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The Valley Film Festival (VFF) is now accepting submissions for its 2012 festival in North Hollywood, California. The premier showcase for the best new work by Valley residents, and American and international independent filmmakers, VFF provides audiences with the opportunity to discover today's...

L.A. We missed that last post... Directorik gave you the scoop on the historic theaters in the area. Also check out The Egyptian on Hollywood Blvd.

As a festival director, here are my thoughts on the subject... I, personally, don't frown upon non-attendance by the filmmaker(s), especially if they're not local. However, filmmaker participation is key to a great screening. If you are local and you can't attend yourself, send someone...

More than peaches, porn & pop culture trends, The Valley Film Festival is accepting shorts/features/music videos/ trailers/etc. in ALL genres for its 5th Annual showcase of cinema so independent it can only be found in L.A.'s San Fernando Valley. It's so (818). Totally. Final deadline is 6/15...

Most festivals don't require a 35mm print these days or, rather, are able to screen BetaSP, DVD, etc. Some festivals serve as "Official Academy Screenings" and those do require 35mm prints. For instance, if you were going to submit your documentary to DocFest (I think that's what it's called)...