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10 FAQs about the Michigan Student Film Festival

Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the DIA’s Detroit Film Theatre (updated January 2020) Q. What is the festival? Recognized by the American Film Institute as the longest-running K-12 student film festival in the nation, the Michigan Student Film Festival was founded by the non-profit DAFT (Digital Arts, Film and Television) as a showcase for Michigan […]

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23 Days Remaining for Mich Student Film Fest Submissions, Latest DAFT Newsletter & Teacher-of-the-Year Deadline Tomorrow!

Here’s a link to today’s DAFT Newsletter! Important information includes: 23 days left to submit entries Tomorrow’s deadline for Teacher of the Year nominations Saturday’s Oscar Shorts viewing at the DIA Judges needed in East Lansing on March 5th for MIPA Judges need for March 19th Round 1 judging of entries Preview of Focal Point […]

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Call for Sponsors & Prizes for the April 23rd Michigan Student Film Festival

PLEASE SHARE WITH COMPANIES AND FRIENDS OF MEDIA EDUCATION IN MICHIGAN! Call for Sponsors & Prizes April 23 Michigan Student Film Festival Contact:  Kevin Walsh walsh@daftonline.org   The non-profit Digital Arts Film and Television is seeking sponsorship and prizes for the Michigan Student Film Festival on April 23, 2016 at the DIA. Since 1968, DAFT, through workshops […]

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Poster Contest Ends Friday, Festival Updates & Oscar Shorts at the DIA on Feb. 13th

Here’s our latest newsletter!  You can also see it at this link. Festival Info, Judging Opportunities & Feb 13 Oscar Shorts at the DIA  and more! 48th Michigan Student Film Fest Reminders, Judging Opportunities & February 13 Oscar-Shorts at the DIA’s Detroit Film Theatre! Friday’s Orchard Lake Film Festival Reminders.  Look for our DAFT table! 3 pm […]

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Festival Deadline Reminders: Feb 5 Poster Design & March 4 Festival Entries

Hi DAFT supporters, We’re closing in on two key DAFT deadlines.  Be sure to help encourage the next generation of designers and filmmakers to submit their entries! February 5th:  Deadline for Poster/Program Cover Design Contest –  $200 first-place gift card, two $50 runner-up gift cards (link to specs and more info)     March 4th:  Deadline for Video Submissions for […]

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Thursday DAFT Night at ProCam & Friday Deadline for Orchard Lake Film Fest!

Hi DAFT Friends and Family.  Here are two important reminders for this week.  You can see our entire latest newsletter with lots of information on the upcoming Michigan Student Film Festival at this link! Learn more about the latest cool gear, more about your own camera and much more about DAFT and this year’s Festival […]

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DAFT Newsletter: Jan 21st DAFT Night at ProCam, Important Festival Info & Teacher-of-the-Year Nominations

Take a look at DAFT’s latest newsletter with important information on the following! Student/Teacher Night at Livonia’s ProCam on Jan. 21st – 5-7:30 PM–with Pizza! Michigan Student Film Festival Info Deadline and Copyright Updates $200 Gift Card for Festival Program/Poster Art Contest Call for judges! February 5th Orchard Lake Student Film Festival at West Bloomfield […]

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Rochester's own Doug Blush, editor of the 2014 Oscar-winning documentary "Twenty Feet from Stardom" at the Royal Oak Emagine benefit screening for DAFT.

Before the Ball Drops Tonight–Join DAFT to Make a Young Filmmaker’s Dream Come True!

**Please share this post with a friend of filmmaking! There are just a few hours left to become a member of DAFT, sponsor of the longest running student film festival in the nation.  We’re a 501c3 non-profit and your contribution is deductible under IRS guidelines.  And this year we are seeking major corporate partners to increase our scholarships and […]

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