San Mateo County/Silicon Valley Film Commission

ASFF has partnered with BFI and Film Hub North to present the Aesthetica Award-Winning Film Tour. Featuring BAFTA and The Academy nominated works, it is eligible to be booked by community groups, film clubs, cinemas and independent exhibitors. Find out more: aestheti.cc/jrncf

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22nd UNAFF CALL FOR ENTRIES REGULAR DEADLINE: MAY 19 SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN for the 22nd UNAFF, which runs from October 17 to 27, 2019 in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Stanford University. ... UNAFF celebrates the power of international documentary films dealing with human rights, the environment, refugees, famine, homelessness, racism, disease control, women's issues, children, universal education, war, and peace. This year's theme SCALES OF JUSTICE continues our two-decade-long celebration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, emphasizing the fight for justice and exploring possible paths emanating from it into the future. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Documentaries only. No production year limit - but no films that are available online for free. No runtime limit - UNAFF accepts both shorts and longs. Rough-cuts or works-in-progress accepted, but please submit as close to the final cut as possible. If selected, bear in mind that UNAFF requires to receive all exhibition versions of a film no less than 10 days before the start of the festival. Preferred submission format: Blu-Ray region 0 or 1 or DVD (NTSC/PAL). Alternate submission format: Download-enabled online link with a password valid until July 31, 2019. Please email online link and password with attached signed submission form to linksubmit2019 at unaff.org SUBMISSION PROCESS: Submit via FILMFREEWAY or WITHOUTABOX, or visit www.unaff.org for the downloadable Entry Form. ENTRY FEES: $30 for films up to 30 minutes (late deadline $40). $40 for films longer than 30 minutes (late deadline is $50). Please send check or money order payable to UNAFF, or via PayPal at www.unaff.org (please enter [email protected]). SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Early Deadline - May 9, 2019* Regular Deadline - May 19, 2019* Late deadline - May 29, 2019* (*Postmarked) MAILING ADDRESS: Please submit screener and payment (if paying via check or money order) to: CAW/UNAFF 2019 Stanford Arts/Sweet Hall 416A 590 Escondido Mall Stanford, CA 94305-3023 AWARDS include a CASH prize: UNAFF Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary $2000. UNAFF Grand Jury Award for Best Short Documentary $1000. UNAFF/Stanford Video Award for Best Cinematography $500. UNAFF/Stanford Video Award for Best Editing $500. UNAFF Youth Vision Award $500. UNAFF provides filmmakers with pass credentials, guest festival passes, and some assistance with lodging and airfare. In addition to screenings, UNAFF provides filmmakers with the opportunity to present their work through panel discussions and Q&As and to meet distributors and leaders of community organizations. Questions or comments: Email [email protected] or call (650) 724-554.

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With Mavericks Big Wave Surf Competition looking unlikely to happen check out the Movie "Chasing Mavericks" filmed on location in San Mateo County. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pbbIQ55bSo Mavericks Surfboards Up Close by Scott Buschman

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Happy New Year!

Elf Mateo at Filoli Mansion & Gardens by Juan Camero

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