3000 by Antonis Tsonis Ficino Films - festivals

Beaufort International Film Festival  USA           February 21 to 25th 2017

The mission of the Beaufort International Film Festival is to enliven our community by fostering and developing a rich appreciation for art of filmmaking. The purpose of the festival is to recognize aspiring filmmakers of almost every genre to include independent film, music, animation, short and long features, documentaries, and screenwriting. It is also an opportunity to showcase the beautiful “film-friendly” region of Beaufort and the Carolina Sea Islands. For the past quarter of a century Beaufort has served as the backdrop for more than 20 major motion pictures, to include Forrest Gump, The Big Chill, The Prince of Tides, and many more. Through this festival we will reintroduce our sweeping marsh vistas, antebellum homes, and quiet charm of the old south to a new generation of filmmakers.

www.beaufortfilmfestival.com

Paris Independent Film Festival  FRANCE           November 27 to December 1st 2016

The Paris Independent Film Festival is preparing for another fantastic festival of independent filmmaking at Ciné XIII Théâtre & Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé, two of Paris’ best independent cinemas. The Paris Independent Film Festival is dedicated to celebrating the works of independent filmmakers from around the world.

www.filmfestival.paris/en

54th Golden Knight Malta International Film Festival  MALTA           November 25 to 26th 2016

One of the longest running film festivals of its kind worldwide. It is a short film festival which shares world class productions with their audiences who appreciate the art of cinema. The Golden Knight Malta Int Film Festival is organised by the Malta Cine Circle – a society founded in 1952 and the festival enjoys a high reputation and prestige in the world of short film festivals.

www.goldenknightmalta.org

57th Thessaloniki International Film Festival  GREECE           November 3 to 13th 2016

Faithful to its established annual appointment, the 57th Thessaloniki International Film Festival will take place November 3 – 13, 2016. With renewed vision and a strong dedication to independent cinema, the Festival will once more invite both film makers and the audience to a special celebration of film. Films from all over the world, cinematic surprises, distinguished guests, tributes, masterclasses, round table discussions and parallel events will comprise the ten-day event.

Screening in Greek Films Award-Winning Shorts

www.filmfestival.gr

34th Sulmona International Film Festival  ITALY           November 3 to 6th 2016

The Sulmona International Film Festival (SIFF) celebrates young cinema from all around the world with a selection of new works from emerging directors and passionate storytellers with unique visions.

The SIFF is the international evolution of the Sulmonacinema Film Festival that has reached its 34th edition. Throughout the last fifteen years Sulmonacinema supported the young Italian filmmakers such as the Academy Award winning Paolo Sorrentino (The Great Beauty, The Youth), Emanuele Crialese (Respiro, Terraferma), Saverio Costanzo (Private, In memoria di me,Hungry Hearts), Michelangelo Frammartino (Il Dono, Le quattro volte), Franco Battiato (Perduto amor, Musikanten). Recent festivals have welcomed guests and judges like: Mario Monicelli, Claudio Santamaria, Stefano Accorsi, Maya Sansa, Enrico Ghezzi, Pippo Del Bono, Luigi Lo Cascio, Antonietta De Lillo, David Riondino, Sonia Bergamasco.

(SIFF) also presents a range of special events including film workshops, retrospectives, non-competitive feature films screenings and parties.

www.sulmonafilmfestival.com

Arpa International Film Festival  USA           November 3 to 6th 2016

Arpa Film Festival is one of the oldest international film festivals for independent cinema in Los Angeles hosted annually in the historic Egyptian Theatre. APRA’s mission is to enhance the cultural environment of our community by supporting artists who bridge the cultural divide, unifying diverse people and cultures through their art.

Nomination

Best Short Film

www.arpafilmfestival.com

Charleston International Film Festival  USA           November 2 to 6th 2016

Charleston International Film Festival, South Carolina, provides a premier showcase for all aspects of filmmaking: the art, the filmmaker, talented directors and actors, and the film-lover in all of us. Our goal is to educate the community & festival attendees through the art and science of film, promoting cross-cultural awareness, the exchange of ideas, and social understanding.

www.charlestoniff.org

International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema Berlin  GERMANY           October 22 to 29th 2016

The International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema in Berlin, Germany promotes cinematographic art by presenting films of quality and entertainment. This festival is part of the International Filmmaker Festivals of World Cinema.

