Archive for January, 2009

After a year of silence, Live From Memphis’ LI’L FILM FEST is back for round 9: Memphis - Fact or Fiction?

Join us at the Live From Memphis Studio tonight from 6-8 pm to celebrate the re-launch of Li’l Film Fest, learn about the competition jury, and find out the “secret ingredient” to include in your film.

At the party we’ll be discussing ideas for the new year, and we want your feedback and input. If you’ve never been a part of the Li’l Film Fest, come find out what you’re missing and learn how to get involved!

What: Li’l Film Fest Kick-off party
When: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 6-8pm
Where: Live From Memphis Studio - 1 S. Main St. 38103 (corner of Main and Madison)

Indie Memphis is thrilled to be collaborating with Live from Memphis on the triumphant and highly anticipated return of their LI’L FILM FEST, presented in partnership with the Memphis Tourism Foundation. Over the next couple of months, Memphis-area filmmakers are invited to make short films (5 minutes or less) focused on the theme “Memphis: Fact or Fiction” and including a surprise ingredient to be announced at the Li’l Film Fest Kick-off Party on Wednesday, January 28.

The Grand Jury Award features $500 in cash prizes presented by Indie Memphis and the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission, with cash from the door making up the Audience Choice Award’s prize — and each receives a customized, thematic trophy!

Entry deadline: Postmarked by Friday Feb 27th (or delivered by Monday, March 2nd).

The Li’l Film Fest screening takes place at 2 pm on Saturday, March 21 at the Brooks Museum of Art.

Click here for complete details and to download an official entry form.