CALL FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS
for The 5th Annual Artivist Film Festival
IS NOW OPEN!
Merging Art and Activism for Global Consciousness.
The Artivist Film Festival has been recognized with Proclamations from the City of Los Angeles, and received extensive publicity, being featured in:
- ABC NEWS
- LA TIMES
- VARIETY
- HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
- WHOLE LIFE TIMES
- VENICE MAGAZINE
- UCLA BRUIN
- SANTA MONICA MIRROR
- LA CITY BEAT
- USC DAILY TROJAN
- BLUR MAGAZINE
- AND DOZENS MORE.
HOLLYWOOD, CA. (January 2008)
In only four years with amazing ambition and determination, THE ARTIVIST FILM FESTIVAL has received impressive recognition and and has seen the expansion of Artivist to the international stage. The 4th Annual Artivist Film Festival opened to enthusiastic audiences in Hollywood at the Egyptian Theatre from November 8 - 11, 2007, then toured to Lisbon and London in December, 2007. The Artivist Film Festival is looking forward to making its mark on additional international destinations in the upcoming year!
The success of ARTIVIST can be attributed to its ambitious vision: "ARTIVIST" is the 1st international activist film festival dedicated to addressing Human Rights, Children's Advocacy, Animal Rights and Environmental Preservation through film and music. Its mission is to strengthen the voice of international activist artists - "Artivists" - while raising public awareness for social global causes. In addition, Artivist has screened impressive LA and World Premieres in the past 4 years, such as the internationally recognized "Super Size Me", "Fast Food Nation", "Born Into Brothels", "Trudell", "Emmanuel's Gift", narrated by Oprah Winfrey, and dozens more. "Super Size Me" and "Born Into Brothels" received OSCAR nominations, making Artivist a top choice for filmmakers to screen their L.A. Premieres.
Founder - Executive Producer Diaky Diaz states, "Film and Art are the most powerful entertainment and educational media we have. ARTIVIST is dedicated to using the power of media responsibly by providing a platform to socially conscious filmmakers and artists."
In the past 4 years, Artivist has screened more than 250 international activist films from 35 countries at the renowned Egyptian Theatre in the heart of Hollywood.
THE ARTIVIST AWARDS honors the winning films of the annual Artivist Film Festival and the work of outstanding activist celebrities. The Gala Ceremony takes place at the completion of the Artivist Film Festival, at the renowned Egyptian Theater.* Winning Filmmakers have the opportunity to distribute their films through the ARTIVIST FILM NETWORK. Additional prizes are to be announced.
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The Artivist Film Festival ONLY accepts Films/Videos that address either a human rights, social, political issue, children's issues/advocacy, animal issues/rights, or environmental issues. In essence, "activist" films that raise awareness about a particular issue or topic. Artivist also accepts films of individuals and organizations creating or inspiring positive change around them. Artivist screens shorts, feature length films, documentaries, narratives, music videos, animated works, experimental and animated film and videos directed by international filmmakers.
The following must accompany a submission for it to be considered for The Artivist Film Festival:
- Completed WithoutaBox Entry Form, including the WithoutaBox digital press kit.
- Entry Fee. Artivist accepts check, money order, or on-line paperless Credit Card payments made payable to The Artivist Collective.
- Two (2) DVD Screeners of your Film/Video. Multiple entries may be conveniently placed on 1 DVD. We then require two (2) copies of that DVD for viewing purposes.
CATEGORIES
The Artivist Film Festival accepts narrative fiction, documentaries, music videos, animation and experimental films in the following categories:
| International Human Rights | Short films: 1 to 59 minutes Features: 60 to 120 minutes |
| Children's Advocacy | Short films: 1 to 59 minutes Features: 60 to 120 minutes |
| Environmental Preservation | Short films: 1 to 59 minutes Features: 60 to 120 minutes |
| Animal Advocacy | Short films: 1 to 59 minutes Features: 60 to 120 minutes |
| Artivist Spirit | Short films: 1 to 59 minutes Features: 60 to 120 minutes |
FILM SUBMISSION FEES & DUE DATES
Filmmakers are encouraged to submit early!
NOTE: "Premium WithoutABox Members" receive a discount on all submission fees.
| Submission Categories | Dates | General Rates for Non-members and "Basic WAB" Members | Premium WAB Members |
| Earlybird Due Date | March 1, 2008 | $35.00 | $30 |
| Regular Due Date | May 1, 2008 | $40.00 | $35 |
| Late Due Date | June 1, 2008 | $45.00 | $40 |
Withoutabox Extended Due Date | July 1, 2008 | $60.00 | $45 |
NOTE: Filmmakers may submit multiple entries of their own work. There is a $20 fee (or $15 for Premium WAB members) for EVERY ADDITIONAL ENTRY submitted.
ARTIVIST REQUESTS PAPERLESS ENTRIES submitted via The International Film Festival Submission System (BrigitFest) on the Web at Withoutabox.com, allowing Artivist to process your film more quickly and with greater accuracy.
Everyone is required to submit their Film/Video through "Withoutabox". BASIC MEMBERSHIP IS FREE! And, by doing so, you have the advantage of uploading your Press Kits and tracking your Film/Video submission status on-line!
Click on the Withoutabox image below, then follow instructions to apply online:
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