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| Film Festivals
Welcome to The Director in the Classroom Film Festival Resource.
Here is our ever growing list of student film festivals, sorted by region, with contact info, guidelines and links to each festival page. It's by no means an exhaustive list as new festivals are being created all the time, so if you know of a student film festival in the world that should be on here, or if any of our information needs updating, please just let us know with this handy submission form!
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| Hot Shots High School Film Festival |
| Canada |
| June |
| Deadline: May 19th 2006 |
| Hot Shots is now accepting entries from High School students in 5 cateogories:
Short Films: 3 to 6 minutes
Action Sport Shorts: 3 mins or less
AADAC "Smoke Free TV Ads: 30 secs. (Alberta students only)
Out Of Province Smoke Free Ads: 30 secs.
Milk Super Shorts: Under 3 minutes. |
| tp://www.hsfilmfest.com/ |
| Contact: [ info@hsfilmfest.com] |
| Entry Fee: $5.00-20.00 |
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| Reel Youth Film Festival |
| Vancouer BC |
| Touring Oct - Nov 2007 |
| Deadline: June 2, 2007 |
| The Reel Youth Film Festival is a youth juried festival of films touring 14 locations in Canada and three countries internationally. 25% of the content at each location is chosen from local film submissions and all of the prizes are based on audience votes. |
| http://www.reelyouth.ca |
| Contact: Mark Vonesch [ info@reelyouth.ca] |
| Entry Fee: $$20 (scholarships available) |
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| WILDsound Monthly FEEDBACK Film Festival |
| Toronto Ontario |
| 3rd Tuesday of every month |
| Deadline: Ongoing |
| WILDsound FEEDBACK Film Festival
http://www.wildsound-filmmaking-feedback-events.com/
-Monthly Toronto Festival for filmmakers from around the world showcasing their short films to industry people. |
| http://www.wildsound-filmmaking-feedback-events.com/ |
| Contact: Matthew Toffolo [ wildcardpictures@sympatico.ca] |
| Entry Fee: $15 |
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| Okanagan International Film Festival |
| Kelowna British Columbia |
| April 16th to 20th 2008 |
| Deadline: Janaury 31, 2008 |
| Open to all filmmakers world wide, including students of film and visual arts programs in the Okanagan Valley.
Standard Entry Fee: $25 to$55 cdn depending on category. Check http://www.withoutabox.com/login/5663 for great early bird and discounts. |
| http://www.okanaganfilmfestival.com |
| Contact: David Woodford [ jason.woodford@gmail.com] |
| Entry Fee: $ |
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| International Teen Movie Festival |
| Concord Ontario |
| August |
| Deadline: July |
| ITMF is a worldwide movie festival for budding filmmakers ages 1-19. Shocases over 500 movies. Yearly festival held one week during the fall. |
| http://www.hiltz2.com/itmf.htm |
| Contact: Jonathan Hiltz [ jon@hiltz2.com] |
| Entry Fee: $5.00-55.00 CAD |
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| Toronto Student Film Festival |
| Toronto Ontario |
| March 30-31, 2007 |
| Deadline: Feb. 7 th |
| TORONTO STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2007 DATES
Festival celebrates filmmaking achievements of high school students
TORONTO, ON --- November 1, 2006 --- Today organizers announced that the second annual TORONTO STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL (TSFF) will be held on March 30 and 31, 2007. This festival is unique in its focus on the media arts accomplishments of secondary school students and is open to all high school students who have written, directed, edited or produced a short film (10 minutes or less) during their high school years. These films may have been created as part of a media arts class, film club, or independently.
All films created during the high school years are eligible, even if the participants have since graduated; this will allow students and teachers to submit works completed towards the end of the prior school year. There is no charge to submit a film; full details are available at HYPERLINK "http://www.tsff.ca" www.tsff.ca
TSFF premiered in Spring, 2006, playing to sell-out crowds and gaining widespread support from the educational community. Some of Canada’s leading arts organizations provided judges or prizes, including CitizenShift/National Film Board, CTV, YTV/Corus Entertainment, the Worldwide Short Film festival (Canadian Film Centre), Partners’ Film Company, Epitome Pictures, and Cinematique/Toronto International Film Festival.
Based on its sell-outs in 2006, the 2007 TSFF will again be over two nights, Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31. The first night will feature a NOMINEE SHOWCASE of the top 25 short films submitted, and the awards will be presented on the second night. Both nights will also feature special film screenings of particular interest to youth; program details are still pending, and the web site will be updated as film screenings are confirmed. Crescent School has again donated its state-of-the-art theatre and atrium areas in the Centre for Creative Learning, conveniently located on Bayview Ave. in Toronto.
Inspired by former Crescent media arts students under the direction of Arts Head, Jamie MacRae, the TORONTO STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL (TSFF) provides young filmmakers a unique opportunity to screen their work in front of live audiences and interact with industry professionals. “This festival gives budding filmmakers a real voice and a chance to tell their stories,” explained Mr. MacRae. “Our goal is to recognize this tremendous creative energy and provide a forum to showcase their talents.”
