Venezuela has the largest proven oil reserves in the world. It was once so rich that Concorde used to fly from Caracas to Paris. But in the last three years its economy has collapsed. Hunger has gripped the nation for years. Now, it’s killing people and animals that are dying of starvation. The Venezuelan government knows, but won’t admit it!!! Four in five Venezuelans live in poverty. People queue for hours to buy food. Much of the time they go without. People are also dying from a lack of medicines. Inflation is at 82,766% and there are warnings it could exceed one million per cent by the end of this year. Venezuelans are trying to get out. The UN says 2.3 million people have fled the country - 7% of the population.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Industry News: Media That Matters 11 Call-for-Entries

Media That Matters 11
Call-for-Entries
Opens March 1, 2011

In 2011, Media That Matters moves to the Fall!

Submit your film for the chance to work with us in empowering
communities working for social change. Let your film be the tool that
affects hearts and minds, and supports collective struggle for a more
just world.

Hundreds of thousands of people across the globe, including educators,
activists and nonprofits, will watch and use your film through an
international, multi-platform campaign streaming and playing to
audiences everywhere. Media That Matters -- the premier showcase for
short films with big messages -- is your conduit. Join us in our
ELEVENTH year and submit your film now!

Short Films: 10-minutes is the MAX; under 8-minutes is ideal.

Social Issues: Any and all issues will be considered. This year we are
particularly interested in films focusing on Disability Rights,
Interfaith Dialogue and Religious Tolerance, Bias-based Bullying,
Gender/Women and Youth Activism.

All Genres: Documentary, narrative, animation, music video, drama,
comedy, public service announcement. Hybrid, or a new genre
altogether? Absolutely, creativity is encouraged -- but your film must
focus on a social issue.

All ages: Youth-produced projects encouraged!

MUST be cleared for NONEXCLUSIVE home video, educational, online,
broadcast and theatrical distribution.

Deadline: May 1, 2011

Check website for more details and to apply online: www.mediathatmattersfest.org/submit
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Questions?
Send us an email at festival@artsengine.net.

ABOUT MEDIA THAT MATTERS
Media That Matters is the premiere showcase for short films on the
most important topics of the day. Local and global, online and in
communities around the world, Media That Matters engages diverse
audiences year-round and inspires them to take action.

ABOUT ARTS ENGINE
Arts Engine, Inc. supports, produces, and distributes independent
media of consequence and promotes the use of independent media by
advocates, educators and the general public.


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