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HollyShorts HD Camera Rental Prize courtesy of Martini Crew and Booking!  

Apr 13, 2008 09:11PM

LESS THAN ONE WEEK REMAINS FOR HOLLYSHORTS FILM FEST REGULAR SUBMISSIONS...ACT NOW! Tell every filmmaker you know� Less than one week until the HollyShorts April 16 Regular Submission deadline. You can submit online by visiting the HollyShorts section of Withoutabox. The 4th annual HollyShorts Film Festival takes place August 7-10, 2008 in Hollywood. HollyShorts New Sponsor The Best Student short film Award winner at this year�s festival will win a 5 day HVX-200, HD Camera rental package from our new sponsor Martini Crew Booking. Below is a description of the camera and new Martini Crew Booking HollyShorts Prize package! About the HVX-200 The HVX-200 looks very much like the DVX100 but physically bigger, and it retains all the best features of the DVX100 (including CineGamma, CineMatrix, the Scene File Dial, the true manual zoom, the precise manual focus, the excellent stock wide-angle 4.5mm Leica lens, and the best audio subsystem on any prosumer camera). It even uses the same batteries. But to this great pedigree it adds more: a longer zoom range (13x, as opposed to 10x on the DVX, for a focal range of 4.5mm to 58.5mm, which will help provide for shallower depth of field); 16:9 CCDs for native 16:9 recording in either high-definition or standard-def; more recording formats (in addition to DV, there�s DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO-HD); more recording mediums (in addition to miniDV tape, it offers the revolutionary P2 solid-state memory cards, and may also record or transfer footage directly to optional external 1394 hard disks); more audio (it can record up to four tracks of audio at once); more remote control capability (in addition to the familiar remote zoom jack, the HVX provides for remote focus and � get this � remote iris control!), more feedback (in addition to the familiar distance scale for focusing, it now reads out the focus distance in feet & meters). All of this plus a tripod & monitor, courtesy of Martini Crew Booking, LLC. martini.JPG About Martini Crew Booking Martini Crew Booking, LLC, was established by CEO Clay Westervelt as an answer to the growing need for courteous, intelligent crews with personality. Martini Crew Booking adheres to a policy of �no surprises� as we work carefully to keep our clients informed of financial impact of creative choices before the invoices roll in. Our crews are experienced in formats from 35mm and HD to Betacam and MiniDV, and we�ve provided equipment and personnel for international shoots from Mexico to China. Whether you�re producing a TV series, feature film, or documentary, instill confidence by turning to Martini Crew Booking for creativity and charisma� �Martini Crew Booking�.good to the last shot.�

HollyShorts 2008 To Open With Josh Brolin's Acclaimed Short Film "X"  

Mar 23, 2008 09:25PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information, contact: Erica Sardarian HollyShorts Film Festival e. staff@hollyshorts.com p. 818-760-9897 HOLLYSHORTS 2008 TO OPEN WITH JOSH BROLIN’S ACCLAIMED SHORT FILM “X” Festival Kicks Off With the Short’s Hollywood Premiere at Egyptian Theatre in Conjunction with the American Cinematheque HollyShorts Film Festival Takes Place August 7-10, 2008 with Weekend Screenings at Laemmle’s Sunset 5 Hollywood, CA March 19, 2008---The organizers of HollyShorts announced today that the acclaimed short film “X,” written and directed by Actor/Director Josh Brolin (“No Country For Old Men,” “American Gangster,”) will have its Hollywood premiere as the official opening short film at the 4th annual HollyShorts Film Festival, which takes place August 7-10, 2008. Brolin’s “X” will premiere during the HollyShorts opening night celebration, which will be held in conjunction with the American Cinematheque at the world renowned Egyptian theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 7. HollyShorts also announced today the festival’s weekend screenings (August 9-10) will take place at Laemmle’s Sunset 5 theatre in Hollywood. The announcements were made today by festival co-organizers/directors Daniel Sol and Theo Dumont. “We are delighted to kick off this year’s HollyShorts with the Hollywood premiere of Josh Brolin’s short film “X” in conjunction with the American Cinematheque,” said Sol. “HollyShorts has grown rapidly and as this year’s festival expands to four days, we will highlight the best and brightest short films and music videos from around the world. This year’s event will include can’t miss networking forums, receptions and panels with some of the most influential figures in the entertainment industry today. We look forward to presenting a great slate of high quality short form content and continue creating platforms for filmmakers to advance their careers to the next level.” “I'm honored that Hollyshorts has chosen my directorial debut film X to open their 4th annual festival,” said Brolin. “I'm proud of the stark nature of this film, how it explores the parent/child relationship and appreciate the support of those willing to embrace my journey into filmmaking. We're excited to show the film and be apart of this event." "The American Cinematheque has had a long history of supporting the short film format as it is often the launching pad for new voices in cinema. We are pleased to be collaborating with HollyShorts Film Festival to further the exposure of this medium," Andrew P. Crane, American Cinematheque Short Film Programmer. “X” Synopsis: An inmate escapes prison to reunite with his daughter and searches for her murdered mother in order to ultimately exhume her body and give her a proper burial. “X” Credits: Written, Directed and Produced by Josh Brolin, starring Eden Brolin as Jasmine, Eleanor Lambert as Pretty Girl and Vincent Riverside as Jack with Cinematography by John 'Fest' Sandau, Editing by Katie Mcquerrey and Camera/Electrical by James F. Conick. “X” was produced by Brolin Productions. HollyShorts opening night will also feature a lineup of several additional highly acclaimed short film projects from around the world, Q&A’s and a star-studded reception. The full schedule of films for the HollyShorts opening night event will be announced late June and the complete 4th annual HollyShorts Film Festival lineup will be announced the first week of July. The American Cinematheque will be selling tickets to the event on www.fandango.com, tickets will go on sale early July. HollyShorts is currently accepting submissions for the 4th annual HollyShorts Film Festival. Submission forms can be completed directly online by visiting www.hollyshorts.com or by submitting on Withoutabox directly at www.withoutabox.com/login/4655. The 4th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival will be held August 7-10 with screenings, events and parties in Hollywood, CA. All submissions must be 30 minutes or less. Deadlines to submit U.S. and International short films for the 2008 HollyShorts Film Festival are: • April 16, 2008 - OFFICIAL DEADLINE • May 16, 2008 – LATE DEADLINE About the American Cinematheque Established in 1981, the American Cinematheque is a 501 C 3 non-profit viewer-supported film exhibition and cultural organization dedicated to the celebration of the Moving Picture in all of its forms. At the Egyptian Theatre, the Cinematheque presents daily film and video programming which ranges from the classics of American and international cinema to new independent films and digital work. Exhibition of rare works, special and rare prints, etc., combined with fascinating post-screening discussions with the filmmakers who created the work, are a Cinematheque tradition that keep audiences coming back for once-in-a-lifetime cinema experiences. The American Cinematheque renovated and reopened (on Dec. 4, 1998) the historic 1922 Hollywood Egyptian Theatre. This includes a state-of-the-art 616-seat theatre housed within Sid Grauman's first grand movie palace on Hollywood Boulevard. The exotic courtyard is fully restored to its 1922 grandeur. The Egyptian was the home of the very first Hollywood movie premiere in 1922. In January 2005 the American Cinematheque expanded its programming to the 1940 Aero Theatre on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica. About HollyShorts Film Festival The inaugural HollyShorts Film Festival took place at The Space Theatre in Hollywood August 2005 and featured 23 short films from the U.S., UK, Poland, Canada and Thailand. The 2nd annual HollyShorts Film Festival took place at Cinespace in Hollywood, CA and featured 53 of the best short films from around the world. 13 different countries were represented. The third annual HollyShorts Film Festival took place August 10-12, 2007, drawing over $26,000 in prizes awarded. The festival featured three screening venues. Best Short film honors went to “Songbird” Directed by John Thompson. Thompson was awarded a one week audio rental package courtesy of Action Audio and Visual, featuring sound and communications equipment rentals to utilize for his next film project. The festival featured Actor Adrian Grenier’s short film “Euthanasia,” a DJ performance from the legendary hip hop DJ Biz Markie and 57 short films in competition; three days of screenings, parties, insightful panels along with a slew of networking platforms for HollyShorts participants. The 2007 HollyShorts Film Festival included the following partners: Ourstage.com, h Magazine, Showbiz Software Stores, Action Audio and Visual, Si-Mi.com, Stash DVD Magazine, UCLA Extension Department of Entertainment Studies, Dreamhouse Ensemble, LA One Stop, LBN E lert, Indiepix, Breakyourself, Choice Hospitality, Film Radar, Shortend Magazine, Sand Jewelry by Therese and Vice Hollywood. For more information, visit www.hollyshorts.com. About HollyShorts HollyShorts is an organization devoted to showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe, advancing the careers of filmmakers through screenings, networking events, and various panel and forums. The HollyShorts Film festival showcases the top short films produced 30- minutes or less. For more information, please visit www.hollyshorts.com. Filmmaker news available at www.hollyshortsfilmfestival.blogspot.com ###

