FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Attention local filmmakers:

Peoria, AZ December 6, 2006 - The Peoria Film Office is seeking film and screenplay submissions for the first Peoria Film Festival premiering March 1-4.

The festival will feature celebrity and film screenings, film and screenplay competitions, and workshops. The event takes place at Harkins Arrowhead 18 in Peoria, AZ

Helen McCready, festival director and Peoria film commissioner, said the event is designed to showcase local talent and promote filmmaking in the city and the state.

"I don't think the filmmakers have enough outlets to show their work," McCready said. "A lot of films are made locally. (It's) a place for filmmakers to show their films on the big screen."


How to enter

The Peoria Film Festival will feature competitions for filmmakers and screenwriters. For complete rules and prizes, and to download an entry form, visit www.peoriafilmoffice.com . Call (623) 363-1543 or e-mail peoria This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it for more information.

Film competition - Deadline: Jan. 31, 2007

Categories: Short films, student films (high school or college), and feature length (60 minutes plus).

Entries: Mail entries, submission fees and other application materials to: Peoria Chamber of Commerce, Peoria Multimedia Film Festival, P.O. Box 70, Peoria, AZ 85380.

Screenplay competition - Deadline: Postmarked by Feb. 18.

Categories: Screenplays in every genre on any topic are accepted.

Entries: Mail entries, submission fees and other application materials to: Peoria Chamber of Commerce, Screenplay Competition - ATT: Helen McCready, 10601 N. 83rd Drive, Peoria, AZ 85382.

Contact: Peoria Film Office
Contact Person: Helen McCready
Company Name: Peoria Chamber of Commerce
Telephone Number: 623-363-1543
Email Address: peoria This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Web site address: http://www.peoriafilmoffice.com

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