If you've got a film project in the works now it the time to finish it up or dust it off.
As of Monday, October 25, The Yorkton Film Festival is now accepting submissions for its 2011 festival season. Submissions will be accepted until the deadline of January 31, 2011 at which time the adjudication process will begin. The nominees will be announced in March, 2011 and the Golden Sheaf Statues awarded at the Yorkton Film Festival Gala on May 29, 2011 in Yorkton.
The 2011 Festival is slated to take place from May 26 to May 29, 2011. The event will include workshops from industry leaders, film screenings, our trademark LobsterBlast supper, and a gala awards ceremony.
All pertinent information, including submission guidelines and the registration entry form, can be found on our website, www.goldensheafawards.com.
This year's festival includes 19 main film categories, ranging from Animation to Student Production. Along with the 19 category awards, the Festival is pleased to once again offer a number of special awards. Submissions that qualify will also be considered for the Ruth Shaw Best of Saskatchewan, Emerging and Aboriginal awards.