(from the NMSU Round Up)
The fifth annual White Sands International Film Festival takes place April 23-26, 2009. The festival has grown to include and offer a uniquely diverse program encompassing a wide range of cinema, panels and workshops hosted by well recognized and experienced industry professionals. This year the WSIFF again focuses on its goal of bringing eminent filmmakers to share their insights with audiences and heighten their appreciation of the art of cinema.
The festival once more promises to attract numerous visitors from around the world. With a special focus on Latino and New Mexican filmmaking, the WSIFF screens both outstanding short and feature length documentaries and narratives from around the world.
The WSIFF will be showcasing films that have been made in New Mexico. The WSIFF is accepting narrative, documentary features and shorts for it's New Mexico Showcase.
Filmmakers submitting in this category will be waived entry fee. Proof that at least parts of the film were shot in New Mexico MUST be included with the submission. Otherwise, the submission will be moved to another (correct) category.
The following are the catagories for submission:
Documentary
The WSIFF is accepting films in this category of any length with particular focus on multi-cultural themes and background. Any films from any genres accepted from around the world. Please note that foreign language films should have sub-titles. Films that deal with contemporary issues. Films that celebrate the human spirit. Good story telling, writing, acting and direction, interesting and provocative scripts.
Narrative Film
The WSIFF is accepting films in this category of any length with particular focus on multi-cultural themes and background. Any films from any genres accepted from around the world. Please note that foreign language films should have sub-titles.
Latino Filmmaker Showcase
The WSIFF seeks to recognize and celebrate Latino achievements in film. The WSIFF is accepting Narrative, Documentary features and shorts for it's Latino Showcase. A special Jury Award will be awarded to the best work in this category.
New Mexico Filmmaker Showcase
The WSIFF will be showcasing films that have been made in New Mexico. A special Jury Award will be awarded to the best work in this category. To submit a film go to https://www.withoutabox.com/login/5078.
