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22

Apr

DMVIFF 2012 (by TaneciaBritt)

26

Mar

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! —

Now taking submissions for the DMV International Film Festival!

Last year, the DMV International Film Festival made headway in the film festival arena by debuting superior films worthy of national and international attention. Ranging from BAFTA (British Academy of Film & Television Arts) award winning films to highly recognized works, DMVIFF was esteemed among media and, in just its second year, garnered the attention of a new wave of film makers.

Now its your turn to join the festivities, literally. DMVIFF is now taking submissions for the 2012 film festival event, scheduled to be held June 15th - June 17th. With categories ranging from short film to music videos, this film extravaganza opens its doors for fresh and innovative concepts to display to the public.

Deadline for submissions: March 15, 2012. Late deadline: April 15, 2012. DMVIFF welcomes early bird submissions.

FEES:
$15

For information on how to submit your film, visit: DMVIFF@gmail.com

Show films that have been submitted in last years film festival and media supporters. Pride self on supporting independent films year round. Original content is highly welcomed.

Google artwork for films submitted for in 2011

Advertise winning categories (best cinematography, etc)

DMVIFF 2011 Winners!

Best Cinematography - “Chloe and Attie”

Breakthrough Film - “FAME: An American Love Story”

Best Short Film // Best Sound Design - “Stanley Pickle”

Best Feature | DMVIFF Festival Pick - “Charlie Cassanova”

Best Documentary - Zimbabwe’s Forgotten Children

Best Director - Gullhad Emilio Schenker, “Lavan”

Best Producer - J. Leland Malinski, “Blood In the Bay

Best Composed Short / Best Music Video - “Part Time MC”

For more information about the DMV International Film Festiva, contactl:

Stay in touch and we’ll be glad to answer any questions regarding the 2012 DMV International Film Festival!

By Mail:

DMV International Film Festival
P.O. Box 185 
Hyattsville, MD 20781

or,

 http://dmviff.tumblr.com
DMVIFF@gmail.com

Festival Director

TaneciaBritt@gmail.com

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(Source: submissions)

30

Sep

DMV Nude. The beauty of the female form. A tasteful live erotic photography session featuring a live Nude Model. The gallery will display the exotic work of local photographers and their take on the body as an art form. Live Photography Session conducted. Come enjoy complimentary wine, music and conversation. Website: http://www.DMVIFF.comEmail: Info@DMVIFF.com

DMV Nude. The beauty of the female form. A tasteful live erotic photography session featuring a live Nude Model. The gallery will display the exotic work of local photographers and their take on the body as an art form. Live Photography Session conducted. 

Come enjoy complimentary wine, music and conversation. 


Website: http://www.DMVIFF.com
Email: Info@DMVIFF.com

(Source: dmvnude5)

13

Sep

ABOUT US! 
The Metropolitan Project will consist of four different filmmakers coming together for a film collaborative. 
Most of the projects will take place in Prince George’s county.
These filmmakers will be challenged with unveiling different stories from different perspectives within the community. 
We want to show our appreciation to the filmmakers for their hard work as well as promote and encourage self promotion. The Metropolitan project will survive alone on  people viewing. 
We want our filmmakers to expand in fan base so we will create the platform for filmmakers to stream their community based web series. 
The Themes will be provided to each filmmaker but the script, production and post production development will be solely the filmmakers responsibility.
The Metropolitan project works on deadline so it is important for ALL filmmakers to submit promptly.Failure to not meet deadlines will be an automatic series cancellation.  
 Our goal is to work up to filmmakers being able to receive funds for their own projects. These community based projects will focus on Community issues such as Gentrification, human trafficking and political propaganda  and many more story lines. 
For an Application contact us at Submissions@DMVIFF.com

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ABOUT US! 

