open to public-yes; competition-yes;
Where: Akron, OH
When: April 3 - 6, 2008
Summary: AIIFF's mission is "to nurture film and video artists through the presentation of exceptional and innovative work, and to provide opportunities for artistic growth through outreach and education."
Categories: Feature film, short subject, narrative, documentary, music video, experimental, animation
Entry Fee: From $0 (15 min. and under) to $20 (postmarked ‘08)
Entry Deadline: Closed. See website for next season
www.akronfilmfestival.com

open to public-yes; competition-yes; market-yes;
Where: Wayne, PA
When: April 26, 2008
Summary: "The mission of the Main Line Film Festival is to celebrate the art of the short film on the big screen."
Categories: Shorts
Entry Fee: From $15 to $25
Entry Deadline: March 15, 2008
www.mainlinefilmfestival.com

open to public-yes; competition-yes;
Where: Chicago, IL
When: Check website
Summary: "This film festival, specifically for youth under twenty, highlights the work of the next generation of filmmakers. Attend the festival and exciting workshops, meet in-the-know professionals and hang out with other young filmmakers from all over the country."
Categories: Personal film essay, long and short form documentary, experimental
Entry Fee and Deadline: see website
www.chicagofilmfestival.org

See our associated festival feature, It Could Happen.