1st ANNUAL NEW YORK SURF FILM FESTIVAL LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
4 February, 2008 : - - New York, NY - The New York Surf Film Festival is stoked to announce the launch of their new website which includes details on the submission process, screening panel, media partners and how get involved with this premiere festival.
The festival will be held in September 2008 and will consist of three days of screenings of independent short and feature films, cult classics, and world premieres from established surf filmmakers. “We are excited about having the site up and running so that filmmakers, surfers and visitors can stay connected with current news, photos and how to get their local surf community involved,” said festival co-founder Morgan Berk.
The submission period will be open from January 1 - August 1, 2008 and includes but is not limited to categories in Documentary, Animation, Biography, Geographical Location, Humor, Travel Log, Creative, Experimental for both feature and short film formats. The site also includes information on the 2008 screening panel, which includes influential members from the surf, art, and film industries from across the globe.
New York Surf Film Festival The New York Surf Film Festival is the premier showcase for international independent surf film.
The mission of the New York Surf Film Festival is to provide filmmakers who are exploring the diversity of surfing an opportunity to present their work to a larger audience. As surf culture becomes more popular, the notion of what it means to be a surfer expands.
The New York Surf Film Festival's aim is to build upon and shape the idea of what a surf movie is, while fostering the growth of this global community in NYC. The New York Surf Film Festival is a Don't Drop In Production, founded by Adam Cannizzaro, Tyler Breuer, Michael Machemer, and Morgan Berk in 2008.
Goal/Mission Statement
The New York Surf Film Festival is the premier showcase for international independent surf film. The mission of the New York Surf Film Festival is to provide filmmakers who are exploring the diversity of surfing an opportunity to present their work to a larger audience. As surf culture becomes more popular, the notion of what it means to be a surfer expands. The New York Surf Film Festival’s aim is to build upon and shape the idea of what a surf movie is, while fostering the growth of this global community in NYC.
Festival Overview
The New York Surf Film Festival is an event consisting of three days of screenings of independent short and feature films, cult classics, and world premieres from established surf filmmakers. In between screenings, we will be hosting a surf history lecture series, Q&A Sessions with filmmakers and notable surfers, Panel Discussions, and Meet & Greets. We will also be curating a Surf Art Gallery to be open to the public for the duration of the weekend. Please contact us if you are interested in showcasing your work.
We will be screening films across all categories, including but not limited to:
Documentary
Animation
Biography
Geographical Location
Humor
Travel Log
Creative
Experimental
Official 2008 New York Surf Film Festival Selections will be chosen mid-August by our international screening panel.
Please check back often for updates, contests, and news.
For submission or general inquiries please contact: Don't Drop In, LLC info@nysurffilm.com, 917.658.2927 Don't Drop In, LLC P.O. Box 310361 Brooklyn, NY 11231
1ST ANNUAL NEW YORK SURF FILM FESTIVAL COMING TO NY SEPTEMBER 2008
New York, NY – The inaugural year of the New York Surf Film Festival will be held in September 2008. The New York Surf Film Festival is an event consisting of three days of screenings of independent short and feature films, cult classics, and world premieres from established surf filmmakers.
The official Website of the New York Surf Film Festival, NYSurfFilm.com will bring the festival experience to the surf community through the streaming of short films, current news, photos and box office information.
The New York Surf Film Competition is open to independently produced feature-length and short films in the surf genre. In order to be considered for the Festival’s Film Competition for U.S and International films, submitted films must have been completed after January 1, 2003. The running time for features must be greater than 30 minutes. Short films under 30 minutes in length are eligible for participation in the Shorts Program.
The submission form and complete information regarding eligibility and entry rules for the 2008 New York Surf Film Festival are available on the New York Surf Film Festival website at NYSurfFilm.com. Information is also available through Don’t Drop In, LLC at 917.658.2927, info@nysurffilm.com, or by regular mail to Don’t Drop In, LLC P.O. Box 310361 Brooklyn, NY 11231
New York Surf Film Festival
The New York Surf Film Festival is the premier showcase for international independent surf film. The mission of the New York Surf Film Festival is to provide filmmakers who are exploring the diversity of surfing an opportunity to present their work to a larger audience. As surf culture becomes more popular, the notion of what it means to be a surfer expands.
The New York Surf Film Festival’s aim is to build upon and shape the idea of what a surf movie is, while fostering the growth of this global community in NYC. The New York Surf Film Festival is a Don’t Drop In Production, founded by Adam Cannizarro, Tyler Breuer, Michael Machemer, and Morgan Berk in 2008.
www.NYSurfFilm.com
