Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series is seeking films directed, written or produced by women of color. Reel Sisters 2009 will present ´Honoring Our Roots and Family Ties,¡ to celebrate the important role film has played in preserving our personal history and heritage. Filmmakers will have their original works viewed at a public screening Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus from September 26-27, 2009 and at a pre-festival opening night ceremony in New York City. Submission forms are available at visit www.reelsisters.org and www.withoutabox.com. For information or to volunteer call (347) 534-3304 or (212) 865-2982.
Film shorts, animation, works-in-progress, narratives, features, documentaries and experimental works are eligible. Please include a short biography and film synopsis. Entries must be submitted on 1/2″ NTSC VHS videotape or PAL DVD (Region free DVDs. Entry fee is $20. All entries must be received or postmarked by May 1, 2009.
Reel Sisters is sponsored by African Voices magazine. The festival committed to providing opportunities for women of color in the film industry. Reel Sisters is a three-day festival that provides professional workshops for emerging women filmmakers wishing to improve their craft and gain access to the resources they need to succeed in the film industry. The festival offers workshops and panels on financing film projects, documentary filmmaking, screenwriting and exploring new opportunities in film on the Internet.
Posted on February 28, 2009 by narmer