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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.kpl.gov/teens/filmmakerfest/2016/">Teen Filmmaker Festival</a> is celebrating its 13th year (finally a teenager!). We are looking for the best teen-produced and directed films. If you think you have what it takes to
become the next Spike Lee or Sofia Coppola, then write your script, cast your talent, gather your camera gear and get recording - Lights, Camera, ACTION!<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Enter your films in the 13th Annual Teen Filmmaker Festival, the best film festival for teens in Michigan. Expert judges will award prizes for the best films in eight categories, plus a grand prize. Audience members will vote for the People's
Choice. <b>Deadline to apply is Saturday, January 30th by 5 pm EST to <a href="http://www.kpl.gov/teens" title="Teen Services Desk">Teen Services Desk</a> at <a href="http://www.kpl.gov/central/" title="Central Library">Central Library</a>. </b>Participants
must be age 12-19, and residents of Michigan to enter.<br>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Grand Prize for Best Film<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Best Animation<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Best Experimental Film<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Best Music Video<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Best Short Film<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Best Technical Merit<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Judge's Choice<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">People's Choice<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The 13th Annual Teen Filmmaker Festival will be held on Saturday, February 20, at 2:30 pm at <a href="http://www.cheneryaud.com/News-or-Reviews.html" title="Chenery Auditorium">Chenery Auditorium</a>. <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Submissions and Screening</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You must attach an <a href="http://www.kpl.gov/uploadedFiles/YBS/Teens/Programs/Filmmaker_Festival/teen-filmmaker-fest-brochure-2016.pdf" title="entry form">entry form</a> to each film you enter in the Teen Filmmaker Festival. Only one film per
form. Entries must be postmarked by Saturday, January 30. A jury will screen every film entered and select the finalists for screening at the Festival. Filmmakers will be notified via email by Monday, February8,2016, if their film is selected. Not every film
submitted to the Festival will be selected for screening at the public event. Titles of selected films will also be posted on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/teenfilmfest/" title="Facebook page">Facebook page</a>. <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For official rules, submission requirements and more, please visit <a href="http://www.kpl.gov/teenfilmfest" title="kpl.gov/teenfilmfest">kpl.gov/teenfilmfest</a>.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Want to see who won last year to get an idea of what type of films makes the cut? Watch the 2015 winning films<a href="http://www.kpl.gov/teens/filmmakerfest/2015/" title=" here"> here</a>. <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The 13th Annual Teen Filmmaker Festival is sponsored by <a href="http://www.kpl.gov/" title="Kalamazoo Public Library">Kalamazoo Public Library</a>, <a href="http://www.kiarts.org/" title="Kalamazoo Institute of Arts">Kalamazoo Institute
of Arts</a>, <a href="http://www.publicmedianet.org/" title="Public Media Network">Public Media Network</a> and Campaign Pictures. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For further information, contact:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Farrell Howe<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Marketing & Communications Manager<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Kalamazoo Public Library<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">269-553-7879 | <a href="http://www.kpl.gov/"><span style="color:windowtext">www.kpl.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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