Submitted by danielle martin on November 20, 2006 - 11:46am

[CTCVISTA] Fwd: Media That Matters Film Festival Call For Entry - due Jan 12!

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THE SEVENTH ANNUAL MEDIA THAT MATTERS FILM FESTIVAL

CALL FOR ENTRIES | DEADLINE: JAN 12, 2007



"This socially conscious film festival tackles big issues in short takes."

- THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE



Arts Engine's Media That Matters Film Festival is the premiere showcase for short films with big messages. Launching in June 2007 in New York City with the Awards Ceremony, World Premiere and Media in Action Workshop, the festival runs all year long, reaching an audience of millions through web streaming, broadcasts, DVD distribution and screenings around the world. If you want to make an impact with your short film, this is the festival for you! Go to
www.mediathatmattersfest.org/submit to find out more.



  • The shorter the better – 8 minutes max
  • All genres and youth media welcome
  • Seeking films on any/all social and environmental issues – this year, we are particularly interested in films about Immigration, Elections and Democracy, Poverty, LGBT Rights, Recovery of the Gulf Coast, War in Iraq, Social Entrepreneurship
  • Cash awards
  • Submission fee: $25 | free for youth/students



Arts Engine, Inc. supports, produces, and distributes independent media of consequence and promotes the use of independent media by advocates, educators and the general public.



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Danielle Martin
VISTA, CTC VISTA Project (UMass Boston) & massIMPACT
http://www.ctcvista.org/blog/4
617-287-7340 or 617-854-1765