Are you a Chicago filmmaker looking for exposure and want to get the word out about your short film? 4 Hearts is currently seeking short film submissions to showcase for the 4 Hearts 1st Annual Short Film Showcase taking place on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at The Holiday Star Theater in Park Forest, IL from noon until 3pm.

The highly anticipated event will kick off with a red carpet, followed by the screening, and end with a 30-minute Q & A panel with the filmmakers. Submissions are due by Tuesday, May 15th. Please include your name, a brief bio, and contact information with your submission. Links to videos hosted online can be emailed to fourhearts@ymail.com.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

All film genres accepted. Short films should be 20 minutes or less in length.

Viewing copies must be submitted in DVD format.

The price to submit films is free.

Tickets to attend the event are $12.00 per person. All selected filmmakers will receive 1 free ticket.

MAIL SUBMISSIONS TO:

4 Hearts

ATTN: Short film submissions

PO Box 570473

Tarzana, CA 91357

Selected applicants for the showcase will be notified by June 1st. If selected, filmmakers must provide a quality DVD of their work for screening and at least 1 person must attend the event to represent the film on the panel. Please note that copies submitted will not be returned.