HollyShorts Now Accepting MUSIC VIDEOS!  

Feb 20, 2008 09:59AM

HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL LAUNCHES INAUGURAL MUSIC VIDEO COMPETITION Official Selections to Be Screened at 4th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival August 8-10, 2008 Contest Winner Gets Meeting With Top Music Video Director Agent at Partizan February 19, 2008 HOLLYWOOD, CA� HollyShorts announced today a call for submissions for the festival�s inaugural music video competition. Finalists will be screened during the 4th annual HollyShorts Film Festival (HSFF), which takes place August 7-10, 2008 in Hollywood and the winner of the contest will get a meeting with a top music video director agent at Partizan. The chosen music videos will be screened in competition alongside the official short film selections of the festival. In making the announcement, festival director and HollyShorts co-founder Daniel Sol stated: �As we enter the 4th year of HollyShorts, we are quickly reaching our goal to be the premiere destination and platform for artists worldwide to showcase their projects in front of the right audience in the heart of the industry. We look forward to screening the best and brightest music videos from around the globe and thank our friends at Partizan for helping make this contest and new category into a reality.� Submission forms can be completed directly online by visiting www.hollyshorts.com or by submitting on Withoutabox directly at www.withoutabox.com/login/4655. All submissions must be 7 minutes or less. Deadlines to submit U.S. and International music videos for the 2008 HollyShorts Film Festival are: Music Video category Regular: $20 (at office by 4/11/08) Late: $30 (at office by 5/16/08) Complete information and eligibility requirements are available on HollyShorts.com. The submission link and complete information regarding eligibility and entry rules for the 2008 HollyShorts Film Festival are available on the HollyShorts Film Festival website at www.hollyshorts.com. Information is also available through the HollyShorts hotline at 818-760-9897, by email to staff@hollyshorts.com. For sponsorship information, please email admin@hollyshorts.com with your query. ###

HollyShorts March 14th Screening at the Echo Park Film Center  

Feb 08, 2008 04:33PM

Hello to all! We are bringing back the monthly screenings! First one of the year will be held at the Echo Park Film Center in Los Angeles, March 7th. More info can be found shortly at www.hollyshorts.com

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Jan 25, 2008 12:46PM

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HollyShorts Film Festival 2008 Call For Entries  

Jan 03, 2008 04:32PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information, contact: Erica Sardarian HollyShorts Film Festival e. staff@hollyshorts.com p. 818-760-9897 January 14, 2008 2008 HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ENTRIES Official Deadline is May 16 for All Short Films Hollywood, CA - Today, the 2008 HollyShorts Film Festival (HSFF) announces the call for entries for short films. Submission forms can be completed directly online by visiting www.hollyshorts.com or by submitting on Withoutabox directly at www.withoutabox.com/login/4655. The 4th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival will be held August 7-10 with screenings, events and parties in Hollywood, CA. All submissions must be 30 minutes or less. Deadlines to submit U.S. and International short films for the 2008 HollyShorts Film Festival are: � February 15, 2008 - EARLY SUBMISSION DEADLINE � April 11, 2008 - OFFICIAL DEADLINE � May 16, 2008 � LATE DEADLINE Completed U.S. and international short films may be submitted and must arrive in office by February 15 for early consideration and a reduced submission fee. Complete information and eligibility requirements are available on HollyShorts.com. All films submitted for competition are also considered for participation in non-competitive categories of Opening Night Premieres, HollyShorts International Suite and the HollyShorts official closing event. The third annual HollyShorts Film Festival awarded over $26,000 in products and services prizes to filmmakers. HollyShorts Film Festival awards prizes for short films in the following areas: Overall Best Short Film, Best Student Short, Best Cinematography, Best Drama, Best Documentary, Best Animation, Best Narrative, Best Comedy, Best International, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Thriller, Best Music Video, Future Filmmaker and much more. All films are eligible for Audience Choice. Continues� HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ENTRIES/page 2 The submission link and complete information regarding eligibility and entry rules for the 2008 HollyShorts Film Festival are available on the HollyShorts Film Festival website at www.hollyshorts.com. Information is also available through the HollyShorts hotline at 818-760-9897, by email to staff@hollyshorts.com. For sponsorship information, please email admin@hollyshorts.com with your query. About HollyShorts Film Festival The inaugural HollyShorts Film Festival took place at The Space Theatre in Hollywood August 2005 and featured 23 short films from the U.S., UK, Poland, Canada and Thailand. The 2nd annual HollyShorts Film Festival took place at Cinespace in Hollywood, CA and featured 53 of the best short films from around the world. 13 different countries were represented. The third annual HollyShorts Film Festival took place August 10-12, 2007, drawing over $26,000 in prizes awarded. The festival featured three screening venues. Best Short film honors went to "Songbird" Directed by John Thompson. Thompson was awarded a one week audio rental package courtesy of Action Audio and Visual, featuring sound and communications equipment rentals to utilize for his next film project. The festival featured Actor Adrian Grenier's short film "Euthanasia," a DJ performance from the legendary hip hop DJ Biz Markie and 57 short films in competition; three days of screenings, parties, insightful panels along with a slew of networking platforms for HollyShorts participants. The 2007 HollyShorts Film Festival included the following partners: Ourstage.com, h Magazine, Showbiz Software Stores, Action Audio and Visual, Si-Mi.com, Stash DVD Magazine, UCLA Extension Department of Entertainment Studies, Dreamhouse Ensemble, LA One Stop, LBN E lert, Indiepix, Casablanca Studios, Choice Hospitality, Film Radar, Shortend Magazine, Sand Jewelry by Therese and Vice Hollywood. For more information, visit www.hollyshorts.com. About HollyShorts HollyShorts is an organization devoted to showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe, advancing the careers of filmmakers through screenings, networking events, and various panel and forums. The HollyShorts Film festival showcases the top short films produced 30- minutes or less. For more information, please visit www.hollyshorts.com. Filmmaker news available at www.hollyshortsfilmfestival.blogspot.com. ###

