*2010 NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES CALL FOR STUDENT FILM ENTRIES*

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The Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) is proud to announce Call for Entries
for its *2010 Youth Film Showcase presented by Volcom**.* The Festival is
currently accepting film submissions from student filmmakers for its annual
spring youth cinema celebration. Celebrating its sixth year, the *Youth Film
Showcase presented by Volcom* will spotlight films produced by filmmakers 18
years old and younger. Through the exhibition of youth produced media, the
free event will provide young people a forum for creativity and freedom of
expression.



The event is sponsored by Volcom, one of Orange County’s hottest action
sports brands and maker of cutting edge surf, skate and snow clothing,
accessories, music and films. As presenters of the showcase, Volcom will
present filmmaker awards recognizing artistic excellence in filmmaking. “We
are stoked to be a part of this event and look forward to that special night
when the young filmmakers get to present their work. It’s always a pleasure
to sit back and enjoy the creativity and passion that has been put into
these films” stated Volcom’s Chairman and CEO Richard Woolcott.



The competition is open to U.S. and international filmmakers 18 years and
younger. Filmmakers can submit live action or animated short films of all
genres, including drama, romance, comedy, documentary, action sports,
experimental, musical and science fiction. Individual filmmakers, film
groups or school classes may enter their films. Filmmakers can submit
through www.withoutabox.com or by downloading an entry form on the
Festival’s web site. Deadline for youth entries is *February 2, 2010*.



Films will screen at Edwards Island Cinema in Fashion Island in Newport
Beach. The free event will feature a Volcom Awards ceremony, a question and
answer session with student filmmakers. The 2010 Newport Beach Film Festival
will run April 22 through April 29, 2010 and will spotlight over 400 films
from around the world. Visit www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com for information.

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