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Dec 3rd, 2012 Miami International Film Festival’s film school competition - Aiming to discover, showcase, and celebrate the work of undergraduate and graduate students in Miami’s film schools. CINEMASLAM submissions are open until January 4, 2013.

Sep 25th, 2012 Florida Media Market Hosting International Formats & Ready for Distribution Competitions - Check out the details here and submit before the November 1, 2012 deadline. FMM is using Openfilm's software Launchpad to receive submissions.

Jun 21st, 2012 Seeking Women Filmmakers - The Brooklyn Girl Film Festival call for entries is open. Check it out here.

Jun 13th, 2012 Focus On Docs - Two controversial documentaries worth watching. See them here

May 7th, 2012 Lee Hirsh discusses "Bully" winning MPAA battle - Watch it here

Mar 26th, 2012 Happy Birthday, James Caan - It's, Openfilm Advisory Board Chairman, James Caan's Birthday. Send him your wishes here

Mar 6th, 2012 Astana Film Festival offers $10,000 prize - 2010 Astana Film Festival winner, "Apollo 18", was produced and released in 2011. Don't miss your chance to get your blockbuster made. It's Free to enter!

Feb 14th, 2012 iPhone brings cinematography to masses - Dmitry Kozko, CEO of Openfilm, contributes to this exciting discussion. Read It Here

Feb 14th, 2012 Valentine Films Day - We've got a Valentine film for everyone, find your favorite here Watch Now

Jan 18th, 2012 Women and Film - It's the Openfilm Newsletter for Wednesday, January 18! Check Them Out Here

Jan 13th, 2012 Short films for Friday the 13th - It's the Openfilm Newsletter for Friday, January 13! Watch Them Here

Jan 5th, 2012 Best of Openfilm 2011 - We are excited to share with you a small selection of some of our favorite content uploaded to Openfilm in 2011. Watch Them Here

Dec 2nd, 2011 CINEMASLAM call for entries, 3 short film festivals, & 3 feature films - It's the Openfilm Newsletter for the week of Nov 27 - Dec 3. Read It Here

Nov 18th, 2011 Openfilm now on Roku, Taos Shortz Film Festival, Content Spotlight + more - It's the Openfilm Newsletter for the week of Nov 13 - 19. Read It Here

Nov 4th, 2011 "Superman: Requiem" exlusively online on Openfilm 11.11.11 - 'Superman: Requiem', a new feature-length high production-value Superman fan-film, will premiere publicly online on Openfilm. Watch it here on 11/11/11!

Nov 2nd, 2011 Louder Than Love trailer, How-to embed, film festival spotlight, and more. - It's the Openfilm Newsletter for the week of October 30 - Nov 5. Read It Here

Oct 27th, 2011 Brooklyn Girl Film Festival, Content Spotlight, and More. - It's the Openfilm Newsletter for week of October 23 - 29. Read It Here

Aug 8th, 2011 ACT video contest offers $5,000 scholarship grand prize - The ACT college entrance exam video contest, which is using Openfilm Launchpad as its exclusive submissions platform, is offering a $5,000 scholarship as its grand prize. In addition to the grand prize, 9 finalists will win scholarships; visit their site to find out more.

Aug 3rd, 2011 IMTF Announces $5,000 Winner - The International Movie Trailer Festival, which used Openfilm.com as its exclusive submissions platform, announced their Grand Prize Winner. David Max Brown, producer, and Norman Maake, director, won the $5,000 grand prize at the 2011 even with their trailer SHORT CUT.

Jul 29th, 2011 Openfilm Week In Review Newsletter - July 24 - 30, 2011 Week In Review Read it here!

Jun 16th, 2011 Patrick Boivin Wins $500,000 Get It Made Competition! - The Openfilm Advisory Board selected Patrick Boivin as the winning filmmaker of the 2nd Get It Made competition! Read about here!

Apr 28th, 2011 Scott Caan LIVE webchat on Openfilm - Read about here!

Apr 19th, 2011 Verizon Rolls Out Openfilm for FiOS TV Subscribers, Giving On-Demand Access to High-Quality Independent Films - More distribution opportunities for your films on Openfilm!

Apr 12th, 2011 Openfilm Advisory Board Chairman, James Caan honored with retrospective at the American Cinematheque - Read about it in the Los Angeles Times

Mar 14th, 2011 Variety Announces Robert Duvall in HBO's "Hemingway" - Openfilm Board Member Robert Duvall takes role in "Hemingway and Gellhorn"

Feb 18th, 2011 Huffington Post - Robert Duvall Interviewed - Openfilm Board Member Robert Duvall gives a great interview!

Feb 18th, 2011 The Hollywood Reporter - Why the Studios Are Trusting Untested Directors for Major Jobs - Let Openfilm be your connection to Hollywood--send your Openfilm link!

Jan 18th, 2011 OPENFILM Welcomes Emmy Award Winning Film Blogger Manny the Movie Guy! - See his blog on Openfilm.