HollyShorts 2007 Lineup!  

Jul 03, 2007 01:14AM

For Immediate Release HOLLYSHORTS ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL LINEUP FOR 3RD ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL Short Film Fest Takes place August 10-12 in Hollywood, CA 13 Films in Competition for Best Student Short Film Award July 3, 2007 Hollywood, CA—The organizers of HollyShorts announced today the official selections for the 3rd annual HollyShorts Film Festival (www.hollyshorts.com), which takes place August 10-12, 2007. The opening night Hollywood premiere of Adrian Grenier’s (“Entourage”) acclaimed short film “Euthanasia” is presented by h Magazine and will take place at Nacional in Hollywood on Friday, August 10. The film festival and panels take place at Cinespace Digital Superclub August 11-12. “We are thrilled to be back in Hollywood to showcase 60 of the best and brightest short films from around the globe,” said Daniel Sol, HollyShorts Film Festival Director. “This year’s festival will feature an action packed schedule of short film screenings, industry panels, networking events and receptions; it’s an honor to bring the industry and the next generation of great filmmakers together for three days.” HollyShorts received over 500 submission for this years festival. Along with a strong domestic presence, the 3rd annual HollyShorts Film Festival will feature a slew of shorts from the international community, with films from Australia, Brazil, India, Mexico, Romania, Spain and Singapore. 13 selections are in competition for the Best Student Short Film category. HollyShorts has chosen student projects from: AFI, Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, BYU, Columbia University, NYU, Ohio University School of Film, Ringling College of Art and Design in Florida, The School of Visual Arts in New York, Temple University, University of Miami, USC and University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Two additional short films will be added to the lineup from the Ourstage.com monthly film contest and three additional short films will receive automatic entries from the Si-mi.com@HollyShorts Online festival which is currently in progress. Advanced tickets are available now and can be purchased by visiting: www.acteva.com/go/hollyshorts. Festival passes are $20 per day. For a limited time only, festival attendees can take advantage of the online exclusive two-day pass for $30. Below is the official slate of short films for the 2007 HollyShorts Film Festival: The 1,000 Sides of the Moon Directed by Varda Hardy USA│2:20│Drama This poetic evocation calls us to see the depth of reality in our everyday world. 3 Pes Acima da Terra (3 Feet Above the Ground) Directed by Andre Doria Brazil│6:35 │Thriller The Sexually disturbed behavior of a married woman is captured by a camera 3 feet above the ground. 5:55 Directed by Illegal Artists Mexico│8:32 │Drama Jorge and Javier Aguilera, are brothers from Mexico City, who have been co-directing films and television commercials for the past eight years. They are the founders of the directing collective Illegal Artists. 5:55, is the second of two short films they have directed together. Last year, the brothers completed a ten-minute film called “Round 5” which was a festival favorite and the opening short film for the 2nd annual HollyShorts Film Festival. Their first feature film together is a live action adaptation of the Japanese Anime “Kite”, which is set to go into production in Fall 2007. 69 Cents Directed by Michael Fitzgerald USA│5:00 │Student: Comedy When two men having bad days collide in a liquor store, comedy ensues. A.W.O.L. Directed by Jack Swanstrom USA│22:00 │Drama A twist of fate can be torture. Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Directed by Larry Mendte USA│23:40 │Documentary Thousands of children may live cancer free one day because Alex Scott lived. A little girl with a dream and a lemonade stand can do amazing things. Anonymous Directed by Cristian Pozo Spain│20:00│Drama An underground love story. Aquarium Directed by Rob Meyer USA│17:00│Student: Comedy For a kid growing up in the suburbs, the truth can lie at the bottom of a fish tank. Blackbird Directed by Kirsten Strom USA│16:16│Student: Drama On a stormy afternoon, Avis dreams of becoming a blackbird. Cyn Directed by Alex Ferrari USA│5:00│Thriller Cyn is a trimmed down version of a longer script writer/director Alex Ferrari created for his upcoming feature film project called “Red Princess Blues.” World Premiere. Dandelion Directed by Jackie Liao USA│5:20│Student-Animation For a kid growing up in the suburbs, the truth can lie at the bottom of a fish tank. Life is just like dandelions. When the wind comes, they leave, but they won't disappear. They are just going to a new place to start a new life... Dartsville Directed by Tony West USA│22:40│Comedy When a young dart prodigy upstages his daddy days before the big tourney, a conflict is born the likes of which Dartsville ain't ever seen. Der Ostwind Directed by Kohl Glass USA│10:40│Student: Drama In search of a worthy opponent, a German WWI ace accepts the challenge of a mysterious and seemingly invincible American pilot—only to discover the true price of honor. Downwinders: The People of Parowan Directed by Jake White USA│25:30│Documentary An intimate look at the effects of nuclear weapons testing. The resulting damage and deaths have become a legacy for many southern Utah towns - including Parowan. The strength and will of the people to restore their community is an inspiring testament of the human spirit. Euthanasia (Official Opening Film) Directed by Adrian Grenier USA│17:00│Dark Comedy A coming of age dark comedy, which tells the story of Sam and Becky, an unfortunate accident forces them to grow too quickly and make some hard decisions about life and death. The Drill Directed by Joel Davenport USA│14:59│Student: Drama During a 1950's citywide nuclear drill, three gradeschool boys learn to come to terms with the era in which they live. The Fifth Directed by Ryan Levin USA│14:00│Comedy Four friends struggle to find a fifth player for their weekly poker game. The Frank Anderson Directed by Dave Perkal, Written by Orit Schwartz USA│12:53│Comedy Frank Anderson (Richard Riehle) has man-boobs. Insurance agent John Simon (Stephen Root) denies Frank’s reduction while approving Bobbie Lynn (Elena Lyons), enlargements. Dr. Brice (Jane Lynch), explains to John why he should approve the procedure, while strongly admiring his man-boobs. Frank and Bobbie hook up, pushing John to consult with Dr. Seales (Romy Rosemont) into getting a set. Fission Directed by Kun-I Chang USA│5:00│Student: Animation A film which utilizes captivating motion graphic images to tell a sparse yet lush story about a man who sees himself as wall graffiti. Fortune Hunter Directed by Thom Harp USA│20:00│Comedy When Arthur, a writer at a fortune cookie factory, accidentally sends a love letter to his ex-girlfriend into the printing press, suddenly every cookie at every restaurant reveals a piece of his broken heart. Freaks of Laughter Directed by Jim Grollman USA│23:00│Documentary Life can be serious business in some of the tougher sections surrounding LosAngeles. Some turn to drugs, others to crime and still others turn to Stand-Up Comedy. FREAKS OF LAUGHTER tells their story and the students who turned their life around. Cerritos Community College is the only Community College in California to offer an accredited class in Stand-up Comedy. Girl Stars: Anita the Beekeeper Directed by Vikash Nowlakha India│7:30│Documentary Anita Kumari is a beekeeper in Bihar, India. When Anita was young, her parents did not want her to go to school, but Anita longed so much to go to school that she knew she had to find a way to pay for her education. Anita saw men in her village-keeping bees and decided to give it a try. He Works in a Suit Directed by Robert Davies Australia│7:00│Thriller Two strangers meet on the open road, both harbouring a different objective but unknowingly sharing the same