The Gasparilla International Film Festival is accepting submissions through December 31, 2010 for the 5th annual event taking place from Thursday, March 24 through Sunday, March 27, 2011.
Partnering venues include CineBistro in Tampa's Hyde Park, Muvico in Ybor City, as well as the historic Tampa Theatre. "Edgy and cool," is how Film Florida president, Graham Winick described the festival. "Amazing . . . best time I've had at a film festival in years", according to new advisory board member, Armand Assante.
Categories for 2011 include:
Fun and Fear (horror and comedy)
Documentary
Global Panorama (International)
Young Filmmaker (under 25 years old)
North American Drama
Short Film
Florida Focus
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