Rendezvous with Madness:Submissions

	Submissions March 8, 2010
	Rendezvous in the Classroom Program: Deadline May 31, 2010 Since 2001, Rendezvous with Madness has programmed films specifically for high school students through Rendezvous in the Classroom. All short films submitted to the festival by the May deadline will automatically be considered for the Rendezvous in the Classroom program. Films selected for this program run multiple times during the festival, and filmmakers are often invited to participate in multiple post screening panel discussions with high school students. This year, Rendezvous in the Classroom will be giving special consideration to short films that address issues of “self harm." Download submission package and guidelines here. Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival: General Program Deadline June 30, 2010 Rendezvous with Madness (RWM) is the world’s first and longest running film festival showcasing films that address issues of mental illness and/or addiction. The festival provides a distinct venue for filmmakers to screen their work and has grown into a filmmaker favourite over the past eighteen years. RWM brings independent Canadian and International film and video to the public. RWM features strong programmes that address the facts and mythologies of mental illness and addiction. Each of the various programmes focuses on different themes and includes panel discussions involving the filmmakers, artists and people with professional and personal experience with mental illness and addiction. Special consideration will be given to films that: Present issues of mental health and addiction from local, multicultural or youth perspectives Premiere at Rendezvous with Madness Rendezvous with Madness accepts short and feature length films of any genre, that touch on issues of mental health and addiction, from anywhere in the world. Download submission package and guidelines here. Rendezvous with Madness Student Trailer Competition: Deadline September 15, 2010 If you are a post secondary or high school student who’s got their head wrapped around mental illness and would like to make a film about it visit our website to learn more about the Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival Student Trailer competition. This opportunity is open exclusively to students across Canada. The winning entry will win a cash prize and be showcased at our 18th annual fest in November. Download submission package and guidelines here.

	October 1, 2009
	Submissions for the 2009 Rendesvous with Madness Film Festival are now closed. Thank you to all the filmmakers who participated, and please check back during the winter of 2010 for the 18th annual Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival Submission Guidelines.
	For more information, please contact: Matthew Hogue Programming Manager Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival T: 416 583 4339 x 8 matthew_hogue@workmanarts.com ; rendezvouswithmadness@gmail.com