Dear A-Chicago-Indie-Film Members,

                                                     Hey everyone, just heard about this site called filmaka.com.  The winner of the whole thing will get a feature film deal, and some of the guys behind it are people like Paul Schrader, Neil LaBute, and John Madden.  I don’t know how long they’re running the contest for, but I’m submitting for the first contest.

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p291/nidhi_bucket/filmaka.jpg

Here are some more details

From the producers and financers of 'Bend it Like Beckham,' 'Buena Vista Social Club,' 'Kill Bill 2,' and 'Hero,' comes the Filmaka.com contest!  Filmaka.com is a new contest site where filmmakers get to submit their short films for viewing, voting, and selection.  The winner of the contest receives a feature film deal with the some of the world's best known independent producers at Filmaka.com. 

You may begin uploading your films on December 15^th – but you can log on now to find out the theme of the contest.  All are invited to submit their short films based on the contest theme – no longer than 3 minutes – at the Entry Level.  The top 15 filmmakers from the Entry Level will win $500 and a chance to move to the Jury Level where you get $1000 to make a new short.   The Jury Level films will be viewed and voted on by an industry panel including actors Colin Firth & Bill Pullman and directors Neil LaBute, John Madden, and Paul Schrader.   First place at the Jury Level wins $3500 and second place wins $1500.  Both move up to the Finals Level, where you're in the running to win a feature film deal!

This is the only contest that presents an opportunity to filmmakers by filmmakers.  You may upload your films beginning December 15^th until December 23^rd.   Log onto www.filmaka.com for complete contest rules and deadlines. May the best director win!

Regards,

Man Sidhu