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Call for Dark/Introspective/Horror Films – Festival of Darkness 2025

Filmmakers of the arcane and the macabre, we invite you to unveil your darkest cinematic creations at the 2025 FESTIVAL OF DARKNESS. For guidelines and to submit, visit:
+Β filmfreeway.com/FestivalofDarkness
The submission deadline is August 1st 2025.
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ABOUT THE FESTIVAL OF DARKNESS
On the autumnal eve of Saturday, September 27th 2025, within the haunted halls of the historic Redford Theatre, the FESTIVAL OF DARKNESS returns. Prepare to be immersed within a meticulous selection of short films, a tapestry of darkness, introspection and horror woven by local and distant filmmakers, unfolding over approximately 90 haunting minutes.
+Β festivalofdarkness.com

Call For Animations – Detroit Intl Festival of Animation 10

* This event is the call for animations and not for the actual event *

On April 5th 2025 at Detroit’s historic Senate Theater, the 10th annual Detroit International Festival of Animation (DIFA) will celebrate and showcase a wild diversity of animations from animators and filmmakers local and international. DIFA will feature approximately 90 minutes of experimental and pop cult shorts as well as more sophisticated and artistic mini features.

!!! 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 π…πŽπ‘ π€ππˆπŒπ€π“πˆπŽππ’ !!!

Submission are now being accepted. There are no restrictions on content, style, medium or context, but your entry should be animated, either traditionally or digitally, in some way.

For further submission information and to submit, please visit:

https://filmfreeway.com/difestofanim

The deadline is February 1st 2025.

Detroit International Festival of Animation 10
April 5th 2025 – Senate Theater – Detroit

http://www.difestofanim.com

Call for Dark/Introspective/Horror Films – Festival of Darkness 2024

Filmmakers of the arcane and the macabre, we invite you to unveil your darkest cinematic creations at the 2024 FESTIVAL OF DARKNESS. For guidelines and to submit, visit:
+Β filmfreeway.com/FestivalofDarkness
The submission deadline is August 1st 2024.
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ABOUT THE FESTIVAL OF DARKNESS
On the autumnal eve of Saturday, September 28th, within the haunted halls of the historic Redford Theatre, the FESTIVAL OF DARKNESS returns. Prepare to be immersed within a meticulous selection of short films, a tapestry of darkness, introspection and horror woven by local and distant filmmakers, unfolding over approximately 90 haunting minutes.
+Β festivalofdarkness.com

Call For Animations – Detroit Intl Festival of Animation 9

* This event is the call for animations and not for the actual event *

On April 6th 2024 at Detroit’s historic Senate Theater, the 9th annual Detroit International Festival of Animation (DIFA) will celebrate and showcase a wild diversity of animations from animators and filmmakers local and international. DIFA will feature approximately 90 minutes of experimental and pop cult shorts as well as more sophisticated and artistic mini features.

!!! 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 π…πŽπ‘ π€ππˆπŒπ€π“πˆπŽππ’ !!!

Submission are now being accepted. There are no restrictions on content, style, medium or context, but your entry should be animated, either traditionally or digitally, in some way.

For further submission information and to submit, please visit:

https://filmfreeway.com/difestofanim

The deadline is February 1st 2024.

Detroit International Festival of Animation 9
April 6th 2024 – Senate Theater – Detroit

http://www.difestofanim.com

Call for Dark/Introspective/Horror Films – Festival of Darkness 2023

Submission are now being accepted for inclusion within the 2023 Festival of Darkness. There are no restrictions on content, style, medium or context, but your entry should be described as dark, disturbing, eerie, introspective or horror in essence.
For guidelines and to submit, please visit:
https://filmfreeway.com/FestivalofDarkness
The final deadline for submissions is August 1st 2023.
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ABOUT THE FESTIVAL OF DARKNESS
On Saturday October 7th 2022, the 2nd annual Detroit International Festival of Darkness will showcase the freshest of independent dark, thriller, horror, scifi and fantasy short films from local and international filmmakers. The festival is hosted at The Narthex, a reanimated historic 1900’s church located within the East Canfield neighborhood of Detroit.
https://festivalofdarkness.com

Call For Animations – Detroit Intl Festival of Animation 8

* This event is the call for animations and not for the actual event *

On April 1st 2023 at Detroit’s historic Senate Theater, the 8th annual Detroit International Festival of Animation (DIFA) will celebrate and showcase a wild diversity of animations from animators and filmmakers local and international. DIFA will feature approximately 90 minutes of experimental and pop cult shorts as well as more sophisticated and artistic mini features.

!!! 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 π…πŽπ‘ π€ππˆπŒπ€π“πˆπŽππ’ !!!