Nominations

Best Original Screenplay of a Foreign Language Film | Berlin 2016 Antonis Tsonis

Best Lead Actor in a Foreign Language Film | Berlin 2016 Panos Natsis

Best Supporting Actor in a Foreign Language Film | Berlin 2016 Yannis Papadopoulos

www.filmmakerfestivalberlin.com

San Jose International Short Film Festival  USA           October 20 to 23rd 2016

This year our theme is “Discover the Wonder” where we’ll uncover a treasure trove of World Class Short Films from across the globe. Bringing together filmmakers, industry executives, Silicon Valley notables and celebrities, to mix and mingle with visitors and patrons seeking to discover new filmmakers and their talented projects. The 8th annual San Jose International Short Film Festival is honored to present short films to audiences this October 20th – 23rd, 2016.

www.sjsff.com

Lyon International Film Festival  FRANCE           October 20th 2016

Lyon International Film Festival also known as LIFF International Film Festival for all Short, Documentary, Feature, Music video, Web Series, Animation, Experimental. The essential mission of LIFF is to provide a platform for vibrant film enthusiasts who are committed in creating spaces for independent cinema and devoted to spreading the knowledge of the modern visual art form to all who are interested.

WINNER – Best Screenplay Antonis Tsonis

www.festivalliff.wix.com/liff

Bridges International Film Festival  GREECE           October 19 to 29th 2016

Bridges International Film Festival was established in 2008 in the framework of celebrations of 150 years of the foundation of Corinth. It was held Under the Auspices of Ministry of Transport and Communications in Greece and was organized in cooperation with the Cultural Centre of Corinth. It was greeted by the Minister of Transport and Communication, the Mayor of Corinth, the President of the Cultural Centre and the Prefect of Peloponnesus.

www.piff.cineartfestival.eu/en

Kerry Film Festival  IRELAND           October 19 to 23rd 2016

Kerry Film Festival is an internationally recognised film festival which takes place each October. Presenting outstanding short and feature films, plus a unique film score programme the festival celebrates emerging filmmaking talent, introduces filmmakers to the industry at large, and creates new film experiences for audiences. From rewarding new filmmakers in our short film competition to enjoying the best film scores live, the festival provides great film experiences for all.

Nomination

Best International Narrative Film

www.kerryfilmfestival.com

San Fransisco International Short Film Festival  USA           October 13 to 15th 2016

The San Francisco International Festival of Short Films brings short films from around the globe to San Francisco. SF Shorts explores a wide mix of genres and cultures without circumscribing them into niches. We love to see different types of films rub up against each other to catalyze new meanings.

www.sfshorts.com/index.html

Greek Film Festival  AUSTRALIA           October 12 to 23rd 2016

The 7th Greek Australian Short Film Festival is part of the Greek Film Festival Australia.
The Greek Australian Short Film Festival began in a Melbourne downtown bar in 2010. It was founded by writer, director and actor Ange Arabatzis and actor, Jim Koutsoukos. Their vision was to showcase up and coming filmmakers who were working in making short films, bringing awareness to the overall community of the work that these filmmakers were creating.

WINNER – Audience Award

www.gasff.com     www.greekfilmfestival.com.au

Mediterranean Short Film Festival of Tangier  MOROCCO           October 10 to 15th 2016

Established by the Moroccan Centre for Cinematography, this Short Film Festival’s mission is to extend its support to the independent filmmaker and provide an exemplary platform for them to showcase their work in Morocco.

www.ccm.ma

The Other Venice Film Festival  USA           October 7th 2016

The Other Venice Film Festival (OVFF), is an International event dedicated to screening full-length, short, doc, experimental, music video, youth films and animated works that embody the spirit, energy and diversity of Venice. Venice, CA has always been an epicenter for LA artists and filmmakers who continue to pave the way toward expanding the language of underground, alternative cinema.

