AriesWorks Entertainment, a Des Moines-based production company, has announced the call for entries to the 2007 Wild Rose Independent Film Festival. The event, now in its fifth year, will be held October 25-28 in Des Moines at the Fleur Cinema and Cafe.

Filmmakers worldwide are invited to send their features, shorts, documentaries and animated work in to “The Rose” to compete for screening slots and the Festival’s many awards and cash prizes in applicable areas including; acting, directing, editing, cinematography/videography and others, according to a media release. Emerging and student filmmakers are encouraged. The festival also hosts seminars with industry professionals.

For more information, submission guidelines and entry forms, filmmakers may visit www.ariesworks.com:

• EARLY DEADLINE: Postmarked by 23 July 2007
• REGULAR DEADLINE: Postmarked by 31 August 2007
• FINAL DEADLINE: Postmarked by 17 September 2007