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Posted by Lost Episode Fest Toronto: LEFT on Thursday, July 23, 2015



WHO WE ARE:
The Lost Episode Festival Toronto (LEFT) is an artist-run film festival in Toronto, Canada organized by Founder Johnny Larocque. We are pleased to offer theatrical screenings of independent films produced both locally and internationally by many talented and creative artists. Official website:

LEFT is a not-for-profit cultural organization, founded by veterans of the arts and film industry as Canada's First Fan Film Festival beginning in 2012. Our staff have contributed to numerous award winning films that have screened at festivals globally.

LEFT acknowledges film as the premier artistic medium of our era and seeks to expand both the ability of artists to create with film, and the public's awareness and appreciation of this diverse and uniquely modern art form.

The goals of LEFT are:
  • Create new opportunities and challenges for filmmakers.
  • Provide the film community with support and growth potential.
  • Foster a presence for independent film makers within the greater arts community.
  • Educate and increase the public's understanding and appreciation of the arts by providing screenings of independent film.

We want to show YOUR work to the world, reward you with CASH & PRIZES, and encourage YOU to make more!


HOW WE DIFFER FROM OTHER FESTIVALS:
What sets LEFT apart from other film festivals is our content. Our focus is on independent features and short films, some of which are meant to be “lost episode” satires of popular and cult television shows (ex. Star Trek, The Twilight Zone, Magnum PI, etc). LEFT is targeted at anyone who has ever fallen in love with a television show, and wished it was still around - now it can be! Fans and filmmakers alike can create their own "lost episodes", and we will showcase them. This is a festival by and for fans of great cult classics of television and genre cinema.


WHAT WE WILL BE SCREENING:
We will be showing the following types of content:
  • Fan Films
  • Feature Length Genre Films & Shorts
  • Full Episodes and Short Clips satirizing Cult TV Shows, and original fan created shows
  • "Sweded" content, including intros for Cult TV Shows
  • Live action versions of cartoons / Cartoon versions of live action
  • Commercials for products and shows that don't exist
  • Fake trailers for films
All in the spirit of the festival having a great television feel.


GENRES:
We show all types of indie genre films: Horror, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Action, Animation, and more!


WHEN:
2015 Call for entries is now OPEN.
Theatrical screenings Aug 7-9th, 2015

FULL FILM SCHEDULE AND SCREENING TIMES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN LATE JULY. ( see schedule )


WHERE:
Our theatrical screenings take place at the Carlton Cinema, the first fully licensed theatre in Toronto. Conveniently located in downtown Toronto at 20 Carlton Street, steps away from College Subway Station at Yonge street.


PHOTOS:
All photography for our festival is graciously provided by the very talented Larry Coker (unless specified otherwise).


Purchase Tickets & T-Shirts!
PURCHASE TICKETS:
Tickets will be available online, and at the box office after the final schedule is announced in July. FOLLOW US on facebook and twitter to stay up to date!
Sponsors & Festival Partners...
BECOME A SPONSOR:
We are always looking for new partners to support our festival. As a non-profit event, LEFT relies solely on ticket sales and sponsorship for funding. By supporting the festival, sponsors help to further the exhibition of independent film and cultural initiatives in Toronto. You will directly benefit by reaching a culturally savvy audience through advertising in the festival’s website, newsletter, logos on print materials, and physically at the screenings themselves. We are proud to offer all partners, large and small, custom-tailored opportunities designed to fit your objectives and needs.

To learn about how you can partner with the Lost Episode Festival Toronto (LEFT), and to receive a copy of our 2015 Sponsorship Information Package, please email us at: info@lostepisodefest.com


SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS:
Thank you to all of the sponsors and community parnters that have made the Lost Episode Festival Toronto possible.





DONATE TO OUR FESTIVAL:
If you would like to support our festival by making a donation of a product or service that we can offer as a prize to our filmmakers, please email us at: info@lostepisodefest.com

To make a monetary donation by credit card or PayPal, please click the button below.
Any amount is appreciated!

Winners from Previous Festivals...
PREVIOUS WINNERS:
Congratulations to all of the previous filmmakers that have screened at the Lost Episode Festival Toronto. To view the previous winners of our 50 Hour Film Competition, please click here.

