This year’s film festival to explore the powers of fantasy, imagination, hope and fear

(Los Angeles) - Trade&Row announces We, the People 2009: Saturday Fantasy Film Festival, an all-day three-part festival held Saturday, October 24, 2009 in Los Angeles, CA, at a location to be announced. A call for entries of film submissions are being accepted now through September 4, 2009 at www.saturdayfantasy.com.

In the midst of a recession, many people are looking to the Obama administration to walk the talk of the audacity of hope. With the message from analysts that things will get worse before they get better after many have already lost jobs and homes, some are exploring outside of the research and talking heads the extreme possibilities of what could and should happen.

In the worst of times, both hope and fear drive our imagination. For this year’s film festival, Trade&Row will select films that explore hope and fear in the form of live action shorts, animation, suspense and, of course, fantasy. From apocalyptic to euphoric, films may examine neophobia, decidophobia, epistemophobia, dreams, faith and desire to draw a fine line between where we are and where we could be economically, culturally and socially.

In conjunction with the film screenings, Trade&Row will partner with other organizations to conduct workshops/seminars for viewers of all ages. More details and scheduling coming soon.

For more info please visit: www.saturdayfantasy.com

DEADLINE & SUBMISSION DETAILS

Deadline for ALL submissions is September 4, 2009. All films should be 30 minutes or less in length, standard DVD format.

For more information about the festival, please visit: www.saturdayfantasy.com

ABOUT TRADE&ROW

Trade&Row is a Los Angeles-based 501c3 nonprofit organization established to raise awareness of current issues. We develop community outreach programs that are designed to be accessible, inclusive and conversational while also being enjoyable.

For more information about Trade&Row, please visit: www.tradeandrow.org