  • The Metropolitan Project will consist of four different filmmakers coming together for a film collaborative. 
  • Most of the projects will take place in Prince George’s county.
  • These filmmakers will be challenged with unveiling different stories from different perspectives within the community. 
    • We want to show our appreciation to the filmmakers for their hard work as well as promote and encourage self promotion. The Metropolitan project will survive alone on  people viewing. 
    • We want our filmmakers to expand in fan base so we will create the platform for filmmakers to stream their community based web series. 
    • The Themes will be provided to each filmmaker but the script, production and post production development will be solely the filmmakers responsibility.
    • The Metropolitan project works on deadline so it is important for ALL filmmakers to submit promptly.Failure to not meet deadlines will be an automatic series cancellation.  
    •  Our goal is to work up to filmmakers being able to receive funds for their own projects. These community based projects will focus on Community issues such as Gentrification, human trafficking and political propaganda  and many more story lines. 
    • For an Application contact us at Submissions@DMVIFF.com

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(Source: the metero project )

12

Sep

REGISTRATION FEE $10
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/199380


— Filmmakers and photographers will be equip with Cameras to shoot a narrative in one continuous shot.
 
 
Location: UTC
Run and Shoot Challenge Dates:
Fall October 8th, 2011
Winter December 10th, 2011
Spring April 14th, 2011
Summer July 21st, 2011
 
 
 
 The Run and Shoot challenge will be a seasonal challenge held Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. 
 
 Run and Shoot Details
 
Challenge Time:
11am - 5pm (Screenings at 6p)
 
Challenge Location:
University Town Centre
 
Who is allowed to participate?
Open to photographs and filmmakers only.
 
Who will judge is challenge?
The Challenge will be judged by a jury of 7 industry professionals.
 
Criteria to become a judge:
-Must be a film lover -Must be a Arts/Media/Community professional
 
All Judges are pre-selected. Judges are subject to change each season.
 
 
•-All narratives have to be once continuous shot (no editing). 
•-Content based up to the filmmaker, no nudity allowed. 
•-All projects must be presented back at the UTC by 5pm sharp.
•-Any participant arriving after 5pm will be disqualified
•-All projects have to be a minimum of 2 minutes and max of 5 minutes
 
 
 
Reward will be continuous screenings within the UTC ( businesses included), seat on the Grand Jury for the next season of the “Run and Shoot” program and DMVIFF/Global FILM/EYA recognition.
 
We want to encourage our practical artist and challenge our artists of theory. DMVIFF and Global FILM strive to bring education to the Arts District. We are introducing the EYA Lyceum Series.

REGISTRATION FEE $10

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/199380

— Filmmakers and photographers will be equip with Cameras to shoot a narrative in one continuous shot.

 

 

Location: UTC

Run and Shoot Challenge Dates:

Fall October 8th, 2011

Winter December 10th, 2011

Spring April 14th, 2011

Summer July 21st, 2011

 

 

 

 The Run and Shoot challenge will be a seasonal challenge held Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. 

 

 Run and Shoot Details

 

Challenge Time:

11am - 5pm (Screenings at 6p)

 

Challenge Location:

University Town Centre

 

Who is allowed to participate?

Open to photographs and filmmakers only.

 

Who will judge is challenge?

The Challenge will be judged by a jury of 7 industry professionals.

 

Criteria to become a judge:

-Must be a film lover -Must be a Arts/Media/Community professional

 

All Judges are pre-selected. Judges are subject to change each season.

 

 

•-All narratives have to be once continuous shot (no editing). 

•-Content based up to the filmmaker, no nudity allowed. 

•-All projects must be presented back at the UTC by 5pm sharp.

•-Any participant arriving after 5pm will be disqualified

•-All projects have to be a minimum of 2 minutes and max of 5 minutes

 

 

 

Reward will be continuous screenings within the UTC ( businesses included), seat on the Grand Jury for the next season of the “Run and Shoot” program and DMVIFF/Global FILM/EYA recognition.

 

We want to encourage our practical artist and challenge our artists of theory. DMVIFF and Global FILM strive to bring education to the Arts District. We are introducing the EYA Lyceum Series.

