7th Annual Topanga Film Festival (TFF) – An Interactive Experience

Now Accepting Submissions &

Announcing the new Documentary Category

 

“One of the 25 coolest film festivals in the world.”

- Filmmaker Magazine

“The Topanga Film Festival is a true original.  A chance to see great films under stars in one of the most magical spots on the continent.

A little jewel of a festival.”

- Wendie Malick

 

“I just wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I enjoyed the festival.  You are doing a magnificent job.

It’s a really hard thing to pull off and you’ve done it.

- Hawk Koch, Producer / Board of Governors of the Academy

 

The Topanga Film Institute (TFI) announces the 7th annual Topanga Film Festival (TFF), July 28-31, 2011. The TFF, known for showcasing the possibilities of filmmaking at all levels and expanding awareness of the intricacies of the new paradigm of global, trans-format content creation and distribution, is going interactive in 2011.

“We’ve always been a unique film festival,” said Urs Baur, Co-Founder of the TFF. “We’ve gone from one screen in my backyard eight years ago to four locations and more than five screens throughout the canyon, and this year we’re introducing an interactive element.”

Attendees of the 2001 Topanga Film Festeival will have the opportunity to interact with the art of filmmaking via various installations, some of which include cause-based initiatives like global education and relief efforts. Festival-goers will be transported from their current environments into a number of other worlds. More details will be released soon.

The festival also announces the creation of the feature-length Documentary category, focusing on work that expands social, environmental, and cultural awareness with a strong artistic point of view and a message intended to transform audiences of every shape and size.

TFF is now accepting submissions in the following categories:

• Short films 
  • 2-25 minutes in length (average is 10 minutes)
    • Drama
    • Documentary
    • Comedy
    • Experimental

• • • Feature-length Documentaries
  • 45-100 minutes in length

• • Dance Short Films Showcase

• • Online Smartphone Competition
  • Short films shot entirely on Smartphones

• • Youth Salon Showcase
  • Category dedicated to filmmakers up to age 17 – time limit(s)?

 

Regular Deadline: May 31, 2011

Late Deadline: June 15, 2011

 

Known as “the smallest festival with the biggest prize” the TFF traditionally award prizes that exceed $70,000.

The Festival at a Glance

• • Four days of screenings, panels, networking and festivities in various locations throughout the Canyon.
  • 3-D Day – Screenings of 3-D content and panels/workshops exploring the ins anad outs of 3-D production.
  • Mobile Interactive Experience  – A mobile interactive adventure where participants become the protagonist in a variety of stories and experiences.

Big Things come from Small Festivals…like an Academy Award Winner

Last year’s winner of the Short Film Competition, “God of Love,” by Luke Matheny went on to win the 2010 Academy Award in the same category. The previous year’s winner of the Short Film Competition, won by Kim Spurlock with her film “Down In Number 5,” went on to win the Oscar for Student Film of The Year.

About the TFF

The Topanga Film Festival is presented by the Topanga Film Institute and is a project of the International humanities center, a 501[c]3 organization.

For more information and submission details, please visit www.topangafilmfestival.com

 

Media Contact:

LG Taylor

310.455.4700

lg@topangafilmfestival.com