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Young Filmmaker SilhouetteYoung Filmmakers Contest
Call For Entries

Young, aspiring filmmakers (up to age 20) are invited to submit their film of 30 minutes or less to the 2008 Young Filmmakers Contest. Winning films will be screened at our 2008 festival. Entrants must be a resident of the Upper Hudson Valley or Capital District. Submission deadline has been extended to September 15.
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(PDF file size: 131kb)

FilmColumbia Announces 2008 Call for Entries
FilmColumbia is now accepting submisions for its 2008 film festival. We will present work by independent filmmakers from New York City to Canada. The selection includes features, documentaries, shorts and student films. Entry deadline: July 31, 2008.
Submission Requirements
1. Principal of the film (director, producer, screenwriter, actor, production company or locale) with connection to the Hudson River region, from New York City to Canada.
2. Exhibition format: 35mm, Digibeta, betasp, Digital
3. Submission Format: DVD
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(PDF file size: 168kb)

Screenwriters' Contest Winners Announced
FilmColumbia is pleased to announce the top three winners in our first-ever Screenwriters' Conest. Congratulations to Dawn Renee Jones, who won first prize with her screenplay "Man of the Word." Sarah Horne placed second with "Women Marry Down." Kirk McGee placed third with "Activity Place Mats." Click here for more information.

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