News release | December 7, 2009
The National Screen Institute - Canada (NSI) is now accepting films for its
NSI Online Short Film Festival.
Submit films for free by 4:30 P.M. CST, Wednesday, February 10, 2010.
Films must be no longer than 30 minutes. Drama, comedy, animation, short documentaries and experimental films are all eligible and must be Canadian. New films are solicited four times a year.
Get details and a submission form here.
The NSI Online Short Film Festival is a year-round 100% Canadian short film showcase with new films uploaded every week. All NSI website content can be accessed for free.
December is comedy month in the NSI Online Short Film Festival. The National Screen Institute presents eight comedy gems from the NSI archives which will play throughout December. Go here to watch the films.
The NSI Online Short Film Festival has been made possible through the generous support of Presenting Sponsor
Canwest, and
A&E Television Networks which has funded the
A&E Short Filmmakers Award ($2,500) which is presented four times a year. The latest winner of the A&E Short Filmmakers Award will be announced later this month.
In addition to the NSI Online Film Festival, the
NSI Online Industry Centre features audio and video interviews with filmmakers, blog posts and articles from industry insiders.
The NSI Online Industry Centre has been made possible in part through the support of Presenting Sponsor
Telefilm Canada. We also gratefully acknowledge the ongoing financial contributions of our additional Founding Site Sponsors:
Rogers,
Canwest,
Insight Film Studios, and
MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC.
About The National Screen Institute - Canada (NSI)
The National Screen Institute - Canada (NSI) is a national training school widely known for its
prestigious training programs for Canadian writers, directors and producers working in film and television. Most programs are part-time so students keep their day jobs while they train. Participants do not have to relocate – intensive training happens in one place and participants return home to work with a mentor for the rest of their program. All training is delivered by senior industry experts.
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