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Thank you for watching our winning films & supporting the Moondance!
The Moondance winning and selected film screenings are online-only! All winning & selected films will screen on our own Vimeo Pro site. Now our best films will have the opportunity for not only a one-time local theater screening but also an international audience of many thousands of viewers, on a computer or any mobile device, for a long time to come, instead of maybe an audience of 50-100 or so, screened only once at a local film festival’s theatrical venue. This is truly today’s preferred, state-of-the-art & most important global networking, promotional & networking advantage!
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*If you’ve already submitted your project to the 2020 Moondance, Thanks a million!
NOTE TO ALL INDIE FILM BUFFS, FILMMAKERS, WRITERS AND COMPOSERS: Looking for something memorable, inspirational and entertaining to do while quarantined or just staying at home, waiting it out? Here’s a great idea & it’s free, too:
PLEASE WATCH ALL OUR 2016, 2017, 2018, & 2019 WINNING & SELECTED FILMS HERE!
Thank you for watching our winning films & supporting the Moondance!
The Moondance winning and selected film screenings are online-only! All winning & selected films will screen on our own Vimeo Pro site. Now our best films will have the opportunity for not only a one-time local theater screening but also an international audience of many thousands of viewers, on a computer or any mobile device, for a long time to come, instead of maybe an audience of 50-100 or so, screened only once at a local film festival’s theatrical venue. This is truly today’s preferred, state-of-the-art & most important global networking, promotional & networking advantage!
We very cordially invite local, national and international screenwriters and filmmakers, playwrights, short story writers, TV writers, radio play writers & producers, librettists, music composers, children’s filmmakers & writers, and young people, students, seniors, music video filmmakers, and multi-media filmmakers to participate in this truly international film festival.
The long-term visionof the Moondance International Film Festival is to preserve and revitalize our intangible heritage, cultivate creative diversity, develop an intercultural dialogue, promote non-violent conflict resolution, to raise awareness of the invaluable contributions of women to the entertainment community, and to encourage environmental conservation & protection.
We wish to actively participate in creating a bridge of understanding to another person’s or culture’s experience, and to stimulate this creative resource in writing, film and music. Our mission is to present an inspiring, vibrant and growing collection of films, music, and writings, which are an ideal means for communication across perceived boundaries of race, culture, age and gender.
We believe that the world’s most powerful narrative and educational medium – movies and television, as well as scripts and music can contribute to a healthier society and that these works should encourage the active involvement of audiences to connect and act collectively to address social challenges. Winning and finalist films, scripts and music are innovative, distinctive, compelling and engaging, relevant to varied audiences and encourage participation.
We are eager to continue to be one of the most important film festivals in the world by being innovative, risk-taking, truly independent, and open to new thinking, new concepts, new talent, and new ways of telling stories.
LET’S MAKE A SPLASH IN 2020!
Elizabeth English
Founder & Executive Director
Artistic Director
In our continuing success of promoting top-quality original indie filmmaking, writing and music composition by talented artists from around the world, the Moondance International Film Festival is very proud to announce that our annual festival competitions have brought in great submissions, in all genres and categories, from Afghanistan, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Marshall Island, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia/Montenegro, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Tasmania, Turkey, the UK, the US, Venezuela, Wales, and many others!
SEND IN YOUR SUBMISSION NOW,
TO REPRESENT YOUR COUNTRY!
“Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” W. Clement Stone
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” ~ Albert Einstein
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DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!
Thanks for your interest in winning the 2020 Moondance!We look forward to previewing your submission!
Moondancers are part of an amazing worldwide community; a unique collaboration of multi-talented writers, film score composers and filmmakers. The Moondance mission is to entertain, inform, inspire, encourage and educate. We honor those artists who, through their creative work, actively increase awareness, provide multiple viewpoints, address complex social issues, and strengthen ties within the international community. At Moondance, artists can come together with other writers, composers, film directors and producers to create new opportunities, develop tools for success and forge new alliances within the international film and entertainment industry.
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT:
“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” ~ Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Please visit the MOONDANCE WEBSITEto watch the winning & selected 2019, 2018 & 2017 indie films from around the world, for free.
Moondance is on a well-earned break during November, but just wanted to say “Howdy”! Lots of snow here, but also plenty of brilliant blue skies and sunshine. Colorado usually has 360 days a year of sunny, blue-sky days!
The Moondance 2020 CALL-FOR-ENTRIES will open for submissions on December 1st, 2019, so get your best work ready to send in to us. And, from December 1st through the 31st, the Early-Bird entry fee is only $25! Such a deal!
