The 14th Annual DANCES WITH FILMS (DWF) is dedicated to discovering and championing unknown works by filmmakers from around the globe and providing them with a unique opportunity to screen in front of critics, audiences, and industry heavyweights. 

Taking place in the heart of the filmmaking industry, Los Angeles, CA, the Festival presents nearly 100 films each year through a captivating program of feature and short narrative and documentary films, as well as music videos. In true independent fashion, DWF requires that films in competition have no “stars” in the production, instead relying on quality filmmaking to attract audiences and industry alike.

Highly respected in the independent festival world, DWF offers filmmakers a place to make connections, take meetings, and network with industry decision makers. Each year numerous distribution companies and development departments attend DWF specifically in search of projects overlooked by the mainstream Festival circuit. Throughout the years, the Festival has premiered films of future Oscar nominees, series creators, leading actors, and many others who went on to successful careers in the industry.

UPCOMING DEADLINE
March 2, 2011 – Regular Deadline

Upgraded projects save $5 on this deadline

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Along with one of the most distinctive statues given on the circuit, DWF awards in-kind goods such as the Canon 5D SLR Camera, FilmTracker, and Movie Magic Budgeting software. Alumni include 2011 Oscar-nominee Jesse Eisenberg (THE SOCIAL NETWORK) and Carmen Marron whose film, GO FOR IT!, was recently picked up by LIONSGATE. Alumni Mark Olsen and Will Scheffer (creators of “Big Love”) sum up the experience best, saying: “DWF manages to keep its focus on heart and soul while still putting small films on the map.”

Don’t miss your opportunity to screen at what The Hollywood Reporter calls “The defiant fest of Raw Talent.”

For more information please visit our website at:

http://www.danceswithfilms.com