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NEW: CMA Concentration Mixer "The Gathering" Thursday, Nov. 21, 7 PM, Lim Center Courtyard

First time ever mixer designed for CMA students to get to know one another across concentrations. A time of networking, food, music, and prizes! Register here Image to share 

Screeners with Jared Nigro, LA Shorts coordinator. Thursday, Nov. 7, 7 PM, PC Control Room

Join Jared Nigro on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7 PM in the Control Room to hear about his advice and insight as the Festival Coordinator for LA Shorts. Discuss film festival strategy, learn from an industry professional, and engage in opportunities to make connections.  For more information, contact Nate Bell

Spring 2020 Biola Film Submissions due Friday, Nov. 8

ALL students are welcome to submit screenplays. Screenplays can be no longer than 12 pages (no exceptions). Only students enrolling in the Spring Biola Film course can submit directing reels. Email Dean Yamada your scripts, as well as links to your reels.
  • November 8: Biola Film submission deadline
  • November 15: Screenplay and directing finalists announced
  • November 21: Projects pitched by finalists 
  • November 28: Spring '20 Biola Film chosen 

Sundance 2020 Application due Friday, Nov. 15

Consider joining the 2020 Sundance Class, which will take place in Park City, UT during the week of January 27th–February 2nd. This amazing opportunity allows participating students to attend world premieres of films, develop closer relationships with their peers and fellow collaborators, and discuss films from morning to night. 

The cost is $3,498 + $50 registration fee.  Airfare, lodging, 15 movie tickets, and a Sundance badge will be covered. A deposit of $1,500 will be due by Nov. 15.
Application
FAQ/Info Sheet

$60K in Prizes. AT&T 2020 Short Film Competition

The AT&T Film Awards, run by the online submission platform Submittable, recognizes new and emerging filmmakers shaping the future of entertainment with innovative filmmaking. They are rewarding filmmakers with $60,000 in cash and prizes, featured screenings at SHAPE at Warner Brothers Studio, and opportunities to network with industry executives. Entry is free and open to legal U.S. residents.

The deadline is April 30, 2020. For more information, click here

Participation in a Survey is Requested

Click here to take the survey. Art major Trisha Porter is interested in pitching a guide to help creatives live well in their vocations for the Biola Startup Competition. She needs input from CMA students. The survey is anonymous and does not take very long to complete.

CMA Newsletter Archive

Review past issues of the CMA Weekly Student Newsletter here
The Essentials Film Club
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 9 PM
Studio A
Screeners with Jared Nigro
Thursday, Nov. 7 @ 7 PM
PC Control Room
Weekend Film Club
Friday, Nov. 8, 9 PM, Control Room
In Focus Forum, Ryan Green (Award-Winning Video Game Designer)
Why Video Games Matter
Nov. 14, 6:30 PM, Production Center
RSVP Here
The GO Fund Film Festival
Nov. 16, 6:00 PM, Riverside, CA
Purchase tickets here.
"Networking with Nonprofits" Panel
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 6 PM, Upper Metzger
RSVP here
The Gathering - Networking Mixer
Nov. 21, 7-8:30 PM, Lim Courtyard
Moonlight Sonata Screening
Q&A with Producer Tahria Sheather
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 7 PM, Crowell Hall
RSVP Here
Climate Action Film Festival
Learn more here
Submit for free before October 31 via FilmFreeway
Deadline: December 31, 2019
Montana Governor Political Ad Contest
Learn more here
Deadline: November 12, 2019
The Method Fest Film Festival 
Seeking submissions featuring strong acting performances.
Click here for eligibility criteria and more info
Regular Deadline: Nov. 30, 2019
Oxford Film Festival Student 
Submissions Open

The fest takes place March 18-22, 2020 and offers a cash award of $250 for the student category winner juried by industry professionals
Deadline: December 31, 2019
Toronto Metropolitan International Screenwriting Competition
Click here to learn more and apply
Deadline: January 23, 2020
Newport Beach Film Festival
Submission Guidelines 
Deadline: Feb 7, 2020
AT&T Film Awards Short Film Competition 
Click here for more information.
Deadline: April 30, 2020
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