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MAMMOTH
FILM FESTIVAL
Mammoth Lakes, California - USA

The 5th Annual MAMMOTH FILM FESTIVAL(MFF) is an annual international winter film festival held in Mammoth Lakes, California, home to the Mammoth Mountain ski resort and located just a short drive or flight from Los Angeles. This unique event features a trademark elimination-style tournament where films compete head-to-head to qualify for the Festival's top honor, Best Picture.

Described as "American Idol for filmmakers" and deemed "Worth the Fee" byMovieMaker, MFF features five film competitions and 13 awards and accepts a broad range of films in its feature, short, green, faith-based, and extreme sports categories. Feature films are seeded in four genre brackets: Documentary, Comedy/Musical, Drama, and Foreign Film. Winners are determined by audience vote and progress through each round, gaining additional screenings and exposure.

Winners receive prize packages, which in past seasons have included optional distribution setup through New World Digital's worldwide network of physical and digital partners, Mammoth ski vacation packages, and subscriptions to trade publications. What's more, MFF also features an out-of-competition screening series which allows filmmakers to present their films even if they do not qualify for any of the seeded categories.

UPCOMING DEADLINE
October 31, 2011 - Regular Deadline

MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
With over 1.5 million annual visitors, Mammoth Mountain is currently the third most-frequented resort in the United States, and California's largest ski resort. Given its close proximity to Los Angeles, Mammoth is a year-round getaway for Hollywood stars, studio execs, and industry players.

For the chance to take part in this trailblazing event and network by the slopes, submit your film to the Mammoth Film Festival today!

BACK IN THE BOX
COMPETITION
Los Angeles, California - USA
Winners Announced: December 2011

The Los Angeles-based, 3rd Annual BACK IN THE BOX COMPETITION (BIB) recognizes that too many great works go unproduced every year and that emerging talents need a dedicated showcase and platform for exposure. BIB helps four lucky winners bring their ideas to life, fulfill their visions, and secure production or distribution deals.

Entrants will compete for over $5,000 USD in cash awards, and will have the opportunity to work directly with Fernleif Productions (MIND GAMES; DANTE'S INFERNO) to maximize exposure for their work, which could include obtaining production contracts for screenplays or distribution contracts for completed features and shorts.

BIB will widely promote its winning projects with the ultimate goal of obtaining worldwide distribution. What's more, screenplays that don't win the top honor will also be considered for production deals or future collaboration. Many past winners, finalists, and semi-finalists have already signed agreements with Fernleif Productions or have had their work produced and are now touring the festival circuit.

UPCOMING DEADLINE
October 27, 2011 - Regular Deadline

MORE ABOUT THE COMPETITION
The Competition offers several categories of entry for films and scripts, including shorts, documentary, and animation. This year's prize offerings also include the opportunity to showcase short films in a festival compilation DVD and a full production-ready package for the winning screenplay.

If you're on the hunt for a production or distribution deal, submit your script or film to the Back in the Box Competition today!

Click on link below to enter:

BACK IN THE BOX COMPETITION