Attention local filmmakers

The 59th Columbus International Film + Video Festival (CIF+VF) which happens to be the longest running festival in North America is calling for entries.  The entry deadlines are below and apparently everyone who submits a project will receive a prize just for entering. 

The different areas you can submit videos for are: Animation, Arts, Experimental Short, Humanities, Broadcast Journalism, Mental and Physical Health, Narrative, Religion and Spirituality, Social Issues, Science and Technology, Student, Educational, and Comprehensive Marketing Strategy.

IMPORTANT DATES
Entries accepted
beginning March 1, 2011

First Early-Bird Discount
April 1, 2011

Second Early-Bird Discount
May 1, 2011

Final Deadline
July 1, 2011

Premiering this Saturday in Columbus at the Screens on the Continent theater is a locally produced film called Best Supporting Daddy.  This romantic comedy stars Mark A. Cummings as the debonair romance novelist, Cameron Rush.  Cameron Rush has all the fame, wealth, and women that he can handle.  But when his book sales take a nose dive and his lucrative writing contract is in danger of being terminated, Rush concocts the ultimate scheme to get back on top.  He hears about an A-list Hollywood socialite Callie Deveaux, played by co-star Quiana Wiley, wanting to have a baby and conspires to impregnate the Starlet and use the ordeal to fuel his next novel. 

Sounds like a juicy story, don’t you think?  As well as starring in this movie, Mark A. Cummings is also the writer and producer for this film.  I got a chance to catch up with him and his co-star Quiana Wiley as they are preparing for their exclusive movie premiere.