Many historians suggest that film making in Los Angeles was born in Venice, with Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, The Keystone Cops and the Little Rascals all shooting in studios and locations here. The Other Venice Film festival is dedicated to the discovery and development of independent artists and audiences. Through its programs, the OVFF seeks to discover, support, and inspire independent film and theatre artists from Venice and around the world, and to introduce audiences to their new work.

www.othervenicefilmfestival.com

Troyes International Short Film Festival  FRANCE           October 6 to 7th 2016

Troyes is a beautiful old town, in the heart of France and in the famous region Champagne, well-known for its wine. For this inaugural International Short Film Festival, we will celebrate tomorrow’s talents, coming from all over the world.

www.troyesfilmfest.wix.com/accueil

The World’s Independent Film Festival  USA           September 22 to 24th 2016

TWIFF is dedicated to showcasing new and innovative films while fostering the next generation of filmmakers. The festival also seeks to serve the community by presenting unique programs that educate, inspire, engage and challenge a diverse audience through the art of film. The festival provides a platform to introduce their films to the broadest possible audience. TWIFF is committed to providing opportunities to fellow filmmakers and all others in bringing cinematographic arts and other related entertainment products through high-profile community events, talent, productions and films from around the country and the world.

www.twiff.org

22nd Athens International Film Festival  GREECE           September 21 to October 2nd 2016

The Athens International Film Festival Opening Nights, was founded by the Athens Film Society (a Non-Profit Organisation) with the intention of highlighting lesser-known aspects/genres of independent cinema, introducing audiences to some of the best productions of the year and establishing itself as the ideal opening of the upcoming movie season. The Festival was launched in September 1995 and continues successfully until now. The Festival audience roughly consists of 50.000 film-goers, who are interested in learning about the latest movie trends from all over the world and watching the most successful productions of the season before anyone else. Our goal is to present them with a handpicked selection of independent productions from all over the world.

www.en.aiff.gr

39th Drama International Short Film Festival  GREECE           September 19 to 24th 2016

The Festival was established in 1978 whose purposes are to promote and disseminate the art of cinema, and especially of the short film, in Greece and abroad and to develop a spirit of friendship and cooperation between filmmakers from all over the world. It is held every year in September in the city of Drama, Greece and fosters the development of the short film medium.

WINNER – Greek National Category – Special Prize to Antonis Tsonis for ‘3000’. Awarded by the Jury “For the accuracy with which he coordinates the expressive means”.

www.dramafilmfestival.gr

Cyprus International Film Festival  CYPRUS           September 14 to 25th 2016

Cyprus International Film Festival (CYIFF) takes place annually, under the umbrella of the Cultural International Festivals in cooperation with CINE@ART FESTIVALS network on the beautiful Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The festival was inaugurated on March 23, 2006 by the Cypriot Minister of Education and Culture Mr Pefkios Georgiades and is the brainchild of a group of dedicated producers, cinema experts, multimedia specialist and event organisers.

WINNER – Best Cinematography in a Short Film Joerg Gruber

www.cyiff.cineartfestival.eu

Down Under Berlin Film Festival  GERMANY           September 4 to 18th 2016

Since 2010 Down Under Berlin has developed into the largest film festival in Europe dedicated to Australian and New Zealand film. As such it provides not only a window to storytelling and cinematography from Down Under but also a platform for filmmakers, who want to present their work to German audiences. The festival showcases a wide range of films including Indigenous cinema, short films, documentaries, experimental and feature films.

www.downunderberlin.de

34th Long Island Film Festival  USA           September 1 to 30th 2016

Our mission is to discover, promote and give venue to independent filmmakers, not just from the greater New York area, but from other regions of America and abroad. For 34 years, the Long Island Film Festival has presented high quality film programs and has made a major contribution to the Long Island community by promoting films that are entertaining, educational, thought provoking and enhance the general public’s understanding of cinema culture and the humanities.
The Long Island Film Festival is the Longest Running International Film Festival on Long island.

www.longislandfilmfestival.org

Salento International Film Festival  ITALY           August 31 to September 7th 2016

Founded in 2004 by Luigi Campanile, the Salento International Film Festival emerged as a major cultural event and the top film festival in South Italy. Each year it introduces filmmakers worldwide to the Salento area’s unique resources, while celebrating the history and future of the film industry with 4 days of world premieres, special events, seminars, feature films, short films, documentaries.

www.salentofilmfestival.com/english/home_english.htm

Monterrey International Film Festival  MEXICO           August 25 to 30th 2016

Today the Monterrey International Film Festival is among the top five film festivals in Mexico and certainly the most important in the northern part of the country. Highlighting a selection of short and feature contemporary films, the festival’s mission is to bring together for Monterrey’s audience a panorama of international film which explores the thematic and formal tendencies of the new auteur cinema, enriching the city’s cinematic offer and stimulating the regional production of quality films.

www.monterreyfilmfestival.com/en/

New Renaissance Film Festival London  UK           August 20th 2016

NRFF provides a showcase stage in LONDON, UK, for innovative filmmakers and screenwriters from around the world. Prior to the festival we will announce each week THE FILM OF THE WEEK on our website to highlight one of the film entries. This stands apart from the official selection process, but we will give a special award to one of the FILMS OF THE WEEK at the festival.

