Getting Ready for NEXT YEAR!

I'm pleased to announce the timeline of next year's Open Frame.

You'll notice that we're taking a year off from sponsoring Indie Film Workshops -- but only because we want to support our partner organizations nearby who are providing great similar resources.

Watch for more posts in the coming days regarding each event and contest and its deadlines.

The OFFF Festival -- Saturday, April 14th at 8 pm

Open Frame Orientation -- Monday, September 5th at 7 p.m.

Partner Event: Akron Film & Pixel Festival -- October 6 - 9th

Partner Event: Canton Film Fest -- October 13 - 15th

Writing Contest Deadline -- September 12th 8 a.m.

Announcement of Winners -- September 20th at 5 pm

Movie Grant Deadline -- October 3th 8 a.m.

Announcement of Winners -- October 15th 5 pm

Mini-grant Deadline -- October 4th 8 a.m.

Announcement of Winners -- October 15th 5 pm

Submissions to the Festival Deadline -- April 5th, 9 a.m.

Also keep an eye out for exciting announcements about a new venue this year.

Chad Kapper at Malone University!

Chad Kapper, local director and founder of Stonekap Productions, made SARAH'S CHOICE in 2009. He'll be talking about how to run an effective set along with Ted Sikora this Tuesday evening, October 26th from 7:30 til 8:30 at Malone University in the Silk Auditorium.

Here's the SARAH'S CHOICE trailer:

Sarah's Choice from Pure Flix on Vimeo.

The Indie Filmmakers Workshop is designed to resource student filmmakers with film-making skills and know-how. This session is free and open to the public.

Ted Sikora Comes to Malone.

Ted Sikora, writer and director of the award-winning HERO TOMORROW will be one of the panelists at the Indie Filmmakers Workshop at Malone University in the Silk Auditorium on Tuesday night at 7:30. This hour long session will include tips for running an effective set, and will include opportunities for Q & A.

Check out the trailer or HERO TOMORROW:

Hero Tomorrow Trailer from Ted Sikora on Vimeo.

Director Chad Kapper will also be on the panel and students and the session is free and open to the public.

Indie Filmmaker Workshop! This Tuesday!

This one hour session will feature two north east ohio filmmakers who have made successful feature length films. Ted Sikora and Chad Kapper will share some of their best tips for running an effective set, and there will be plenty of time for asking questions. Networking is always featured at Indie Filmmaker Workshops, so come to meet other local filmmakers too!

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