For those people who are not familiar with the “short films” this is a breeding ground that has been developed to ‘test’ the market for innovative thinking. It illustrates the competence, technical acumen, freshness of approach and appeal of the product of the makers of the film. Already IP is considering expanding the concept into a Feature, full length,movie.
As founding members of IP’s board we have persons who excel in production of Short Films
Gabriel Napora CEO of IP founded Triton Films Inc. A hybrid production and visual effects company. Chappie (Sony – the number one film in the world for two weeks running) was based on a Triton Films Proof of Concept short film .
And Tim Marlowe an Academy Award winning Executive Producer known for the world renowned documentary THE LADY IN NUMBER 6. Is a founding member of IP’s board
Following is excerpts from the upcoming Palm Springs Short Film Festival
“The Palm Springs International ShortFest -- now in its 23rd year -- is the largest short film event in North America
A highly competitive festival, ShortFest receives 4,200± submissions from over 100 countries around the globe. Approximately 325 shorts are selected and screened in 90-minute themed programs, with many of the remaining titles available for viewing our Film Market. An Oscar® and BAFTA®-qualifying festival, ShortFest has presented more than 100 shorts that have gone on to receive Oscar® nominations and/or awards.
The festival also includes the ShortFest Forum, a series of panels, master classes and roundtable discussions designed to provide emerging filmmakers with both the knowledge and the networking opportunities to further their careers in the film industry.
With hundreds of filmmakers and industry professionals in attendance and an audience of 22,000 avid filmgoers, ShortFest is defined by a decidedly casual atmosphere and a taste for the unconventional.
Caveat- There has not been any movies announced yet as being scheduled to be shown at the PS festival but I would expect Spoken Words being accepted as it has already received acclaim and invitations to numerous Festivals.
The Annual Digital Box Office Awards and Screening Series in Los Angeles
SPOKEN WORD was awarded BEST FEATURE FILM from the Independent Cinema Foundation and Festival Academy.
and The International Filmmaker Festival Of World Cinema NICE 2017!
I am sure many more venues will be seeing Spoken Words.
