Media That Matters Film Festival: DEADLINE JAN. 19

Youth-produced submissions are welcome and will be considered for all awards.

The fee for submissions is $20 (US $) (checks payable to Arts Engine, Inc.). Youth / Student submissions are FREE - you must provide proof that you are a student by sending in a photocopy of your dated school ID or an official letter from your school administration indicating your enrollment.

MEDIA THAT MATTERS FILM FESTIVAL: DEADLINE JAN. 19

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(14 jan 2005) With advances in video technology making high-quality equipment increasingly affordable, it seems like everybody and his sister has made a film these days. And you'd be surprised how good some of them are. If you've got a film with a message, enter it in this year's festival for a chance to reach millions. If you don't have one, check out some of the entries and be inspired.
http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotoarticle/addhit/101385/2332/11763
From: MediaRights.org


The fifth annual Media That Matters Film Festival is a celebration of short films, videos, digital stories and new media that inspire people to speak out and take action for social change.

Our yearlong Festival features 24/7 online streaming
http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/,20+ community screenings
http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/mtm04/archives/the_media_that_matters_traveling_film_festival.php
around the country, numerous national and local broadcasts and
distribution of a DVD http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/mtm04/dvd/index.php and Teacher's Guide to thousands of teachers and activists.
Sixteen works will be chosen by a jury
http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/mtm04/archives/jury.php
of esteemed filmmakers, activists, journalists and industry
professionals. The festival will launch in May 2005 with a Premiere
http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org/mtm04/archives/premiere_at_bam_a_huge_success.php
and a high-profile Awards Ceremony in New York City. (Previous hosts include rapper/activist Chuck D and comedian David Cross.)

Flmmakers will receive a cut of all VHS and DVD sales, and many official selections will receive $1,000 grants to be used for further outreach and distribution campaigns. That's right, in addition to the impact of Media That Matter's national outreach campaign, selected media makers will get $1,000
http://www.mediarights.org/apply/mtm05/about_the_cash_awards.php to create a Web site, send out mailings, publicize screenings, or to do any of the other things that will help your media and its important message mobilize audiences to take action.

The Media That Matters Film Festival is a project of MediaRights, a nonprofit organization that helps media makers, educators, librarians, nonprofits, and activists use documentaries to encourage action and inspire dialogue on contemporary social issues. Visit our site to learn more.
http://www.mediarights.org/

Begin Application
http://www.mediarights.org/apply/mtm05/application_step_1.php