When I'm not at GR, and I'm not riding ponies, and I'm not hanging out on my porch with my dog, I'm playing bikes. A couple of years ago, I met the founder of the Bicycle Film Festival, and last summer I worked with him and a whole slew of LA bike folks to help pull off the 2007 Bicycle Film Festival. This year I'm one of the producers for the festival in LA, and working hard to help make the 8th annual BFF super fantastic!



Part of a great festival is, of course, great films in the program. We've been accepting submissions for 2008 for a while now, but the deadline is upon us, and we want the word spread far and wide so everyone can get a shot at being part of BFF. The festival travels to 17 cities around the world (reaching four continents) and brings together variety of bike culture through parties, art shows, film screenings and more.

If you have a project sitting on the shelf that's just waiting to be shared with the world, or something near completion that you could use a little encouragement with, drop us a line. Here's the official welcome from Brendt Barbur:


Hi All

EIGHTH ANNUAL BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL: Call For Entries
Deadline: February 19th
http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com

We are looking for films with a strong theme or character of bicycles.
This includes all mediums and styles such as animation, experimental,
narrative, documentary and music videos.

The BFF is held in over 15 cities around the world including
Tokyo, New York City, Los Angeles, Milano and London.
In 2007 the BFF was attended by up to 100,000 people.

It is a celebration through film, art and music.
The BFF has been fortunate to have included the works of well known
artists including Jonas Mekas, Michel Gondry, Mike Mills and Jorgen Leth. We showcase the emerging artist as well.

The Bike Film Fest looks to be a lot of fun in 2008.
For more info and the entry form go to:
http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com

All cities have been selected and dates for NEW YORK
are May 28-June1. All dates will be set within the month.

PLEASE PASS THE WORD AROUND
Poster Pdf here:
http://bicyclefilmfestival.com/2008_site/materials/bff_submissions_poster_2008_US.jpg


Thanks
Brendt Barbur
Founding Director
Bicycle Film Festival