destiny. Honey I’m Home Directed by David Branin USA│5:34│ He cheated, she knows. World Premiere. I Hate Musicals Directed by Stewart Schill USA│20:00│Comedy A guy who hates musicals, is cursed to sing them. Joseph Henry Directed by Phil Allocco USA│12:30│Drama Thoughts are only as real as you think they are. Kabul Girls Club Directed by Johnson McKelvy USA│25:16│Documentary The brave young women of Kabul struggle to form Afghanistan's first women's soccer league. The Killer Directed by David Nelson USA│8:31│Comedy The Killer may have finally found a place to rest. Last Day of December Directed by Bogdan Apetri Romania│15:00│Student: Drama A man returns home to confront his past in this chilling tale. Live Love Work Play Directed by Thomas Atanazio Brazil│5:00│Comedy You have the power to change. Do what you believe and you will end up where you belong. The Maxwell Multiple Climax Directed by Brandon Maxwell USA│29:36│Experimental The Maxwell Multiple Climax is an epic instructional film with a mod retro-style that teaches men how to achieve multiple orgasms. Morbid Curiosity Directed by Cindy Baer USA│5:30│Comedy What would happen if your deepest, darkest thoughts came true, just by thinking them? In this dark comedy, a woman's videotaped confession reveals a lifelong struggle to control her deadly ability. The Oates’ Valor Directed by Timothy Cahill USA│13:30│Drama Fourth chair trombonist, Boyson Oates, bends to his father’s will and quits the marching band to join the high school ROTC squad. After a failed attempt to run away with his neighborhood girlfriend, Boyson rolls the dice at reconciliation with his father. Once Upon a Christmas Village Directed by Michael Attardi USA│15:00│Comedy timeless tale of love, a leap of faith and transformation, featuring various village characters that embody the archetypes of good and evil battling over what force will control their village and save the magic of Christmas. The Red Balloon Directed by Michael Olesen USA│3:34│Student: Drama A young boy enlists the help of a balloon seller to send birthday wishes to his Mom - in the only way he knows how. A simple story of loss and longing. Red Balloon Directed by Justin Liberman USA│15:00│Drama World Premiere of acclaimed director Justin Liberman’s latest project. Liberman studied under acclaimed filmmaker Michael Mann for two years before making his award-winning directorial debut with “Y Nada Mas,” which opened the first annual HollyShorts Film Festival in 2005. “Y Nada Mas” was selected by Tribeca and swept Best Cinematography at the 2006 Malibu International Film Festival. Heavily influenced by such filmmakers as Francois Truffaut and Terrence Malick, Liberman’s sense of realism and portraiture was felt in his French New Wave cinema-influenced “Pretty Dead Flowers” which was featured at last year’s HollyShorts Film Festival. Sam and Piccolo Directed by Adam Walker USA│14:53│Animation Everything is perfect in the isolated world of two friends until one is overcome by blinding greed. Sarah & Dee Directed by Karen Dee Carpenter USA│19:47│Drama When you’re a kid they tell you that you can be anything you want. They lied. Sexy Thing Directed by Denie Pentecost Australia│14:00│Student: Drama On a dry suburban day, a 12 year old is caught between the conflicting worlds of fmaily, friendship and imagination. Struggling to endure a confusing love, and longing simply to be seen, the child survives by transforming pain into beauty. Small Jeans Directed by Julian West USA│16:00│Dramedy 'Zoe discovers that before you can save the world, you probably have to save yourself.' Songbird Directed by John Thompson USA│6:00│Drama A Gothic tale about a trapped housewife who breaks free from her overbearing husband with a very dull meat cleaver. Stomping Grounds Directed by Rob Schroeder USA│22:00│Documentary the story of a pioneering emcee, the Diabolical Biz Markie, and the places that made him. Spanning his childhood and early recording years, Biz takes us on a tour of his Stomping Grounds, showing us his favorite spots and revealing the many geographical influences and personalities that made this artist truly a one of a kind individual. Stone Savior Directed by James Martinchek USA│2:00│Student Animation Devotion Will Forever Overcome Destruction. Tell-Tale Directed by Jason Roberts USA│12:55│Thriller An adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's classic short story 'The Tell-Tale Heart'. The Sandman Directed by Rich Ragsdale USA│5:05│Drama This short is a re-telling of E.T.A. Hoffman's tale of 'The Sandman', and how the story inspired Sigmund Freud's theory of 'The Uncanny'. The film was created in the style of early German expressionist cinema. The Shift Directed by Chuck Parker USA│21:00│Drama Who does a 9-1-1 Operator call when he has a problem? Jimmy Callahan is having a bad night in the Police Communications Center, his ex-girlfriend is stalking him, his Supervisor is threatening to fire him and the phone won’t stop ringing. Jimmy feels like he is drowning, but finds comfort in the voice of one caller. The Trainee Directed by Craig Rosenthal Tomoko’s Kitchen Directed by Shawna Baca USA│17:15│Dramedy When an apartment building's security doors malfunction, a group of disparate residents discover how oven-fresh cinnamon rolls can change destinies. Twitch Directed by Leah Meyerhoff USA│10:00│Drama A young girl fears her mother's disability is contagious. Slamdance Grand Jury Prize winner and Student Academy Awards finalist. Two-Eleven Directed by Velvet Andrews Smith USA│18:50│Drama There are thieves among us... and then there are expert thieves. A charismatic criminal is on his way to becoming the most prolific bank robber in history. But a brilliant detective is determined to catch him. It's only a matter of time before the two find themselves face to face - and they finally meet their match. When I Grow Up Directed by Michelle Meeker USA│6:39│Animation Juxtaposes the boundless ambition of youthful expectations with the unpredictable, and sometimes tragic realities we end up living. An international team of 12 artists each bring their unique visions to a series of interviews with children and elders. When We Were Bengs Directed by Alaric Tay Singapore│12:00│Comedy Two mischevious brothers. One very suave bad gangster. Somebody is going to get a good beating. Who Makes Movies? Directed by Christopher Luccy USA│4:44│Student: Comedy continuation of the MPAA's campaign against the illegal piracy of movies. In this installment, fluffer Randy Palmer discusses what piracy means to man with Hollywood in the palm of his hand. Women Against Domestic Violence Directed by Jennava Laska USA│1:30 │Student: Educational A PSA that shows the side of domestic violence that may not be seen to the naked eye. Wilbur Directed by Dago Rodriguez USA│20:01│Student: Comedy In an off-centered town north of London, In an orb about ten feet above ours, exists Wilbur. Baker extraordinare. Stutterer supreme. Unfortunately, for this thirty-something man, women are not flocking Love is his only escape… will he ever be free? In comes a little green package in it, “the bean” not just your ordinary bean, but a mail order bean that grows into something that promises to make Wilbur’s dreams come true. Y Que Cumplas Muchos Mas Directed by David Alcalde Spain│13:00│Thriller Horror in disguise of a social drama, a lot of blood and some birthday cake! About HollyShorts HollyShorts, Short Film Festival is an annual short film festival showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe. HollyShorts is devoted to the advancement filmmakers through screenings, Q&A sessions and networking events. The HollyShorts, Short Film festival showcases the top short films produced 30-minutes or less. For more information, please visit www.hollyshorts.com. Contact: John Brooks HollyShorts, Short Film Festival Holly Hotline: 818-760-9897 web: www.hollyshorts.com email: staff@hollyshorts.com blog: www.hollyshortsfilmfestival.blogspot.com www.OurStage.com/go/hollyshorts www.si-mi.com/hollyshorts

