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CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2011 Newport Beach Film Festival Presented By Volcom

The Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) is proud to announce Call for Entries for its 2011 Youth Film Showcase presented by Volcom. The Festival is currently accepting film submissions from student filmmakers for its annual spring youth cinema celebration. Celebrating its seventh year, the Newport Beach Film Festival 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.  “Filmmaking has always been a passion for Volcom since day one, which is why we love being a part of this event and helping to fuel the next generation of great filmmakers. It’s so inspiring to see what these incredibly enthusiastic and imaginative teens come up with and I am genuinely looking forward to watching them all at this years film festival,” stated Ryan Immegart, VP of Marketing at Volcom.
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, science fiction and PSA’s. 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, 2011.

The free event will feature a film screening, a Volcom Awards ceremony and a question and answer session with filmmakers. The 12th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival will run April 28 – May 5, 2011 and will spotlight over 350 films from around the world. Visit www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com for information.

Starts	January 16 2011
Ends / Deadline	February 2 2011
Homepage	www.newportbeachfilmfest.com
Contact	LFeibleman@NewportBeachFilmFest.com
Issues	Environment, Human Rights, International, Youth