(Source: RUNANDSHOOT)

09

Aug

After watching “The Forgotten Children of Zimbabwe” I instantly thank God for the life that I have lived. I know we as American’s who have had a “rough” life often complain about how we wish we could live a glamorous life, but I’m sure the children of Zimbabwe would kill to have the life many of us live. I commend these children for surviving and working so hard just to find a meal and get an education on a daily. Where we here complain about not wanting to eat this or that,  or we don’t want to go to school, these children 10-16 years old  barely eat or are begging to go to school but denied because they can’t afford a simple $2 a year school fee. I do hope that a copy of this film was sent to a Zimbabwe official so they can see what there government is doing to a beautiful country. The children of that country deserve better and I think this film, was a good way to spread the message.


Written by: Rocky (@Ferguson_ROCKZ)

After watching “The Forgotten Children of Zimbabwe” I instantly thank God for the life that I have lived. I know we as American’s who have had a “rough” life often complain about how we wish we could live a glamorous life, but I’m sure the children of Zimbabwe would kill to have the life many of us live. I commend these children for surviving and working so hard just to find a meal and get an education on a daily. Where we here complain about not wanting to eat this or that,  or we don’t want to go to school, these children 10-16 years old  barely eat or are begging to go to school but denied because they can’t afford a simple $2 a year school fee. I do hope that a copy of this film was sent to a Zimbabwe official so they can see what there government is doing to a beautiful country. The children of that country deserve better and I think this film, was a good way to spread the message.

Written by: Rocky (@Ferguson_ROCKZ)

26

Jun

DMVIFF Internship Program



Each department has different qualifications. Please carefully review all the jobs available before selected the position you feel best suits you.

ALL INTERNSHIPS ARE NON-PAID, but have outstanding benefits!

Internship Program
Each department has different qualifications. Please carefully review below all the jobs available before selected the position you feel best suits you. ALL INTERNSHIPS ARE NON-PAID, but have outstanding benefits! 


Applications will also be considered if sent by email. The subject line should read Internship: *job title you wish to apply for*


Please feel free to put more then one job in the job title space.



Job Descriptions

DEVELOPMENT INTERN

Job Description: A typical day will include negotiating festival promotion for food trade with local restaurants, digging up any info you can on a potential sponsorship target, writing a marketing proposal for a local business, with time in there somewhere for vetting venues for one of our late night festival parties and updating our sponsorship database.

Job Requirements: People skills and time management skills are a must. Intern must be comfortable on the phone and a creative writer. Marketing/Sales Background Preferred, but not required.




EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INTERN

Job Description: Assists the Executive Director with daily tasks. Duties include running errands, performing administrative tasks, marketing, and some PR work. Opportunity provided to gain event planning experience and learn the logistics of producing an annual film festival.

Job Requirements: Seeking motivated individual with self-management characteristics and excellent organizational skills. Must possess ability to multi-task and have good communication skills. Experience in PR is preferred, but not required.




FILM DEPARTMENT INTERN

Job Description: Assist programmers with competition film entries as well as in researching and marketing/outreach to filmmakers, students and film goers. Help with mail outs and maintaining entries. Assist with obtaining and marketing screenings before and during the festival. Also support staff with screenings, events, and promotions during the festival and throughout the year.

Job Requirements: Looking for a problem solver and self-starter who is organized, detail-oriented, knowledgeable, interested in film and film-related events, friendly and outgoing.



MARKETING INTERN

Job Description: Assist Director of Marketing with research, grassroots efforts and internet marketing strategies.

Job Requirements: People and time management skills, creativity, patience and flexibility. Intern must be comfortable on the phone and a creative writer. Communication/Marketing background a plus.




OFFICE MANAGEMENT INTERN

Job Description: The Office Manager organizes and maintains the DMVIFF Office. The Office Manager’s assistants will be involved in Event Planning and Project Coordination as well as maintaining the day to day activities of the office.

