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August 31, 2011
Santa Cruz Film Festival Announces its Call for Entries
The Festival seeks a broad and diverse spectrum of new films and videos that reflect upon and explore the social, political and cultural condition of the world today
SANTA CRUZ, CA - The Santa Cruz Film Festival (SCFF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the support and promotion of film arts for the local community and for filmmakers and audiences worldwide, announced today that it is now accepting submissions for consideration into its eleventh season, May 10-19, 2012. Films and videos of all lengths and formats completed after January 1, 2011 are invited to enter including Narrative, Documentary, Animation, Experimental, Student, and Youth-produced works. (Click here for full story)
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April 7, 2011
Santa Cruz Film Festival to Open its 10th Season with
Dusty Bias’ Prairie Love, Thursday, May 5 at the Del Mar Theatre
Quirky romantic black comedy to be followed by Opening Night Gala at
The Museum of Art and History at the MacPherson Center
SANTA CRUZ, CA - The Santa Cruz Film Festival (SCFF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the support and promotion of moving image arts in California’s Greater Monterey Bay Area, announces that the Santa Cruz Premiere of Dusty Bias’ independent film Prairie Love will be featured as the Festival’s Opening Night Film, Thursday, May 5 at 7:30 PM at the Del Mar Theatre, 1124 Pacific Avenue in Downtown Santa Cruz. (Click here for full story)
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February 11, 2011
Santa Cruz Film Festival Announces the World Premiere of The Catalyst
Feature-length documentary by local Director Michèle Benson and Producer
Dean Newbury Charts the History of Iconic Music Hall
SANTA CRUZ, CA - The Santa Cruz Film Festival (SCFF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the support and promotion of moving image arts in California’s Greater Monterey Bay Area, announces that it will present the World Premiere of Michèle Benson and Dean Newbury’s feature-length documentary, The Catalyst, at the upcoming 10th Santa Cruz Film Festival, May 5-14, 2011. (Click here for full story)
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October 18, 2010
Santa Cruz Film Festival Expands Competition Section with New Award
The Spirit of Action Prize honors a film that examines and inspires action to address
important social, economic, political and cultural issues
Santa Cruz, CA - The Santa Cruz Film Festival (SCFF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the support and promotion of moving image arts in California’s Greater Monterey Bay Area, announces the creation of a new jury award, The Spirit of Action Prize, which will be presented to a Festival film whose goal is to advocate and call action to important and relevant issues. (Click here for full story)
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September 1, 2010
Santa Cruz Film Festival Announces its Call for Entries
Now in its tenth year, the Festival seeks films and videos that explore and creatively express an awareness and appreciation of the human condition, individual self-exploration, and eco-humanitarianism… and some that are just plain fun.
The Santa Cruz Film Festival (SCFF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the support and promotion of moving image arts in California’s Greater Monterey Bay Area, announces the call for entries for its tenth season, May 5-14, 2011. One of the largest and most prominent cultural events in the Central Coast, SCFF is committed to showcasing new moving image art from around the globe, and blending it with one-of-a-kind interactive experiences featuring local artists, dancers and other live performers. (Click here for full story)
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May 3, 2010
Santa Cruz Film Festival Opens This Thursday at the Historic Del Mar Theatre
10-day Festival launches with Soundtrack for a Revolution, a performance by the Inner Light Ministries Choir, a Gala Party at the Museum of Art & History and online “red carpet” interviews with Clai.tv
The Santa Cruz Film Festival, an annual celebration of independent cinema and culture in California’s Greater Monterey Bay area, kicks off 10 days of films and events this coming Thursday night with red carpet interviews and a Gala Party at the Museum of Art & History after the film, Soundtrack for a Revolution. (Click here for full story)
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April 28, 2010
Santa Cruz Film Festival Offers FREE Lectures and Presentations May 6-15
From Environmental Impact to Chinese Medicine: Events Take Audiences Beyond the Films
The Santa Cruz Film Festival, an annual celebration of independent cinema and culture in California’s Greater Monterey Bay area, invites the public to its FREE lectures, panels and other events. The Santa Cruz Film Festival is not just a Film Festival – it's an Experience! Film and event information, as well as tickets and All-Access Festival Passes, are available online now at www.santacruzfilmfestival.org. (Click here for full story)
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April 15, 2010
Santa Cruz Film Festival Unveils Film and Event Lineup
Festival's Ninth Season Brings a Broad and Diverse Offering, May 6-15
The Santa Cruz Film Festival, an annual celebration of independent cinema and culture in California’s Greater Monterey Bay area, announces its film and event lineup featuring over 100 independent films and videos screening May 6 through 15 across downtown Santa Cruz. Film and event information, as well as tickets and Festival Passes, are available online now at www.santacruzfilmfestival.org. (Click here for full story)
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March 5, 2010
Santa Cruz Film Festival Launches 9th Season from the Mill Gallery on March 13th
Fans Invited to Kick-Off Party and Benefit Auction
The Santa Cruz Film Festival invites the public to join the launch of its 9th season at the annual Kick-Off Party and Benefit Auction on Saturday, March 13th, 7 pm, at the Mill Gallery, 131 Front Street in Santa Cruz, California. Admission is $10. Proceeds support the work of the Santa Cruz Film Festival, a non-profit arts organization dedicated to presenting an annual world-class independent film festival and a unique cultural experience for the greater Monterey Bay area. (Click here for full story)
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February 2, 2010
Santa Cruz Film Festival Enters Ninth Season Under New Leadership
New Team Leveraging 8 Years of History to Carry the Festival into a New Era
The Santa Cruz Film Festival, an annual celebration of independent cinema and culture in California’s Greater Monterey Bay area, has undergone a change in its leadership structure for its ninth season, May 6-15, 2010. Festival Founder and Executive Director, Jane Sullivan, has taken a sabbatical, leaving a dedicated group of experienced Festival veterans and its Board of Directors to take the reins. (Click here for full story)
