Slamdance News and Upcoming Events - February 2009
Welcome back after the 2009 Slamdance festival in Park City, Utah!
Slamdance profusely thanks all of the filmmakers, sponsors, staff, and supporters who made the 2009 Slamdance Film Festival possible. We were honored to celebrate our 15th Anniversary with an amazing film program, expanded event slate, and a strong community that came together to support true independent film and emerging talent. To revisit the events and happenings in Park City, watch our full slate of Slamdance TV videos from behind the scenes from setup to cleanup, red carpets to film screenings.
Even though the festival's over, Slamdance is still busier than ever - here's what we're up to over the next few months:
We're now back in LA and the Melrose office prepping for the upcoming 2009 writing competitions, staged readings and special screenings in Los Angeles and New York - we encourage filmmakers, film enthusiasts, and Slamdance alums to keep in contact and come to all of these events! In addition, Slamdance staff will be hitting the road and making special appearances at Cinequest, SXSW, Seattle International Film Festival, and more this spring.
Writing Competitions Launch:
After the festival, we turn our attention to Slamdance's Writing Department: 2009's Writing Competitions have already kicked off with fantastic prizes and sponsors. The Short Screenplay Competition's final deadline is just around the corner (February 9, 2009), so hurry up with those submissions: the Grand Prize Winner walks away with $500.00.
And wait … there's more! One of top five finalists will be selected and produced as a part of Slamdance's $99 Special Competition and screen at the 2010 Festival! Check out previous Slamdance $99 Specials here.
The Teleplay Competition Call For Entries has also launched: The scripted portion is sponsored by Act III Productions and the unscripted portion is sponsored by the Greif Company: early deadline is February 17, 2009. Save some money and get those original ideas in ASAP - we want to read them and connect you with companies who want to produce your ideas. Step to it now!
Feature Screenplay Call For Entries opens in March 2009 and is sponsored by Upload Films with a $7,000 Grand Prize Award. Upload Films recently signed an option agreement with our 2008 Screenplay winner Neil McGowan (NUMBERED).
The Slamdance Horror Screenplay Competition begins in June 2009 and the winner walks with $5,000 as well as a possible option agreement. And regardless of genre or length, if you have a script and you want some constructive feedback from our expert team, check out our year round coverage service.
Interested in submitting films?
Slamdance's Anarchy short competition is open year-round; programmed films will complete each month with the winning short, chosen by audience vote, moving on to play at Slamdance 2010's Anarchy Program in Park City.
Become a Part of Slamdance 2010:
Slamdance is able to operate as a year-round organization and ensure the success of our competitions and festival event through our sponsors and partners - if you're interested in becoming a part of Slamdance, whether by sponsoring a panel or reception at Slamdance 2010, partnering with our community for a Los Angeles or New York based event, or overall marketing to the Slamdance audience, contact us now! We're already preparing for 2010 and depend on our supporters to make next year's festival a success.
Check back throughout the month for news on Slamdance Showcase Screenings, Screenplay Readings and more Slamdance sponsored events coming up, and submit your scripts, teleplays, and films!
