reported by Brian Scott, CyberScreenwriter.com

The third Backlot Film Festival is now accepting submissions for the 2008 festival to be held April 2 through April 5 at Veteran's Memorial Auditorium in Culver City, California.

This years' festival will open with a tribute to legendary M-G-M producer and songwriter Arthur Freed ("An American In Paris"/ "Gigi") and establish the Arthur Freed Award for ‘Best Student Film,' in fiction or documentary, with an emphasis on carrying on the tradition of family entertainment. Memorable films produced by Freed include "Singing' In The Rain," "On The Town," "Showboat" and "The Clock." A prolific songwriter, some of his contemporary classics include "Singin' In The Rain," originally written for "Hollywood Revue of 1929," "You Were Meant For Me" from "Broadway Melody" and "Good Morning" first heard in "Babes in Arms." Presenting the award will be Freed's grandson, Stephen A. Saltzman, president of Arthur Freed Productions.

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