SIDEWALK MOVING PICTURE FESTIVAL- submit ur film

SIDEWALK MOVING PICTURE FESTIVAL
Birmingham, Alabama - USA
September 25 to 27, 2009

The 11th Annual SIDEWALK MOVING PICTURE FESTIVAL has brought legions of acclaimed films and filmmakers to Birmingham, Alabama from across the country and around the world. Attending filmmakers have been thrilled to discover fresh, enthusiastic crowds eager to devour new independent cinema.

With retreats, legendary parties, and breakfasts designed to help filmmakers and screenwriters meet each other, network and build relationships, it's no wonder that filmmaker Jason Connell (STRICTLY BACKGROUND) exclaimed, "I've never been to a film festival that made me feel so sad to go home. I honestly felt as if I was returning home from summer camp and leaving all my new best friends behind." Such sentiments are why Sidewalk has been named one of Time Magazine's "Film Festivals for the Rest of Us."

Sidewalk alumni make up an impressive list, including Joe Swanberg (HANNAH TAKES THE STAIRS), Adrian Grenier (SHOT IN THE DARK, ADVENTURES OF POWER) Jared Hess (PELUCA, NAPOLEON DYNAMITE), Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady (JESUS CAMP, THE BOYS OF BARAKA), and the Duplass Brothers (BAGHEAD).



UPCOMING DEADLINE
May 1, 2009 - Late Deadline
Upgraded projects save $5 off this deadline

MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
The mission of the Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival is summed up perfectly in their motto: "New Films for a New Audience."

MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Exhibiting filmmakers are eligible to receive cash prizes, award sculptures, and maybe even bask in the glory of having a special honor created just for their film. The Kathryn Tucker Windham Storytelling Award will be given to the narrative short film with the most engaging story.

Sidewalk pulls out all the stops to warmly welcome filmmakers to Alabama for a dynamic and filmmaker-centric festival experience. Birmingham residents have a hunger for fresh cinema, so films screening at Sidewalk are sure to play before fervent audiences. KAMP KATRINA director Ashley Sabin gushes that Sidewalk "draws really dedicated filmgoers that are interested in looking outside of traditional big box movies."

To present your film and experience some of the best Southern hospitality, submit to Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival today!