HollyShorts Announces 5 New Corporate Partners For 3rd Annual Event  

Jun 07, 2007 04:13PM

For Immediate Release HOLLYSHORTS ANNOUNCES 5 NEW CORPORATE PARTNERS FOR 3RD ANNUAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Organizers Secure, OurStage, h Magazine, ShowBiz Software Stores, Si-Mi.com and UCLA Extension as Sponsors For Festival Which Takes Place at Cinespace Digital Superclub in Hollywood, CA HOLLYWOOD, CA May 20, 2007 The organizers of the 3rd annual HollyShorts, Short Film Festival (www.hollyshorts.com) have secured five new marquee corporate sponsors for this year’s event, which takes place August 10-12, 2007 at Cinespace Digital Superclub in Hollywood CA. The announcements were made today by Daniel Sol, Festival Director and Co-Founder, HollyShorts, Short Film Festival. “It’s exciting to be partnering with our five new marquee sponsors as this years festival is poised to be one of the most memorable short film festivals ever” said Sol. “HollyShorts strives to create a platform to advance the careers of filmmakers and showcase the best work from around the globe. It’s an honor for us be working with such prestigious sponsors who share similar creative and out-of-the box visions.” Below is the lineup of the new sponsors and partners for this year’s HollyShorts, Short Film Festival: • OurStage, this year’s premium sponsor, is the only purely democratic online competition where the fans decide who’s the best in emerging film, video and music. OurStage provides a neutral, trusted, game-free platform, in which the true judgment of the fans determines monthly awards from a pool of over $5,000 in both the film and music channels. www.ourstage.com/go/hollyshorts • h Magazine (www.h-monthly.com), a new monthly covering the emerging creative and iconic mainstays of Los Angeles will be the official media sponsor for HollyShorts, providing in-depth coverage of the event and festivities. • ShowBiz Software Stores, the official supplier of discount Software and Books for Film, Television, & Commercials is a signature sponsor and will provide filmmaking software and promotional items with a total value of over $6,000. (www.showbizsoftware.com) • Si-Mi.com, a creative social network and digital content marketplace which allows users to upload, share and sell their content is a signature sponsor and will feature a dedicated HollyShorts channel on their site featuring transfers of rich media content from this years event. (www.si-mi.com/hollyshorts) • UCLA Extension's Department of Entertainment Studies and Performing Arts, an internationally acclaimed program, providing practical training and instruction in all aspects of the entertainment industry will provide each festival winner with one complimentary enrollment in any of their 1-day unlimited enrollment seminars. (www.uclaextension.edu/entertainmentstudies) The 3rd annual HollyShorts, Short Film Festival will also feature a number of returning partners including: Breakyourself, the official webmaster for HollyShorts.com; Dreamhouse Ensemble, (www.dreamhouseensemble.com) an independent theatre company who recently produced the critically acclaimed stage play Galatea; Fetro.com, a destination for art, dedicated to the artists which welcomes its audience to a place where ideas and creative perspectives are born; Indiepix.net, an e-shop and online service created for the broad independent film community at large; and Stash DVD Magazine, which delivers the planet's most innovative and outstanding commercial animation, VFX and motion graphics. Submissions are now being accepted for the 3rd Annual HollyShorts, Short Film Festival. The Withoutabox extended deadline is June 5, 2007. All short films must be 30 minutes or under. Categories include Short Live Action, Short Animation, Short Documentary and Student Short. There is a $5 discount for students. Filmmakers are encouraged to submit their short films through Withoutabox by visiting: www.withoutabox.com/login/4655. Sponsorship opportunities are still available for monthly screening series and third annual festival (August 10-12, Hollywood) About HollyShorts HollyShorts, Short Film Festival is an annual short film festival showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe. HollyShorts is devoted to the advancement filmmakers through screenings, Q&A sessions and networking events. The HollyShorts, Short Film festival showcases the top short films produced 30-minutes or less. For more information, please visit www.hollyshorts.com. Contact: John Brooks HollyShorts, Short Film Festival Holly Hotline: 818-760-9897 web: www.hollyshorts.com email: staff@hollyshorts.com blog: www.hollyshortsfilmfestival.blogspot.com