Job duties entail: Assisting the Office Manager in answering the phones, creating Excel databases to keep records of reservations, and checking email. Some other tasks included are helping with film screenings around Austin, completing out-of-office errands, and getting price quotes for different projects to be completed.

Job Requirements: Must demonstrate friendliness and have good communication skills. Organizational skills and multi-tasking is a must! Exemplary phone etiquette required.


The Green Project INTERN

Job Description: Assistant to the Director. Publicizing the Green Project campaign. Research (and contact) schools and various organizations through which we can increase public awareness of the TGP (The Green Project). Research various organizations through which we can get money/sponsorship for the TGP. Brainstorming and putting into practice ways to expand TGP (screenings, increasing publicity for competitions, etc.) Mailings for TGP and Membership. Brainstorming ways to expand membership.

Job Requirements: Intern must be friendly, outgoing, patient, organised. 

22

Jun

DMVIFF Winners Announced!

Check out www.DMVIFF.com 

Thank you To Everyone who Came to the 2nd Annual DMVIFF 

15

Jun

girlwithwords: 3 Women in Film you should know...

girlwithwords:

1. Tanecia Britt

I first “met” Tanecia through Marcus Moore, a journalist/Editor I freelanced for a few years ago (back in 09). He said, “Oh you do films? You should meet Tanecia.” Now, I’ve been meaning to write about Tanecia for some time now. I got a chance to interview at that time, and…

facezorcakez:

2nd Annual DMVIFF 2011

facezorcakez:

2nd Annual DMVIFF 2011

12

Jun

FAME: An American Love Story:This film brings the audience back to a more simple time, filmed in black and white, “FAME: An American Love Story” is a modern take on the silent film.This film depicts the struggles faced by two inspiring artists trying to make it in the music industry. Although there seems to be a lot of truth to this story, there is a comical tone that makes this film enjoyable to watch. Watching this film’s style is both refreshing and fun.

FAME: An American Love Story:This film brings the audience back to a more simple time, filmed in black and white, “FAME: An American Love Story” is a modern take on the silent film.This film depicts the struggles faced by two inspiring artists trying to make it in the music industry. Although there seems to be a lot of truth to this story, there is a comical tone that makes this film enjoyable to watch. Watching this film’s style is both refreshing and fun.


Charlie Casanova:
Fresh after headlining at the SXSW Film Festival, “Charlie Casanova” is one of the main feature films being screened at the DMV International Film Festival. This film will definitely prove to be one of the most unique being screened at DMVIFF. What isn’t unique about a sociopath who determines his fate with a deck of playing cards? Charlie Casanova is our protagonist, a man of the ruling class whorefuses to be bound by the restrictions of morality, law or even reality. This movie takes a real turn when Charlie kills a working class woman during a hit and run, and leaves his fate up to his reoccurring deck of playing cards. “Charlie Casanova” thrills its audience by being provocatively dark, disturbing and brilliant all at the same time, but what really captivates us is Emmett Scanlan’s chilling performance as Charlie Casanova. “Charlie Casanova” will take you for a crazy ride through the mind of a psycho. It is a must-see film at this year’s DMV International Film Festival.

Charlie Casanova:

Fresh after headlining at the SXSW Film Festival, “Charlie Casanova” is one of the main feature films being screened at the DMV International Film Festival. This film will definitely prove to be one of the most unique being screened at DMVIFF. What isn’t unique about a sociopath who determines his fate with a deck of playing cards? Charlie Casanova is our protagonist, a man of the ruling class whorefuses to be bound by the restrictions of morality, law or even reality. This movie takes a real turn when Charlie kills a working class woman during a hit and run, and leaves his fate up to his reoccurring deck of playing cards. “Charlie Casanova” thrills its audience by being provocatively dark, disturbing and brilliant all at the same time, but what really captivates us is Emmett Scanlan’s chilling performance as Charlie Casanova. “Charlie Casanova” will take you for a crazy ride through the mind of a psycho. It is a must-see film at this year’s DMV International Film Festival.

artismyhustle:

Arbore

artismyhustle:

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