Cornwall Film Festival 2009 Calls for Entries

Cornish filmmakers have an exciting opportunity to have their films showcased on the big screen at Falmouth’s new cinema, The Phoenix, as part of Cornwall Film Festival 2009, which takes place 12th - 15th November.

The Cornwall Film Festival is an annual celebration of Cornish and international filmmaking, offering local and national premieres.  A programme of professional development workshops, lectures and parties also provides the opportunity to network with the UK’s leading industry professionals.

The venue for the Cornwall Film Festival 2009, The Phoenix, is a state of the art 5 screen cinema operated by the Merlin Cinemas chain and includes luxury licensed screens and a Cafe/Bar.

The Cornwall Film Festival is currently calling for film submissions. To enter your film for free, submit via the Festival website www.cornwallfilmfestival.com by the Early bird Deadline: 14 July. The Final Deadline for entries is 11 August.

This year the Festival introduces two new Jury Awards for Cornish short films that will replace the audience awards for Best Film of the Festival and Best Student Film of the Festival. The jury will include leading UK media industry professionals.

The Another Country International Short Film Award returns for its second year to celebrate films of all genres made in towns, villages and rural communities across the world. There is a cash prize of £1000 for the winning film from award sponsors University College Falmouth.

Board Shorts awards and prizes will also be presented to the best international surf/skate/snowboarding short films. Board Shorts 2009 will be held at Carnmarth Hotel in Newquay on Saturday 7 November.

Screen Actions, the Festival run by and for young people also returns on 12 November.   To find out how to get involved in the festival and how to submit your film go to www.screenactions.com.

Cornish Films and Board Shorts Entry Deadlines:

6pm Tuesday 14th July 2009 - Earlybird Deadline: Free Entry

6pm Tuesday 28th July 2009 - Regular Deadline: £10 Fee

6pm Tuesday 11th August 2009 - Late Deadline: £25 Fee

ANOTHER COUNTRY Entry Deadlines:

6pm Tuesday 30th June 2009 - Earlybird Deadline: £20 Fee

6pm Tuesday 14th July 2009 - Regular Deadline: £25 Fee

6pm Tuesday 28th July 2009 - Late Deadline: £35 Fee

Screen Actions Entry Deadline:

6pm Tuesday 14th July 2009 - Final Deadline: Free