FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 15, 2009
Contact:        Kimberly Busbee, WRIFF Director
                        515/707-1533   bobbusbee@aol.com

AriesWorks Entertainment announces the call for entries into the exciting, international 7th annual event, the 2009 Wild Rose Independent Film Festival, to be held November 5-8 in Des Moines’ popular East Village at the Iowa State Historical Building.

Filmmakers worldwide are invited to send their features, shorts, documentaries and animated films in to “The Wild Rose” to compete for screening slots and the WRIFF’s many awards and cash prizes in categories including: acting, directing, editing, cinematography/videography, writing and others. Established filmmakers as well as emerging or student filmmakers are encouraged to enter their best work.

The State Historical Building proved to be a hit last year as a venue, allowing filmmakers and moviegoers walking distance access to a wide variety of restaurants, bars, music venues and shops in the trendy, fun East Village Cultural and Entertainment District.  For out of town attendees, lodging in the downtown Des Moines area also is conveniently located nearby.

The WRIFF not only raises the bar by featuring the most innovative, top quality independent films from around the world, it also hosts informative filmmaking seminars with known industry professionals. Past Festival Presenters have included:

Troma Pictures’ Lloyd Kaufman

writer/director/producer/rep Stu Pollard of Keep Your Distance

Emmy Award-winning actor, GregAlan Williams, of The Sopranos, Remember the Titans, Old School and Be Cool

actor Ben Easter of Holiday in the Sun, Pearl Harbor and I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer

Lew Hunter, legendary Hollywood icon, mentor, teacher and author of the best-selling book, Screenwriting 434

Jamie Rose, actor (Falcon Crest, Lady Blue, as well as guest star roles and recurring roles on most major shows of the last twenty years or so, including Two and a Half Men and House), Los Angeles acting coach and casting director of JRose Studio who appeared with John Putch of Putch Films, award-winning filmmaker and Hollywood television director known for his film Route 30 with Dana Delany and for directing episodes of Scrubs, Ugly Betty and My Name is Earl.

To enter the Wild Rose visit:
www.ariesworks.com   or    www.withoutabox.com.

2009
Wild Rose Independent Film Festival
A Celebration of Independent Film and Video Production

The wild rose is the official flower of the state of Iowa, a thing of beauty growing “in the wild.”  Now in its seventh year, the Wild Rose Independent Film Festival is a celebration of the vast, diverse, bizarre, hilarious, beautiful cinema art being created by independent moviemakers outside the mainstream.  The 2009 Wild Rose Independent Film Festival is scheduled for November 5-8 at the Iowa State Historical Building in the East Village Cultural and Entertainment District of Des Moines, Iowa.

Please see the accompanying information and entry form.  PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY FILMS SELECTED FOR SCREENING ON DVD MUST ALSO BE ACCOMPANIED BY A VHS BACK-UP!! 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Wild Rose Festival Director:

Kimberly Busbee
 Wild Rose Independent Film Festival
ARIESWORKS ENTERTAINMENT
Robert William Mickle Center
1620  Pleasant St.,   Ste. # 234
Des Moines, IA  50314
Phone:  515-707-1533
E-mail:  bobbusbee@aol.com
www.ariesworks.com

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2009 Wild Rose Independent Film Festival
RULES AND SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Screening and Judging Process:
The Administrative Staff of the Wild Rose Independent Film Festival shall have sole and final discretion in the choice of films to be screened at the festival. The Wild Rose and its authorized associates shall appoint additional judges for, supervise, and participate in, the judging process and the assignment of any Awards by the festival. From the screening selections, the Wild Rose judging panel will determine nominees and award-winners. Unless otherwise announced, all pictures screening at the Festival will be considered for all appropriate awards with up to five nominees in each category. The Wild Rose staff reserves the right to eliminate, or not to make, any Award, should circumstances warrant. 
Features are defined as 60 MINUTES OR LONGER (excluding end credits).  Shorts are SHORTER than 60 minutes (excluding end credits).
All winners receive a plaque, naming them the “Best of,” with remaining nominees receiving certificates.
Awards (The Wild Rose judges may also add awards at their discretion):

Submission Guidelines:
Filmmakers are responsible for ensuring that their motion pictures are free of legal or other encumbrances.  Neither the Wild Rose nor any of its Staff or Associates shall bear any responsibility for infringement of copyright, breach of rights (i.e. music rights), or any other transgression which is reasonably understood to be under the filmmaker(s)’ control. Though the staff of the Wild Rose shall exercise all good judgment and care in handling filmmakers’ submissions, filmmakers agree to hold the Wild Rose Independent Film Festival harmless for any damages and/or fees associated with their submissions and the shipping of same.
Entry Fee Schedule:
EARLY DEADLINE:  Postmarked by  July 15,2009
Professional Features.. $ 30.00     Professional Short Pictures... $ 25.00
Student Features.......... $ 25.00     Student Short Pictures.......... $ 20.00

REGULAR DEADLINE:  Postmarked by August 15, 2009
Professional Features.. $ 35.00     Professional Short Pictures... $ 30.00
Student Features.......... $ 30.00     Student Short Pictures.......... $ 25.00

LATE DEADLINE:  Postmarked by September 15, 2009
Professional Features.. $ 40.00     Professional Short Pictures... $ 35.00
Student Features.......... $ 35.00     Student Short Pictures.......... $ 30.00

Entry Requirements
Filmmakers should mail regular VHS or DVD advance screener, completed submission form, and non-refundable entry fee (U.S. check or money order only, payable to “AriesWorks Entertainment”):

AriesWorks Entertainment, Wild Rose Independent Film Festival
Robert William Mickle Center
1620 Pleasant St.   Ste. #234
Des Moines, IA  50314
Filmmakers may submit press kits at their own discretion and expense.  Filmmakers whose work is selected for inclusion in the festival and who wish their films screened via DVD MUST ALSO provide a VHS back-up for emergencies!!  Selected filmmakers must submit a digital press kit and may also submit posters, photographs and trailers (DVD only) for the Wild Rose’s use in promotion.