WINNER – of THE FILM OF THE WEEK April 4 2016

WINNER – Best Cinematography International Short Film or Documentary Joerg Gruber

Nominations

Best International Short Film Antonis Tsonis

Best Actor in an International Short Film Panos Natsis

www.newrenaissancefilmfest.com/film-of-the-week

Trinity International Film Festival  USA           August 12 to 13th 2016

Trinity International Film Festival continues to provide a platform for artists around the world to showcase their films, network and gain access to industry resources. TIFF is Detroit’s signature event for independent filmmakers.

www.trinityinternationalfilmfest.blogspot.com.au

Oceanside International Film Festival  USA           August 7 to 14th 2016

North County San Diego’s Largest Film Festival, OIFF is an opportunity for independent film makers to have their work screened and in competition. It also gives the film buffs a jump-start chance for viewing local and international films at a place known for its rich history, beautiful beaches, and artistic freedom. Film industry guests and audience members alike will appreciate the ocean-infused atmosphere surrounding the city, where the festival is held.

WINNER – Best Narrative Short

www.osidefilm.org

17th Reel to Reel International Film Festival  USA           July 27 to 30th 2016

Located in the heart of North Carolina between Asheville and Charlotte, Cleveland County is right in the middle of it all. The mission of the Real to Reel International Film Festival is to offer a forum for independent film, video and multi-media artists from around the world to showcase their talents and expose the works of these artists to our region. Our goal is to showcase thought-provoking films and offer a venue where movie lovers who appreciate independent vision can celebrate this unique art form.

www.ccartscouncil.org/realtoreel/index.html

The Indy Film Fest Indianapolis  USA           July 14 to 26th 2016

The Indy Film Fest exists to celebrate the art of cinema. We are persistent in our quest for the best the industry has to offer from home and abroad. We are dedicated to fostering new talent and helping filmmakers connect with the global industry. We are also dedicated to educating and developing audiences for international and independent cinema in Indianapolis, screening the kind of innovative, visionary work that may not normally achieve distribution in this area.

www.indyfilmfest.org

Swedish International Film Festival  SWEDEN           July 4 to 8th 2016

The Swedish International film festival in Stockholm was created to support independent filmmakers who want to get international recognition and the opportunity to realize their careers. We are promoting the efforts of talented and impassioned filmmakers in their pursuits to create film that encourages and promotes creativity and standing up to be heard for the first time for many.

www.siffestival.com

Madrid International Film Festival  SPAIN           July 2 to 9th 2016

The Madrid International Film Festival is an international film event to celebrate the movie making whilst bringing together film makers and the business of film making, from the smallest independent film maker to the most popular English and foreign language films and is open to all film genres. The Official Selection serves to highlight the diversity of cinematic creation through its different sections, the two most important of which are the Competition and UN Certain Regard. Films that are representative of “arthouse cinema with a wide audience appeal” are presented in Competition, and Un Certain Regard focuses on works that have an original aim and aesthetic.

Nominations

Best Short Foreign Language Film

Best Cinematography Foreign Language Film Joerg Gruber

www.madridinternationalfilmfestival.com

Best Independents International Film Festival  GERMANY           July 1 to July 8th 2016

The Best Independents Film Festival shows a selection of short films. The best Indie films will be screened in a ‘Best of’ festival programme. We will screen the nominated films in a summer and a winter edition of our festival.

WINNER – Award of Excellence

www.bestindependentsfilmfestival.com

Sunderland Short Film Festival  UK           June 30 to July 3rd 2016

Sunderland Shorts is a new film festival for the North East of England, created to celebrate the finest short filmmakers from around the corner and across the globe. It was created in collaboration with DC Shorts USA and supported by Sunderland City Council and the Washington DC Commission on Arts and Humanities.

www.sunderlandshorts.co.uk

SMR13 International Film Festival  FRANCE           June 23 to 25th 2016

In Manare Saint Mitre Les Remparts, SMR13 is an international festival of independent cinema festival promoting and rewarding independent films with great creative imaginations.

