60secondscircusfilm is an international competition for circus films with the duration of only one minute, initiated by DYNAMO Workspace and OFF – Odense International Film Festival in Denmark in 2023. Selected films will be showcased as a part of OFF 2024.

THEME
“Circus” can be widely interpreted: As artistry, ideas, inspiration, narrative, wild physicality and hugely specific details. Just as contemporary circus itself, the 60secondscircusfilms-competition is free from restrictions and genre-definition, but instead asks you to be creative and curious towards the opportunities the mash up between film media and circus art present.

What happens when the circus body enters the screen? Which opportunities arise when highly specialized tricks meet the ability to bend time? What modes of expression does film represent, and how do they correlate with the infinite expressions of circus?
Capture this in 60 seconds, and you’re free to enter the competition!

PRIZE
The winner is either granted a prize of €1.000 or a residency at DYNAMO in May 2025. This is to be decided between the winning team and DYNAMO.

Create a film of 60 seconds
All genres are accepted
No limits regarding production year
No re-submissions from last year’s competition
Theme circus
Submit on Filmfreeway – €5 fee for submission
Deadline for submission 1st of May

TIME FRAME
1st February: Open for submission
1st May: Deadline for submission
21st May: Notification
10th June: Deadline for film upload
26th August – 1st September: OFF – Odense International Film Festival. The films will be screened during the festival and the winner will be announced.

PRIZE
The winner is either granted a prize of €1.000 or a residency at DYNAMO in May 2025. This is to be decided between the winning team and DYNAMO.

Overall Rating
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Networking
  • Absolutely honored to have our film "Circus of the Strange" selected for the 60secondcircusfilm Festival! We are huge fans of both the "circus arts" and filmmaking so being accepted into this festival brought us so much joy. Great communication, awesome social media presence, and an all-around incredible vibe!! Thanks so much!!

    June 2023