NNYCR 2008 International Short Film
Contest and Festival Invitation
Dear Sir / Madam,
NNYCR 2008 (New NY Crossroads) is a short film festival that aims to create global awareness on the issues surrounding the experiences of immigrants and their identity in their adopted homelands by supporting short film makers in the form of a film contest and festival. It is organized by JCI Istanbul, a non-profit organization, affiliated to Junior Chamber International, recognized as a partner organization for Global and Continental Initiatives by UN and various other institutions including Council of Europe and EuroChambers.
When it was organized for the first time in 2006, the Festival received a tremendous interest from a variety of filmmakers all over the world, and the award winners had the opportunity to reach an international audience with premiers in Istanbul – CRR, and New York, Tribeca Cinemas, and their films showcased in various university campuses.
We hereby seek your kind support by announcing the “NNYCR 2008 International Film Festival” to your students and faculty.
By motivating them to send their entries to the Film Festival, you will be playing a crucial role to let them join this global network of short filmmakers having an interest to analyze the concept of “immigration”, one of the most important issues of our time.
You will find enclosed summary information about “NNYCR 2008". Please do not hesitate to contact us for any other inquiry.
Looking forward to your favorable consideration, and kind support, I remain,
With my best regards,
Mr. Bülent DORUKER
Director, NNYCR 2008 International Film Festival
NNYCR 2008 International Short Film
Contest and Film Festival Information
“NNYCR 2008” (New NY Crossroads) is a short film festival that aims to create global awareness on the issues surrounding the experiences of immigrants (local or international) and their identity in their adopted homelands. The Festival supports short film makers in the form of a film contest.
“NNYCR 2008” is organized by JCI Istanbul, a non-profit organization affiliated to JCI, recognized as a partner organization for Global and Continental Initiatives by UN and various other institutions including Council of Europe and EuroChambers.
What you get from us:
With a successful submission, you'll get the opportunity to:
- have your film showcased NNYCR Short Film Festivals in Istanbul and New York, and at a wide range of university campuses worldwide.
- have the opportunity to be a part of our publication, named ‘Global Immigrant Stories 2’, and Festival DVD to be distributed in the Europe and United States
- receive feedback on your film from well known international jury members.
- receive the prestigious “NNYCR Short Film Awards” (for the winners of the contest)
What we need from you:
- your contact details
- your film's details - including length (no longer than 10 minutes, including opening titles and credits), funding details, production company, distribution information and web links
- a synopsis (of less than 100 words) and log line or short description (20 words)
- festival screenings and award details
- crew and cast names
- a short fact about the making of your film
- Filmmaker must not have a distribution deal for their project
- Filmmakers must obtain all music licenses. A copy of music rights will be requested if film is chosen for DVD. Filmmakers who cannot obtain music rights may use the downloadable version of "Can I Count on You? The Immigrant Song" at the www.newnycrossroads.com for free.
- You'll need to supply us with a hard copy of your film on either VHS or DVD (Beta cam SP PAL, DV cam, DV)
Please note: Films that are chosen for the Festival will be notified by middle August. We regret that we cannot return submission documents and tapes.
This world-wide competition is open to emerging filmmakers of all ages.
Film Topics
New NY Crossroads is looking for interesting stories about immigration and the emotional effect on ones life. The organization is particularly interested in the following topics as they relate to their organization’s founding goals:
- Globalization
- World Peace
- Cultural Awareness
- Family Structures
- Cultural Integration
- New Generation of Immigrants
Entry Procedures
Deadline for sending is September 30th, 2008 (Free application)
Mail all entries to:
Mr. Bülent DORUKER
(Digital Film Academy - Istanbul)
Halaskargazi Cad.Kipman
Apt. No:401 B Blok Kat:8
Şişli 34381 İstanbul
Phone: +90 (212) 219 69 79
Fax: +90 (212) 219 11 66
E-mail: info@digitalfilmacademy.com.tr
Related links
www.newnycrossroads.com
www.jcistanbulcrossroads.com