Jan 15th, 2011 Online Festivals Rely on the Openfilm Platform - Movie Trailer Festival brings in the unique

Jan 8th, 2011 OPENFILM Content now on Samsung TVs and DVD players - Woomi Begins Worldwide Rollout at CES 2011

Jan 6th, 2011 Huffington Post - ROBERT DUVALL Immortalized in Cement - JAMES CAAN speaks on his behalf at Grauman's

Dec 26th, 2010 Openfilm and Chairman, James Caan, featured in the New York Times - Read it here.

Dec 18th, 2010 The Tubefilter News - “...the episode is definitely worth a watch.” – Joshua Cohen.

Dec 18th, 2010 The Washington Post - “...Caan's pepper performance…is quite nuanced . . . and spicy.”

Dec 17th, 2010 The Hollywood Reporter - EXCLUSIVE: Oscar Nominee James Caan to Voice Animated Chili Pepper in Web Series.

Dec 7th, 2010 Openfilm Festival Software Selected as Hosting Platform by Miami International Film Festival - Read press release.

Dec 1st, 2010 Openfilm Chairman James Caan Honored at Film Festival - James Caan to receive Career Tribute at 10th annual Marrakech International Film Festival.

Nov 23rd, 2010 Openfilm Chief Creative Officer Scott Caan on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon - Watch it here.

Nov 22nd, 2010 Scott Caan on LIVE! with Regis and Kelly - Check out the interview here.

Nov 19th, 2010 Openfilm Chief Creative Officer Scott Caan on David Letterman - Scott Caan, star of Hawaii Five-O on CBS, was a guest on The Late Show with David Letterman. Check out his appearance here.

Nov 3rd, 2010 Enter Openfilm’s “About Us” Contest! - Create a 60-second video that describes Openfilm to new filmmakers and film lovers visiting the site for the first time. You could win $1000!

Oct 20th, 2010 Engage, Interact and Expand with Openfilm Launchpad! - Through our high quality, proprietary technology, we supply you with the tools to build and entertain any online interactive idea in easy, manageable steps. Check out what Launchpad can do for you!

Oct 14th, 2010 Advisory Board Member Mark Rydell Honored - The Bel-Air Film Festival awards Rydell with the Legendary Filmmaker Award.

Oct 13th, 2010 Openfilm Advisory Board Member Scott Caan Loves to Watch Movies - The busy actor admits to not having enough time in the day to watch television, but he enjoys watching films.

Oct 7th, 2010 Openfilm’s 1st Get It Made Award Dinner Photo on Extra! - Check out James Caan, Jane Fonda and Get It Made winner Val Lauren at Openfilm’s award dinner.

Sep 30th, 2010 The Get It Made Competition is Growing! - Read all the details on the new Get It Made structure here.

Sep 30th, 2010 Watch the Video! - Learn about the inspiration behind the winning short film of our inaugural Get It Made competition.

Sep 22nd, 2010 Hawaii Five-O A Hit! - Openfilm Advisory Board Member Scott Caan wowed audiences with his action-packed series premiere this week. Read more.

Sep 22nd, 2010 You Can Now Prepay Your Premium Membership! - Save some money and prepay your Plus or Pro memberships! Packages up to five years are available now.

Sep 15th, 2010 James Caan Goes to TIFF!! - Openfilm's Chairman heads north to the Toronto International Film Festival to promote his new film Henry's Crime.

Sep 8th, 2010 We Want Your Feedback on the New Site Design! - Have you checked out all the new features? Ran through our newly designed pages? Let us know what you think by dropping us a note.

Sep 1st, 2010 Advisory Board Member Robert Duvall stars in "Get Low" - In an interview for his latest film, Mr. Duvall talks about original storytelling, acting and Openfilm.

Sep 1st, 2010 Q2 Revenue Payments Have Been Made - Openfilm has paid all members their revenue payments for this past quarter. The next time to cash in is just around the corner!

Sep 1st, 2010 Check Out Scott Caan’s New Show: Hawaii Five-0 - Peek at some of the action the Openfilm Advisory Board member gets involved in.

Aug 26th, 2010 Boxee’s new Movie Library Includes Some of the Best of Openfilm! - You can easily explore some of the best indie films from Openfilm on Boxee’s interface. They are now featuring some Openfilm works that run more than 20 minutes in length. Read more.

Aug 25th, 2010 Openfilm Takes Part in the 14th Annual Brazilian Film Festival of Miami - As one of the many services Openfilm provides, our Film Festival Services Director Brenda Nieborsky served as a jury member for the films in competition in Miami Beach.

Aug 25th, 2010 Openfilm Member jonkajtys Wins Best Director Award - The 2010 HollyShorts Film Festival honored Grzegorz Jonkajtys for his film The 3rd Letter.

Aug 25th, 2010 The Openfilm App Goes to Boxee! - Optimized for your remote and TV, the Boxee interface gives you a connected digital experience to enjoy photos, music, movies, TV shows and now even some of the best indie films from Openfilm!

