Category: Short film

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Knice Short Film Contest

Video Contest Info:

Create a short film between 1 minute and 5 minutes long. The theme of the film contest is "Priceless Moment" and all entries should be filmed especially for this contest. Completed films should be submitted to the email address on the film contest page as a YouTube link complete with a filled in entry form.

Prize:

The winning filmmaker will receive a screening of their film and a Apple 15" Mac Book Pro complete with install pro software Final Cut Studio 2, Adobe CS5, Maxon Cinema 4D, iWork, Microsoft Office 2011, and Logic Pro 9.

Rules:

Entrants must be between 16 and 25 years old.

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DepicT! 90 Second Super-Short Filmmaking Contest

Video Contest Info:

"Can you do it in 90 seconds?" That is what DepicT are challenging you to do by submitting super-short films which are no longer than 90 seconds in length (including titles and credits). The rules state that you can enter films utilizing all production techniques, including animation, documentary, drama, experimental or artist film and hybrid work. Completed short films should be uploaded to this page.

Prize:

The winning filmmaker of the DepicT! 2012 Award wins £1500 cash and UK distribution of the winning film through the Digital Screen Network plus lifetime membership to and bundle of goodies from Shooting People. The winning filmmaker of the Shooting People DepicT! 2012 Audience Award wins a lifetime membership to Shooting People plus UK distribution of the winning film through the Digital Screen Network. There are also other prizes/awards for a British Special Mention and shortlisted entrants.

Rules:

Only films completed since September 2011 may be submitted. They do not accept advertisements. The maximum number of entries per individual is ten. The DepicT! British Special Mention Award is open to UK productions only.

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One Shoot Films Short Film Competition 2012

Video Contest Info:

Tim Kang (best known for his role as Kimball Cho on "The Mentalist") has recently launched One Shoot Films and they are having a competition to find a dramatic short film script which is between 5 and 15 minutes long and no more than 20 pages in length. 3 entries will be selected to pitch their script to the judges via video conferencing.

Prize:

The winning short film script will be produced by One Shoot Films with a budget of up to $15,000 USD.

Rules:

Entries from U.S. residents only who are aged over 21. Entry requires a $25 entry fee. Multiple entries are accepted.

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    Judging Method: Judges
  • Eligibility: USA
  • Entry Fee: $25 entry fee
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First Light: YouTube Digital Innovation Award

Video Contest Info:

First Light are giving young people from the UK the chance to submit short films that are under 3 minutes long which are "digitally innovative". This could be special effects, innovative shot or unusual style. You can submit your film using the application form and send it in with your film on DVD.

Prize:

The 3 best entries will be invited to the First Light Awards at the BFI in Southbank with the winner getting £1,000 towards future filmmaking projects.

Rules:

Must be between 18 and 25 years old and a resident of the U.K. The full terms and conditions can be read on the application form on the right hand side of video contest page.

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    Judging Method: Judges
  • Eligibility: UK
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The Tasmanian BOFA Film Festival Short Film Competition

Video Contest Info:

The Tasmanian Breath of Fresh Air Film Festival is looking for short films which are no longer than 3 minutes, including titles and credits which capture the "Essence of Tasmania". Films should comply with G classification guidelines set by the Office of Film and Literature Classification and fit into one of these 6 categories: Drama, Documentary, Humour (Comedy), Romance, Grand Adventure, Sci-Fi.

Prize:

Up to four prizes of AUD $5,000 each are available for the best short films judged by a panel as capturing "The Essence of Tasmania."

Rules:

Open only to individuals who are at least the age of majority in the jurisdiction of their residence at the time of entry. By entering your film into the competition, you irrevocably grant to a non-exclusive and fee-free right and licence. The full terms and conditions can be read here.

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Fujifilm Short Film Competition

Video Contest Info:

In this short film contest with an open theme you can submit short films under 30 minutes long which have been completed after 1 January 2010 but all submissions must be shot, in their entirety, on Fujifilm Motion Picture film stock (35mm and 16mm Fujifilm Motion Picture film). The short film contest has two categories which are 'Best Film' and 'Best Cinematography'. Submissions need to be sent be post on DVD to the address on the competition brief page.

Prize:

The winning film from both the 'Best Film' and 'Best Cinematography' will each win £2,000 worth of Fujifilm Motion Picture stock, a 'Rushes Package' courtesy of Technicolor, Technicolor Creative Services Soho will provide a print of the two winning films on Fujifilm's new show print stock, Eterna-CP 3514DI, a 35mm or 16mm Camera and Dolly hire package courtesy of Panavision, a Lighting hire package courtesy of Panalux, a Studio hire package courtesy of Island Studios, London and much more all of which can be seen here.

Rules:

Fujifilm Shorts 2012 is open to UK & Republic of Ireland residents only. Copyright remains the property of the entrant at all times. All submissions must be shot, in their entirety, on Fujifilm Motion Picture film stock and must have been completed after 1 January 2010. Entrants can submit as many short films as they like.

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Getty Images' Mishmash Music Video Remix Competition

Video Contest Info:

This contest is a bit different to the normal video contest because you have to remix already created video and stills and turn them into something new. Download your chosen content from Getty Images and then remix it into a 1 to 3 minute video. There are no rules about the kind of mishmash you can make but some examples are given such as short story, video art or music video. Completed videos should be submitted by registering and logging in on the official contest site.

Prize:

Your videos will also be showcased on the Mishmash site, through the Getty Images website and other media but the global grand prize winner will receive $5,000. 3 regional winners from The Americas, Europe, and Middle East will each win $2,000. 5 country winners from USA, UK, ANZ, India and South East Asia will each win $1,000. Plus there is a public vote winner who gets $1,000.

Rules:

At least half of the imagery (video or stills) must be from Getty Images. Maximum two entries per person. All rights in any content selected from the Getty Images’ Website remains vested in Getty Images and its licensors. Entrants are allowed to keep a copy of their submission in their portfolio.

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Shock & Gore 2012 Film-Making Competition

Video Contest Info:

Submit either feature length or short films that are "weird, horrific, out there or just plain insane" which are within the Horror, Sci-Fi or Fantasy genres. Completed submissions should be uploaded to this link.

Prize:

Chosen films will be screened at a special gala evening during the 2012 Shock & Gore festival at The Electric Cinema, Birmingham, UK.

Rules:

A feature film is classed as between 70mins and 150mins, while short films are classed between 5mins and 25mins.

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