The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (SFJFF) is now accepting entries for its 25th Festival, (July 21-August 8, 2005). The SFJFF, one of the oldest and largest Jewish film festival in the world, showcases new independent American and international Jewish-subject cinema. The SFJFF seeks short and feature-length dramatic, documentary, experimental and animated works about Jewish history, culture and identity. Entry forms can be filled out online or downloaded from www.sfjff.org.  Please submit preview tape, entry form, $15 entry fee (not required for international entries and student works), synopsis, director bio/filmography, cast/credit list and photos to: Festival Programming, SFJFF, 145 Ninth Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, 94103. For information: Tel. 415.621.0556, Fax 415.621.0568 Or, visit their » Continue reading "San Francisco Jewish Film Festival call for entries"

The 7th annual The Method Fest independent film festival, scheduled for April 1-8, 2005 at Edwards Grand Palace Stadium 6 Cinemas at the Commons at Calabasas, Calif., is looking for story-driven films featuring strong acting performances. The late entry deadline for film submissions to The Method Fest is Sunday, January 23.

Entry fees are $50 for feature films and $40 for short films; student entries are $25. Screen formats accepted are 35 mm, Beta SP and DigiBeta. For entry information call (310) 535-9230 or visit the festival Withoutabox.

NAKED FAME
Regent Releasing
Opens Feb 25, 2005
Christopher Long's intelligent and appealing documentary, Naked Fame follows Colton Ford and his life partner, fellow adult film star Blake Harper, as Colton moves from the film studio to the music recording studio.

The Billyburg Short Film Festival, taking place in the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn March 20 - 21, is accepting entries. The early deadline is March 1st, and the final submission date is April 1. For more information, visit their website.