Aug 10th, 2010 The Grand Winner of Openfilm’s 1st Get It Made Competition is Just Around the Corner! - The Openfilm Advisory Board is currently screening the Top Six Flix! http://www.openfilm.com/studio/1/

Aug 10th, 2010 Photos from the 6th Annual Hollyshorts Film Festival! - Check out Openfilm Chairman James Caan as he helped to kick off the 2010 festival on August 5, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. http://www.hollyshorts.phanfare.com/4777401/

Aug 10th, 2010 The Top Six Flix Are Screening in Hollywood! - The six finalists films for the 1st Get It Made competition are being screened at the HollyShorts Film Festival on August 11, 2010. The full festival schedule can be found here: http://hollyshorts2010.sched.org/

Aug 10th, 2010 Advisory Board Member Mark Rydell Honored - The 2010 Iowa Independent Film Festival presented Mark Rydell with a lifetime achievement award. Check it out here: http://www.iowaindie.org/awards.php

All press related inquiries can be directed to: press@openfilm.com

Jul 18th, 2011 Miami Herald featured Openfilm in Technology piece - Openfilm is highlighted in a Miami Herald piece about Net Element Read it here!

Jan 26th, 2011 Who's Got It Made? The Choice is Yours - Read it here.

Jan 12th, 2011 JAMES CAAN'S Soon to be Released "Henry's Crime" - Be sure to see the Trailer on YOUTUBE.

Dec 26th, 2010 Openfilm and Chairman, James Caan, Featured in the New York Times - Read it here.

Nov 29th, 2010 Openfilm Advisor Robert Duvall Honored at Film Festival - Robert Duvall to receive the 22nd annual Palm Springs Film Festival's career achievement award.

Nov 22nd, 2010 James Caan Talks Openfilm and Hollywood in CY Interview - Read the interview here.

Nov 3rd, 2010 “Openfilm Aims to Open Doors” - Read the MovingPictures article!

Oct 26th, 2010 Openfilm Chairman James Caan Talks Football, Movies and Openfilm! - Be sure to listen to Rich Eisen’s NFL podcast interview.

Oct 20th, 2010 Robert Duvall to Be Honored with the Hollywood Actor Award - The Hollywood Awards Gala will award the Openfilm Advisory Board member on October 25, 2010.

Oct 13th, 2010 Chairman James Caan, Openfilm Executives and Film Industry Colleagues Celebrate the 1st Get It Made Winner! - Check out photos here!

Oct 7th, 2010 Eclipse Magazine Talks About Get It Made Changes - The entertainment news network gives the scoop on the new contest structure. Read more...

Sep 30th, 2010 Read About the Get It Made announcements in Variety! - Entertainment reporter Chris Morris gives the scoop on our 1st winner, the contest changes and more!

Sep 22nd, 2010 Read About Openfilm in Eclipse Magazine! - Openfilm co-founder Dmitry Kozko tells Eclipse Magazine how providing accessible opportunities to filmmakers will hopefully change the world of indie film.

Sep 15th, 2010 Brigwyn's Corner Features Openfilm Member Kevan Peterson - The filmmaker and owner of Fromage Pictures dishes about what he has in the works. Read more.

Sep 8th, 2010 Openfilm's Dmitry Kozko Talks to MoviePie - Kozko dishes on the excitement Openfilm offers and how passion, along with persistence, pays off. Read more.

Sep 8th, 2010 A Look Back at This Summer's HollyShorts Festival - The Santa Ana Examiner runs through the highlights of the festival, including the hysterical family film The Super Holidays Summer Break.

Aug 19th, 2010 James Caan Hates Computer Tricks: Hollywood Buzz - Bloomberg.com

Aug 15th, 2010 Movie Teaser Co-produced by Isle Man is a Finalist in Global Contest - Honolulu Star Advertiser

Aug 10th, 2010 Read About Openfilm in Variety! - A great story on our amazing week at the HollyShorts Film Festival! Read more.

Aug 7th, 2010 Short Film by UM Students Up for National Award - Missoulian.com

Jul 21st, 2010 UM Grad's Movie in Running for $50K, Financing Deal in Online Contest - Missoulian.com

Jul 21st, 2010 Bearded, cantankerous, Robert Duvall stars as a hermit in 'Get Low' - Abcnews.go.com - Abcnews.go.com

Jul 17th, 2010 Openfilm Contest Attracts Staten Island Director - Silive.com

May 20th, 2010 Chat with Legendary Actor, James Caan TODAY! - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeff-rivera/chat-with-legendary-actor_b_583005.html

Apr 28th, 2010 James Caan Talks New Web Venture - PopEater.com

Apr 20th, 2010 Extra TV features Openfilm - http://www.openfilm.com/videos/23419

Apr 15th, 2010 Openfilm and James Caan to Give $1M to Filmmakers - NewTeeVee.com

Apr 15th, 2010 Duvall & Caans' Cash Giveaway - Dailyexpress.co.uk