Website : http://www.cinequest.org
Deadline for entries October 23, 2002

FEMME TOTALE - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL
April 2, 2003 / April 6, 2003
Femme Totale, every two years, is centered on one topical theme and highlights those films that came into being mainly as a result of women’s efforts - either director, screenwriter, sound technicians, camera operator or editor.
Organiser
femme totale e.V., c/o Kulturbüro der St,
Dortmund, Küpferstr. 3
44122 Dortmund , Germany
Tel : 49 - 231 - 50 25 162 Fax : 49 - 231 - 50 25 734
Festival Director : Silke Johanna Räbiger
Festival programmer :
Festival Commercial contact :
Festival Press contact : Anne Schallenberg
Website : http://www.femmetotale.de
Deadline for entries October 30, 2002

PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
February 14, 2003 / March 1, 2003
A rich snapshot of new world cinema, the Portland International Film Festival presents nearly 100 features, documentaries and shorts from over 30 countries in just over 2 week.
Organiser
1219 SW Park Avenue, 97205 Portland OR,
United States
Tel : 1-503-221-1156 Fax : 1-503-294-0874
Venue
1219 SW Park Ave., 97205 Portland OR,
United States
Tel : 503-221-1156
Fax : 503-294-0874
Price info : $7, $6 for members
Festival Director : Bill Foster
Festival programmer : Bill Foster
Festival Commercial contact : Bill Foster
Festival Press contact : Jenny Jones
Website : http://www.nwfilm.org
Deadline for entries October 30, 2002

WILD AND SCENIC ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL
January 10, 2003 / January 11, 2003
The Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival will explore subjects that include wildlife, water issues, biotechnology, land use, forestry, and activism. Film styles range from animation to drama and from personal essay to investigative documentary. Organiser
216 Main Street, 95959 Nevada City CA, United States
Tel : (530)265-5961 x202
Fax : (530)265-6232
Venue
325 Spring Street, 95959 Nevada City CA, United States
Tel : (530)265-5040
Festival Director : Kathy Hempel
http://www.syrcl.org
Deadline for entries October 31, 2002

The 13th LjubLjana International Film Festival FOCUS
Presents new, important sources of powerful, dynamic and talented filmmakers from specific territories.
The opening film of the 13th LIFFE will be followed by a reception.
ACCOMPANYING EVENTS
Slovene Film Poster Exhibition
In cooperation with the Slovene Cinematheque: the work of director Joze Gale
Meetings with filmmakers
In order for the guests to be in the public eye (the media and the curious visitors), they shall organize this year’s press conferences in a specially prepared place on the 1st Foyer – more accessible, less time-consuming!
The Awards Ceremony, 24 November at 19.30 h in the company of the award-winners, members of the international jury and numerous invited guests. A reception in honour of the award-winners will follow the ceremony.
Screening of the winning film from the PERSPECTIVES section, Kosovel Hall, 25 November 2002
Screening of the winning film from the HORIZONS section, Linhart Hall CD, 24 November 2002
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