Eligible Location: Uk

Only entrants from this area can enter the following contests.

6th Annual doGooder Nonprofit Video Awards

Video Contest Info:

To enter your non-profit organization into these video awards you have to create a video which shows how your non-profit uses sight sound and motion to make an impact. The categories are best small organization, best medium organization and best large organization with a special category for best storytelling. Paticipants must be a member of the YouTube non-profit program.

Prize:

Prizes include: Winning video featured on the YouTube homepage on April 5th, each winner receives $3,500 in donations and a suite of great products provided by Cisco, free registrations to the Nonprofit Technology Conference from NTEN and Special Prize Grants from the Case Foundation.

Rules:

Open only to the United States, Canada, Australia and the UK. Entrants must be over 18 years old. All entries must have been produced between January 1st, 2011 and February 29th, 2012. Entrants retain all rights to entries. The full contest rules can be read here.

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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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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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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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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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Cutty Sark Short Film Competition

Video Contest Info:

Create a video that "depicts the personality of the Cutty Sark brand and captures The Spirit of Adventure. The judges are looking for films which fuse the sociable nature of Cutty Sark with the sense of adventure which lies at the heart of the brand. Any adventure, however great or small, can be portrayed – it doesn't need to be in the most extreme destination or climate." Your video should be no longer than 90 seconds in length and in the 16:9 aspect ratio. Completed entries should be uploaded to Vimeo and then submitted to Cutty Sark.

Prize:

The successful filmmaker will win a £5,000 commission from Cutty Sark to develop a Global Brand Film for the brand.

Rules:

Only open to individuals over the age of 18 who are resident in the United Kingdom. There is no limit on the number of films that each entrant may submit. All copyright and other intellectual property rights which subsist in the films submitted by each entrant for this competition will remain with the respective entrant. The full terms and conditions can be read here.

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Reed.co.uk Short Film Competition 2012

Video Contest Info:

To enter this film competition you have to create a short film of no more than 3 minutes. There is a theme which is 'The Boss' (Reed.co.uk is a job site). Completed films should be uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo and then submitted to the entry form.

Prize:

The Grand Prix winner chosen by a panel of expert judges wins £10,000, one year's membership to the Hospital Club and a year's subscription to Shooting People. There are also 3 other prizes of £1,000 each for the People's Choice, Best Animation and Judges Commendation.

Rules:

Only open to residents of the United Kingdom There is no limit on the amount of times an entrant may enter this competition. The full rules can be read here.

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Project Reason 2012 Video Contest

Video Contest Info:

To enter this video contest you need to create a video of no more than 1 minute 30 seconds that "communicates the importance of critical thinking." Completed entries should be uploaded to YouTube or other video sharing site and then submit the embed code to Project Reason using the entry form.

Prize:

The grand prize for the winning video of 2012 is $10,000. 2nd place gets $4,000 and 3rd place gets $1,000.

Rules:

Only open to residents of USA, Canada and UK. Video should be no more than 1 minute and 30 seconds in length. Do not incorporate the Project Reason logo or name into your video or otherwise associate your work with the work of the foundation.

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