In the Spotlight this week is the 11th Annual KANSAS CITY FILMMAKERS JUBILEE and MOVING PICTURES MAGAZINE SHORT FILM CONTEST. The Jubilee brings the independent film community together to enjoy a winning combination of cinema, jazz, and BBQ in the kickin' Midwest, while MPM takes winners to their event at Sundance, and puts them together with the movie professionals who make things happen.        11th ANNUAL KANSAS CITY FILMMAKERS JUBILEE

Held in the historic Westport district of Kansas City, the Filmmakers Jubilee creates a laid back environment for filmmakers to network, share insights and ideas, and celebrate cinema. Among the independent film champions attending and working at the 2007 festival are Tommy Pallotta (Producer, A SCANNER DARKLY) and John Sloss (Producer, LONESOME JIM.)

In 2006, the Jubilee initiated the CinemaJAZZ program to connect with Kansas City’s rich jazz heritage and to encourage new filmmakers inspired by jazz. Nightly jazz performances and distinguished receptions at local historic jazz hotspots enrich the musical mood. Filmmakers are encouraged to join in on many of the great jam sessions, making for quite the unique experience.

KC Jubilee prides itself on giving away great prizes and awards. In 2007, the Best Short Film will be awarded $5000, sponsored by Time Warner Cable. Prizes in other categories are valued at $1000, and include Kodak film stock, NewTek and Bauhaus animation software , and equipment rental and lab services. The real kicker is that the top CinemaJAZZ films will become part of the permanent collection of the American Jazz Museum and Mutual Musicians Foundation.

Read on for details. Get your submission in today, or add the Kansas City Filmmakers Jubilee to your Watch List with a deadline reminder so you don't forget!
WHERE IS IT
Kansas City, MO

WHEN IS IT
April 12 to 22, 2007

UPCOMING DEADLINE
December 1 - Late Deadline
December 10 - Extended Deadline
Upgraded projects save $5 - $15 off these deadline

MISSION & OBJECTIVE
The Jubilee unites Kansas City area educational, cultural and film organizations in a celebration of local independent filmmaking, enhancing opportunities for the filmmaker to develop their craft and art, and increasing the public's awareness and support of local filmmaking as a cultural and economic asset.      MOVING PICTURES MAGAZINE SHORT FILM CONTEST
The MPM Short Film Contest provides independent filmmakers the opportunity to attend Sundance Film Festival and have their work viewed by film community leaders.All Short Film Competition entrants receive a free one-year subscription to Moving Pictures Magazine, and winners will attend Moving Pictures' Sundance Film Festival event, with travel and accommodation in Park City covered for two nights, and an opportunity to mingle with the movers and shakers of the entertainment industry. Moving Pictures' events are frequently on the Top Ten Lists at the world's major film festivals and markets, so pure fun is in the cards as well.

Beyond the Sundance experience, winning films will be reviewed in Moving Pictures Magazine, will be considered for distribution by Maitland Primrose Media, and will be included in Moving Pictures' Best of 2006 Short Films DVD - distributed to all Moving Pictures Magazine subscribers. Get your submission in today, or add the Moving Pictures Magazine Short Film Contest to your Watch List with a deadline reminder so you don't forget!

 
WHERE IS IT
Park City, UT

WHEN IS IT
January 18 to 28, 2007

UPCOMING DEADLINE
December 1 - Late Deadline
Upgraded projects save $5 off this deadline

MISSION & OBJECTIVE
For years, Moving Pictures Magazine has been committed to bringing the best film news and commentary to its readers. By hosting the Moving Pictures Magazine Short Film Contest, they aim to forge relationships with talented young filmmakers and get their work seen by the people who make things happen.

Prizes will be awarded in Narrative, Documentary and Animation. A separate prize is held for Youth Filmmakers aged 18 or under in any category.

Entries will be judged by impartial, qualified industry professionals drawn from the ranks of the motion picture industry.