Call for Applications: 2009-2010 ABC Entertainment Group Production Associates Program

The application process for the 2009-2010 ABC Entertainment Group Production Associates Program begins April 1, 2009 thru April 24, 2009. The program is a 12-month paid program, during which individuals from diverse backgrounds are placed in entry-level positions in the production-related areas of ABC Studios in Burbank, California.

Production Associates will be assigned entry-level positions within six main groups in primetime television production: Production Management, Production Finance, Post-Production Management, Studio Crafts Management, Business and Legal Affairs, and Creative Affairs.

Applications will be accepted only between April 1, 2009 and April 24, 2009. Applications must be submitted electronically. Mailed submissions will not be accepted. Interviews will be scheduled May 28 and May 29, 2009 and job assignments are expected to begin on July 6, 2009.

For an application and further information, please contact:
Production Associates Program Administrator
(818) 460-7735 – Information Line
Email: ABC.Production.Associates.Administrator@...

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Deadline Approaching: $25,000 Feature Doc Grant for Animal Protection Issues

Today's diverse forms of media can be powerful vehicles for increasing awareness of animal protection issues. The mission of The Humane Society of the United States' (The HSUS) Animal Content in Entertainment (ACE) program is to encourage content creators to view animal issues as rich source material for socially relevant documentary and entertainment media.

The HSUS' ACE program offers various levels of support, from access to information, advisory experts, and film and video archives, to grant programs, promotional partnerships and large scale strategic alliances with the potential to reach an audience of millions.

As part of that support system, The HSUS has partnered with The Silverdocs/AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival for four consecutive years to provide a grant for a feature documentary that highlights one or more animal protection issues. Last year that grant was increased to $25,000, and thanks to our partners at Silverdocs and Discovery, we received an overwhelming response. And with socially relevant content becoming more a part of our mainstream media diet, this year will be even better.

Extended Submission Deadline: April 17, 2009

For details and application information go to www.ace-tvfilm.com

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Call for Entries: LUNAFEST

LUNAFEST is a nationwide traveling festival of short films by...for…about women. Our festival accepts short films, 20 minutes or less, in a variety of genres which embody the inspirational roles of women in our local, national and international communities.

We are looking for amateurs, students and aspiring indie filmmakers and producers involved in films aligned with our by…for…about women theme and are especially thrilled to receive animated, documentary, international and comic pieces. Films are viewed by over 25,000 people and screened in over 150 venues across the country. There is no limitation based on the year of production and winning filmmakers are awarded $1000 cash!

Postmark Submission Deadline: April 30, 2009

For details and application information go to www.lunafest.org
Email: lunafest@...

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Deadline Approaching: LA Shorts Fest

The entry deadline is approaching for the 13th LA Shorts Fest, the largest short film festival in the world. Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences accredited. In past years, 33 participants have earned Academy Award nominations including 11 Oscar winning short films! The festival annually attracts more than 10,000 moviegoers, filmmakers and entertainment professionals looking for the hottest new talent.

Regular Deadline: April 4, 2009
Final Deadline: May 8, 2009

Submit Online www.LAshortsFest.com
Email: info@...

 

Cheers,

 

J-M : )