The Roswell International Sci-Fi Film Festival is now open for entries, both for films and screenplays. The deadline to enter has been extended to 20 May 2011.
“The Roswell International Sci-Fi Film Festival invites filmmakers working in the science fiction genre to submit their films to be screened at the festival. RISF will be showcasing the latest and greatest Sci-Fi by independent filmmakers in the city that’s been home to some of the most infamous alien landmarks since the ’40s, Roswell, New Mexico!
“In addition to the film festival, RISF will be hosting an innovative new project, their Sci-Fi/Fantasy Shoot Out! RISF invites screenwriters all over the world to submit a short science fiction or fantasy screenplay, up to 12 pages, to the Shoot Out screenwriting competition. The winner of the screenwriting competition will have their screenplay adapted into a short film over the course of the Roswell International Sci-Fi Film Festival, in a structured, week-long production. The crew will be assembled in industry standard, and provided with state-of-the-art digital equipment and a grant of $1500. The writer of the winning screenplay will have the option to attend the Shoot-Out and take on the role of Director on their short film.”
The RISF festival screenings will be taking place at the Roswell Museum and Art Center in New Mexico.
For full details on entering and a submission form, see this page.