Animation, drama, documentary, comedy and the popular “mockumentary” genres are all welcome. Films will be professionally judged, with the top 25 chosen recognized with “TSFF Nominee Certificates.” Specially-crafted TSFF acrylic awards and prizes will be awarded to the top six winners for achievement in: overall film production (1st, 2nd and 3rd place), editing, direction and screenplay on Saturday night. As in 2006, the judging panel will consist of professionals from the industry. In 2006, the top two winners received opportunities to work on a project directly with professionals at CTV and Corus Entertainment, and other prizes included cash, editing software and passes to a film industry symposium.
TSFF tickets go on sale in December, 2006. Submissions are invited effective immediately.
FESTIVAL DETAILS: HYPERLINK "http://www.tsff.ca" www.tsff.ca FESTIVAL HOTLINE 416-449-2556, ext. 426
MEDIA/PARTNERS:
Pat Macdonald, TSFF EXECUTIVE PRODUCER 416-481-0918 HYPERLINK "mailto:patmacdonald@rogers.com" patmacdonald@rogers.com
TEACHERS: Jamie MacRae, TSFF DIRECTOR HYPERLINK "mailto:jmacrae@crescentschool.org" jmacrae@crescentschool.org
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| www.tsff.ca |
| Contact: Jamie MacRae [ tsff@crescentschool.org] |
| Entry Fee: $none |
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| Holy Trinity Film Festival |
| Simcoe Ontario |
| May 30, 2007 |
| Deadline: May 17, 2007 |
| Presenting the fourth annual...
Holy Trinity Film Festival
"Celebrating young filmmakers and their films"
Aspiring filmmakers are invited to create short films to win cash.
* Prizes include: $500 for first, $300 for second and $100 for third and more...
* All two- to five-minute films welcomed: fiction, documentary, animation
* Open to all elementary and secondary students in Ontario
Festival Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 - 6:30 PM at Holy Trinity Catholic High School, Simcoe
There will also be an art show and sale along with refreshments. Admission is free although we are accepting donations to the local food bank.
All information can be found at http://filmfestival.trinitycatholic.ca |
| http://filmfestival.trinitycatholic.ca |
| Contact: Caroline Freibauer [ filmfestival-media@trinitycatholic.ca] |
| Entry Fee: $free |
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| Holy Trinity Film Festival |
| Simcoe Ontario |
| May 2009 |
| Deadline: May 2009 |
| Presenting the sixth annual Holy Trinity Film Festival
"Celebrating young filmmakers and their films"
Aspiring filmmakers are invited to create short films to win cash.
* Prizes include: $500 for first, $300 for second and $100 for third and more...
* All two- to five-minute films welcomed: fiction, documentary, animation
* Open to all secondary students in Ontario. There will also be an art show and sale along with refreshments. |
| http://filmfestival.trinitycatholic.ca |
| Contact: Caroline Freibauer [ ] |
| Entry Fee: $0 |
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| Cine Golden Eagle Film and Video Competition |
| Washington, DC |
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| Deadline: August |
| Held annually in Washington DC. Has a student/amateur category. |
| http://www.cine.org |
| Contact: [ info@cine.org] |
| Entry Fee: $ |
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| World Population Film and Video Festival |
| International |
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| Deadline: June |
| Annual event open to secondary and college students. Films must address the festival's inter-related themes: world population, resource consumption, the environment, and sustainable future. |
| http://www.wpfvf.com/ |
| Contact: [ info@wpfvf.com] |
| Entry Fee: $ |
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| YoungCuts Film Festival |
| Toronto Ontario |
| August 23 -27 |
| Deadline: April 30th |
| The YoungCuts Film Festival is one of the world's most important film festivals for filmmakers under the age of 25 and is for student film makers and non- student film makers alike. It's important because we not only evaluate young filmmakers' short films and feature films for our own Festival competition, but we can also evaluate your film with an eye to establishing its market potential.
This years festival begins on Wednesday August 23 with an opening gala party (held last year at the Drake Hotel) and climaxes at an awards ceremony on Saturday evening August 27. Between these two celebrations, Over 60 of the best short films, feature films, student films and non- student films made by young directors will be screened in Toronto.
For more information please go to our website at www.youngcuts.com or email us at info@youngcuts.com |
| http://www.youngcuts.com |
| Contact: Peter Bailey [ info@youngcuts.com] |
| Entry Fee: $60.00 - 90.00 |
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| Pune International Film Festival |
| Pune Maharashtra |
| 11th - 19th January 2007 |
| Deadline: 15th November 2006 |
| This is a Competition section of our festival and the Entrants have to be students studying film making. Entries have to be Video form on BETA or DVD.
Whistling Woods Academy Awards: Best Film, Best Screenplay and Best Director. |
| www.puneinternationalfilmfestival.com |
| Contact: Moti Irani [ piff@vsnl.net] |
| Entry Fee: $10 |
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| ADOBE FILM SWEEPSTAKES |
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| Deadline: July 31st |
| Hello!
Adobe is sponsoring a photo/video contest that some of you may be interested in competing in.
Entrants must submit a one-minute slide show or video created with either Adobe Premiere® Elements or Adobe Photoshop® software that demonstrates why their Dad, Graduate or Family Member is a "star". The Judges will use the following criteria to judge the eligible submissions: (a) connection to the subject matter; (b) creativity; (c) originality; and (d) use of the Adobe software (the "Criteria").
There is no entry free for submission, nor is software purchase required to participate. Trial versions of the software are available for download from the contest site.
