Film fest focuses on democracy
Rocky Mountain News
Published February 29, 2008 at 12:30 a.m.
Updated February 29, 2008 at 1:13 a.m.
The Denver 2008 Host Committee announced Thursday the launch of a film festival to coincide with the Democratic National Convention in August.
Called "Cinemocracy," it invites people to make short films about what democracy is or isn't. Films submitted via free upload will be judged by the online public and the top 10 will be screened at a free public event in Denver during the week of the convention, Aug. 25-28.
The winning film will be screened as part of the official program of the 31st Starz Denver Film Festival, Nov. 13-23.
In a statement, Mayor John Hickenlooper said he hoped to "encourage all people to make their voices heard during that time by participating in this unique project."
He has already created his own film, Many People, One Voice. It can be seen at denver film.org/cinemocracy. Rules and deadlines for entries can also be found at that Web site.
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