by Emma Brooks, Raglan Old School Arts Centre
The Raglan Arts Film Festival returns to town in September and nominations are now open for the 2014 RAFFA awards.
With a prize pool of up to $500, the awards celebrate the achievements of local filmmakers and actors, and will be presented at the Old School Arts Centre on Saturday 20 September.
Nominations for the awards can be for movies of any length and genre, provided they have been made by filmmakers or actors from the Raglan Whaingaroa area (west of the deviation), or filmed within the local area.
This year, awards will be presented for Best Actor/Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Director/Producer and Best Picture. Achievements in two open categories will also be recognized.
The 2014 Raglan Film Festival is set to run from 12 to 20 September, and will showcase an exciting array of films from around the world. Full details of the lineup will be announced in coming weeks.
Make a nomination: Application forms are available online at www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/rff, or from the Old School Arts Centre in Stewart Street. Phone 07 825 0023 or email info@raglanartscentre.co.nz for more information. Deadline for entries: 30 July 2014.