There will be two Grand Prize Winners: one for the Adobe Photoshop® Elements Slideshow category and one for the Adobe Premiere® Elements Video/Slideshow category. Each winner will receive:
- A VIP trip to Hollywood for two including: Round-trip airfare, Hotel accommodations, Ground transportation, a VIP tour of the Warner Bros. Studios, Admittance to a taping of a Warner Bros. show and a Makeover by a Warner Bros. Studio stylist
- A 40" HDTV-Ready Projection TV
- Adobe Photoshop CS2 software
- An Adobe hat
- An Adobe duffle bag
- 10 DVDs from Warner Home Video
Complete rules and entry forms are available at: http://www2.warnerbros.com/web/adobe/enter.jsp?sid=adobe_contest&show=SWEEPSTAKES The contest ends July 31st so time is of the essence. |
| http://www2.warnerbros.com/web/adobe/enter.jsp?sid=adobe_contest&show=SWEEPSTAKES |
| Contact: [ ] |
| Entry Fee: $0 |
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| International Students Divali |
| Guangzhou Estern Guang |
| 21 October |
| Deadline: 15 October |
| Students studying in medical universities in china celebrate divali festival in Guangzhou on 21 october. All the students studying in medical schools in china are eligible to gather. |
| http://www.medicalschoolsinchina.com |
| Contact: Administrator - China Medical Colleges [ info@medicalschoolsinchina.com] |
| Entry Fee: $0 |
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| Toronto Student Film Festival |
| Toronto Ontario |
| March 30-31, 2007 |
| Deadline: March 15, 2007 |
| Celebrates the filmmaking accomplishments of students under 21. This not-for-profit two day event was a sell-out in its inaugural year in 2006 and attracted support from the film and arts communities. Festival also features special screenings of short films dealing with issues of interest to young adults. Top 25 films will be shown in a Nominee Showcase on March 30, with winners in 6 categories (overall, directing, screenwriting, etc.) annnounced March 31. Winners receive TSFF acrylic awards and great prizes include a chance to work along CTV professionals. All genres welcome. Films must be under 10 minutes. FREE to enter; deadline for submission is March 15. Festival tickets now on sale; 2 day Festival Passes just $10. Full details at www.tsff.ca. |
| http://www.tsff.ca |
| Contact: Pat Macdonald [ patmacdonald@rogers.com] |
| Entry Fee: $Free |
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| The Santa Monica Teen Film Festival |
| Santa Monica California |
| June 16 & 17, 2007 |
| Deadline: May 4th, 2007 |
| The Santa Monica Teen Film Festival accepts films from teens 12-18 or currently enrolled in High School. Films can be any genre 1-30 mins in length. Prizes include trophies and meetings with industry professionals. |
| http://www.smteenfilmfest.org |
| Contact: Justin Yoffe [ justin.yoffe@smgov.net] |
| Entry Fee: $FREE! |
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| The Shortie Awards: Student Film and News Festival |
| Falls Church VA |
| June 1, 2008 |
| Deadline: March 21, 2008 |
| Established in 2001, The Shortie Awards: Student News and Film Festival recognizes original digital media productions created by student filmmakers, ages 7-18, and their teachers. The Shortie Awards focuses on nurturing imagination and choice making in students. |
| http://www.mhznetworks.org/eat |
| Contact: Shortie [ shortie@mhznetworks.org] |
| Entry Fee: $Free! |
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| Toofy Film Fest |
| Boulder CO |
| Sept. 12-14, 2008 |
| Deadline: May 20, 2008 |
| For more information, please visit:
http://www.toofy.com
The Toofy Film Fest takes place in beautiful Boulder, Colorado and exposes the raw untapped talent that exists in the independent world of cinema, fashion, art and music. Toofy provides audiences with the freshest independent content available.
Exposure for filmmakers goes above and beyond the Toofy Film Fest. The Fest reaches a broad audience of over 50 million people annually via nationally televised programming on TV, RSN, and Altitude Sports and Entertainment.
Toofy Film Fest also helps filmmakers distribute their short film by compiling DVD collections of the best films that have played at Toofy. Filmmakers receive a percentage of sales.
The Toofy Film Fest 2008 will be taking place from Sept. 12-14, 2008. |
| http://www.toofy.com |
| Contact: [ ] |
| Entry Fee: $ |
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| National Film Festival for Talented Youth |
| Seattle WA |
| April 24-26, 2009 |
| Deadline: Jan. 30, 2009 |
| The National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY—pronounced “nifty”) was formed in 2007 with the goal to become the most influential youth-oriented film festival in America. The festival showcases films by filmmakers (22 and under) from across the country and hosts a number of panel discussions, workshops and other year-round filmmaking activities in Seattle, WA. |
| http://www.nffty.org |
| Contact: Jesse Harris [ jesse@nffty.org] |
| Entry Fee: $15 |
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| Renaissance Kids Student Film Festival |
| Poughkeepsie New York |
| March 13 & 14, 2009 |
| Deadline: January 31, 2009 |
| Accepting entries of short movies from students in grades 6-12. Cash prizes will be awarded and winning entries screened on March 14, 2009. Further information is at www.renkids.org or telephone (845) 452-4225 |
| http://renkids.org |
| Contact: Carol Padron [ info@renkids.org] |
| Entry Fee: $25.00 |
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| NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL |
| Newport Beach CA |
| April 23-30, 2009 |
| Deadline: December 19 |
| The Newport Beach Film Festival will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with an action-packed line up of independent and studio films from around the globe. From premieres of contemporary cinema, to live fashion shows, and tastes of Newport Beach’s finest culinary creations, we are offering filmmakers the ultimate Festival experience.