Meanwhile, pop up a big bowl of popcorn and click this linkto relax and watch all the 2017, 1018 & 2019 winning & selected films at home, for free!
The order form for the .pdf 2019 Award Certificates of Competition Status (Winner, Finalist or Semi-finalist), suitable for printing & framing, is available until November 15th:
LAURELS: Congratulations to all the 2019 Moondance winners, finalists & semi-finalists! You can find laurelsto download for your status in the 2019 contest by clicking the laurel image above.
‘Rising Silence’ wins prestigious awards at Moondance and Asian Media Awards
Leesa Gazi’s documentary film, Rising Silence, recently won two prestigious accolades, Best Feature Documentary at the Moondance International Film Festival and Best Investigation 2019 at the Asian Media Awards.
“I have tried to show the unique life experiences and the real surroundings of Birangona women in Rising Silence,” explains Leesa. “Despite their sufferings and plight, these women are brave, resilient and loving. The film explores where their strength and fighting spirit to rise above the sufferings come from.”
The Moondance International Film Festival is one of the most important platforms in the world for promoting, encouraging, educating and rewarding non-violent conflict resolution in the arts.
The Daily Star, Bangladesh, November 3, 2019
If you missed the 2019 submission deadline, the 2020 competition call-for-entries will open in December 2019. Subscribe now to the popular MOONDANCENEWS-BLOG for the latest announcements, updates, info, insider tips & inspiration.
Order form for .pdf 2019 Award Certificates of Competition Status (Winner, Finalist or Semi-finalist), suitable for printing & framing, is available HERE, until October 31st:
LAURELS: Congratulations to all the 2019 Moondance winners, finalists & semi-finalists!
You can find laurelsto download for your status in the 2019 contest by clicking the laurel image above.
These 12 Selected 2019 winning writers have been selected to post their winning 2019 script on Moondance’s longtime sponsor inktip.comwebsite for free:
Avenging Angels by Jennifer Phillips
Cottage for Rent: Body Optional by Sable Jak
DYLAN by Dianne Lynn Gardner
I Am Antigone by Saudamini Siegrist
Maria Isabella Silvalessa by Hunter Ridgway
Mustang by Gordon Phipps
Nina Karenina by Gordon Phipps
The Beneficials – Heroes of the Soil by Paul Piccirillo
The Goblins & the Gravedigger by Kenny Chumbley
The Mountains Girls & Master’s Daughter by Amridin Saidibrokhimov
The Night Witches by Steven Prowse
Tweet by Victoria Morris
If you missed the 2019 submission deadline, the 2020 competition call-for-entries will open in December 2019. Subscribe now to the popular MOONDANCE NEWS-BLOG for the latest announcements, updates, info, insider tips & inspiration.
HAPPY MOONDANCERS WRITE US!
“I love this fest. This is the second time we’ve been selected and won. They are so warm and hospitable and definitely have a wonderful purpose. I highly recommend Moondance.” ~ D. L. Gardner
“Moondance… does any other festival have a better name? I’m honored that you chose The Real Thing as a feature screenplay Finalist.” ~ Matthew Papadopoulos
“I wanted to thank Elizabeth English who runs this festival. She took the time to speak with me about my work and provided valuable feedback for improvements. That’s very rare to get a one-on-one.” ~ Jennifer Phillips
“Hello, Elizabeth and your wonderful team at the Moondance Intl. Film Festival, I’d like to take this initiative to thank you for giving us this amazing opportunity to bring our film, AFREEN, to your prestigious film festival. We are truly overwhelmed, obliged, thankful, and we could have not done this without your encouragement and support.” ~ Nicole
“We are very excited and deeply proud to be one of the winners of this year’s Moondance Film Festival. This festival is particularly important to me as a woman who believes in using my art for activism. I have done a significant amount of pro bonowork over the past three years in this extremely challenging political climate. Thank you so much for all you do and for recognizing our film, BEFORE IT WAS TRUE. We are honored!” ~ Dana Offenbach
“The Moondance Festival is special in many ways. A festival with a long history, it does not advertise itself too much, and yet it is creative and intimate.Thanks to Elizabeth and her staff.”~ Julia Deak
“I just reviewed all the award winners for the 2019 Moondance, and am writing to send you my gratitude and love to you for providing such a wonderful opportunity for nobodies like me to get noticed. I have been so touched by your kindness in every note you’ve sent me. Count me among your chief admirers; it is a privilege to know you. May nothing but goodness come your way.” ~ Kenneth L. Chumbly
“Congratulations on another successful year. Thank you kindly for allowing me to be a part of it. Three’s Company Two is my first stage play and I am thrilled to be one of the semi-finalist. Thank you again for everything. Until the next time.” ~ Robert J. Morgalo
