World Youth
Alliance invites film directors
to submit original short
films to the
3rd Annual Manhattan International Film
Festival
The World Youth Alliance, an international organization that promotes
the dignity of the human person (www.wya.net), invites young directors from around the world to submit original short
films that draw viewers into deeper contemplation of the human condition.
Past films awarded by the World
Youth Alliance have explored:
·
The triumph of the human spirit
·
The individual’s heroic use of freedom
·
The power of solidarity among people from diverse
backgrounds
·
An authentic account of the human experience
·
A creative portrayal of human dignity
To learn more about films awarded
in the past, visit www.wya.net/miff.
A panel of film industry experts
will judge all submissions and invite a select number of directors to be Manhattan International Film Festival
finalists. The work of these
finalists will be featured in
NY City at the Manhattan International Film Festival, February 28th – March 2nd,
2014.
Film director finalists will
receive:
- A public screening and critique of their
film
- Invitations to social events gathering contacts
in the film industry
- Opportunities to dialogue about their work
with other finalists and a general public audience
- A chance to reflect on personal and
professional aspirations as an artist in today’s society
- The World
Youth Alliance Award for the most innovative portrayal of human
dignity
- The World
Youth Alliance Artist Award for the most creative cinematography
- The People’s
Choice Award for the work most enjoyed by festival attendees
Following the festival,
prize-winning films will be screened at the United Nations.
Application requirements:
- Complete the form on the following page,
including an online link to your film as requested
- Email the completed form to alexis@wya.net by
Monday,
December 2nd, 2013
- All films submitted must be independently
produced and financed with the backing of no
major studio (the support of film or art schools is permissible)
- All directors entering the competition
must be under age 30
- If not in the English language, all films
must include English subtitles
Please email this form to alexis@wya.net by Monday, December 2nd,
2013
1. Full Name:
2. Birth date:
3. Mailing address:
4. Phone number:
5. Email:
6. Title of short film:
7. Online link to short film:
8. Genre:
9. Running time:
10. Program of study (past & present, if applicable):
11. Please list any film honors and achievements received:
12. In a paragraph, please describe how your film relates to the
mission of the World Youth Alliance:
13. How did you hear about the Manhattan International Film Festival?
o
A staff member at one of WYA’s regional
offices
o
A director who entered last year’s
festival
o
By attending an event related to last
year’s festival
o
An advertisement
o
An online search
14. Please indicate your level of involvement with the World Youth
Alliance (WYA) to date:
o
This is the first time I have heard
about WYA
o
I have a friend/family member who has
been involved with WYA
o
I have signed the WYA Charter (see
following page)
o
I have participated in one of WYA’s
programs
o
I am enrolled in WYA’s Track A Training
o
I have completed a WYA internship
I certify that all information provided in this application is, to the
best of my knowledge,
accurate and complete.
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