Nominations

Best Short Film

Best Director – Antonis Tsonis

Best Actor – Panos Natsis

www.smr13filmfestival.com

“Euro fest” European International Film Festival  RUSSIAN FEDERATION           June 4th 2016

Held in the heart of the beautiful European city of St. Petersburg, Euro Fest, will take place at the Manege Cinema. The festival celebrates independent quality films and looks forward to bringing them to wider audiences.

www.eurofest.weebly.com

Hoboken International Film Festival  USA           June 3 to 9th 2016

Hoboken International Film Festival (“HIFF”) is dedicated to showcasing and promoting fine non-studio films, TV pilots, and screenplays from filmmakers throughout the United States and internationally and is being held at the breathtaking Paramount Theater in Middletown, New York. HIFF will showcase numerous film and TV stars, and the world’s most cutting edge films.

www.hobokeninternationalfilmfestival.com

Ferrara Film Festival  ITALY           June 1 to 5th 2016

The Ferrara Film Festival is an international film competition, a cultural educational and economical bridge between United States and Italy through the art and showcase of films from all over the World, cinematic collateral events and entertainment shows.The City of Ferrara is part of UNESCO as a World Heritage site and it will serve as an incredible backdrop for this high profile cinematic event. The city is placed in the strategic northern Italian area between Florence, Bologna and Venice and, despite having already terrific structures to host large events, the city still didn’t reach its full potential in the international scene.

WINNER – Premio Miglior Cortometraggio WORLD Best Short Film

WINNER – Premio Migliore Attore Panos Natsis Best Actor All Categories

www.ferrarafilmfestival.com

10th Los Angeles Greek Film Festival  USA           June 1 to 5th 2016

The Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF) showcases new films from Greece and Cyprus, and includes works by international filmmakers of Greek descent. Since the Festival’s inception in 2007, the awards night has become an integral event serving to highlight filmmakers who are changing the way we think about film. Past festival participants include award-winning directors and filmmakers such as Alexander Payne, Penelope Spheeris, Phedon Papamichael, Olympia Dukakis; studio executives such as Jim Gianopulos (Fox Filmed Entertainment Chairman) and Kary Antholis (President, HBO Films) serve on LAGFF’s Advisory Board. The LAGFF team is committed to making every effort possible in order to cultivate cross-cultural communication.

www.lagff.org

River Film Festival  ITALY           May 28 to June 10th 2016

The 10th River Film Festival is an international festival of shorts held in Padova (Italy). The Festival is organized by the Associazione Culturale Researching Movies and is sponsored by the Comune di Padova Assessorato alla Cultura (Padua City Council – Cultural Office) and the University of Padua. The films will once again be shown on the screen on the raft moored in the middle of the 16th century fluvial port used for trade between Padua and Venice at the city gate of Porta Portello. This enchanting setting is just one of the many features that attract people to RiFF year after year.

www.riverfilmfestival.org

Polish International Film Festival  POLAND           May 23 to 29th 2016

The Polish International Film Festival was established to support independent filmmakers get international recognitions, exposure, and opportunities for their careers.

SEMI FINALIST

www.festiival.info

Cinema at the Edge (CATE)  USA           May 19 to 22nd 2016

CATE Film festival celebrates independent films of all genres that feature a distinct vision, a unique voice, or a challenge to what is expected and accepted in the medium. Featuring narratives, documentaries, and shorts, from talented filmmakers all over the world, CATE gives new and recognized films and filmmakers the chance to ignite audience buzz, gain acclaimed exposure, and provide global distribution opportunities. The festival is located in the heart of Santa Monica’s Main Street minutes away from the beach – housed at the Edgemar Center for the Arts, a two theatre and art gallery complex designed by Frank Gehry.

www.cinemaattheedge.com

Rainier Independent Film Festival  USA           May 13 to 15th 2016

The Rainier Independent Film Festival is a gateway to an explorative cinematic journey, set in the transformative landscape of Mt. Rainier’s forested community.

