Happy New Year to Everyone ~ The Year of The Dragon....!

Happy New Year..... From "Vegas Cine Fest" ! http://www.vegascinefest.org/

SUBMIT TODAY...!!! New Categories "Vegas Cine Fest" Best Comedy & Best Social Media Films .....

We have added 2 NEW Categories ~ 


Best Comedy ~ Submit anything FUNNY!

SOCIAL MEDIA ~ We are including anything to do with SOCIAL MEDIA Films Category. Which includes Social Media, Technology & Change....Submit your projects today....!

Awesome Testimonial ~ India Irving & Mario Rivelli ~ Cose Nostre Productions

L to R:  India Irving, Mario Rivelli, Jose Kraus

India Irving & Mario Rivelli, "Mont Reve" ~ Cose Nostre Productions


Awesome Testimonial! ~ Mario and I wanted to thank you for such a wonderful time at the festival. It was truly a great experience! We are honored to have participated and to have won first runners up for "Mont Reve" - a perfect end to a perfect weekend. I cannot say enough good things about Vegas Cine Fest! It is run so professionally and personally by Philip and Maria. From day one you feel like you are a part of the family. It is glamorous, fun and full of inspiring talent. We were honored to be a part of it and will stay involved from now on! Not to be missed!

Vegas Cine Fest ~ Awesome Testimonial ~ Marc Anthony Ruiz ~ WINNER Cadillac Commerical

Awesome Testimonial ~ Marc Ruiz ~ Commercial Winner "Cadillac" ~

When my commercial was selected as an official selection I was honored to be part of this year’s line up at Vegas Cine Fest.  I have heard of this festival from others and it does not disappoint!  It is a very exciting event with great founders, wonderful staff and volunteers, and amazingly professionally distinguished honored guests.  The award ceremony was considerably intricate and only dwarfed by the thrill of getting to win and share a stage with such wonderful filmmakers.  A festival in the heart of Vegas only adds another layer of entertainment and networking that makes this festival that much more of one to participate in! It is a wonderful festival with dedicated founders and I only hope I can get such an experience and opportunity again!

Vegas Cine Fest ~ Awesome Testimonial ~ Michael Callas ~ Z' Movie

As a new filmmaker, I was unsure with what I was exactly getting involved with while submitting to film festivals. I had heard good things about the Vegas Cine Fest in passing, and sort of submitted off a hunch. This was the first film festival our film “Z” was accepted in, and in turn became the world premier for both our film and myself as a filmmaker. I will say bluntly that I would have had it no other way. Great atmosphere, great people involved, really friendly staff and personnel, and I was able to develop a personal relationship with all of the co-founders as well as honored guests (which is apparently not a typical film fest experience!) I had an incredible amount of fun at all of the events, the scheduling made it easy to see all of the other quality films, and there was still plenty of time to have that traditional Vegas experience. A real fantastic production from top to bottom, and even if I have no film to submit I will be in attendance next year for sure! Just too fun to pass up.

Thank You Michael Callas for Awesome Testimonial ~ Z' Movie ~

Philip & Maria Marcus ~ Vegas Cine Fest in Asian Journal Vegas Style NOW...!

Philip & Maria Marcus ~ Vegas Cine Fest Las Vegas ~

VEGAS STYLE in the Asian Journal Magazine ~ Find it NOW in Las Vegas, Orange County, Inland Empire (San Diego) ~

Awesome Testimonial ~ Tara Moini and Parish Rahbar, Renovatio Movies...

From Tara & Parish ~

 Vegas Cine Fest Film Festival is among a handful of truly indie Festivals geared specifically for the independent filmmaker. Where other festivals state they are independent, and only include films with big budgets and known stars, Vegas Cine Fest is a haven for the independent artist. From the moment that a film has been accepted into the festival, the staff is by your side. Every day of the festival is filled with wonderful talks with movers and shakers in the Hollywood scene, Premiers of bigger films, Red Carpets events, and nightly meet and greets. The staff is extremely helpful and encouraging. Having our film premiered at the festival and meeting Philip and Maria was an Amazing experience. They are a wonderful couple committed to the next generation of filmmakers.

Awesome Testimonials ~ Vegas Cine Fest ~ Filmmakers Jesus Galindo & Jose Mendoza Jr. ~ Movie "ADDICTED"

Awesome Testimonial ~ "As I think about my experience regarding the 2011 Vegas Cine Fest, a smile comes over me. Maria and Philip Marcus made my partner, Jose and I, feel welcome from the start. From the first moment of meeting, Maria was attentive and bubbly. I felt like I've known her many years. And to my surprise, she actually REMEMBERED my film, Addicted! I was happily impressed.

And then I had the pleasure to meet her husband, Philip Marcus. He was more calm and collected. He treated us like we were celebrities. He was attentive to our questions and was also looking out for us to attend panels, which were informative and revealing.

As cliched as it might sound, I had a blast! I networked with other filmmakers, I met John Landis, I enjoyed talking to the volunteers. I enjoyed meeting Ghen Long and saw some really good movies. What more could I ask for? I know, I want to do it again!

Once again, thank you Maria and Philip! I wish you the  best for future Vegas Cine Fests and hopefully we can be a part of that!  - Jesús Galindo & Jose Mendoza Jr. ~ Galindo Productions, Movie "ADDICTED".

