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Recession Be Damned—Sundance Prevails!

The recession didn't greatly impact this year's Sundance Film Festival, which (economically speaking) did incredibly well. A recent study by the University of Utah's Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) reveals the 2009 Sundance Film Festival generated an overall economic impact of a record $91.2 million for the state of Utah, supported close to 2,000 jobs, generated more than $18 million in media exposure and provided millions in tax revenues. These findings, announced by the nonprofit Sundance Institute, were generated using an economic impact model known as RIMS II, developed by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis. (3 comments)


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Campus MovieFest Comes to a College Near You


Campus MovieFest Comes to a College Near You

The world's largest student film festival, Campus MovieFest (CMF) began only eight years ago when four students at Emory University provided their peers with everything they needed—including camcorders and Apple laptops—to make a movie in one week.

GI Film Festival Comes Out Fighting


GI Film Festival Comes Out Fighting

While many film festivals might occasionally screen war-themed movies, the GI Film Festival is the only fest dedicated exclusively to honoring America's courageous, selfless troops through the power of cinema.

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Photo 50 Best Websites for Moviemakers 2009


The Internet offers moviemakers a unique opportunity for sharing their work with the world. But distribution is not the only way the Web can assist aspiring and seasoned auteurs alike. From pre-production through post, millions of Websites help today’s cinema artists further their careers. How can you separate the best from the rest? For starters, you can use our second annual roundup of the 50 Best Websites for Moviemakers. (14 comments)

Photo Palm Springs International ShortFest Moves to June


The Palm Springs International ShortFest has moved from the dog days of August heat to the refreshing air of June. The most acclaimed short film showcase will now kick off at the Camelot Theater on June 23rd and will end on the 29th.

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Oscar-Qualifying Fests


Every short film that’s ever won an Oscar has started out at a film festival and that’s because the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences selects nominees from a list of festival winners around the world. Out of 7,000 film festivals worldwide, only 63 have award-qualifying accreditation. The following list of 26 are located in the United States. (No comments yet)

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