December 23, 2020 10:52 AM PST
Hi everyone!
GI Film Festival San Diego (GIFFSD) is now accepting submissions until January 20 for its rescheduled festival running May 18-23, 2021. Additionally, aspiring and veteran filmmakers can get tips from festival-screened directors at a virtual event hosted by GIFFSD on January 14, 2021 at 1pm. At “Get to Know the GI Film Festival San Diego: Film Screenings, Filmmakers, and How-To's,” attendees will learn how to submit to GIFFSD, gain tips on submitting to a virtual film festival during a pandemic, and discuss why it’s so important for filmmakers to keep submitting to festivals right now.
While GIFFSD is dedicated to showcasing stories about military service members, veterans and their families, filmmakers do not have to be active duty military or veterans—civilians, especially those who have never submitted to GIFFSD, are welcomed and encouraged to do so. Festival organizers are looking for film submissions that reflect and amplify the diverse experiences of U.S. military and veterans, including stories by or about people of different ethnicities, races, genders, economic backgrounds, and those who identify LGBTQIA+. These perspectives play an important role in U.S. military history and culture, and are too often untold.
To be selected for the 2021 GI Film Festival San Diego, films must have been completed after January 1, 2018 and meet at least one of the following criteria:
- A storyline or narrative arc that is about the military experience, past or current day, USA or international, during service or back home after service.
- A film of any genre, military-themed or not, featuring above the line talent who is currently serving or has served in the U.S. military. Above the line talent includes: director, writer, producer and/or principal actor/actress.
Hope to see some of you there! More info about the event here: Get to Know the GI Film Festival San Diego: Film Screenings, Filmmakers, and How-To’s
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Sarah Flocken replied to a topic in the forum Film Festivals:
jodymichelle Looks great Sarah! Good luck with your call for entries! Your film festival theme is wonderful!
Maura Barbulescu: Hello and welcome to our community! Looking forward to see you on the forums!
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