FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 27, 2010

ION INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THE 8th ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL IN ISTANBUL, TURKEY

ION INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ITS CALL FOR ENTREES

Los Angeles, CA – The 2010 ION International Film Festival has announced its Call for Submissions for all categories of entry. Submission forms can be completed directly online through WithoutaBox or directly through the ION International Film Festival website at www.ionfilmfest.com. e 2010 ION International Film Festival will be held in December 2010 with all screenings in Istanbul, Turkey.
Deadlines to submit U.S. and International Films for the 2010 ION International Film Festival are:
Earlybird Deadline: August 15, 2010
Regular Deadline: September 30, 2010
Late Deadline: October 20, 2010

The ION International Film Festival is open to the following categories of film:
Feature Film – Films in this category must be at least 50 minutes in length
Documentary Film – Films in this category must be at least 50 minutes in length.
Animation – All lengths are accepted
Short - Films in this category must be less than 50 minutes in length
Short Documentary - Films in this category must be less than 50 minutes in length
Humanitarian – All lengths are accepted

Each category will be eligible for an official selection screening and winners will be chosen from the official selection by a panel of jurors.
The submission form and complete information regarding eligibility and entry rules for the 2010 ION International Film Festival are available on www.ionfilmfestival.com or by phone at (310) 659-0122.
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