Organized by independent film production company Diamond in the Rough Films, our 4th annual film festival wants to highlight the TRULY independent film. Even if it is "rough around the edges" or just plain out there. The filmmakers who scrape and sweat to put a good movie together against all odds. We want films that take risks, not hollow 4K mirages. If the names Cassavettes, Araki and Korine mean anything to you (and if they don't, then you should look them up on IMDB immediately), then we might be the festival you're looking for. We are excited to be hosted by and working with The Cinema Exchange this year!
We will award laurels to all accepted films, (awards and prizes will be announced soon):
1. Best Short Film
2. Special Jury Prize
3. Grand Jury Prize (Best of Festival)
4. Any other award we feel like giving.
In addition to award certificates, winners will be featured on the Celluloid Dreams radio show and podcast (http://www.celluloiddreams.net) where they will be interviewed 1 on 1 with San Francisco Film Critics' Society member (and former President) Tim Sika.