The Hot Springs International Women’s Film Festival (HSWFF) is presented by the Hot Springs Arts & Film Institute. The festival celebrates women filmmakers and artists by providing a historic theàter venue and networking forum in Hot Springs National Park, AR. USA.
The HSWFF believes it is important to hear and see the educated, entertaining and diverse stories of women from around the world. We provide a platform for networking and sharing your visions, the Historic Central Theater located in downtown Hot Springs National Park, AR. The theater boasts the charm of the1930's with a large movie screen and the latest sound & digital projection. "Hot Springs" is surrounded by seven lakes, it's home to the world famous "Bathhouse Row," and known for it's rich history, health spas, museums, art galleries, natural hot springs, film festivals and tourist attractions.
HSWFF accepts all projects that have at least one woman in one of the key production positions: (Producer, Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor, Lead Actress, Etc......). Projects that are produced and/or directed by men are accepted as long as there is female protagonist and/or the story is based around women.
Categories include:
Short Film
Feature Film
Documentary Short
Documentary Feature
Student Film
Animation
Experimental Film
Awards for Best Actress and Best in Category.
Awards can include trophies, 4 wall screenings, accommodations and more.
(some filmmakers can get "fast tracked" into "Film Com", help with distribution and a free Inktip account)
Filmmakers can request Q & A to follow their screening and expect personalized & technical support from the festival staff ... The festival has related functions at nearby hotels and restaurants all within walking distance to the festival's Historic Central Theater (located in the heart of downtown Hot Springs).
Discounts for accommodations maybe available please see our website for more info:
http://www.hotspringswomensfilmfestival.com
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Awards for Best Actress and Best in Category.
Awards can include, 4 wall screenings, accommodations BEST IN CATEGORY will receive an InkTip Script Listing to promote themselves and their scripts to InkTip’s entire network of producers, managers, and agents. Some companies who are InkTip members include: ABC, Anonymous Content, APA, CBS Films, HBO Films, ICM, Paradigm, Paramount Pictures, Hallmark Channel, FX, Universal, WME, Echo Lake, Zero Gravity, Bad Robot, 20th Century Fox, and many more. and more.
( some filmmakers can get help with distribution and "fast tracked" into "Film Com" for a chance to "pitch" face to face to network executives and indie financiers. )