Interrobang Film Festival

 
The Interrobang Film Festival combines a traditional film production festival with a public screening.  Accepted films will be screened at various times throughout the three days of the Des Moines Arts Festival on June 22-24, 2012 in downtown Des Moines.


ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Film submissions for the Interrobang Film Festival are now being accepted through WITHOUTABOX, with final date for receipt of entries April 27th, 2012. Entry fees will rise with every last friday of the month, so submit early to take advantage of early submission pricing. Public screenings of films to be screened will take place at the Des Moines Arts Festival on June 22-24, 2012, in downtown Des Moines' Western Gateway Park.

Categories for entry in the competition include Feature, Mids, Shorts, Short Shorts, Documentary and Free Form. Entrants will have the option of applying in either the Professional or Student Competition. Feature films must be from 60-140 minutes in length, mids are films between 15-60 minutes long, shorts must not exceed 15 minutes in length, and short shorts can not exceed one minute in length.

Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of local jurors, and awards will be determined based on a Best of category system. Cash prizes will be awarded in various categories. Jurors will also award an Iowa Filmmaker Award to a production company or department that is a resident of the state of Iowa. Guests will have the opportunity to view submitted films at various times throughout the three days of the Des Moines Arts Festival.

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2011 Award Winners

Student Filmmaker Award ($200):
Swing by Yen-Ting Kuo from California
Synopsis: While enjoying a swing on the roof, an elderly patient is reminded of the value of his life. This animated-short not only won the student award for technical merit, but for a story that appeals to all ages.

Iowa Filmmaker Award ($200):
Step Together by Jacob Rosdail from Iowa
Synopsis: 'Step Together' follows the citizens of the town of Pella, Iowa and their attempt to break the world record for 'Most People Dancing in Wooden Shoes'. The film follows several colorful characters in the weeks leading up to the 50th Annual Tulip Time Festival and the biggest display of Dutch pride the world has ever seen. Enjoy the spectacle of a community coming together to clog the streets in the crowd pleasing 'Step Together'!

Professional Filmmaker Award ($700):
Neutral Territory by Josias Tschanz from Vancouver, Canada
Synopsis: This full-length film features a successful son who returns to his roots to find his future. Neutral Territory showcases the beautiful landscape of Vancouver, Canada and features original music by leading actress Laura McCarthy.

Audience Choice Award:
Gork! by Devon Terrill from California
Synopsis: 'GORK!' traces the unusual life of Adam Terrill -a loud, charismatic, flag-twirling redhead who has a compelling mix of creative talents and developmental disabilities.

Interrobang Film Festival Winning Films Promo from Modlab Multimedia on Vimeo.