Submission are now being accepted. There are no restrictions on content, style, medium or context, but your entry should be animated, either traditionally or digitally, in some way.

For further submission information and to submit, please visit:

https://filmfreeway.com/difestofanim

The deadline is February 1st 2023.

Detroit International Festival of Animation 8
April 1st 2023 – Senate Theater – Detroit

http://www.difestofanim.com

Call for Tiny Art & Films – Small Wonders 8

(NOTE: This date is the deadline for the art call…the actual event is July 11th )

On Saturday July 11th 2020 at The Heidelberg Project HQ and Guesthouse in Detroit, we will be hosting our 8th annual exhibition of tiny art & films called β€œSmall Wondersβ€œ. This exhibition will showcase numerous fine art pieces 5 inches and under from artists local and worldwide. We are also excited to once again include a showcase of tiny films 5 minutes and under to the exhibition!

The call for art is now open for all mediums and themes, however there is one guideline:

– All art must be no larger than 5 inches in any dimensions (including frames if applicable)

There are no fees to submit, but all accepted artists will be required to pay a single $10 registration fee, regardless of the number of pieces selected.

To submit, please visit: www.SmallWondersDetroit.com

(For film submissions, please visit: filmfreeway.com/festival/SmallWonders)

The call deadline is June 15, 2020 and all submitters will receive a notification of our review by June 22. Drop-off info will be sent within the acceptance email.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to seeing your tiny art!

Call for Vendors – 2019 Holiday Artist Market

On Sunday December 15th 2019 comes the 2019 HOLIDAY ARTIST MARKET featuring locally created art, handicrafts and merchandise! Hosted at newly restored Hubbard Ballroom of the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, this event will feature 50+ local artists, crafters and creatives of all types selling original merchandise for your holiday gift shopping needs. All artists keep 100% of their commissions.

INTERESTED IN SELLING YOUR ART? Further information and application can be found at:

https://form.jotform.com/dvsdetroitevents/ham2019app

NOTE: This is for LOCAL ART AND HANDICRAFTS ONLY of your own creation and NOT for retail/commercial/MLM items or related services. If you are unsure if your items are acceptable, please contact DVS Detroit Events.

Detroit Krampusnacht Parade Creature Workshop

Prepare thyself for the coming of the Detroit Krampusnacht Parade!

On Sunday September 8th, Krampusnacht Detroit is hosting a Krampusnacht Creature Workshop to guide the intrigued to become the Krampus (or Perchten, etc) they were always meant to be. This workshop, beginning with the historic traditions of Krampusnacht, will focus on the creation of your own wearable horns with guidance to develop your unique creature ensemble for the festivities in December.

The Creature Workshop is presented by Eyecon FX Studios, whose credentials include the art department for The Parade Company, lead fabricator for Marche du Nain Rouge and makeup department head for Theatre Bizarre. This workshop is graciously hosted at Gallery Bypass in Detroit.

The workshop itinerary will consist of:

● Introductions to Holiday Folklore (St Nick, Perchta, Saturnalia, Yule and Krampus)
● The Various Renditions of Krampus
● An Overview of Krampus as a Character and Costume
● Hands-on Horns Fabrication Workshop

The workshop length is approximately 3 hours and the rate is $50, which includes base materials for horn fabrication. Refreshments will also be provided.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AT:

https://krampunachtcreatureworkshop2019.eventbrite.com

And if you are on Facebook, help us spread the word by inviting a few friends to our event page there:

https://www.facebook.com/events/2918059194876226/

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For the December parade, join/follow us below for coming details:

Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/KrampusNewsgroup
Newsletter: http://KrampusnachtDetroit.com

Call For Animations – Detroit Intl Festival of Animation 5

* This event is the call for animations and not for the actual event *

On April 3rd and 4th 2020 at Detroit’s historic Senate Theater, the 5th annual Detroit International Festival of Animation (DIFA) will celebrate and showcase a wild diversity of animations from animators and filmmakers local and international. DIFA will feature approximately 90 minutes of experimental and pop cult shorts as well as more sophisticated and artistic mini features.

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Submission are now being accepted. There are no restrictions on content, style, medium or context, but your entry should be animated, either traditionally or digitally, in some way.

For further submission information and to submit, please visit:

https://filmfreeway.com/difestofanim

The deadline is March 1st 2020.

And if you are on Facebook, help us spread the word by inviting a few friends to our event page there:

https://www.facebook.com/events/688619938215785/

Detroit International Festival of Animation 5
April 03 & 04 2020 – Senate Theater – Detroit

http://www.difestofanim.com

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