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CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW OPEN - Festival Dates April 11-15, 2012 *Student rate of $15 applies for postal mail entries.
http://www.charlestoniff.com/press/2012-CIFF-Submission-Application.pdf
http://www.CharlestonIFF.com

More about the Charleston International Film Festival… The CIFF is now headquartered at Cinebarre (Regal Entertainment Group, the largest theater circuit in the U.S.) The non-profit Charleston International Film Festival (http://www.CharlestonIFF.com) is an international film competition, dedicated to showcasing the art and talent of emerging filmmakers from the U.S. and around the globe in a city known for its deep-rooted American history. There will also be a screenplay competition. The 5th Annual CIFF will bring attendees together April 11th - 15th, 2012 at Cinebarre and the American Theater for 5 days to attend premieres, special events, seminars, after parties and deal making opportunities. The festival will showcase shorts, features, documentaries and animations of all genre and subject matter. On the 5th and final night of the festival, CIFF will present awards to honor the finest in filmmaking and screenwriting displayed during the competition at the Awards Gala.