The 22nd annual Chicago International Children's Film Festival (CICFF), Oct. 27-Nov. 6, 2004 Deadline: early-May 1 & late-May 31. The CICFF is the largest competitive fest of films & videos for children in North America, programming over 200 films & videos from 40 countries targeted for children ages 3-14. Entries must have copyright date of 2003, 2004 or 2005. CICFF presents films in contexts which encourage dialog between filmmakers, children, parents & educators. Goal is the sustenance & nurture of positive images for children. The CICFF is also honored to be the only children's film festival selected to be an Academy Award® Qualifying Festival. Founded: 1984. Categories: adult-produced live action, animation, feature, short, TV, documentary & child-produced (3-13). Awards: Best of Fest Prize, Montgomery Jury Prize for Upcoming Adult & Child Director, Liv Ullmann Peace Prize & Rights of the Child Prize ($2,500-$500), in addition to 1st, 2nd & Certificates in all submission categories from Adult and Children's Juries. Formats: 35mm, 16mm, Beta SP. Preview on VHS (PAL or NTSC) or DVD. Entry Fee: $40-early/$50-late Short (Less than 60 mins.); $80-early/$90-late Feature (60 mins. or more); no fee for child-produced films (age 3-13); Contact: Festival Programmer, CICFF, 1517 West Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614 USA; (773) 281-9075; fax: 773-281-9075; kidsfest@facets.org; www.cicff.org