The Birds Eye View Film Festival 2009 will open on March 5th with 10 days of feature, documentary and short films made by women around the globe, plus special events, panels and parties. All events will be held at leading London film venues. Key events will involve celebrity presenters and guest speakers.

2008 saw the 4th Birds Eye View Film Festival - our biggest yet, with 10,000
visitors coming to 80 events across 8 days at the BFI Southbank, Institute
of Contemporary Arts, Curzon Soho and other London venues. Screenings were accompanied by inspiring Q&A's, masterclasses, special cross-arts events, parties, a whole new innovation strand, a retrospective of silent film with special live music commissions and a programme of workshops and
masterclasses for emerging talent.

"hugely successful" - The Guardian

"The Birds Eye View Film Festival has clearly hit its stride, with a
selection of smart, intelligent features" -  Time Out

We are seeking submissions from women filmmakers from around the globe, to be a part of a showcase programme of innovative and inspirational shorts,
features and documentaries.

Awards will be presented to Best Short Drama, Best Short Animation, Best
Documentary and a special Award for Innovation.

For all further information please check: www.birds-eye-view.co.uk

Deadline for UK submissions Early Bird - Friday 19th September 2008
Deadline for UK submissions - Saturday November 1st 2008
Deadline for International submissions - Monday November 10th 2008