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Call For Entries: Youth Filmmakers, Newport Film Festival 2010, Deadline February 2!

Celebrating its sixth year, the “Youth Film Showcase presented by Volcom” will spotlight films produced by filmmakers 18-years-old and younger. Through the exhibition of youth produced media, the free event will provide young people a forum for creativity and freedom of expression.

The event is sponsored by Volcom, one of Orange County’s hottest action sports brands and maker of cutting edge surf, skate and snow clothing, accessories, music and films. As presenters of the showcase, Volcom will present filmmaker awards recognizing artistic excellence in filmmaking. “We are stoked to be a part of this event and look forward to that special night when the young filmmakers get to present their work. It’s always a pleasure to sit back and enjoy the creativity and passion that has been put into these films” stated Volcom’s Chairman and CEO Richard Woolcott.

The competition is open to U.S. and international filmmakers 18 years and younger. Filmmakers can submit live action or animated short films of all genres, including drama, romance, comedy, documentary, action sports, experimental, musical and science fiction. Individual filmmakers, film groups or school classes may enter their films. Filmmakers can submit through www.withoutabox.com or by downloading an entry form on the Festival’s web site. Deadline for youth entries is February 2, 2010.

Films will screen at Edwards Island Cinema in Fashion Island in Newport Beach. The free event will feature a Volcom Awards ceremony, a question and answer session with student filmmakers. The 2010 Newport Beach Film Festival will run April 22 through April 29, 2010 and will spotlight over 400 films from around the world. Visit www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com for information.

Leslie Feibleman
Director of Special Programs / Senior Film Programmer
NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL / ORANGE COUNTY FILM SOCIETY
4540 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 500-5962 direct /(949) 253-2880 office / (949) 253-2881 fax

www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com
www.OrangeCountyFilmSociety.com

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