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May 02, 2007 06:38PM

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Monthly Screening March 29th 8pm at the Space Theatre  

Mar 23, 2007 06:06PM

HOLLYSHORTS MONTHLY SCREENING SERIES TO SHOWCASE SHORT COMEDIES FROM OSCAR® NOMINATED AND INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARD WINNING FILMMAKER LARRY HANKIN March 22, 2007 Hollywood, CA The organizers of HollyShorts announced today that the work of the Oscar® nominated and Independent Spirit Award winning writer/actor/director Larry Hankin will be showcased during the next installment of the company’s Monthly Screening Series, which takes place on Thursday, March 29 at The Space Theatre in Hollywood. The event begins at 8pm. Hankin has starred in over 80 television series and over 40 feature films and is best known for his role in Clint Eastwood’s classic “Escape from Alcatraz”, his reoccurring role as Mr. Heckles in the award winning TV sitcom “Friends”, and his role as Tom, the actor who played Kramer in the memorable “Seinfeld” episode titled “I’m Not Kramer.” In making the announcement, HollyShorts Monthly Screening Director Daniel Sol said: “Larry Hankin is one of the most engaging filmmakers in Hollywood history and its only fitting that HollyShorts showcase some of his greatest performances and short films at our March Monthly Screening series. It’s exciting to continue bringing high quality, independent filmmaking on a monthly basis to the Hollywood community as we gear up for the third annual HollyShorts, Short Film Festival which takes place this fall.” The March HollyShorts Monthly Screening series will feature some of Hankin’s most riveting short films including the 1980 Oscar® nominated short “Solly’s Diner,” “Independence,” the IFC Media Lab Independent Spirit Award winning film, “My Uncle Emmett,” a mockumentary which examines Hankin's 60 + year old Uncle Emmett, a mild-mannered, middle-class parking enforcement officer who disappeared without a trace, Two years later he reappears as a bearded, 'Outlaw Biker' riding an 'outlaw' Harley motorcycle. The shorts feature special appearances by some of the most notable actors in Hollywood, including Fred Willard (“Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy”) Howard Hesseman (“Boston Legal”), Jeff Garlin (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”), Jeaneane Garafalo (“Dogma”). The Space Theatre is located at 665 N. Heliotrope Drive, Hollywood, CA. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door. A reception will immediately follow the screenings with complimentary cocktails. Larry Hankin Writer, performer, director, producer and Oscar-nominee and Independent Spirit Award Winner Larry Hankin, is one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces in the world of character actors. Through the years he has made us laugh with his memorable portrayals of zany characters, in standup comic clubs, on the legit stage, in A-list features, and on some of televisions’ top rated situation comedies. About HollyShorts HollyShorts, Short Film Festival is an annual short film festival showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe. HollyShorts is devoted to the advancement filmmakers through screenings, Q&A sessions and networking events. The HollyShorts Film festival showcases the top short films produced 30- minutes or less. For more information, please visit www.hollyshorts.com. Submissions are now being accepted for the 3rd Annual HollyShorts, Short Film Festival. The regular deadline is April 27, 2007 and the late deadline is May 25, 2007. All short films must be 30 minutes or under. Categories include Short Live Action, Short Animation, Short Documentary and Student Short. There is a $5 discount for students. Filmmakers are encouraged to submit their short films through Withoutabox by visiting: www.withoutabox.com/login/4655 ### Contact: HollyShorts, Short Film Festival e. staff@hollyshorts.com p. 818-760-9897

HollyShorts Featured on Independent Film Alliance!  

Mar 14, 2007 05:39PM

Adrian Grenier's Euthanasia to Premiere at HollyShorts Short Film Festival HollyShorts Short Film Festival - August 10-12, 2007 HollyShorts A few weeks back, IFA delivered a sampling of some of the best and brightest of nation-wide film festivals. Our list was by no means complete and to prove that fact we present to you a fest that we missed on the last go round. Say hello to HollyShorts, Short Film Festival located right here in downtown Hollywood. HollyShorts Short Film Festival is a celebration of the best of 30 minute and under short film submissions from around the world. Dedicated to providing its applicants and attendees with a forum for filmmaking discussion and an ever increasing industry networking web, HollyShorts takes submissions for four months - from February to May. After some deliberation and, unfortunately, elimination, the festival runs the top submissions in early August. This year, the 2007 Fest will run August 10 thru 12 at Cinespace: Digital Superclub in Hollywood, CA. ���In just three years, our festival has quickly made its mark, delivering high quality short films,��� states Daniel Sol, HollyShorts, Short Film Festival Director. ���As we continue striving to reach our goal, which is to advance the careers of filmmakers globally and showcase great short form projects in front of film enthusiasts, the industry, fellow filmmakers and actors, this year���s event is poised to be a tremendous experience for everyone involved.��� Slated to open the 2007 HollyShorts Fest is Actor/Director Adrian Grenier���s short film, Euthanasia. While most know him as Hollywood darling Vincent Chase from HBO���s Entourage, Adrian is far from just a pretty face. Founding his own company, Restless Productions in the early 2000s, Grenier has been making a name for himself as a talented and insightful director/producer. The screening of Euthanasia at HollyShorts marks the films world premiere and lends an air of progression to the HollyShorts fest. ���It���s an honor for HollyShorts to host the Hollywood premiere of ���Euthanasia,��� one of the most critically acclaimed short films in quite some time,��� said Sol. ���Adrian Grenier is multitalented and has quickly been gaining tremendous respect as a director. We look forward to opening our festival with his short film . . .��� Seventeen minutes in length, Euthanasia is a dark comedy revolving around the lives of two young girls. Having just earned her driver���s license, Sam takes her best friend Becky out for a spin. The world is ripe with possibilities, dripping with freedom. There is nothing they can���t do, nothing they can���t try. They are, at long last, their own authorities . . . until an unfortunate accident plants them face to face with some difficult questions about life, death and growing up. To put it bluntly, HollyShorts Short Film Festival has plenty to offer and a plethora of venues for involvement. If you���re a filmmaker, submissions are currently being accepted for the 2007 HollyShorts, Short Film Festival. With the regular deadline coming on April 27, 2007 and the late deadline, May 25, 2007, all submissions are required to be 30 minutes or under. Categories include Short Live Action, Short Animation, Short Documentary and Student Short. To submit, visit Withoutabox at www.withoutabox.com/login/4655. If investment is the name of your game, sponsorship and partnership opportunities are available. Current sponsors and festival partners include Women in Film, Fetro, Creative Screenwriting Magazine, New York Film Academy, Breakyouself.com, Dreamhouse Ensemble, Stash, Si-Mi.com, Sharp Radio Network and Indiepix. If you consider yourself the biggest movie fanatic known to mankind, HollyShorts can even satiate your appetite for all things film. HollyShorts offers a monthly screening series at the Space Theatre in Hollywood. This month���s screening, taking place on March 29th, will highlight the work of Larry Hankin (Money Talks, Seinfeld, Oscar Nominated director for short Solly's Diner 1980). HollyShorts is currently offering $5 off submission fees for the 2007 Festival to all IFA filmmakers. Discounts for the HollyShorts Film Festival itself will later be available to IFA members. To find out more about HollyShorts, the submission process or how you can further get involved, visit www.hollyshorts.com.

