Submissions are still open for Lexus Short Films Season 4

Emerging and talented filmmakers looking for a platform to reach worldwide audience and work under the guidance of industry mentors on their filmmaking project‎ have over than one month left to get their entries in for the Lexus Short Films series, a global initiative from Lexus and The Weinstein Company aimed at supporting and nurturing the next generation of filmmakers. The last date to submit entries for the program, now in its fourth season, is August 24, 2017. The theme for this year’s series is TRANSFORMATION, which identifies with the transformation of the Lexus brand and gives expression to the brand’s belief that amazing things happen when you transform the ordinary into extraordinary. For Season 4, an esteemed filmmaker selection committee which includes Oscar nominee, writer and actor Taylor Sheridan (best known for the films ‘Hell or High Water’ and ‘Sicario’, and the television series ‘Sons of Anarchy’) alongside key executives of The Weinstein Company and Lexus will be reviewing the submissions to select the four finalists who will each write and direct a short film produced by The Weinstein Company. Each film will receive the full backing of The Weinstein Company, including promotional theatrical screenings, a global film festival campaign, and promotional support for its ultimate release. Participating filmmakers can submit their films for consideration utilizing Withoutabox (www.withoutabox.com), the premier submission service for film festivals and filmmakers. Takayuki Yoshitsugu, Chief Representative, Middle East and North Africa Representative Office, Toyota Motor Corporation, said, “The Lexus Short Films has helped to establish the careers of up-and-coming filmmakers by providing them with the support and resources needed to take their craft to the next level. Creating experiences that amaze and inspire people remains our ultimate goal in everything we do at Lexus and, through initiatives such as the Lexus Short Films series, we aim to bring our passion for design and innovation to a broad cross-section of audiences across the globe to create a wider impact.” “We sincerely appreciate the support from our customers which inspires us to bring to life projects that touch the senses,” Yoshitsugu added. To find out more about The Weinstein Company and Lexus International’s Lexus Short Films, please visit Official Website

ABOUT LEXUS SHORT FILMS In 2013, Lexus Short Films was launched with the goal of supporting and nurturing a new generation of emerging filmmakers. These aspiring directors and writers have received a unique opportunity supported by Lexus to collaborate with acclaimed film studio The Weinstein Company to produce and showcase their work on an international stage. For more information, visit Official Website and follow #LexusShortFilms ABOUT LEXUS Since its U.S. market debut in 1989, Lexus has earned a worldwide reputation for high-quality products and exemplary customer service. Renowned for the superior reliability of its vehicles, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader, offering hybrids that combine innovative technology and premier luxury. To date, Lexus has grown into 90+ markets worldwide. The evolution of Lexus is not only reflected in the progressive designs of its latest vehicles, but also in the brand’s mission to captivate the next generation of luxury consumers with consciousness, products, and services that are visionary, original and exciting. www.lexus-int.com ABOUT THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY The Weinstein Company (TWC) is a multimedia production and distribution company launched in October 2005 by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax Films in 1979. TWC also encompasses Dimension Films, the genre label founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein. During Harvey and Bob’s tenure at Miramax and TWC, they have received 351 Oscar nominations and won 82 Academy Awards. Since 2005, TWC and Dimension Films have released such films as VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA; THE READER; INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS; SCRE4M; SPY KIDS: THE KING’S SPEECH; UNDEFEATED; THE ARTIST; THE MASTER; SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK; DJANGO UNCHAINED; SCARY MOVIE 5; LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER; PHILOMENA; THE IMITATION GAME; PADDINGTON; WOMAN IN GOLD; SOUTHPAW, CAROL and THE HATEFUL EIGHT. Upcoming releases include SING STREET, THE FOUNDER, HANDS OF STONE, and LION. TWC boasts an active television production division which garnered twelve Emmy nominations in 2015. TWC Television produces the reality powerhouse Project Runway, with its spin-off series Project Runway All Stars, hosted by Alyssa Milano, Project Runway Jr, featuring supermodel Hannah Davis and fashion critic Kelley Osbourne, Under the Gunn, and Threads. Scripted series include John Fusco’s Marco Polo with Netflix, going into its second season, and War & Peace, which debuted on Lifetime, A&E and HISTORY in 2016. Scripted projects in development include Ten Commandments, Daniel Stashower’s The Hour of Peril and military drama Six. TWC will also launch several new projects in 2016 across several networks, including MTV, Lifetime, and AMC. For more information on The Weinstein Company, please visit: Official Website