Over the last few years screenplay competitions have been popping up all over the place. Some are attached to established film festivals or sponsored by local filmmaking groups or even government agencies. Others are run as stand-alone events. Some of these competitions are free to enter, whereas others charge up to $50 or more for…
In recent times there certainly hasn’t been any shortage of filmmaking competitions with cash prizes. However this has largely been driven by marketing agencies and their big brand clients, who realised a while back that there’s a huge talent pool out there hungry for exposure. And the fact that it comes dirty cheap… well that’s a bonus really. So…
To promote their G-Tech storage system to filmmakers and other artists, Hitachi are running a competition called Driven Creativity. The competition is open to shorts and features from amateur and professional filmmakers in the UK, Germany, and France only. Category winners will receive 4TB G|RAID storage system, and runners up G|DRIVE mobile USB AV drives. The overall winner will also get…
Whether you’re a film maker or a film lover, there are loads of ways to get involved. Read all about them below. If you’re a film maker… Virgin Media Shorts gives you the chance to show your work in cinemas, on TV, online and on mobiles(via the mobile internet). Here’s what’s up for grabs: 12 film makers win…
Grass Valley, the manufacturer of broadcast and production equipment, is hosting a contest giving video editors a chance to win thousands of dollars in production gear. Grass Valley, in association with Zoom In Online, presents “Cut and Win,” in which contestants cut a 60‐second or less commercial spot promoting Grass Valley’s nonlinear editing program, EDIUS. The style and message…
Last year saw Microsoft attempt to re-invent itself through advertising, while Apple continued to invest millions of dollars in its consumer-focused campaigns. Now it’s time for Linux to step up into the spotlight, the best way open source knows how – by tapping the collective expertise of the community. The Linux Foundation is hosting a contest to find the best Linux ad….
On Oscar Night did you rush back from the day job to spend your “after hours” watching the stars on the red carpet, wishing it could be you? Or maybe your “after hours” are spent editing your latest short film, wishing that you could just get it out there? If you are a talented filmmaker with a…
The British Academy of Film & Television Arts have launched a new short film competition – 60 Seconds of Fame, run in association with Orange. This new BAFTA competition has the support of BBC Nations and Regions and the Regional Screen Agency network and is open to anyone aged 16 or over. Shortlisted films will be shown…
A new short film competition with a difference is giving film enthusiasts in Greater Manchester the chance to win cash prizes, get their films screened at a gala event, meet leading industry names and win a place on a prestigious video school to take their skills further. The BigStoryLittleFilm competition challenges you to make a…