HollyShorts Film Festival Call For Entries  

Mar 09, 2007 11:35AM

THIRD ANNUAL HOLLYSHORTS SHORT FILM FESTIVAL TO FEATURE ADRIAN GRENIER���S ���EUTHANASIA��� AS OFFICIAL OPENING SHORT FILM Fest Marks Film���s Hollywood Premiere Event to Take Place August 10-12, 2007 at Cinespace, Digital Superclub HOLLYWOOD March 5, 2007 ��� The organizers of HollyShorts announced today that the acclaimed short film ���Euthanasia,��� directed by Actor/Director Adrian Grenier (HBO���s ���Entourage���) will have its Hollywood premiere as the official opening short film at the third annual HollyShorts, Short Film Festival, which takes place August 10-12, 2007. The organizers have also confirmed Cinespace, Digital Superclub in Hollywood as the official venue for growing short film festival. The announcements were made today by Daniel Sol, HollyShorts, Short Film Festival Director. ���Euthanasia,��� is a 17 minute coming of age dark comedy, which tells the story of Sam and Becky, an unfortunate accident forces them to grow too quickly and make some hard decisions about life and death. ���It���s an honor for HollyShorts to host the Hollywood premiere of ���Euthanasia,��� one of the most critically acclaimed short films in quite some time,��� said Sol. ���Adrian Grenier is multitalented and has quickly been gaining tremendous respect as a director. We look forward to opening our festival with his short film and it���s also a delight for us to once again be bringing the arts back to Hollywood at Cinespace Digital Superclub.��� Cinespace, Digital Superclub is located at 6356 Hollywood Blvd (2nd Level) and is every movie lover���s dream���an upscale restaurant, bar and screening room all rolled into one. Submissions are now being accepted for the 3rd Annual HollyShorts, Short Film Festival. The regular deadline is April 27, 2007 and the late deadline is May 25, 2007. All short films must be 30 minutes or under. Categories include Short Live Action, Short Animation, Short Documentary and Student Short. Filmmakers are encouraged to submit their short films through Withoutabox by visiting: www.withoutabox.com/login/4655. Sponsors and festival partners include Women in Film, Fetro, Creative Screenwriting Magazine, New York Film Academy, Breakyouself.com, Dreamhouse Ensemble, Stash, Si-Mi.com, Sharp Radio Network and Indiepix. Sponsorship and partnership opportunities are still available. Continues��� ADRIAN GRENIER���S ���EUTHANASIA��� TO OPEN HOLLYSHORTS/page 2 ���Euthanasia��� Sam and her best friend Becky are pretty typical, sheltered, modern teenagers. Sam has just gotten her drivers license and after borrowing the family car, she and Becky are given the opportunity to demonstrate a little independence by venturing out into the real world, alone. They are finally all grown up, and for the first time they can go anywhere and do anything. Nothing is stopping them from visiting ���Jake at Holister��� and pulling up ���listening to ���G Spot������ In fact, their lives seem to have no limits until an unfortunate accident forces these two precocious girls to really grow up and make some hard decisions about life and death. Adrian Grenier Although he is more widely known as an actor, Adrian has recently been garnering much respect as a director. He founded Reckless Productions 6 years ago, (www.recklessproductions.net) and has directed/produced several films including the documentary ���Shot in The Dark���, which premiered at the Tribeca film festival in 2002. He is currently developing a feature length film about a single mom in NYC who becomes a vigilante in order to bring a young fugitive to justice. Added Sol: ���In just three years, our festival has quickly made its mark delivering high quality short films. As we continue striving to reach our goal, which is to advance the careers of filmmakers globally and showcase great short form projects in front of film enthusiasts, the industry, fellow filmmakers and actors, this year���s event is poised to be a tremendous experience for everyone involved.��� About HollyShorts HollyShorts, Short Film Festival is an annual short film festival showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe. HollyShorts is devoted to the advancement filmmakers through screenings, Q&A sessions and networking events. The HollyShorts Film festival showcases the top short films produced 30- minutes or less. For more information, please visit www.hollyshorts.com. ### For interviews, please contact staff@hollyshorts.com 818-760-9897

HollyShorts to Open 2007 Festival with Adrian Grenier's short "Euthanasia"!  