The Festival features nightly special events including: red carpet galas, filmmaker receptions, compelling filmmaker Q & A sessions, international spotlights, industry seminars and retrospectives. In addition, the Festival hosts numerous opportunities to connect with enthusiastic new audiences, fellow filmmakers, film industry professionals and the media in a beautiful seaside location in Orange County, California (only 55 miles south of Hollywood).
Scheduled to take place from April 23-30, 2009, the Festival will screen over 350 films, including feature-length narrative, documentary, short, animated and student films. Films will screen at the historic Regency Lido Theater, the Big Newport and Edwards Island Cinemas in Fashion Island.
The Newport Beach Film Festival is currently accepting film submissions in all genres and categories from professional and student filmmakers from around the world.
Please submit your film, through the following link www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com
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| http://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com |
| Contact: [ info@newportbeachfilmfest.com] |
| Entry Fee: $ |
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| KANZA Film Festival |
| Atchison Kansas |
| April 4, 2009 |
| Deadline: March 30, 2009 |
| The Kanza Film Festival encourages, supports and promotes student artists and other aspiring filmmakers through hosting an annual film festival. The festival strives to garner recognition for student filmmakers by means of judging their films and providing scholarships, cash prizes, and a distribution package that will pay artists royalties from sales of “The Best of the KANZA” DVD. The KANZA offers students an opportunity to learn, grow, and exhibit their films.
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| http://www.kanzafest.org |
| Contact: Elizabeth Sullivan, Tom Pike [ kanzafest@yahoo.com] |
| Entry Fee: $10 |
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| River Valley Student Film Festival |
| New Brunswick |
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| Deadline: March 31 |
| The River Valley Festival is a project of River Valley Middle School, Saint John High School and Our Lady of Peace School in co-operation with the Network of Innovative Schools. The aim of the River Valley Festival is to promote the use of Information and Communications Technology in Canadian schools and to celebrate students’ exploration of creative uses of video. The festival is open to all Network of Innovative Schools K-12 schools. |
| http://rvms.nbed.nb.ca/rvsvf/index.htm |
| Contact: [ LeRoy.Vincent@nbed.nb.ca] |
| Entry Fee: $ |
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| OPEN SAINT-PETERSBURG STUDENTS FILM FESTIVAL |
| Saint-Petersburg |
| 25-30 September, 2008 |
| Deadline: August 1, 2008 |
| International competition of student films: fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, social advertising videos |
| http://www.festival-nachalo.ru |
| Contact: Darya Nikitina - festival coordinator [ darya.nikitina@gmal.com] |
| Entry Fee: $None |
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| Open St.Petersburg Student Film Festival Beginning |
| St.Petersburg |
| September, 22-27, 2009 |
| Deadline: July, 15 |
| Founded by St.Petersburg Filmmaker’s Union festival is held with the assistance of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, St.Petersburg Government and Committee of Culture of St. Petersburg.
Festival program includes
1.Main competition
(fiction, documentary and animation films).
Nominations:
Grand-Prix
Best Fiction Film
Best Director’s Work
Best Script
Best Camera Work
Best Sound Supervisor
Best Documentary Film
Best Animation Film
2.Special 5-minute-length Fiction Film Competition.
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| http://www.festival-nachalo.ru |
| Contact: Tatarsky E.M. [ darya.nikitina@gmail.com; tatarsky_souz@list.ru] |
| Entry Fee: $free |
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| Chicago International Children's Film Festival |
| Chicago Illinois |
| June |
| Deadline: April |
| Annual event for youth filmmakers in the US
scholarships available for those who qualify.
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| http://www.cicff.org |
| Contact: Charlotte King [ cking@chicagofilmfestival.com] |
| Entry Fee: $5.00 |
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| deadCenter Film Festival |
| Edmond Oklahoma |
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| Deadline: |
| Annual festival held in the fall. Has a youth film section for films produced by filmmakers 18 years and younger. |
| http://www.deadcenterfilm.up.to/ |
| Contact: Jayson Floyd [ djfloyd@cpn-net.com] |
| Entry Fee: $ |
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| SOFA |
| Wilsonville Oregon |
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| Deadline: May |
| International Student Original Film Art Festival. Sofa is a worldwide touring festival featuring the work of student and independent filmmakers. Open to students worldwide. |
| http://www.sofanet.org |
| Contact: [ info@www.sofanet.org] |
| Entry Fee: $0 |
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| iDidaMovie |
| Anchorge Alaska |
| Feb-March |
| Deadline: Jan |
| Really great festival.
Categories include:
make Me laugh, teach Me Something, Environmental/ Cultural |
| http://www.aste.org |
| Contact: Robin Johnson [ Ididamovie@aste.org] |
| Entry Fee: $None |
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| HatcH Audiovisual Arts Festival |
| Bozeman Montana |
| October 4-9, 2005 |
| Deadline: August 1, 2005 annually |
| About the HATCH Audiovisual Arts Festival:
HATCH is a non-profit organization dedicated to mentorship of the arts through year round creative workshops and hosts the HATCH Audiovisual Arts Festival. The 2nd annual festival is taking place October 4 – 9, in Bozeman, MT. 10 groundbreaking student films from across the globe will be screened, along with 10 feature films, 10 panels, 20 musical acts, numerous workshops, a Native American Showcase and a star-studded award ceremony honoring student and independent filmmakers and musicians.
