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SF360: Ian Inaba wants your vote

After the Y2K and 2004 presidential elections, we all learned to expect the unexpected. By now, more than a few realized they better actually begin to document the "unexpected" -- as it becomes clear just how much pre-planning really goes into making these election days so very mixed up. With yet another election bound to supply more sets of the usual disasters, Ian Inaba's documentary, "American Blackout," makes the case that election "accidents," especially when it comes to the U.S.'s African American voting population, aren't exactly random occurrences. Using the orchestrated campaigns against Cynthia McKinney's elections as a starting poi...

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Reuters: Rome unveils film fest lineup, plays down Venice row

A mix of big Hollywood productions and arty European movies will mark Rome's first international film festival next month, organizers said on Tuesday as they played down rivalry with Venice's venerable film contest. French and Italian movies dominate the 16-film lineup for the Rome festival's main c...

Academy Awards Deadline Near for Animation, Shorts and Foreign Language Categories

Monday, October 2, is the deadline to submit Oscar entries in the Live Action Short Film and Animated Short Film categories as well as in the Foreign Language Film category. To be considered for the 79th Academy Awards, entry forms and supporting materials must arrive at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by 5 p.m. that day. Foreign language film prints must be received no later than Friday, October 13. Only one picture will be accepted from each country. The 79th Academy Awards nominations will be announced on Tuesday, January 23, 2007, at 5:30 a.m. PST, in the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater. For all rules and other informatio...

Delta and Gen Art Team Up for "Fly-In Movies"

Delta Air Lines is seeking emerging filmmakers to showcase original short films on its new in-flight entertainment system and on its website. Delta is partnering with Gen Art to host a national short film competition dubbed "Delta’s Fly-In Movies." Delta, which will be a sponsor of the 2007 Sundance Film Festival, is offering filmmakers the chance to showcase their short films both on Delta's website and on Delta flights, and to win cash, travel and a trip to the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. Film submissions will be accepted now through October 31st. Five finalists will be chosen and the winner will be announced at Sundance. The winning film...