The Action/Cut Short Film Competition, based in Los Angeles, wrapped and announces its 2005 winners.This is a unique, industry-based competition with Hollywood players on its Juries. Action/Cut is committed to discover the most talented and promising filmmakers from around the world, and through our 100+ Awards including cash prizes, recognize their film work and assist in furthering their careers by opening industry doors.THE ACTION/CUT 2005 GRAND PRIZE SHORT FILM AWARD“WHEN JESSE WAS BORNâ€...

ACTION/CUT SHORT FILM COMPETITION OPENS HOLLYWOOD GATES TO ASPIRING FILMMAKERSLast year, the Sundance Film Festival received submissions of over 2200 feature films and 3300 shorts - the democratization of filmmaking is in full bloom. Now more than ever, anyone can make a film as digital cameras and home editing systems are affordable to everyone. A new era of filmmakers is filled with aspirations of being the next Spielberg or Tarantino, and the Action/Cut Short Film Competition will make those ...

Q&A with director/writer/producer Guy Magar, Founder of Action/CutAn Interview by Bruno ChatelinBruno Chatelin:What is the mission of your new shorts competition and what motivated its launch? Guy Magar: Since for filmmakers the most important result of their work is to receive recognition/awards at film festivals and contests to launch their film careers, we received overwhelming requests from filmmakers worldwide and from our Action/Cut Filmmaking Seminar Graduates to start our own competitio...