01/27/05

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***

Indiefest, Film Festival & Market, is pleased to announce their 2005
call for entries. Indiefest celebrates the "vision without
compromise" spirit of the independent filmmaker. Incorporating a
competitive film festival, a screenwriting contest, an independent
film and script market, and a ten day party, Indiefest brings the
world's film community to the beautiful city of Chicago. Indiefest
2005 is scheduled to take place July 29th though August 7th.

Indiefest 2005 will showcase the best of independent film to the
general public, filmmakers, the media, and to distribution
executives. With more films, events, seminars, parties, and the
increasing support of major corporations, the media, and the
independent film community, Indiefest 2005 will be the "must attend"
festival of the year.

Indiefest is eager to showcase emerging talent, therefore there are
no strict eligibility requirements. There is one major requirement:
films financed or produced by major studios or their affiliates are
not eligible. Films and videos of all lengths and genres will be
accepted. Screenplays, scripts, novels, and short stories will be
accepted into the writing competition, which is presented by the
renowned Screenwriter's Project.

The deadlines for entry are as follows: First Look Deadline: February
1, 2005; Early Deadline: March 1, 2005; Regular Deadline: April 1,
2005; and the Late Deadline: May 1, 2005. Additional information and
application forms can be obtained at www.indiefestchicago.com or send
a SASE to Indiefest, PO Box 148849, Chicago, IL 60614-8849.