Hello MARMAM:<br><br>I am writing to inform you of an exciting opportunity. As one of the co-founders of the Beneath the Waves Film 
Festival, taking place in March, I&#39;m soliciting submissions for short films. <br>
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This festival is 
now in its third year, and is held in conjunction with the Benthic 
Ecology Meeting. Our goal is to encourage 
widespread science communication by inspiring people to tell stories of 
their science and conservation efforts. We accept submissions from 
professional filmmakers, students, and scientists, and the deadline for 
submissions is February 24, 2012. To learn more about the festival and 
the submission process, please see our website: <a href="http://www.beneaththewavesfilmfest.org/" target="_blank">http://www.beneaththewavesfilmfest.org/</a> <br>

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I hope that you consider submitting a film! Please don&#39;t hesitate to contact me with any questions and please spread the word.<br>
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Best wishes,<br>
Erica Staaterman<br><a href="mailto:e.staaterman@gmail.com" target="_blank">e.staaterman@gmail.com</a><br><a href="mailto:estaaterman@rsmas.miami.edu">estaaterman@rsmas.miami.edu</a> <br><br>