Fandana to feature first-annual film festival, seeking submissions

HUNTINGTON, Ind. Calling all filmmakers!

Huntington University is seeking submissions for its first annual Fandana Film Festival on Aug. 10-11.

Filmmakers can submit works for the film festival in the categories of narrative, documentary, animation in addition to a special one just for high school students. Awards include a "Best of Category" with prizes of $300 each and a "Best of Fest" prize of $500. The winners will also have their films shown on the main stage jumbotron in front of thousands during the Fandana Festival weekend.

Check out www.fandanafestival.com/film to submit films. The deadline for submissions is June 1. The submission fee is $25. A late registration fee of $35 is available through July 1.

Huntington's hit music, art and film festival, Fandana Festival, is returning this year on Aug. 10-11, featuring Christian recording artist Chris Tomlin and more than 50 bands on multiple stages.

Tickets are on sale now at www.fandanafestival.com.