Additional information about HATCH’s mission is available at Hatchfest.com. A full schedule of this year’s festival, guests, jury, and volunteering opportunities will be available by September 1st. For questions regarding the festival, email info@hatchfest.com or call 406.586.2635.
/ Media contact: Heather McGuire of B|W|R Public Relations at 310.550.7776 or pressrelations@hatchfest.com /
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| http://www.hatchfest.com |
| Contact: Emma Lynn, Student Services Coordinator [ emma@hatchfest.com] |
| Entry Fee: $25.00 - 45.00 |
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| Scene First Student Film Festival |
| Wilmington North Carolina |
| June 14-16, 2007 |
| Deadline: |
| The 3-day national film competition will provide student filmmakers with an opportunity to show their films, network with industry professionals, and learn from academic and industry leaders—all in a relaxed social environment. |
| http://www.scenefirstfestival.com |
| Contact: Sam Connelly [ samc@campusentertainment.net] |
| Entry Fee: $ |
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| KANZA Video and Computer Arts Festival |
| Atchison Kansas |
| May 26-27,2007 |
| Deadline: May 1, 2007 |
| A festival targeted to student film makers. The KANZA also has categories for animatiion and graphic arts. In addition to cash and prizes. winners are offered a distribution package that pays royalties to the artist. |
| http://kanzafest.org |
| Contact: Tom Pike [ Pikeproductions@everestkc.net] |
| Entry Fee: $10 - 20 |
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| RED ROCK FILM FESTIVAL of Zion Canyon |
| Utah |
| OCTOBER 19 & 20 in St. George |
| Deadline: |
| Several film festivals mix into one at this annual film festival held in two sections: St. George and Springdale, Utah. Held beneath the majestic red mountains of Zion National Park, this motion picture arts festival will show over 50 movie premieres plus new shorts and features. Come for the films and stay for the Q&A sessions will the directors and actors of the films. The St. George section will feature HorrorFest, the St. George Guerrilla Film Competition, the Senior Screen, Dive-In Movie, and the Zion Independent Movie Camp of young filmmakers. The Springdale section will feature Zion Flix, Zion Film Festival, Shorts Competition, Feature Competition, special screenings, events and private parties. The are nine venues throughout Southern Utah. The main venue location in St. George is at the St. George Opera House (212 N. Main. St.,) and the main venue location in Springdale is at the Canyon Community Arts Center (126 N Lion. Blvd.) For tickets and information call 435-705.5555 or visit www.redrockfilmfestival.com. |
| http://www.redrockfilmfestival.com |
| Contact: Matt Marxteyn [ redpress@ophilia.com] |
| Entry Fee: $ |
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| Eerie Horror Film Festival & Screenplay Competition |
| Erie Pennsylvania |
| 10/10/07 - 10/14/07 |
| Deadline: 09/01/07 |
| Annual competition based event held each October in Erie, Pa. (USA). Five days of horror, sci-fi and suspense films from around the world featuring celebrity guests, visiting filmmakers and thousands of fans. Special student discounts for young filmmakers and screenwriters ages 10 - 17! |
| http://www.eeriehorrorfest.com |
| Contact: Greg Ropp [ info@eeriehorrorfest.com] |
| Entry Fee: $varies |
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| KANZA Video and Computer Arts Festival |
| Atchsion Kansas |
| May 25, 2007 |
| Deadline: May 1, 2007 |
| For student and aspiring film makers.
Motion computer arts, such as animation are also welcome. Cash
prizes and, at the artists choice, a
distribution package that pays the
artist royalties for every sale. |
| kanzafest.org |
| Contact: tom pike [ info@kanzafest.org] |
| Entry Fee: $from 5 to 20 US |
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| Inland Empire Student Film Festival |
| Victorville California |
| May 18 - 30, 2007 |
| Deadline: May 1, 2007 |
| The Inland Empire Student Film Festival provides direct links to film industry work in California's San Bernardino and Riverside counties for students and schools that participate. |
| http://www.iestudentfilmfest.com |
| Contact: Jake Borowski [ info@iesff.com] |
| Entry Fee: $5 |
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| Scene First Student Film Festival |
| Wilmington North Carolina |
| March 27-29, 2008 |
| Deadline: February 15, 2008 |
| The 2nd annual SCENE FIRST STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL is open to high school and college students. Prizes are awarded in 9 categories. Presented by the University of North Carolina Wilmington and Screen Gems Studios. |
| http://www.scenefirstfestival.com |
| Contact: Katie Boucher [ katieb@campusentertainment.net] |
| Entry Fee: $$20 |
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| Scene First Student Film Festival |
| Wilmington North Carolina |
| March 27-29, 2008 |
| Deadline: February 15, 2008 |
| Join us for three days of networking, education, fun and film in Wilmington, NC, one of the premiere film production locations in the country located minutes from the beach on the gorgeous North Carolina coast.
Scene First is a presented by Campus Entertainment in partnership with the Film Studies Department at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and Screen Gems Studios.
