The sixth annual Garden State Film Festival has issued a worldwide “Call for Entries” from independent filmmakers, according to Diane Raver, co-founder/executive director.
The deadline for submissions is Dec. 1. Filmmakers wishing to submit their films for consideration should refer to the festival Web site at www.gsff.org for instructions and further information.
The 2008 festival returns to the Paramount Theater in Asbury Park, April 4-6, and will feature film competition for independent filmmakers, open talent casting call, panel discussions, children’s workshops, and opening and closing ceremonies.
Professional judges will select winning films in a number of categories, including best Feature Length, Short, Documentary, Music Video, PSA and commercial.
“Based on the number of films we have received thus far, we are on track to receive our highest number of entries ever. This is very exciting for us because it ensures that we will once again be able to showcase films of the highest quality in production value as well as content,” Raver said.
The Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) has created a new music category which premiered at last year’s event. To date, this is the first time an independent film festival has recognized the role music plays in the cinematic arts by holding a competition for movie music tracks.
The GSFF invites all music creators who have written and produced tracks for independent films to be recognized for the part they play in the production of fine films. Filmmakers are invited to submit (on CD format) any movie music from an independent film in any category that will be judged by music industry professionals in the new category, dubbed the GSFF Movie Music Track Competition. The winners of the competition will be recognized at the GSFF black tie awards dinner to be held on April 6 in Asbury Park. Information about the Movie Music Track Competition is also on the Web site at www.gsff.org.