Early Bird Deadline Approaching for 2011 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival

Early Bird Deadline - Postmarked by July 2, 2010

Regular Deadline - Postmarked  by September 3, 2010

Final Deadline - Postmarked  by October 15, 2010

Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, the premier venue for non-fiction film in the American West, is seeking submissions for its eighth annual event. From February 11-20, 2011 the festival will screen 100+ films, including world and U.S. premieres, classics, rare and experimental works on Montana's largest screen at the historic Wilma Theater in downtown Missoula, Montana.  In addition to ten days of screenings, the event will feature many public and VIP events including panel discussions, galas, receptions and networking round-tables.

The competitive event is open to non-fiction films and videos of all genres, subject matter, lengths and production dates. Awards and cash prizes will be given for Best Documentary Feature (over 50 minutes), Best Documentary Short (15-50 minutes), Best Mini-Doc (under 15 minutes) and best documentary about the American West (the Big Sky Award).

DVD (NTSC/PAL), VHS (NTSC/PAL), DVCAM (NTSC/PAL), HDV (NTSC), and

miniDV (NTSC/PAL) accepted for preview.

Enter via Withoutabox.com at - http://www.withoutabox.com/login/3969

or download entry form in pdf format at - http://www.bigskyfilmfest.org/entries.html

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Mike Steinberg

Festival Director / Programmer

Big Sky Documentary Film Festival

131 South Higgins Ave, Suite 3-6

Missoula, MT 59802

(406) 541-FILM

http://www.bigskyfilmfest.org/