Ready for your chance to be recognized as a filmmaker? Two calls go out for local talent to show off their creative film work. First (with a submission deadline of July 26) is the Maumee Film Festival. Primarily seeking short films, the festival will also feature a 48-hour film challenge, to be screened in thel Maumee Indoor Theatre on September 19.
Visit website to register and for more information. Contact Nancy Gagnet, 419-360-8466. maumeefilmfestival.com, theartscommission.org
Secondly, the Third Annual Toledo Film Fest is seeking 15-minute shorts, to be submitted by September 1. All genres of film are welcome, from documentary and animation to fantasy, horror and drama. The final list of included shorts will be posted on September 15.
Send online submissions, $7/each, to [email protected]. For hard copies, message the festival on Facebook or via email and a recipient address will be provided.