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ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Filmanthropy Festival, perhaps the first of its kind, through selected filmmakers, will not only highlight a variety of charities, but the charities supported by the two winning filmmakers and the Audience Award winner will split the event’s net proceeds.

Our festival tagline, OPEN YOUR EYES, embodies an evocative double meaning. It not only encourages patrons to literally open their eyes and watch the film, it solicits them to see; it also underscores the kinds of films in competition. Altogether, the films selected will raise awareness to forgotten or unknown issues, educate the audience, bring to light inspiring and need-to-know stories and serve to motivate the audience to open, through their eyes, their hearts and minds to help make the world a better place.

When applying, filmmakers will be asked to select a charity close to them for which they hope to raise funds and awareness. The two film categories are shorts and features, which can be narrative/scripted or documentaries. The winning filmmakers will not only receive a trophy and prizes, but in addition, the charities they support will split the event's net proceeds with each other and with the Audience Award Winner. All filmmakers and their charities are urged to setup information booths throughout the day as well as at the awards party. Films will be screened throughout the day, culminating into an evening award celebration.

The Filmanthropy Festival and Awards Night Celebration will be held all day at Cinespace in Hollywood, October 2nd and 3rd, 2010. Cinespace is located at 6356 Hollywood Blvd, at the corner of Ivar and Hollywood on the top floor.