www.rainier.film

Riverside International Film Festival  USA           May 6 to 15th 2016

RIFF has brought the best in contemporary international and independent film to the Inland Empire region of Southern California, the fastest growing area in America. RIFF seeks strong films of social upheaval, human conflict, and the boldness of the human spirit. We also enjoy the best of comedy, mystery, and science fiction. We particularly appreciate subtitled films, student films, and animation. RIFF accepts diverse and challenging feature films, documentaries and shorts. A very high percentage of filmmakers and actors attend to present their films and to participate in workshops and forums. RIFF attempts to expose the largest number of socio-economic groups possible to film makers, as part of Riverside’s goal of being a center for the arts.

www.riversidefilm.org

Philadelphia Independent Film Festival  USA           May 4 to 8th 2016

The Philadelphia Independent FF seeks out and programs a curated collection of local and global Independent films. We are committed to discovering and presenting a unique cinematic experience unrestrained by conventional boundaries. The Philadelphia Independent Film Festival brings together the innovation, technology, creativity, and diversity of film in a unique filmmaker exhibition ecosystem.

www.philadelphiaindependentfilmfestival.com

Black Hills Film Festival  USA           May 4 to 7th 2016

The Black Hills Film Festival (BHFF), nestled in the hills near Mt Rushmore in South Dakota, is now soaring into its 7th year. The festival is a true celebration of cinema and the mavericks who do what it takes to get their vision to the screen. The festival takes over the mountain town of Hill City, and Rapid City to line up world-class parties, receptions and powerful workshops. The mission of the Black Hills Film Festival is to bring high quality films from all over the world to the Black Hills of South Dakota; to build awareness of independent films and film as an art form; and to provide educational opportunities for filmmakers.

www.blackhillsfilmfestival.org

New York City Independent Film Festival  USA           April 27 to May 1st 2016

The NYC Indie Film Festival provides a showcase for the best in independent cinema, including short films, feature films, music videos, and animated works. With panels, parties and a week-long gathering of fellow indie filmmakers, the festival strives to promote an open and nurturing environment for artists, writers, actors, film-makers and fans. The NYC Indie film Fest is eager to embrace fresh ideas and storytelling and we are looking for filmmakers whose passion for the art form is real as they push films in new directions.

www.nycindieff.com

Film Score and the Scruffy City Film & Music Festival  USA           April 26 to May 1st 2016

FILM SCORE celebrates the musical heart and soul of film, and the composers and artists that make films sing. All films submitted to the festival in all categories must have a standout soundtrack, score, sounds design, or musical narrative to be considered. The Feature Film with the Best Score or Soundtrack will headline the festival. Also, awards will be given for Best Composer, and Best Soundtrack.

www.scruffycityfilmfest.com

Sacramento International Film Festival  USA           April 24 to May 1st 2016

Our goal is to blend the worlds of international, independent and Hollywood cinema to grow the art and craft of film making locally and beyond. As Northern California’s Festival of Cinema art, The Sacramento Film Festival is a catalyst for greater appreciation of film as art, build the local film making community and work with Hollywood and independents alike to showcase Northern California as a dynamic place to shoot and screen movies.

www.sacramentofilmfestival.com

Ukrainian International Short Film Festival  UKRAINE           April 23 to 24th 2016

The Ukrainian international short film festival is a platform for independent filmmakers, where they can show their films a large audience and to know the opinion of the audience and their colleagues. The aim of our festival – give to all independent filmmakers opportunity to express themselves.

www.ukrainian.festti.com

USA Film Festival’s 38th Annual International Short Film Competition  USA           April 20 to 24th 2016

A curated event featuring only the best new features & shorts; U.S. and foreign films; Tributes to master artists; International Short Film & Video Competition with cash awards administered by national jury. Filmmakers present their works and discuss them with the audience.

FINALIST – 38th Annual International Short Film Competition 2016

www.usafilmfestival.com

Princeton Film Festival  USA           April 15 to 17th 2016

Hosted at Princeton University each Spring, the Princeton Film Festival showcases short films and screenplays from up-and-coming filmmakers and screenwriters.

www.princetonfilmfest.com

25th Arizona International Film Festival  USA           April 14 to May 1st 2016

The 25th Arizona International Film Festival, is the longest running and largest film festival in Arizona and will exhibit films in venues throughout Tucson. The Festival theme of Bridging Cultures provides a way for independent cinema to share images and voices from diverse cultures with Arizona communities.

www.filmfestivalarizona.com

58th Rochester International Film Festival  USA           April 14 to 16th 2016

The Rochester International Film Festival, the world’s oldest continuously-held short film festival, has been produced each year since 1959 by Movies on a Shoestring, Inc. Each festival includes a wide variety of narrative films, documentaries, and animations submitted by independent filmmakers from all parts of the world.

