Festival Update

I've reprinted this from a notice sent out from withoutabox.com a festival source.

REPRINT: June 2, 2009 (withoutabox Festival Highlight)

CENTRAL FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL - Orlando, Florida - USA September 4 to 6, 2009
The 4th Annual CENTRAL FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL (CENFLO) was established to showcase and support independent films, as well as to foster a national awareness of the plethora of production resources available around Central Florida. To this end, the Orland-based CENFLO is a valuable networking and learning event for both movie lovers and moviemakers.The Festival's programming has been picking up steam recently: Neil Mandt's LAST STOP FOR PAUL, winner of CENFLO's Best Feature Award, was picked up by Showtime after enjoying a limited theatrical release; 2006 CENFLO Best Feature BEAUTIFUL DREAMER went on to win many festival awards, with producer Chase Chenowith's next feature UNDERTAKING BETTY receiving worldwide theatrical distribution.CENFLO is a hands-on festival with an easy and casual accessibility to all of its directors and VIP guests. Organizers also take pride helping filmmakers; all films not accepted to the festival receive a detailed critique stating why, in the hopes of helping filmmakers improve their form and technique. There is no additional cost for this service, and many filmmakers have received useful, constructive feedback.

UPCOMING DEADLINE June 14, 2009 - Late Deadline
MISSION AND OBJECTIVE CENFLO provides exposure as well as an outlet for filmmakers from around the world to showcase their work to the general public. At the same time, CENFLO attempts to put together an entertaining and thought provoking slate of films for the Central Florida community.

MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL - CENFLO offers seminars, panel discussions, guest speakers, screenings, and competitions featuring cash prizes for the best Documentary, Short, Mini Features, Feature length films, and a new Gay & Lesbian section. The Festival also presents awards honoring the best Florida film and best promotional trailer. Screenings will be held at the Festival's new venue, the West Orange 5 Theater. Filmmakers are eligible to win a range of awards, including plaques, a variety of goods and services, and cash prizes ranging from $250 - $500 USD. Winning filmmakers are honored at a glitzy Awards night ceremony, concluding the Festival. See for yourself why the Orlando Sentinel calls the Festival the "fastest growing film festival in Florida." Submit to Central Florida Film Festival today!