CALL FOR FILMS AND VIDEOS 2005 Ohio Independent Film Festival (OIFF)

For Immediate Release: February 9, 2005

Contact: Annetta Marion or Bernadette Gillota, Co-Founding Artistic Directors of
Independent Pictures, presenter of the OIFF, (216) 651-7315

"What would filmmaking be without quality film festivals? The OIFF ranks with
the best,"
say Patrick Shen and Greg Bennick, festival veterans with their film FLIGHT FROM
DEATH:
THE QUEST FOR IMMORTALITY. The Ohio Independent Film Festival is one of the
leading
independent film events in Ohio. The 2005 OIFF, this November in Cleveland,
Ohio, will
mark the organization's 19th festival. Like many festivals, the OIFF is a judged
and
internationally recognized line-up of first-class independent films from around
the world.

But here's what is unique about the OIFF: it only accepts film and video
submissions
*without* theatrical distribution and the festival is programmed 100% from those
submissions. Exclaims Gina Carducci of STONE WELCOME MAT, "(The) OIFF has a way
of
respecting the independent filmmaker like no other festival… Maybe other film
festivals
will take a hint!" Additionally, every film and video entrant is offered a free
festival pass
regardless of acceptance status. "The Ohio Independent Film Festival is that
rare festival
that understands filmmakers, probably because it is run by and for filmmakers,"
adds
Sheldon Gleisser of FILTERED IMAGES. So submit your films and videos! Deadlines
to
submit films and videos for the 2005 OIFF are: March 1 (early), May 1; June 10
(late).
Please call (216) 651-7315, email OhioIndieFilmFest@..., or visit
www.ohiofilms.com for film and video entry information.

Independent Pictures is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. It was founded in 1993
by
artistic directors Annetta Marion and Bernadette Gillota, and maintains a rich
history of
bringing unique and engaging film events to Cleveland, Ohio and other
communities. IP is
the proud sponsor of the Ohio Independent Film Festival, Film Production
Training
Program, regional AIVF salons, Fiscal Agent Sponsorship Program, Speakers
Bureau,
annual Director of Photography Workshop, and a variety of curatorial programs.

Independent Pictures is a member of Greater Cleveland Community Shares.
Community
Shares supports 35 local nonprofits working for long-term, sustainable solutions
to build
a stronger Cleveland. Learn more about Community Shares and supporting social
justice
through workplace giving at www.communityshares.org.

INDEPENDENT PICTURES' SPONSORS: Association of Independent Video & Filmmakers,
Audio Visual Rentals, The Cleveland Foundation, Community Shares of Greater
Cleveland,
Filmmaker Magazine, The George Gund Foundation, Media Design Imaging, Ohio Arts
Council, Sherwin Williams

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Independent Pictures
1392 West 65th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
(216) 651-7315
(216) 651-7317 fax
OhioIndieFilmFest@...
http://www.ohiofilms.com