AWARD – Shoestring Trophy

www.rochesterfilmfest.org

Rincon International Film Festival  PUERTO RICO           April 11 to 17th 2016

The Rincon International Film Festival is the largest film festival in Puerto Rico. A unique festival location where films meet the sea. RIFF brings it’s audience together, with locals, filmakers, and other film enthusiasts, while feeling the cool ocean breeze and hearing the waves sing in the background as films are screened oceanside.

WINNER – Excellence Award

www.rinconfilm.com

Comme il Faut International Film Festival  BELARUS           April 10th 2016

Comme il Faut provides a unique opportunity to see the films, created by our contemporaries – young filmmakers from around the world. The Festival is a creative platform for those, whose mission is to prove that cinema remains the most important of all the arts; moreover, it is like a navigator that allows a person to make an emotional journey, sympathize and empathize.

So, Comme Il Faut International Film Festival is also a platform for communication and knowledge exchange between young filmmakers and professionals: directors, critics, producers, actors. The goal of the Festival is to educate, inspire, unite people, encourage them to think and be a part of history.

The panel of judges is represented by professionals in the sphere of cinema, literature and other visual arts of Russia and the world (cinema critics, writers, laureates of Movie and Literary awards).

WINNER – Best Director

www.commeilfaut-fest.com

49th WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival  USA           April 8 to 17th 2016

WorldFest is one of the oldest and largest film & video competitions in the world. The mission/vision statement of WorldFest is to recognize and honor outstanding creative excellence in film & video, to validate brilliant abilities and to promote cultural tourism for Houston, to develop film production in the region and to add to the rich cultural fabric of the city of Houston.

WINNER – Gold Remi Award Human Sexuality

www.worldfest.org

Capital City Film Festival  Michigan USA           April 6 to 10th 2016

The Capital City Film Festival (CCFF) is a multimedia showcase of independent films, live touring bands and multimedia experiences that engage audiences in Michigan’s capital city. We celebrate artists from around the world who share their craft while promoting and building on the cultural assets of our diverse locale.

www.capitalcityfilmfest.com

43rd Athens International Film and Video Festival  Ohio USA           April 4 to 10th 2016

Academy® Award Accredited and qualifying, the Athens International Film and Video Festival started in 1974, and has continuously since then maintained a vision and identity that celebrates avant-garde, independent, alternative, and world media, from 35mm feature films, 16mm films, video, and now digital media and interactive installations. AIFVF highlights the latest in global cinema.

www.athensfilmfest.org

Maryland International Film Festival  Hagerstown USA           April 1 to 3rd 2016

Maryland International Film Festival-Hagerstown was launched in 2009 and screens downtown in the middle of the arts and entertainment district. MIFF-H have been bringing in the finest films from around the world, providing a platform for independent filmmakers to engage audiences, collaborate with other filmmakers, and educate the community with the celebration of film. Hagerstown, Maryland was founded in 1762 by Jonathan Hager and quickly transformed into an avant-garde community. It is not only a beautiful and historical city, but it is truly the perfect location for the artistically inclined to celebrate their achievements, camaraderie and films.

www.marylandiff.com

Trenton Film Festival  USA           March 31 to April 3rd 2016

Unparalleled in diversity of subject matter, technique and filmmaker intention, this year’s Trenton Film Festival features 55 films from 16 countries ranging from narrative, animated and documentary features and shorts to music videos and experimental works. See films by accomplished directors and emerging talents from our local area to all regions of the US, Canada, Western and Eastern Europe, East and South Asia, and the Middle East. A great opportunity to explore a wide breadth of film, meet filmmakers and discover the Trenton film scene.

www.trentonfilmsociety.org

Fargo Film Festival  USA           March 15 to 19th 2016

The Fargo Film Festival is the premier annual moving picture event in the state of North Dakota. Featuring more than 100 movies every March, the five day festival takes place at the Historic Fargo Theatre, a beautiful, 870-seat art deco movie palace equipped with a Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ.

