Hollywood Black Film Festival June 3-8 2008

The 9th Annual

Hollywood Black Film Festival

June 3 - 8, 2008

Beverly Hills, CA

HBFF Call For Entries 2008

Final Deadline for film & screenplay submissions: Friday, February 15, 2008

FINAL DEADLINE FOR FILM & SCREENPLAY SUBMISSIONS: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2008

The Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) has announced its Call for Entries for its 9th annual competitive festival for Black filmmakers. HBFF 2008 will be held June 3-8, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California. The festival will feature narrative and documentary features, short and student films, music videos and animation in its competitive program. HBFF also presents a separate Storyteller Competition for screenwriters.

The festival will be accepting submissions through February 15, 2008. Films must have been completed since September 2006 and one of the film's creative principals (director, writer or producer) must be Black or of African heritage.

The early-bird deadline for film and screenplay submissions was January 15, 2008, the final deadline is February 15, 2008. Submission forms and guidelines can be obtained by visiting the official festival website at http://www.hbff.org.

The Hollywood Black Film Festival aims to enhance the careers of emerging and established Black North American filmmakers through a public exhibition and competition program, and bring independent works by Black filmmakers to Southern California area audiences, thereby fostering a greater appreciation for Black filmmaking.

For more information on HBFF 2008, e-mail: info@hbff.org, or visit the official festival website at http://www.hbff.org.

FILM FINANCE & DISTRIBUTION SUMMIT '08: THAT'S A WRAP!

If you missed the 2008 HBFF Film Finance & Distribution Summit, check out Alice Fuller's Hollywood As I Live & Work Blog including audio clips from the Summit at http://ellenoir1.blogspot.com/2008/02/hbff-film-finance-distribution-summit.html

Also checkout KLEOPATRA GIRL'S RINGSIDE REPORT: The Parties... The Run Down... The Low Down by: Eugenia Wright a/k/a Kleopatra Girl from EURweb.com: http://www.eurweb.com/story/eur40835.cfm

Photos from 2008 HBFF Film Finance & Distribution Summit, Pre-Party and Post-Reception:

Tanya Kersey, HBFF Founder/Executive Director with Comedian Luenelle

at Summit pre-party

Networking at the HBFF 2008 Summit

What Some Summit Attendees Had to Say ...

The Summit was fabulous! It was everything I imagined it would be and more. The panelists were knowledgeable and receptive to the attendees. Everyone was positive and supportive. The whole day went off without a hitch. Kudos to you and the entire HBFF staff for an exceptional event! - Sandra Young

The Summit was just what I needed to help me navigate the film industry. From the Presenters to the Panelist to the Host (HBFF) everything was great. I highly recommend this Summit to anyone needing guidance in the world of Finance and Distribution. Great job HBFF! - Brigitte Waites

It was a blast! The info that we were able to get was well worth the fee. - Qutez Weems

Thanks for conducting the Summit. It was very informative, the panelists were very knowledgeable, and I was pleased that they shared some very valuable insider tips about film financing and distribution. - Pamela Brown.