Welcome to a weekend of opportunity

I love to share all of the terrific opportunities out there with all of you. Today, we have a few great call for entries and submissions, so put your work out there and / or share this info with friends in creative fields. Happy reading! Happy Weekend!

TENTH ANNUAL MEDIA THAT MATTERS

Extended Deadline!

REMINDER: Our regular deadline is today. Complete entries must be submitted online or mailed with a postmark no later than January 22, 2010.

ALERT: We are opening the call for entries for an EXTENDED DEADLINE. Complete submissions must be submitted online or mailed with a postmark no later than January 29, 2010.

Please be aware that there is a fee increase of $5 from midnight, January 22nd to close of submissions on midnight January 29th. No waivers or additional extensions will be granted.

Arts Engine celebrates ten years of Media That Matters — the premier showcase for short films with big messages.

Hundreds of thousands of people including educators, activists and nonprofits will watch and use your film. Submit your short film to make a real impact.

Short Films: The shorter the better — no longer than 12 minutes max, but 8 and under would be great!

Social Issues: Any and all issues will be considered. This year we are focusing on Media Literacy, Human Rights, LGBTQ & Sexual Identity, Youth Activism and International issues.

All Genres: Documentary, animation, public service announcement, narrative, music video, drama, comedy. Creativity is encouraged — but your film must focus on a social issue.

All ages: Youth-produced projects encouraged!

MUST be cleared for NONEXCLUSIVE home video, educational, online, broadcast and theatrical distribution.

Regular Deadline: All materials submitted online or postmarked by January 22, 2010.

Late Deadline: All materials submitted online or postmarked by January 29, 2010.

Check website for more details and to apply online: www.mediathatmattersfest.org/submit.

FREE MOVIE SCREENING from TIME OUT NY:

SEE AN ADVANCE SCREENING OF FROZEN WITH TONY FREE FLIX! Catch the latest TONY Free Flix screening of the new film FROZENon February 4 at 8pm. A typical day on the slopes turns into a chilling nightmare for three snowboarders who are stranded on the chairlift before their last run. As the ski patrol switches off the lights, they realize that they've been left behind dangling high off the ground with no way down. Written and directed by Adam Green ("Hatchet") and produced by Peter Block ("Saw I-VI"). Starring Shawn Ashmore, ("X-Men", "The Ruins") Kevin Zegers ("Dawn of the Dead") and Emma Bell ("Dollhouse").

Click here to register at TONY Free Flix! FREE SHOW WITH FREE DRINKS AT JOHN VARVATOS in NYC (which used to be CBGB's)