WANNA MAKE A SHORT FILM??
Your short film can be made on any topic or subject
matter comedy, drama, action & on any format - Super8,
Digital or Animation - its your choice. It may be fictional
or non-fictional.
All films must only be 3 minutes
in length and final submissions must be on MiniDV digital video or uncompressed DVD.
There are 4 categories for films
Best Open Film
Best 'Themed'
Film
Best Local Film
Audience Choice Award
Each film must contain:
1. A Title
2. Credits of all participants
3. Your interpretation of 'the item' to be seen in the film
at least once |
PLEASE
READ THE RULES
All we ask is that your film is 3 minutes long & must include
'the item'
somewhere along the way. Just remember, other people will be viewing
your work, so no offensive or poor taste films please! No matter how
funny you may find them, they really are not desirable.
Your film can be created on any platform you like ...
All we ask is that you supply us a finished film on MiniDv
PAL format or on DVD in quicktime format
(.mov) . Programs with visible time-code will not be accepted.
A panel of judges will choose the"Best
Festival Film" , "Best Themed Film" & "Best Local Film " the
audience will play the role of critic to select the "Peoples
Choice Award" with prizes being
awarded to these films.
There is no limit on the number of people that can be involved in
a film, but each name must be in the credits! An individual or group
is not restricted to being involved with or making just one film.
Multiple entries from individuals or groups are just fine!!
An entry fee for each film will contribute to expenses
associated with staging the event.
The Port Shorts Crew reserves the right to show your film or not.
If you wish to have your film returned, please include an express
post envelope!
Make sure you own it. Don't
use stories, music, or characters that you didn't create unless you
have permission to use them .... Remember Copyright. If your film infringes any forms of copyright especially music use, we won't show your film.
Package the tape properly. Place a label on
the video identifying the title of the film/video, and including
a contact phone number.
Please remember to submit the application
form with your film..
If you have any questions. please use our contact
form.
Let the games begin ..... Have fun!!
PS - If you're a budding filmmaker & need some help - check
out our "Tips & Tricks" page...

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