Released on: May 10, 2008, 12:07 am

Press Release Author: Film Wyoming

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: Film Wyoming is Pleased to Announce the Deadline for the
Wyoming Short Film Contest has been Extended to Give Aspiring Filmmakers Until May
19, 2008 for a Chance at Winning $25,000.00 in Production Incentives.

Press Release Body: First announced at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year,
the Film Wyoming Short Film Contest has generated an incredible response and
organizers have decided to extend the Deadline from May 9 to May 19, 2008 to
encourage even more quality submissions. A $25,000 first prize is being awarded to
the winning entry with a storyline that takes place in Wyoming , features Wyoming ,
or presents the state as a major character. Prize money will go toward production of
the winner's next film shot in Wyoming . "We're trying to build a buzz. If you can
get more independent, smaller filmmakers interested in Wyoming first that will help
us bring in bigger projects down the line. It's a sort of trickle up effect," said
Colin Stricklin of the Wyoming Film Office.

Films are now due by May 19th and entries must be 15 minutes or less in length.
Final judging has been extended to May 26th. "The short film format allows for all
levels of experience and expertise. Our format is wide open and the possibilities
are limitless," Stricklin noted. Filmmakers who my have been torn whether they had
time to enter are encouraged to take advantage of the deadline extension to submit a
film that proudly showcases their storytelling talent along with our state's beauty
and heritage in some manner. Whether you have a film that took ten years to develop
and shoot on Super 35mm or you edit together a clever story shot on your digital
camera in two days, we simply want to see you stretch your creative storytelling
capabilities. There is no entry fee and submissions are being accepted at:
withoutabox.com. The winning effort is to premier at the Jackson Hole Film Festival
in June.

"This is a first-time project designed to foster film production in the state while
simultaneously giving filmmakers an opportunity they might otherwise overlook. We're
very excited at the early response," said Michell Howard , Wyoming Film Office
Manager. Howard also used the Sundance setting to promote the state's new Film
Industry Financial Incentive Program which allows production companies to be
reimbursed up to 15 percent on dollars spent on a Wyoming film shoot.

Need some additional inspiration to spark your creative juices, check out our "Ten
ways to Make $25,000.00 in 10 days." slideshow:

http://www.slideshare.net/Filmwyoming/film-wyoming25-grand-in-ten-days

More information about the incentive program- as well as the short film contest's
rules and submission links- is obtainable online at: filmwyoming.com.



Web Site: http://www.FilmWyoming.com

Contact Details: Film Wyoming
Colin Stricklin
PH: 307.777.3400
info@filmwyoming.com