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THE 2ND ANNUAL MCGUFFIN FILM FESTIVAL
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The McGuffin Film Festival is back. It's happening February 26, 2005 at The Texas Union Theatre at 8:00 PM. Admission is free. Last year, we had over 70 submissions and an audience of over 300. This year, with your help, we can surpass this expectation. The call for submissions is officially open. We're looking for the best films to show this year. Here are the specifics:

PRIZES include equipment rentals to Mopac Media, $500 cash, and more TBA.

JUDGES
John Pierson, Scott Rice, and Andrew Shea will be judging the film festival. For more information on the judges, please visit our website or the UT RTF website at http://rtf.utexas.edu



EARLY SUBMISSION DEADLINE - February 4, 2005 - Entry fee of $10
SUBMISSION DEADLINE - February 11, 2005 - Entry fee of $15


FORMAT - Between 2 and 15 Minutes in length
Mini-DV, DVD, VHS accepted


HOW TO SUBMIT - Please place a copy of the film, the submission fee, and a completed and signed submission form in a sealed envelope. This can then be placed in The McGuffin Film Festival submission box located right outside the RTF office (CMA 6.118) under the table. Entry forms and official rules are available on our website or by the RTF office. To submit my mail, please send the envelope to the following address:

The McGuffin Film Festival
ATTN: T.J. McGraw
2804 Rio Grande #302
Austin, TX 78705


FESTIVAL DATE - February 26, 2005 - 8:00 PM - TX Union Theatre

For more information, contact us at mcguffinfestival@hotmail.com or visit our website at www.mcguffinfestival.com

Thank you,
T.J. McGraw
The McGuffin Film Festival