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Anim8 Student Film Festival 2020
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The After Hours Film Society invites all students to participate in "Anim8," our 18th annual student film festival. In order to comply, entrants must be students and must submit completed animation or experimental films with running times of 8 minutes or less for our consideration. All submissions will be judged by film professionals and educators who have a knowledge of and respect for creativity, originality, ambition and determination. Winning entries will be screened and generous cash prizes will be awarded at the After Hours Student Film Festival at the Tivoli Theatre in October 2020.
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The After Hours Film Society Announces
Winners of the 2019 Anim8 Student Film Festival
Students from around the world were notified today of their winning status in the After Hours Film Society's Anim8 Student Film Festival. Close to 60 films from 10 countries were submitted by filmmakers of varying ages and diverse backgrounds. The entrants were given the extra challenge of creating animated and/or experimental films of eight minutes or less in length. Film educators and professionals were then recruited to judge the entries based on many factors including originality, technique, and level of education, from high school though graduate. The top rated films will be showcased in a special After Hours program on Monday, October 21 at the Tivoli Theatre at 5:30 pm. >> more
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The After Hours Film Society invites all students to participate in "Anim8," our 17th annual student film festival. In order to comply, entrants must be students and must submit complete animation or experimental films with running times of 8 minutes or less for our consideration. All submissions will be judged by film professionals and educators who have a knowledge of and respect for creativity, originality, ambition and determination. Winning entries will be screened and generous cash prizes will be awarded at the After Hours Student Film Festival at the Tivoli Theatre in October 2019.
Eligible entries may submitted electronically by visiting www.filmfreeway.com
Eligible entries may submitted electronically by visiting www.filmfreeway.com
2018Anim8Please join us as we showcase the talents of student filmmakers from around the world at the After Hours Film Society's 2018 anim8 Student Film Festival. Over 50 films were submitted by students from 10 countries around the world. Eligible entries were animated or experimental films of 8 minutes or less in length that met specific criteria outlined by the review committee. Film educators and professionals, recruited to serve as judges, were required to screen each and every submission and evaluate it on creativity, technique, and structure. What we will see at this special After Hours program are the top rated films based on level of education, from elementary school though graduate. This program is rated PG-13.
anim8 Student Film Festival Monday, October 15 at 5:30pm Tivoli Theatre 5021 Highland Avenue Downers Grove, IL 630.534.4528 Students from around the world were notified today of their winning status in the After Hours Film Society's anim8 Student Film Festival. Over 60 films from 12 countries were submitted by filmmakers of varying ages and diverse backgrounds. The entrants were given the extra challenge of creating animated and/or experimental films of eight minutes or less in. Film educators and professionals were then recruited to judge the entries based on many factors including originality, technique, and level of education, from elementary school though graduate. The top rated films will be showcased in a special After Hours program on Monday, October 15 at the Tivoli Theatre at 5:30 pm.
“We will be awarding cash prizes to encourage students to continue with their filmmaking,” said Deborah Venezia, founder and executive director of the After Hours Film Society. “Our goal is to support these talented artists and give them an opportunity to further their experience and education." Venezia indicated that the judges were very impressed with the number and quality of entries this year. "We were astonished by the technical skills and creativity demonstrated by these aspiring filmmakers. I encourage anyone with a curious mind and a sense of humor to come to our program at the Tivoli Theatre on Monday, October 15 and support these emerging artists." After Hours would like to thank this year's panel of judges for their time in selecting the festival winners. These individuals were chosen based on their expertise and solid background in the world of film. Between them, they possess over 100 years of experience working in film production and education. We would also like to thank all of those who participated in the 2018 anim8 Student Film Festival aw we send our best wishes for a successful future, "May you forever keep your creative spirit!" What: 2018 anim8 Student Film Festival Date and Time: Monday, October 15, 5:30 PM Location: Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove Cost: $5.00 For info call 630-534-4528 or visit us at www.afterhoursfilmsociety.com. THE AFTER HOURS FILM SOCIETY is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing the western suburbs with the widest variety of cinema. If you have any questions, please feel free to call 630-534-4528. |
Winners are invited to receive their awards at our program and to be available to answer audience questions regarding their film, their background, their goals and ambitions.
anim8 Student Film Festival Monday, October 15 at 5:30pm Tivoli Theatre 5021 Highland Avenue Downers Grove, IL 630.534.4528 2017 Student Film Fest:
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