Industry guests in 2007 included producer Alan Blomquist, Director Gary Winick, Production Designer Rick Butler, Director Joshua Seftel, and Screen Gems Studios President Frank Capra, Jr.
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| http://www.scenefirstfestival.com |
| Contact: Katie Boucher [ katieb@campusentertainment.net] |
| Entry Fee: $ |
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| Boys & Girls Club Aspiring Filmmakers Festival |
| Baton Rouge Louisiana |
| April 20, 2008 |
| Deadline: February 1, 2008 |
| The Boys & Girls Club Aspiring Filmmakers Festival (BGCAFF), was created to showcase films by young filmmakers (21 and under) from across the country. The festival is designed to promote the making of films by youth, especially youth who traditionally do not have the resources to explore filmmaking.
The Mission of BGCAFF
• BGCAFF is committed to helping youth learn and develop their talent in filmmaking and allow their voice to be expressed in film.
What BGCAFF will do
1. The festival will showcase young filmmakers from across the country. This juried festival will allow young filmmakers the opportunity to gain insight and feedback about their films.
2. The festival will also provide programs and workshops on filmmaking so that young filmmakers may learn from professionals in the industry.
The connection to the Red Stick Animation Festival
Red Stick Animation Festival has been instrumental in helping BGCAFF. All youth animated films will also be showcased within the Red Stick Animation Festival. Red Stick and BGCAFF are coordinating schedules and events. BGCAFF will be held Sunday, April 20, 2008, following the Red Stick Animation Festival (April 16-19).
The creativity and voices of our young filmmakers should be nurtured, honored and heard. Their stories can inspire and challenge us to change our communities and ourselves.
Call for 2008 Entry
The deadline for the 2008 Film Festival is February 1, 2008. Please check out the criteria and shipping information at www.brclubs.org
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| http://www.brclubs.org |
| Contact: Pat Van Burkleo [ pat@brclubs.org] |
| Entry Fee: $20.00 |
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| Boys & Girls Club Aspiring Filmmakers Festival |
| Baton Rouge Louisiana |
| April 20, 2008 |
| Deadline: February 1, 2008 |
| About Boys & Girls Club Aspiring Filmmakers Festival
The Boys & Girls Club Aspiring Filmmakers Festival (BGCAFF), was created to showcase films by young filmmakers (21 and under) from across the country. The festival is designed to promote the making of films by youth, especially youth who traditionally do not have the resources to explore filmmaking.
The Mission of BGCAFF
• BGCAFF is committed to helping youth learn and develop their talent in filmmaking and allow their voice to be expressed in film.
What BGCAFF will do
1. The festival will showcase young filmmakers from across the country. This juried festival will allow young filmmakers the opportunity to gain insight and feedback about their films.
2. The festival will also provide programs and workshops on filmmaking so that young filmmakers may learn from professionals in the industry.
The connection to the Red Stick Animation Festival
Red Stick Animation Festival has been instrumental in helping BGCAFF. All youth animated films will also be showcased within the Red Stick Animation Festival. Red Stick and BGCAFF are coordinating schedules and events. BGCAFF will be held Sunday, April 20, 2008, following the Red Stick Animation Festival (April 16-19).
The creativity and voices of our young filmmakers should be nurtured, honored and heard. Their stories can inspire and challenge us to change our communities and ourselves.
Call for 2008 Entry
The deadline for the 2008 Film Festival is February 1, 2008. Please check out the criteria and shipping information at www.bgcaff.org
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| http://www.bgcaff.org |
| Contact: Pat Van Burkleo [ pat@brclubs.org] |
| Entry Fee: $20 |
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| Renaissance Kids Student Film Festival |
| Poughkeepsie New York |
| March 1, 2008 |
| Deadline: February 7, 2008 |
| Call for entries from students in Grades six - twelve. |
| http://renkids.org |
| Contact: Carol Padron [ info@renkids.org] |
| Entry Fee: $25.00 |
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| CineYouth Festival |
| Chicago Illinois |
| June 20-21, 2008 |
| Deadline: April 1, 2008 |
| Contact:
Charlotte King
Director, CineYouth Festival
30 East Adams
Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 683-0121 x 117
www.chicagofilmfestival.com
cineyouth@chicagofilmfestival.com
The CineYouth Festival In Chicago Invites Young Filmmakers To Submit Their Work
Chicago, IL – February 1, 2008 – The CineYouth Festival (formerly known as the Future Filmmakers Festival) announces it's nationwide call for entries for the 2008 Festival. Currently, the Festival is seeking submissions for films and videos of any genre from filmmakers who are 20 years old or younger. More information, including general guidelines and submission forms can be found on our website at www.chicagofilmfestival.com.
This year's Festival will be a two-day event to be held June 20th – 21st, 2008, at the Columbia College campus in Chicago, IL. Filmmakers whose work is accepted into the festival will be invited to attend the Festival and watch their films with an audience as well as attend exciting workshops, meet in-the-know film professionals, and hang out with other young filmmakers from all over the country. The CineYouth Festival will conclude with an Awards Ceremony highlighting the winners from each category along with a Best of the Festival film selection. The 2008 Festival will award over $1,000 in prize money along with multiple non-cash prizes to films screened at the Festival. Film screenings, workshops and other events will be open to the general public.
Cinema/Chicago, the presenting organization of the Chicago International Film Festival, organizes and facilitates this event annually, encouraging young filmmakers to express themselves and explore the endless possibilities of film-making.
