Season III
2022 - 2023
Shorts Films Only
Running time of 4-25 minutes including credits
Local and National submission only
All films must be in English or English subtitled.
Early Registration - 9/01/22 - 12/31/22
Regular Registration - 01/01/23 - 05/31/23
Late Registration - 06/01/23 - 06/30/23
Notification Date
07/12/23
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SUBMISSION CATEGORY LEVELS
APPRENTICE
Student/Amateur: 0-2 years experience or currently attending school
JOURNEYMAN
Intermediate: 2+ years experience, only film in spare time or for fun
MASTER CRAFTSMAN
Professional: Experienced filmmaker, do film/video work as a profession
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FEES
Submissions for review will go to a panel judges who will watch films in great detail. Judges will have a scorecard with several categories (cinematography, editing, acting, etc.) and grade each category on a scale of 1 - 5, then write a review of their thoughts and opinions on each film. Judges will be experienced filmmakers, avid film enthusiast, and/or persons who are vastly knowledgeable in the industry.
All reviews will be opinion based, but will remain constructive.
Early Registration: w/o review- $10 w/review- $15 review only - $5
Regular Registration: w/o review- $15 w/review- $20 review only - $10
Late Registration: w/o review- $20 w/review- $25 review only - $15
*Submissions for Review Only will not be eligible for any awards