* Wednesday, June 05 - Sunday, June 09, 2002, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Entry Deadline: Friday, February 01, 2002
The Nashville Independent Film Festival proudly announces its 33rd annual competition for independent and student film/video artists. The 2002 Festival will showcase the best in independent features, shorts, documentaries, animation, experimental and works by young filmmakers. Also, NIFF features workshops, panel discussions, a vendor and product expo, and guest appearances by nationally recognized film and video artists. First prize in the Short Film and Animation categories qualifies the winning film for Academy Award consideration; Dreammaker Award to top 35mm feature film wins a one week run in a Los Angeles theater and qualifies the film for Academy Award consideration. Cash prizes will be awarded to works selected by the festival judges. The early deadline for entries must be postmarked by Friday, December 21, 2001. The final deadline for all entries must be postmarked by Friday, February 1, 2002. Entry fees range from $10-$50 depending on length. For more information contact: Kelly Brownlee at Nashville Independent Film Festival, Box 24330, Nashville, Tennessee 37202; Phone: 615-742-2500, Fax: 615-742-1004; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.nashvillefilmfestival.org
