Target Festivals Dates: Sept. 18-27 Location: Long Beach, California Established in 2011, the Catalina Film Festival has seen close to 10 years of rapid success and even in light of the covid situation have pivoted to offer films virtually for its viewing public. They have a track record of favoring Chapman films, so this seems like a safe bet, especially considering the depth of ‘Forget Me Not.’ A local venue also takes away from having to worry about travel expenses for the crew. The festival takes both long features as well as shorts that are up to 20 minutes I length, so we fit right in. Submissions are currently closed, but usually require a film poster, trailer, and copy of the film. The Catalina Film Festival also has a grant application for filmmakers ranging in prizes between $1,000 to $20,000 to 10 proposed projects, which is worth taking a look at.
Dates: Nov. 12-22 Location: Los Angeles, California Launched in 1997 by Sylvia Minassian, a prominent figure in the local Armenian community, the festival has long established itself as a place dedicated to cultivating cultural understanding and global empathy by creating a dynamic forum for international cinema. In 2015 they interviewed a Chapman University filmmaker whose film revolved around the Armenian genocide, so there is a track record of Chapman submissions. This is an opportunity for ‘Forget Me Not,’ because of the Armenian theme of the film, but also because the film aligns with the values of the film festival in looking educate the public from a cultural perspective. Submission requirements include film poster, trailer link, print material and a copy of the film.
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