Entries open for the new Conflux Fantastique Film Festival
22 February 2006
Entries are now open for the new Conflux Fantastique Film Festival and Contest which will take place in conjunction with Conflux 3 – one of the largest science fiction and pop culture conventions in Australia to be held from Friday 9th June to Monday 12th June 2006 at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.
The film festival and contest of science fiction, fantasy, horror and animation short films is the largest of its kind, and is open to both Australian and international filmmakers. Films must feature the producer's original material, and not be based on an existing franchise such as Star Wars or Doctor Who. Entries are being sought in DV format by 31 March 2006.
The international film festival is being promoted widely and featured filmmakers will receive excellent exposure with the opportunity to win prizes and network with high profile members of the film industry. Films will be screened in the luxurious theatres at the National Museum of Australia.
The unique four-day convention will appeal to lovers of science fiction, fantasy and horror books, films, comics and games, and also includes attractions such as communication links with science fiction’s best know writers, 2001: A Space Odyssey co-writer Sir Arthur C. Clarke and Fahrenheit 451 author Ray Bradbury. Other features include special guests, panels, presentations, interviews, real science demonstrations, workshops, a dealer's hall, authentic medieval feast, costumed masquerade disco, author readings and signings, a massive gaming area, and the national 24 Hour Comic Challenge.
To download the Conflux Fantastique Film Festival and Contest rules and entry form, visit the website.
For more information email the Film Festival director at filmfestival@conflux.org.au, or phone 0421 005 511
Website: http:// www.conflux.org.au
