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Both types of submissions are due Saturday, July 31.
This year’s all-comedy themed virtual festival on Nov. 6-7 will put smiles on faces. Tickets go on sale in October.
The comedy approach offers filmmakers and screenwriters a challenge to entertain the audience.
All submissions are reviewed by CSFF reviewers and the filmmakers whose films are selected to be presented will be notified on Sept. 18.
“With the strong effect the Coronavirus pandemic has had on everyone, certainly nothing is needed more than some light-hearted comedy to distract from the current world affairs,” commented Shelley Gillespie, CSFF executive director.
As an additional courtesy, films created since January 1, 2019 may be included in this year’s festival.
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A dozen of the best Slam poets in Arizona will compete Saturday, March 6 in Maricopa.
The All-Arizona Grand Slam! will feature two city poets competing in the state-wide real and virtual contest in performance poetry.
The poets will perform live at City Hall, with judges and spectators watching performances on Facebook Live. The event will run from 5:45 to 9 p.m. An audience of more than 3,000 watched the Maricopa Poetry Slam online in November.
Strict health guidelines will be followed at the venue, where participants will be masked at all times except when performing, and social distancing is mandated.
The Maricopa ARTS Council (MAC) will produce the event, which is sponsored by Vice Mayor Nancy Smith and Councilmembers Vincent Manfredi and Henry Wade. MAC will award money prizes to the three best poets. Over the past six years, MAC has held a city championship and an Arizona All-State Slam Championship at venues ranging from cafes to City Hall.