The Fargo Film Festival showcases work from all over the world and routinely programs movies that go on to receive distribution. In the past several years, the festival has hosted four Oscar-nominated filmmakers.

www.fargofilmfestival.org

Un Court Tournable  Paris FRANCE           March 11th 2016

UN COURT TOURNABLE is a shorts films festival event that aims to be a place of discovery of new talents in the field of cinema. The screening will take place at the Théâtre Douze.

www.uncourttournable.fr

Geneva Film Festival  USA           March 10 to 12th 2016

The Geneva Film Festival is a grassroots event held annually to celebrate and showcase independent films from around the world. Films submitted hail from over 20 countries, including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Spain, Ireland, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, Brazil and India, just to name a few. Since its beginning in 2007, the Geneva Film Festival has grown in popularity and status in the independent film festival community. The Geneva Film Festival attracts professionals from all aspects of the film industry, as well as local arts groups, business professionals, and patrons from all across the Chicago area. An eclectic audience of film enthusiasts gathers for three days to recognize innovative craft and to share inspirational perspectives in the intimate setting of Geneva, Illinois, home to many artists.

www.genevafilmfestival.org

Accolade Global Film Competition           March 2016

Currently in its 14th year, Accolade Global Film Competition is an avant-garde worldwide competition that strives to give talented directors, producers, actors, creative teams and new media creators the positive exposure they deserve. It discovers and honors the achievements of filmmakers who produce high quality shorts and new media.

WINNER – Award of Excellence Special Mention

www.accoladecompetition.org

LA Indie Film Festival  USA           March 3 to 13th 2016

LA INDIE FILM FESTIVAL provides a showcase for the best shorts, features, tv pilots, web series, music videos and animation. Our dual emphasis is on “discovering” great talent with the purpose of promoting it to both the entertainment industry and the LA public, as well as, showcasing the works of seasoned professionals and well-known stars.

www.laindiefilmfest.com

Richmond International Film Festival  USA           March 3 to 6th 2016

The Richmond International Film Festival, Virginia, is a competitive festival that screens more than 120 international cutting edge films, making it one of the Mid-Atlantic’s largest international competitive festivals. RIFF brings the spirit of Hollywood to beautiful Richmond, at the Bowtie Criterion/Movieland and the historic Byrd Theatre. In 2011, USA Today called the 1,300-seat theatre, “One of the top 10 places to still see a movie in splendor in the United States.”

www.rvafilmfestival.com

The Magnolia Film Festival  USA           March 3 to 5th 2016

The 18th Magnolia Independent Film Festival or The Mag, a film festival based in Mississippi, was founded by Ron Tibbett in 1997. It was the first film festival to take place in Mississippi, USA.

WINNER – Ron Tibbett Award for Excellence in Film

www.starkvillearts.net/magnolia-film-festival-2016.html

Sedona International Film Festival  USA           February 20 to 28th 2016

The Festival’s mission statement: “Bringing people together to broaden the understanding of the human condition and celebrate the power of independent film through cinema and the Sedona experience. To educate and inspire filmmakers and audience members to make a difference around the world through film.”

The Sedona International Film Festival celebrates current independent film from around the world. The festival strives to bring the best in narrative features, documentaries, short subjects, animation and foreign language films in all genres to its indie audience.

www.sedonafilmfestival.org

London IFF  GB           February 18 to 26th 2016

London International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema is a global industry event that will reach out to the many filmmakers who always place film at the centre of our acts as a truly international film industry event. The London International Filmmaker Film Festival is a unique event in its 8th year that is celebrating the best and most popular independent and studio films from the global film industry.

Nominations

Best Short Foreign Language Film Tia Spanos Tsonis

Best Director Foreign Language Short Film Antonis Tsonis

Best Original Screenplay Foreign Language Film Antonis Tsonis

Best Editor Foreign Language Film Lambis Haralampidis

www.filmfestinternational.com

The IndieFest Film Awards  USA           February 2016

IndieFEST discovers and honors the achievements of filmmakers who produce high quality films and new media. IndieFEST is an exceptional, truly international awards competition. The goal of traditional film festivals is to bring entertainment to local audiences making the filmmaker of secondary importance. IndieFEST is about helping independent filmmakers gain the credibility and publicity they justly deserve. Our talented IndieFEST award winners have gone on to win Emmy, Telly and other awards.

WINNER – Award of Excellence

www.theindiefest.com