In response to the growth of the event, Festival Administrator Charlotte King concludes "The submissions we saw last year from young filmmakers were exciting, innovative and on par with many short films I've seen from seasoned professionals. Youth Media is rapidly growing as the technology gets easier to use and cheaper to access. We are looking forward to seeing more moving image work by young people from all across the country."
The postmark deadline for entering the Festival is April 1st, 2008.
Sponsors for the 2008 Festival include Columbia College Chicago, Giordano's Pizza.
For information: www.chicagofilmfestival.com or
Contact: cineyouth@chicagofilmfestival.com
Phone: (312) 683-0121 x 117
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| www.chicagofilmfestival.com |
| Contact: Charlotte King [ cineyouth@chicagofilmfestival.com] |
| Entry Fee: $10.00 |
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| Rocket City Short Film Festival |
| Huntsville Alabama |
| Oct 18, 2008 |
| Deadline: Oct 1, 2008 |
| Open to all amateur/student filmmakers
less than 15 min including titles/credits
Student/Youth Category with Audience Award
Application available on-line
Parent/Guardian signature required for youth entries |
| http://www.filmcoop.org |
| Contact: DonTingle [ DonJTingle@aol.com] |
| Entry Fee: $10.00 |
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| 3DayFilm Festival |
| Columbia South Carolina |
| August 7 - 10, 2008 |
| Deadline: August 7 |
| 3DayFilm, a film festival sponsored by the South Carolina Arts Commission, Columbia Museum of Art, and IndieReels Festival for High School Filmmakers, will kick off at 3 p.m. on August 7, 2008. From that point, SC middle- and high-school filmmakers who enter will have 72 hours to create and submit a short drama, comedy, documentary, or new media/animation that includes three requirements (to be announced at kick off). The event will culminate on August 10 at 6 p.m. with a screening of entries at the museum. |
| http://www.southcarolinaarts.com/mediacenter/3day/ |
| Contact: Zan Silverstein [ 3dayfilm@gmail.com] |
| Entry Fee: $10.00 |
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| Reality Bytes NIU Student Film Festival |
| DeKalb IL |
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| Deadline: March 1, 2009 |
| The festival is currently in its
eighth year under the directorship of Dr. Laura Vazquez and is continuing to grow. The event prides itself on being open only to students and being
affordable with only a $20 entry fee.
The submission deadline for students is March 1, 2009 and the film must be under 20 minutes length. Any style or genre of film will be accepted. Application forms can be viewed and printed as a PDF file on the official website
http://www2.comm.niu.edu/~realitybytes/index.html
The screenings will be held on April 1, 2, and 4, 2009 and cash prizes will be awarded. The best of festival winner will receive $300 and Avid video editing
software, second place will receive $200 and third place will receive $100.
Submission details: Each entry must include a copy of the student's ID card and must be accompanied by an
entry form and check or money order. Films must have been produced within the last 2 years. Films previously
submitted to Reality Bytes will NOT be accepted.
All video submitted to the festival must be in NTSC format. Submissions must be submitted on a DVD-R disc.
Send entries to:
The Department of Communication
c/o Dr. Laura Vazquez
Watson Hall 213
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115
USA
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| http://www2.comm.niu.edu/~realitybytes/index.html |
| Contact: [ ] |
| Entry Fee: $20 |
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| Boys & Girls Aspiring Filmmakers Festival |
| Baton Rouge Louisiana |
| April 26, 2009 |
| Deadline: February 6, 2009 |
| The Second Annual Boys & Girls Club Aspirng Filmmakers Festival will be held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on April 26th, 2009. Students under the age of 21 are welcome to apply, and entries will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, February 6th. |
| http://www.bgcaff.org |
| Contact: Fairleigh [ fairleigh@brclubs.org] |
| Entry Fee: $ |
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| RooftopComedy College Funny Film Competition |
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| June 11-14th, 2009 |
| Deadline: February 28, 2009 |
| RooftopComedy is looking for the funniest college filmmakers in the country! The National College Funny Film Competition is a nationwide search for the most cutting-edge and hilarious student films out there.
This year, we're opening up the Funny Film Competition to all college students. As long as students are enrolled in at least one class at any U.S. college in 2009, they can enter the competition! The Final 8 will be flown to screen their films at the 2009 Aspen RooftopComedy Festival in June.
Submissions are being accepted NOW until February 28, 2009.
All formats are accepted.
Comedy films only.
Films must be under 5 minutes.
Submit as many as you want - it's FREE!
For more information or to submit a film, check out www.RooftopComedy.com/college/funnyfilm.
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| http://www.rooftopcomedy.com/college/funnyfilm |
| Contact: Monica Davis [ monica@rooftopcomedy.com] |
| Entry Fee: $free |
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| Seattle International Film Festival: FutureWave Shorts Program |
| Seattle Washington |
| May/June annually |
| Deadline: March 2, 2009 |
| A presentation of original short films created by youth aged 18 and under at the time of submission. Entries must be no longer than 10 minutes (including end titles).
