SAINT PETERSBURG, FL -- March 26, 2003 -- Renegade Films, Inc. will be
hosting the "Saints & Sinners III Film Festival" on Saturday, May 31,
2003 at the State Theatre in downtown Saint Petersburg, FL. The event
Will Showcase local independent feature-length and short films in the
Categories of "Non-Horror Comedy and Drama" (Saints) and "Horror" (Sinners).
A Festival jury will present awards to the winning film in each category
And will also recognize winners in additional categories from technical
areas to acting. The purpose of the film festival will be to gain greater
Exposure for the local independent filmmaking scene and generate interest in
the business of filmmaking in Florida.
Saints and Sinners I & II have screened over thirty-five Florida films
To more than 1400 eager film professionals and independent film
enthusiasts. The festivals have attracted industry leaders from
Throughout the world and have provided one of the largest platforms for
Florida Filmmakers and fans to meet and network in the Southeast.
Renegade Films is currently accepting submissions for Saints & Sinners
III. We are interested in the Florida Independent Film community, and
to be eligible for our prestigious awards and prizes, submissions must
contain a link to Florida Filmmaking. If the Director, Producer, Actor,
Screenwriter, etc., is from Florida or the film was shot on location in
Florida, the entry is eligible. Major awards will be presented in the
categories of "Saints" (non-horror comedy, drama, documentary) and
"Sinners" (horror stuff). Filmmakers, Actors, Producers, and Writers
interested in submitting a feature length or short film for festival
consideration, please contact:
rick@renegadefilms.net or call 727.821.9789 for details.
A special Ghost Appearance by Necro Nancy of the forthcoming DVD The
Nightmare Collection is on the agenda. The Nightmare Collection is a
brand new DVD series of National and International films from some of
The best producers of Indie horror.
The main event of the evening will be a special screening of the Rough Cut
of Renegade Films' first feature film, "The Web of Darkness". The audience
will participate by providing feedback for the final edit of the film. The
film stars Scream Queen Brinke Stevens and F/X Master Tom Savini. Full line
up, details of special features and guests will be released
soon.
For information about Festival sponsorship opportunities and getting
you or your company involved in the show to help the ever growing local
Art community, contact Rick at rick@renegadefilms.net. Yo Soy Irini
Productions, Inc. is already signed on as one of our major sponsors and
will be coordinating the judging and providing the Production Assistants
for the event. Additionally, CustomFlix has joined the list of sponsors, a
company whose mission is to help independent filmmakers, content owners,
educators, and video producers make their programs available to a
Worldwide audience with its unique on-demand video publishing service.
The deadline for submissions is 4/16/03 and there is a $5.00 Entry fee
to assist with administrative costs. Visit:
http://www.renegadefilms.net/festival for further information.
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