Forwarded by Jeremy Butler. For more information, contact [log in to unmask] [log in to unmask] wrote: > > Dear SCREEN-L Members, > > This is a *First* CALL FOR ENTRIES for Telluride IndieFest '98! (formerly > known as the Telluride Independent Film & Screenwriters Festival)! > > Please see Entry Form (below). > > This unique festival/seminar is (once again) dedicated to the spirit and > advancement of independent film/videomaking and screenwriting! > > Scheduled during the winter ski-season (December 4 -6, 1998) here in > *beautiful* Telluride (Colorado), come interact with your peers and > exchange ideas and information about independent film/videomaking and > screenwriting! > > Workshops will include: > > 1) How to Make a 'Small-Budget' Independent Film/Video > 2) Financing of Independent Films/Videos > 3) Distribution of Independent Films/Videos > 4) How to Get Your Screenplay Through the 'Hollywood Maze' > 5) How to Get an Agent > 6) The Future of Independent Film/Videomaking (DVD, the Internet/Web, > Self-Distribution, etc.) > > This festival promises to generate a 'brainstorm' of interesting > information and HIGH entertainment value! Perched at 8750 feet it should! > > And, while you are here SKI or surf our magnificent mountain! > Find out why Telluride is called " the most beautiful place you'll ever ski!" > > ----------------------------------------------- > > *First Call* Entry Fee (if received *by* December 1, 1997): $30.00 for > Short Films/Videos (under 30 minutes), $35.00 for Screenplays, and $40.00 > for Feature Films/Videos > > Entry Fee (*after* December 1, 1997): $35.00 for Shorts, $40.00 for > Screenplays, and $45.00 for Features > > DEADLINE for ALL Entries: August 1, 1998 > > All film/video entries (Features *and* Shorts) must be on *standard* VHS > video (1/2"). > > Film/video screenings (during the festival) may be on 3/4", 16mm or 35mm. > > SHORT films/videos (and documentaries) are *certainly* encouraged! > > Screenplays should be no-more than 120 pages. > There will be 'active readings' of selected screenplays during the festival. > > Accepted festival entries (screenplay, film & video) will receive 4-day > *complimentary* luxury accommodations and their choice of an exciting > outdoor winter activity (downhill or cross-country skiing/surfing, > snowmobile tour, or horseback riding), and free equipment rentals! > > *Telluride IndieFest is non-competitive* > > ------------------------------ cut here ------------------------------ > > ENTRY FORM > Telluride IndieFest '98! > (December 4 - 6, 1998) > > Name: ______________________________________________________ > > Address: ____________________________________________________ > > City: ___________________________ State: _____ Zip: ______________ > > Tel: __________________________ Fax: _________________________ > > E-Mail Address: _______________________________________________ > > How did you hear about our festival? _________________________________ > > Type of entry: Film ___ Video ___ Screenplay ___ > (Please remember to send a 1/2" VHS for all film/video entries) > > Title of entry: _________________________________________________ > > How Long (minutes or pages): ______________________________________ > > Category (please circle): Documentary Drama Comedy Adventure > > Action Suspense Horror Other:___________________________________ > > Enclosed: $_____________ (check one) Check ____ Money Order ____ > > ------------------------------ cut here ------------------------------ > > Please make check or money order (US funds) payable to: QUESO PRODUCTIONS > > Send to: > Telluride IndieFest '98! > c/o Queso Productions > P.O. Box 860 > Telluride, CO 81435 > > *IMPORTANT NOTE* > > Please include a self-addressed stamped postcard (or envelope) to confirm > that your entry has been received! > > As well, if you want your screenplay, film and/or video *returned*, please > include a SASE ('priority mail' recommended) with proper postage. > > Film & Write On! > > Michael Carr > Director: Telluride IndieFest '98! > > P.S. > Please visit: http://telluridemm.com/indifest.html > for complete information about the 1997 event! ---- Screen-L is sponsored by the Telecommunication & Film Dept., the University of Alabama.