The call for movie makers, professional and amateur, is now open for submissions to the 5th annual Iowa Independent Film Festival in Clear Lake. There will be five categories for recently completed productions that must be entered for review by May 31st: full-length feature, full-length documentary, documentary short, short subjects (art films/music videos/experimental), and student projects.
The selectees will receive multiple screenings on July 15-16-17th in the Clear Lake Arts Center and other venues.
The festival is considered the social event of the summer at the lakeside setting. It's topped off with an awards banquet with winning trophies for the submitted movies, including additional category recognitions such as 'Best Actor' and 'Best Director'.
Regional movie makers will get to network with producers, directors, actors and screenwriters from both coasts. Other participant perks include entertainment, food, beverages and the saturday night boat cruise on the Lady of the Lake.
A hi-light of the festival will be the seminars and speaking sessions, such as with feature film casting directors and documentary producers.
Iowa's celebrity connected film fest was founded by Tanna Frederick, originally of Mason City, who has had starring roles in four Hollywood produced movies - most wr itten and directed by film icon Henry Jaglom. She and a variety of Hollywood professionals will be on hand for the 2011 screenings.
For information on submitting a production or getting tickets to the 2011 Iowa Independent Film Festival see www.iowaindie.org. Other details can be obtained via info@iowaindie.org.