“So thrilled! Thank you so much for the win with Cottage for Rent. Let’s hope it gets picked up for a real TV show!” ~ Sable Jak
“Yours is a lovely festival with the best name out there…” ~ Matthew Papadopoulos
“I feel so grateful, affirmed, and excited by the short story category recognition this year. “Remembrance” was also selected as a quarterfinalist in the Screencraft Cinematic Short Story category; I’m wondering if this isn’t a message from the universe, telling me to adapt it into a short screenplay. I’ve spread the word to fellow Zoetropers (and Facebook friends) to start polishing up their work to submit, once your next contest period opens.” ~ Helen Beer
“Thank you for putting together such a worthwhile film festival, and running it beyond and above the professional level that I have experienced in other festivals. Sincerely” ~ Georgette Alfred
“Thank you so much for considering my film and my film went up to semifinalist. Truly amazing festival for independent film makers.” ~ AAA Productions UK
“My deepest heartfelt thank you to the Moondance Team. I am honored to be included in this great festival celebrating such stunning abilities in the art of expression.” ~ Renee Rubio
“It was an honour to have The Paper Boat selected as a Semi Finalist for Film Score. Although my participation was only online, Elizabeth English was personable and the experience valuable.~ Rachele Wildmare
“I’m thrilled my narrative feature “Prince Harming” was selected as semi-finalist by this wonderful festival. When I had questions, Elizabeth English got back to me right away and was very helpful.. As a result of being chosen I’ve gotten some great industry connections already and can’t wait to see what’s next!” ~ Marianne Hettinger
“Glad and proud to be part of it.” ~ Guido Maria Giordano
“Great festival, thank you for treating us so well!” ~ Russell Emanuel
“This is a wonderful festival I was proud to be part of it. Many thanks for everything.” ~ Michael Madden
“I was honored by having Moondance choose my movie. “Communication” was personal and extremely useful. All in all, I’m glad that I could participate in this special festival.” ~ Julia Deak
“Thank you to the Moondance Festival for providing opportunities for women writers and filmmakers. We were honoured that our short film “Honestly Charlotte” achieved semi-finalist status!” ~ Stevie Jackson
“Founder/Director Elizabeth English is passionate, tireless and a great communicator!” ~ Jan Stanton
“Very professional group of people with a great vision for filmmakers.” ~ James Carrroll
“Very well organized and timely information.” ~ John McCarney
FILMFREEWAY MONDANCE 2019 OVERALL RATINGS BY REVIEWERS:
Thanks a million for your continued interest and participation in the 2019 Moondance International Film Festival, the film festival without borders!
We’re very proud to announce that all the talented Moondance 2019 competition winners, finalists and semi-finalists, in all categories and genres, have been previewed, judged and selected.
Films selected for 2019 screening will be available for viewing as soon as possible in September!
Order form for .pdf 2019 Award Certificates of Competition Status (Winner, Finalist or Semi-finalist), suitable for printing & framing, is available HERE:
LAURELS: Congratulations to all the 2019 Moondance winners, finalists & semi-finalists!
You can find laurels for your status in the 2019 contest by clicking the laurel image above.
10 Selected 2019 winning writers will be notified ASAP by email about being selected to post their winning 2019 script on Moondance’s longtime sponsor inktip.com website for free!
If you missed the 2019 submission deadline, the 2020 competition call-for-entries will open in December 2019. Subscribe now to the popular Moondance news-blog for the latest announcements, updates, info, insider tips & inspiration:
www.moondancefilmfestival.com/blog
A MOONDANCER WRITES US
“I wanted to give a special thanks to Elizabeth English at the Moondance Film Festival.She took the time to call me and tell me how much she enjoyed reading my TV Pilot “Avenging Angels” and provided one-on-one feedback. It was very special that she took time out of her schedule to talk with me and provide valuable feedback.” ~ Jennifer Phillips
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Thanks for your valued support & interest in winning the Moondance! The 2019 submission period ended August 31st. Winners, finalists & semi-finalists, in all categories, will be announced in mid-September on this website & in the newsletter/blog.
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We look forward to previewing your project for the Moondance 2020 competition, which opens in December 2019!
The 2019 Moondance will not have a theatrical venue this season. All winning & selected films will be screened only via our private viewing room site online.
Order form for .pdf 2019 Award Certificates of Competition Status (Winner, Finalist or Semi-finalist), suitable for printing & framing, is available HERE, until October 31st:
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