Mar 05, 2007 09:40AM

THIRD ANNUAL HOLLYSHORTS SHORT FILM FESTIVAL TO FEATURE ADRIAN GRENIER���S ���EUTHANASIA��� AS OFFICIAL OPENING SHORT FILM Fest Marks Film���s Hollywood Premiere Event to Take Place August 10-12, 2007 at Cinespace, Digital Superclub HOLLYWOOD March 5, 2007 ��� The organizers of HollyShorts announced today that the acclaimed short film ���Euthanasia,��� directed by Actor/Director Adrian Grenier (HBO���s ���Entourage���) will have its Hollywood premiere as the official opening short film at the third annual HollyShorts, Short Film Festival, which takes place August 10-12, 2007. The organizers have also confirmed Cinespace, Digital Superclub in Hollywood as the official venue for growing short film festival. The announcements were made today by Daniel Sol, HollyShorts, Short Film Festival Director. ���Euthanasia,��� is a 17 minute coming of age dark comedy, which tells the story of Sam and Becky, an unfortunate accident forces them to grow too quickly and make some hard decisions about life and death. ���It���s an honor for HollyShorts to host the Hollywood premiere of ���Euthanasia,��� one of the most critically acclaimed short films in quite some time,��� said Sol. ���Adrian Grenier is multitalented and has quickly been gaining tremendous respect as a director. We look forward to opening our festival with his short film and it���s also a delight for us to once again be bringing the arts back to Hollywood at Cinespace Digital Superclub.��� Cinespace, Digital Superclub is located at 6356 Hollywood Blvd (2nd Level) and is every movie lover���s dream���an upscale restaurant, bar and screening room all rolled into one. Submissions are now being accepted for the 3rd Annual HollyShorts, Short Film Festival. The regular deadline is April 27, 2007 and the late deadline is May 25, 2007. All short films must be 30 minutes or under. Categories include Short Live Action, Short Animation, Short Documentary and Student Short. Filmmakers are encouraged to submit their short films through Withoutabox by visiting: www.withoutabox.com/login/4655. Sponsors and festival partners include Women in Film, Fetro, Creative Screenwriting Magazine, New York Film Academy, Breakyouself.com, Dreamhouse Ensemble, Stash, Si-Mi.com, Sharp Radio Network and Indiepix. Sponsorship and partnership opportunities are still available. Continues��� ADRIAN GRENIER���S ���EUTHANASIA��� TO OPEN HOLLYSHORTS/page 2 ���Euthanasia��� Sam and her best friend Becky are pretty typical, sheltered, modern teenagers. Sam has just gotten her drivers license and after borrowing the family car, she and Becky are given the opportunity to demonstrate a little independence by venturing out into the real world, alone. They are finally all grown up, and for the first time they can go anywhere and do anything. Nothing is stopping them from visiting ���Jake at Holister��� and pulling up ���listening to ���G Spot������ In fact, their lives seem to have no limits until an unfortunate accident forces these two precocious girls to really grow up and make some hard decisions about life and death. Adrian Grenier Although he is more widely known as an actor, Adrian has recently been garnering much respect as a director. He founded Reckless Productions 6 years ago, (www.recklessproductions.net) and has directed/produced several films including the documentary ���Shot in The Dark���, which premiered at the Tribeca film festival in 2002. He is currently developing a feature length film about a single mom in NYC who becomes a vigilante in order to bring a young fugitive to justice. Added Sol: ���In just three years, our festival has quickly made its mark delivering high quality short films. As we continue striving to reach our goal, which is to advance the careers of filmmakers globally and showcase great short form projects in front of film enthusiasts, the industry, fellow filmmakers and actors, this year���s event is poised to be a tremendous experience for everyone involved.��� About HollyShorts HollyShorts, Short Film Festival is an annual short film festival showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe. HollyShorts is devoted to the advancement filmmakers through screenings, Q&A sessions and networking events. The HollyShorts Film festival showcases the top short films produced 30- minutes or less. For more information, please visit www.hollyshorts.com. ### For interviews, please contact staff@hollyshorts.com 818-760-9897

HollyShorts to Open 2007 Festival with Adrian Grenier's short "Euthanasia"!  

Mar 05, 2007 09:38AM

HollyShorts Film Festival Call For Entries  

Mar 03, 2007 02:03PM

HOLLYSHORTS ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR THIRD ANNUAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL HOLLYWOOD February 1, 2007 --- The organizers of HollyShorts announced today the official call for entries for the third annual HollyShorts, Short Film Festival, which takes place in Hollywood , August 10-12, 2007. The announcement was made by festival Director Dan Sol. “On the heels of last year’s HollyShorts, which featured 53 of the best short films from around the world, we are looking forward to a strong slate of submissions for the third annual event,” said Sol. “With great industry support such as Women in Film, which last year donated a $2500 studio rental package from Casablanca Studios in Palm Springs to Daniele Ferraro for her outstanding work in the short film Dirty Mary, this year’s festival is poised to be fantastic and feature some most talented filmmakers.” All short films must be 30 minutes or under. Categories include Short Live Action, Short Animation, Short Documentary and Student Short. Filmmakers are encouraged to submit their short films through Withoutabox by visiting: www.withoutabox.com/login/4655 About HollyShorts HollyShorts, Short Film Festival is an annual short film festival showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe. HollyShorts is devoted to the advancement filmmakers through screenings, Q&A sessions and networking events. The HollyShorts Film festival showcases the top short films produced 30- minutes or less. For more information, please visit www.hollyshorts.com. ### Contact: John Brooks HollyShorts, Short Film Festival e. staff@hollyshorts.com p. 818-760-9897

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Trade Thoughts with HollyShorts

please see my one minute film :www.youtube.com/robinfilmmaker

robindas Feb 12, 2008 05:41AM

Hi,

If you're looking for something Canadian, go on my glogspot site :

shamanefilms.blogspot.com -- or on my audience site... Try to find Mortis Angelus (my new short made in miniDV with rotoschope)!!

Shamane

Shamane Dec 29, 2007 05:25PM

Now check out my movie "Foot Fantasy-part1" on my withoutabox page. also on Youtube.com. Already it has over 7000 views in 8 days.

blacktrack3 Sep 15, 2007 11:34AM

I look forward to meeting you, and watching all the great films at the Hollyshorts festival in August. I'm thrilled that "Tell-Tale" has been selected.
Jason

Jason_Roberts Jul 06, 2007 10:18PM

crossing our fingers about your festival. Can't wait to hear the results

bearhood May 13, 2007 05:47PM

Hey Hollyshorts,

I've been crazed... doing props on another film. If I don't pop it in the mail tomorrow, definitely, I'll be sending early next week.

Stay in touch.

beli Apr 19, 2007 02:05PM

Hi! thanks for your note, your fest looks very cool. I'm working on a new feature this summer...but am also making some short shorts for use as phone content, ipod content, etc. Webisodes. It's a series, action comedy genre. Just wanted to say "hey" and would love to hear more about your fest.
Best,
Donna
Death of a Saleswoman

DonnaW Apr 14, 2007 12:02PM

Hey Hollyshorts,

Thanks for the info... I meant to visit your site last week. I've landed a job as propmaster for a short film and it's taking a ton of my time. I'll pop in as soon as I can. Thanks for lookin' out - I so appreciate it!

Beli

beli Apr 04, 2007 08:57AM

okokok! I'll submit! ': )

beli

beli Mar 26, 2007 11:57PM

Hey, hey, hey...

Thanks so much for checking me out. I'm busy producing radio commercials right now, but as soon as I'm done, I'll take a breath and and peek into your site. Hello Friend!

beli

beli Mar 23, 2007 05:56PM

Hi there,

Thanks for checking out my trailer. I'll send over my film ASAP. Your festival looks like a cool event. Just been commissioned on a digital shorts scheme in London so very excited. Laters!

P

paulette Mar 20, 2007 08:42AM

THANKS for the kind words!
I'll keep you posted...

jam64 Mar 15, 2007 12:14AM

I look forward to you viewing my submission "Tell-Tale"

Jason_Roberts Mar 13, 2007 11:39AM

Hi Hollyshort! I submitted my short "latin lover" a week ago, but I just realized that I sent you and older wrong version of it! What can I do?
thanks, I love "hollyshort" it's a lot cute!
Francesca

francescafini Mar 09, 2007 03:24PM

I've submitted my short. Hope to see you all in August!

lrp Mar 09, 2007 02:56PM

Hey this is Shannah Laumeister Director and Writer for "No Destination" starring John Savage. I just received your message. Let me kn ow if it's not too late to submit my film. If it's not, I will get you a copy tomorrow. I am in LA or will mail it overnight.
Shannah
star100@mac.com

shana Mar 04, 2007 10:04AM