Upcoming Film Festival for the Online

Film Festivals seem to be popping up everywhere – and while the availability of technology has undoubtedly spurred a continued growth in opportunity and for that matter, events generate revenue for those communities acting as home to sponsoring organization – technology also offers knowledge of much to do with film festivals.
The Haydenfilms 4.0 Online Film Festival out of Pennsylvanian will host its Awards Ceremony as part of this year's 5th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival being held in Los Angeles from August 6 through 13. The Haydenfilms ceremony is on Friday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. (Pacific Time) at the Laemmle Sunset 5 Theater at 8400 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood.

Showcasing more than 140 selections of what it’s judges and peers consider to be the world’s best and brightest, you will be able to find -- short films, videos and webisodes of 30 minutes or less at high-profile venues throughout Hollywood.

And yes, it’s truly and event as the week’s itinerary reflect, a number of receptions, Q&A sessions, networking events, panel discussions as well as forums.
Festival kick off is August 6th at Hollywood's Directors Guild of America Theatre with a special award showcase of three shorts shot by acclaimed cinematographer Darren Lee and directed by Demi Moore, Kirsten Dunst and Carter Smith. Opening night also will mark the special presentation of the HollyShorts and Haydenfilms Indie Film Visionary Award to Eli Roth.

Other high profile shorts screening during the opening night event include "Kidnapping Caitlynn," a short film starring Jason Biggs ("American Pie"), Julie Benz ("Dexter") and David Prior's thriller "AM1200." Royalty Rope Events, Inc. presents opening night.

The Haydenfilms online ceremony Aug. 7 will feature the first U.S. screening of Roth's special director's cut of "Cabin Fever." HollyShorts co-founders Theo Dumont and Daniel Sol say they are very excited about this year's event and the expanded role being played by Haydenfilms. "Initially we had no idea the festival would get so much attention," explained Sol. "However, now it annually brings attention and awareness to some really incredible talent.

"HollyShorts' goal is to create a community," adds Sol, "by bringing together a variety of people involved in the film industry so they can benefit each other."
Dumont goes on to say, "One of the most endearing qualities of the festival is its strong attempt to draw in not only professional and more experienced filmmakers, but students as well."

Haydenfilms President Hayden Craddolph said, "Being able to move our annual awards ceremony to HollyShorts and Hollywood this year is a bold step. It will give us even more exposure to our finalists, our online festival and our mission to support young and independent filmmakers."

August 7th, one of four finalists chosen by the public will win the coveted $10,000 grand prize award. The finalists include "Babbage," "The Brass Teapot," "Displaced," and "My Turtle's Name Is Dudley."

Sixteen countries are represented among the 53 semi-finalists and several hundred entries total. The top prize for this year's HollyShorts Film Festival grand winner is a Red One digital camera and Post/VFX package from Clifton Production Services and worth more than $100,000.

For tickets, a complete schedule and other information, go to www.hollyshorts.com or www.haydenfilms.com. Tickets and special passes also available at www.brownpapertickets.com .


SOURCE Haydenfilms.com / PRNewswire