Short Film News (SFN)- GRAND OFF World Off Film Awards invited filmmakers to submit their films for its third edition which will be held November 14 at Poland.

The call for entries for GRAND OFF is open to independent filmmakers and film clubs, Academy Members, directors of our partner film festivals premiered after January 1st 2008, with up to 45 minutes of total running time.

Each year, world independent films receive nominations in 9 categories: directing, scriptwriting, editing, cinematography, best actor, best actress, fiction, documentary and animation.

During the Awards Ceremony the authors of the awarded films receive the honorable Grand Off statuettes and diplomas. A week later, the awarded films screenings are held in over 20 cities in Poland.

The deadline for submission is 15th of August 2009 and for regulations and entry form visit GRAND OFF's website: http://www.grandoff.eu