The juried FutureWave award winner receives a $500 cash prize! |
| http://www.siff.net |
| Contact: Dustin Kaspar [ dustin.kaspar@siff.net] |
| Entry Fee: $20 |
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| Student Sustainability Film Festival |
| Portland,OR |
| May 7, 2009 |
| Deadline: April 30, 2009 |
| This spring, the Northwest Institute for Social Change is hosting its first annual Student Sustainability Film Festival. We are looking for submissions from around the country. The idea is that students produce short documentaries about "local solutions" that their schools or communities have put forward towards environmental issues. We have a great judge's panel (including the likes of Curt Ellis, producer of "King Corn," Fiona Otway, Academy Award-nominated documentary editor) and are awarding $1000 for the top prize. |
| www.nwisc.com/festival_2009/ |
| Contact: Phil Busse [ pwbusse@yahoo.com] |
| Entry Fee: $ |
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| California Student Media and Multimedia Festival |
| California |
| June |
| Deadline: April |
| If your students (or you) are using video making or multimedia in your classroom, this festival is here to honor your efforts. |
| http://www.mediafestival.org |
| Contact: Hall Davidson [ hall@cccd.edu] |
| Entry Fee: $0 |
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| Frost Film Festival |
| Culver City California |
| March |
| Deadline: February |
| Open to all high school students. |
| http://www.avpa.org |
| Contact: [ info@avpa.org] |
| Entry Fee: $ |
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| Student Educational Video Awards (SEVAs) |
| Sacramento California |
| May |
| Deadline: March |
| Students of all ages who are involved in producing video or multimedia are encouraged to share their vision about educational topics and issues in their daily lives. |
| http://www.secctv.org/for_students.html |
| Contact: [ ] |
| Entry Fee: $ |
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| Shriekfest |
| Hollywood California |
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| Deadline: August |
| Horror/science fiction film festival and screenplay competition. Has an 18 and under category. |
| http://www.shriekfest.com |
| Contact: [ email@shriekfest.com] |
| Entry Fee: $25.00-55.00 |
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| International Student Media Festival |
| Anaheim CA |
| Oct. |
| Deadline: June 4 |
| Since 1974, the International Student Media Festival has recognized the very best student-produced media creations. From the days when "Super-8" film defined the state-of-the-art, ISMF has promoted student-produced media as an effective manner of integrating technology throughout the curriculum while encouraging creativity and technical expertise in students of all ages. |
| http://www.ismf.net/ |
| Contact: John Connelly [ jconnelly@ismf.net] |
| Entry Fee: $20 |
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| Slick Rock Film |
| Visalia California |
| May |
| Deadline: April |
| The mission of the Slick Rock Student Film Festival is to encourage and honor
student film-makers in the San Joaquin Valley of California, USA. |
| http://www.slickrockfestival.com |
| Contact: Jim Sill [ jsill@visalia.k12.ca.us] |
| Entry Fee: $none |
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| San Joaquin Film Festival |
| Stockton California |
| June 4 - 8, 2008 |
| Deadline: February 14, 2008 |
| The Short Films Competition of The First San Joaquin Film Festival, open to residents aged 14 years or old - of California counties of San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Fresno, and Sacramento. Categories include Action, Comedy, Drama, Animation, Children and Family, Documentary, Commercial and Music Video. Information and registration available via our official website. |
| http://www.sjccm.org |
| Contact: Sophoan Sorn [ sjccmedia@gmail.com] |
| Entry Fee: $15.00 |
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| 41st Humboldt Film Festival |
| Arcata California |
| March 24-30, 2008 |
| Deadline: Last entry deadline-February 1 |
| The longest running student-run film festival in the country, the Humboldt Film Festival showcases excellent cinema from around the world. Categories include Narrative, Documentary, Animation, Experimental. Awards will be given in these and other categories. See website for details. |
| http://www.humboldt.edu/~filmfest/ |
| Contact: Aimee [ filmfest@humboldt.edu] |
| Entry Fee: $10-30 depending on time and lo |
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| Humboldt Film Festival |
| Arcata CA |
| late March, early April |
| Deadline: January |
| http://The Humboldt Film Fest is the oldest student-run film festival in the world, showcasing innovative cinema since 1967, the Summer of Love. We celebrate films that express fresh ideas and test cinematic boundaries. Films that show heart and purpose hold a greater value to this festival than attributes related to production value. The Humboldt Film Fest exists so that excellent independent films are seen and filmmakers are supported in their art, so as to perpetuate the creation of more exceptional films. |
| http://www.humboldt.edu/~filmfest |
| Contact: [ filmfest@humboldt.edu] |
| Entry Fee: $10 - $30 |
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| Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival |
| Fort Lauderdale Florida |
| October-November |
| Deadline: September |
| Annual event that has several student categories. |
| http://fliff.com |
| Contact: [ info@fliff.com] |
| Entry Fee: $25.00 |
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| Maine Student Film and Video Festival |
| Waterville Maine |
| July |
| Deadline: June |
| Annual event open to Maine residents 6-18. |
| http://www.msfvf.com |
| Contact: Huey [ huey@msfvf.com] |
| Entry Fee: $ |
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| East Lansing Children's Film Festival |
| East Lansing MI |
| March |
| Deadline: |
| The festival accepts submissions of both shorts and features-animation, live action and docs for children. While the festival is not a "student" film festival, they do select quite a few student films for inclusion. They also have a youth film competition for Michigan residents in grades K-12. |
| http://www.elcff.com |
| Contact: [ info@elcff.com] |
| Entry Fee: $ |
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