  • BEST FEATURE 2013 - Farragut/Dracongen ... "Star Trek Continues"
  • BEST SHORT 2013 - Matthew Khalil Hill ... "Karate P.I."
  • BEST FAKE TRAILER/AD 2013 - TVMaxwell ... "Shoulda Had A V8"
  • BEST FEATURE 2014 - Mark Hartley ... "Patrick: Evil Awakens"
  • BEST SHORT 2014 - Rickey Bird Jr. ... "Naked Zombie Girl"
  • BEST FAKE TRAILER/AD 2014 - Jay Burleson ... "Halloween: Harvest of Souls"
Contests...
CONTESTS:
As soon as our 2015 fundraising period has ended, and most of our sponsors and donors have weighed in, we will be launching more contests to give away CASH, PRIZES, and other cool stuff. Check back often!


50 HOUR FILM COMPETITION - Nov 6-8 2015 Edition

The Lost Episode Festival Toronto (LEFT) is once again hosting the 50 Hour Film Competition - a sleep deprived filmmaking marathon weekend in which you and your team have an unforgettable time writing, directing, shooting, and editing a complete short film in just 50 hours. This July, on Friday the 10th at 7pm, every registered team is simultaneously emailed a character, a line of dialogue, and a prop, that MUST be included in their film.

GOAL: Make an original short film in just 50 hours

PRIZES: Last year we gave away over $30,000 in prizes (including cash, software, hardware & more)

DEADLINE: Nov 6-8, 2015 (Registration NOW OPEN!)


Submit Films...
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR FILM:
The Lost Episode Festival Toronto (LEFT) now offers THREE ways to submit your feature film / short film / fake trailer / fake commercial ... either by using FilmFreeway.com(preferred), withoutabox.com, or by mail. Instructions below.


SUBMITTING BY-MAIL:
1) Download and complete our FILM SUBMISSION FORM. Be sure to sign and date the form, and include it in an envelope clearly marked: FOR FESTIVAL PREVIEW ONLY. NO COMMERCIAL VALUE.
2) Provide 2 copies of your entry on a USB stick (preferred), on DVD (Data DVD or NTSC accepted), or both.
3) Mail to: Lost Episode Fest - 14 Midburn Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4C 2C9 Canada. Please note: NO C.O.D.'s and submissions will NOT be returned.
4) Pay submission fee (if applicable - see guide below).


Film Submission Fee ( please note: account NOT required for Credit Card payments )




SUBMITTING ELECTRONICALLY VIA FILMFREEWAY.COM (preferred):
If you would like to submit a film electronically via filmfreeway.com simply click the button below.


Lost Episode Festival Toronto (LEFT) proudly accepts entries via FilmFreeway.com, the world's best online submissions platform. FilmFreeway offers free HD online screeners, Vimeo and YouTube integration, and more. Click to submit with FilmFreeway.

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SUBMITTING ELECTRONICALLY VIA WITHOUTABOX.COM:
If you would like to submit a film electronically via withoutabox.com simply click the button below.
Withoutabox logos are trademarks of Withoutabox, a DBA of IMDb.com Inc. or its affiliates.

Contact Us...
HOW TO CONTACT US:
You can contact the Lost Episode Festival Toronto (LEFT)
by using any of the following methods listed below. We will do
our best to get back to you within 24 hours.


E-MAIL:
Info (General Mailbox) - info@lostepisodefest.com

Johnny (Sponsors/Media) - johnny@lostepisodefest.com
Nicole (Volunteer Inquiries) - nicole@lostepisodefest.com
Brad (Film Submissions) - brad@lostepisodefest.com
Mark (Film Submissions) - mark@lostepisodefest.com


TWITTER:
Lost Episode Fest - @lostepisodefest
50 Hour Film Competition - @50hourfilm


FACEBOOK:
Official Facebook Page - facebook.com/lostepisodefest


IN-PERSON:
If you see us in person, try shouting & flailing your arms.
That usually works for me.

Never flailed before? ( see example )


BY-MAIL:
Lost Episode Festival Toronto (LEFT)
14 Midburn Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
M4C 2C9 Canada

(No C.O.D's / Submissions not returned)
The LEFT Crew...
The LEFT Crew
© 2013-2015 Lost Episode Festival Toronto (LEFT)
Toronto, Canada / Author: Johnny Larocque

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