Jesus Galindo & Jose Mendoza Jr. at "Vegas Cine Fest" 2011

Michel Shane ~ Emily Shane Foundation ~ www.EmilyShane.Org

Support Our Special Charity Partner ~ http://emilyshane.org/ ~  http://www.emilyshane.org/index2.php/http://www.emilyshane.org/index2.php/

Page Ostrow ~ Q&A ~ OstrowandCompany.com ~ DISTRIBUTION ~

PART 1

I had the pleasure of doing a Q&A with Advisory Board Member of VCF & Award Winning Distributor Page Ostrow about her Company & Clients:

VCF~ asked Page about her background in Distribution & when did Ostrow and Company begin?

Page~ I have been in the theatrical distribution business for over 20 years and has represented over 250 films since the late 1990's.

VCF~ Who are some of the Producers you have represented?

Page~ Mark Wahlberg/Leslie Neale for "Juvies"
Kevin Booth for "American Drug Wars"
Fiona Cochrane for "Four of a Kind"
Len Morris for "Stolen Childhoods"

VCF~ Is there a fee to have your company represent a Producer, and what  
is the fee?

Page~ Yes, there is a standard retainer fee for representation that changes  
each year.

VCF~ Tell us about some the recent success stories.


Page~ Mark Wahlberg/Leslie Neale film "Juvies" was recently sold to HBO  
for over 6 figures after having been passed over twice by that same  
company.  Also, after this project was sold and screened, one child  
featured in the film was released after being wrongly accused.

Director/Producer Ben Lemoine's film "The Experiment" was recently  
sold to Starz networks - STARZ IN BLACK - directly from Page Ostrow's  
pitch.

VCF~ What kind of films do you primarily represent?

Page~ We represent all types of films - from Narrative to Documentary to  
Experimental.   Our specialty is socially conscious films and message  
projects that are looking for a home.


Stay tuned for Part 2

Vegas Cine Fest "Awesome Testimonial" from Filmmaker "Loney Childress"....

I entered "Vegas Cine Fest" this year with my Movie, "Don't Call Me a Hero". Philip and Maria kept me informed every step of the way and quickly answered all my questions. My crew and myself attended our movie as well as others and found the entire process very entertaining. We especially enjoyed the emphasis on being able to question the crews that made the films (as well as us being able to answer the questions as well). The award ceremony was entertaining as well. We enjoyed the band, the Blues Brothers, the comedians, and the entire experience. Thank you for a great festival.

Loney Childress
Bflat Media ~ "Don't Call Me a Hero"

2011 ~ Lifetime Achievement in Filmmaking....Honoree Director John Landis ~

Vegas Cine Fest 2012 ~ CALLING FOR ENTRIES ~

 Short Scripts up to 25 pages (Script)

SCREENPLAY ENTRY GUIDELINES & RULES: The International VEGAS CINE FEST Awards is open to anyone, with the following scripts. Submit your Short s... More

 COMPLETED SHORT FILMS up to 10 minutes (Film)

Film Shorts must be 3 to 10 minutes.

 COMPLETED TV COMMERCIALS up to 1 minute (Film)

TV Commercial Spots up to 1 minute

 COMPLETED MUSIC VIDEOS up to 5 minutes (Film)

MUSIC VIDEO up to 5 minutes

 FEATURE FILMS Must be 90 minutes minimum (Film)

FEATURE FILMS MINIMUM 90 MINUTES

 COMPLETED FEATURETTE FILMS minimum 10 minutes and up to 40 minutes (Film)

FEATURETTE Minimum 10 minutes up to 40 minutes

 Documentary Films (Film)

5 to 100 minutes, any subject. must be english or subtitled.

 Student Films (Film)

Length Must be between: 3 minutes to 10 minutes, Must be in english, dubbed or subtitled. Must be enrolled in any school at time of production.

 Animation Films (Film)

May be digital or cell animation. Must be in english or subtitled.

 Short Films Under 18 (Film)

MUST be UNDER 18 years of age at date of production completion. Must be in english or subtitled.

 WEBISODES (Film)

Must be an internet webisode show or segment, minimum 1 miniutes, maximum 3 minutes

 FOREIGN FEATURE FILM (Film)

Must be Shot on location outside of USA by a Foreign production company. Must be subtitled or English dubbed.

 REALITY SHOW PILOT (Film)

Must be a made for TV REALITY SHOW EPISODE or COMPLETED REALITY PILOT. Minimum 10 minutes, Maximum 30 minutes

http://www.vegascinefest.com/

Philip Marcus & Mia Marcus ~ On the RED CARPET "Vegas Cine Fest"....

Founders Philip & Mia Marcus ~ On the RED CARPET "Vegas Cine Fest" ~

John Landis at "Vegas Cine Fest"....AWARDS SHOW ~

Deborah & John Landis enjoying the AWARDS SHOW at "Vegas Cine Fest" ~

Barry Bostwick, Ryan Levin, Jack Perez Q&A "Some Guy who Kills People" ~ Vegas Cine Fest....

Actor Barry Bostwick, Producer Ryan Levin, Director Jack Perez ~ Q&A "Some  Guy who Kills People" Screening....

Philip Marcus, James Redford, Noah Hutton, Michel Shane at "Vegas Cine Fest".....

Philip Marcus, James Redford, Noah Hutton, Michel Shane ~ "Vegas Cine Fest" ....

HOW TO RUN A SUCCESSFUL FILM FESTIVAL..."VEGAS CINE FEST"....!

http://maria-marcus.blogspot.com/2011/09/how-to-run-a-film-festival-vegas-cine.html

View Pictures from "Vegas Cine Fest" 2011 ~

On the RED CARPET.......Philip Marcus & John Landis at "VEGAS CINE FEST" 

Vegas Cine Fest 2011 Rocked Las Vegas 8/25/27/2011.....!