Judson University seeks submissions for 12th annual Imago Film Festival

(ELGIN, IL - September 22, 2015) Judson University is now accepting film submissions for the 12th annual Imago Film Festival to be held March 29 to April 2, 2016, at Judson University, 1151 N. State St., Elgin.

The Imago Film Festival showcases independent film that deals with faith issues, emphasizing image and story.

The early deadline for submission is Tuesday, Dec. 1, with a fee of $30 and the late deadline is Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, with a fee of $40.

Submissions must be less than 30 minutes in length in DVD or Blu-ray format and deal with images and stories about the spiritual journey of the human experience through any genre the filmmaker sees fit. Filmmakers may submit as many entries as they like. A panel of local university film and media professors as well as professionals in the field will judge the films.

This year's film festival will screen original films and feature nationally known speakers; past speakers have included Marshall Allman (star of "Blue Like Jazz"), Ralph Winter (producer of the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" film series), and David McFadzean (creator of "Home Improvement"). There will also be film discussions, workshops, and an awards ceremony. The prizes for the winning films are as follows: Best of Show, $1,000; first runner-up, $500; second runner-up, $300; and Audience Choice Award, $200.

For detailed submission information, including the official submission form, visit www.imagofilmfestival.com. For specific questions, contact Dr. Terrence Wandtke (festival director) at filmfestival@judsonu.edu.