The Leeds International Film Festival is calling for entries for the largest regional Festival in the UK which will run between 2 -12 November.
The 20th Leeds International Film Festival is looking for quality and innovative features and shorts from across the world and of any genre. With a reputation as one of the most fresh and exciting festivals in the United Kingdom, we want films that will reflect the cutting edge nature of Leeds and our desire to showcase the best and newest filmmaking from around the globe.
The 2006 Entry Form, with full information on the festival rules and regulations, can be downloaded from www.leedsfilm.com and the deadline for entries is Friday August 25th 2006. Entry to the festival is free.
Strands at the festival include:
Golden Owl Award for New Features Directors
The Louis Le Prince Short Film Awards (Live action, documentary and animated shorts)
Fanomenon (the best cult, horror and sci-fi shorts and features). This include the prestigious Silver Melies award for best European Fantasy Film.
The Film Festival Fringe (Features and Documentaries about Human Rights and Music)
For more information on the Festival, or to enquire about submission, contact Laurence Boyce on laurence.boyce@leeds.gov.uk or ring +44 (0) 113 2478398.
The Film Festival team will also be in Cannes from 19th May. Please email if you’d be interested in setting up a meeting / to let us know about screenings.
