Film on the Run | The Show

The FOTR Fest doxycycline for acne takes all the excitement, energy and entertainment of film festivals around the world and wraps them up into a one-night event on college campuses across the country. It’s not just about turning out the lights and letting the projector run for two hours. Beyond the films, the show includes a Comic MC who keeps the energy high and the laughter rolling, while a Live DJ is always on board - spinning before, during and after the show to provide a sweet soundtrack from start to finish. All FOTR staff will also be on hand to give out gift bags and prizes to everyone in the audience.

Big Laughs. Loud Music. Short Films… What Else Ya Want?

RESFEST

This year marks the 10th anniversary of ResFest, a pioneering film and digital arts festival that showcases cutting-edge shorts, music videos, experimental animation and ground-breaking motion graphics. The fest kicked off an incredible 45-city tour in October in Paris, France and will be visiting the U.S. in March and April 2007. Recent years have highlighted work by Michel Gondry, Spike Jonze and famed music video director, Mark Romanek (Beck, Weezer, Madonna, Jay-Z). The founders of ResFest also produce the bi-monthly Res Magazine, which is always ahead of the artistic curve on what’s interesting and innovative. Tip: Subscription copies include a DVD featuring hard-to-find work by top-notch directors and artists that cannot be bought in stores.

GEN ART

This New York-based film festival has gained renown in film circles for its well-chosen program and constant support for filmmakers around the country. The Gen Art Film Festival is currently accepting entries for 2007 via WithoutaBox.com, a network service for filmmakers to streamline the submission process and connect with other independent filmmakers around the world. And not only does Gen Art throw a great festival, they also throw an amazing party. Each night wraps with an event that brings the filmmakers, actors and writers in touch with the festival audience to hang out and discuss the work. Tip: Gen Art is also dedicated to supporting local talents in Fashion, Music and Art. Check out the Gen Art website for more information on events in or around your city.

SUNDANCE FESTIVAL

The Sundance Film Festival is the festival of film festivals and has been credited with launching the careers of such talents as Quentin Tarantino, Billy Bob Thorton and Paul Thomas Anderson. Started in 1981 by Robert Redford, the festival has been around for over twenty years, using its home in Park City, Utah, as a playground for filmmakers, writers, composers and producers. Sundance also dedicates its valuable resources to students in high school and college with an interest in filmmaking. Visit the website’s Student Section for information. Tip: If you want to see short films from the 2007 fest, check out Sundance Shorts.