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Curators: Stephen McNeilly & Nora Foster | Judges: Jeremy Millar & Gareth Evans | Festival Screenings: 30 November 2012 | Swedenborg Hall, 20-21 Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2TH, UK

Featuring films of 30 mins or less, the heart of the Swedenborg International Short Film Festival is to showcase the latest new and established talent. Submissions are invited on a variety of themes and genres, with priority given to themes encountered in the work of scientist, philosopher, radical theologian and mystic Emanuel Swedenborg (1688 – 1772).

Deadline for Submissions: October 19, 2012

More information: http://www.swedenborg.org.uk/events/swedenborg_short_film_festival

Mono No Aware is an international exhibition open to any person or group of persons making contemporary art that incorporates Super 8mm, 16mm, 35mm or altered light projections as part of a sculpture, installation, dance, or expanded cinema performance. Mono No Aware is open to experimental filmmakers, fine artists, poets and musicians; to any and all persons working or interested in using the film medium as part of their presentation. All moving images should be from an analog source. Live music, performance and audio to expand the cinematic experience beyond the screen are encouraged.

The event will be held December 7th and 8th 2012 in Brooklyn New York.

Deadline for submissions: October 31, 2012

More information: http://mononoawarefilm.com/entries/

The Big Muddy Film Festival, based at Southern Illinois University
Carbondale has become one of the best-respected, wholly independent,
community-focused film festivals. In its 35th year, Big Muddy is among
the oldest student-organized film festivals in the United States.

The Festival provides cash awards to the best works in competition in
the categories of experimental, documentary, narrative, and animation.
The program is juried by three artists or critics of national and
international recognition. Past Jurors have included Barbara Hammer,
Naomi Uman, Jim Jarmusch, Kerry Laitala, James Benning, Tomonari
Nishikawa, and Sasha Waters-Freyer.

A panel of local activists awards The John Michaels Memorial Film
Award, which honors films that address themes of peace, justice,
community action, human rights, and environmental conservation.

As always, votes from the audience determine the Audience Choice Award.

Submission deadline: October 15, 2012

More information: http://bigmuddyfilm.com/