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Sandy Moul
Director of Publicity
Anaheim International Film Festival
Tel: (714) 323-6385
E-mail: sandy@anaheimfilm.org
Anaheim International Film Festival Extends Deadline for
One-Minute Film Challenge to August 30
- Youth Filmmakers Have Unique Opportunity to Showcase their Work on the Big Screen
ANAHEIM, Calif. – JULY 20, 2010 – The Anaheim International Film Festival has extended the deadline for the AIFF One-Minute Film Challenge to August 30. Launched in conjunction with the Orange County Department of Education, the One-Minute Film Challenge is the first ever countywide effort to encourage student filmmaking at the middle and high school levels. Students are invited to create, produce and direct a one-minute short film for submission to AIFF. Selected films will be screened at the AIFF One-Minute Film Challenge Showcase Series during the festival, and filmmakers, cast and crew will be invited to walk the red carpet on opening night October 13.
“We are thrilled at the tremendous enthusiasm the AIFF One-Minute Film Challenge has generated from Orange County parents, teachers and students,” said Jo Moulton, executive director, Anaheim International Film Festival. “It’s so important to nurture and recognize the storytelling abilities of young people, as they represent the filmmakers of tomorrow. We are so pleased to be working with the Orange County Department of Education to spotlight the many creative talents of local students.”
The One-Minute Film Challenge is part of the AIFF Youth Education Program, whose primary objective is to provide a mentoring, supportive and professional environment for area students. Entries are open to all middle and high school students in Orange County. There is an entry fee of $1.00, and all entries must be submitted on high quality DVD. A variety of subjects will be accepted (comedy, drama, animation, music video, commercial, etc.). The AIFF One-Minute Film Challenge official guidelines, entry and release forms are available on www.anaheimfilm.org.
The inaugural Anaheim International Film Festival runs Oct. 13-17, 2010 at the Anaheim GardenWalk. Thousands of attendees are expected to visit the five-day festival and participate in film screenings, master classes and workshops taught by industry professionals, and star-studded gala events. Tickets will be available to the general public beginning September 15, 2010. For more information, please call (714) 991-9110 or visit www.anaheimfilm.org.
About the Orange County Department of Education
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves as the center for educational leadership and coordination, providing broad services for over 500,000 children and young adults in the schools of Orange County. We are responsible for interpretation and enforcement of state laws as directed by the legislature, the State Board of Education, and the California Department of Education.
About AIFF
The inaugural Anaheim International Film Festival is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. The 2010 AIFF marks the addition of a world-class cultural event to the city of Anaheim, Orange County and the international film festival circuit. AIFF’s mission is to create an environment that inspires, nurtures and showcases the work of emerging independent film talent and pay tribute to accomplished film artists. For more information, visit www.anaheimfilm.org.
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