**Be advised, this event is separate from the Cameo Launch Short Film Festival. For information on our festival head to cameolaunch.com/submit and select "Option 1"**

WHO WE ARE

Cameo Launch is a short film platform that curates and highlights the best short films online.

We utilise our multiple content avenues such as our podcast, live events, filmmaker interviews and social media to bring exceptional short films to audiences online and on the big screen, as well as raising the profile of the creators of the short films that we present.

WHAT WE DO

Online Presentation:
We present short films currently available to view for free online. They receive a dedicated page, with the featured short film embedded from its host platform, ensuring that the filmmaker hosting the film receives the traffic generated by our promotion of their work.

If the film is receiving an online premiere, Cameo Launch can host the film on its YouTube channel, including it in its playlist of short film premieres and providing additional social media promotion in relation to its premiere status.

Additionally, we invite the filmmakers of the selected films to appear on our podcast and YouTube channel for an interview, in which they can share experiences and insights of producing their film with our audience.

Cinema Screenings:
Cameo Launch hosts a seasonal screening event entitled 'Shortest Night of the Month' with our partner venue Nova Cinema. Each event will see a short film that has been featured on our platform paired with a feature film for special event. Some of our special event screenings will present full short film showcases either centred around a theme or a particular filmmaker's anthology. These events will also allow for filmmakers and special guests to appear at a networking session in the Nova Cinema bar.

The Cameo Launch Short Film Podcast:
Our podcast features interviews with filmmakers whose films we have reviewed. In these episodes they discuss their experiences and insights gained in the making of their films. We also release these interviews as video content on our website and YouTube channel.

Selected short films selected will be eligible to receive the following awards and benefits:

- A dedicated page on cameolaunch.com where the film can be watched

- Filmmakers invited to appear on the Cameo Launch Short Film Podcast

- Our jury selects a film from the successful submissions to be shown cinematically at our seasonal screening event "Shortest Night of the Month".

- A "Cameo Launch" laurel, which can be included with any applicable promotional material that the filmmaker/rights holder sees fit to use

Entrant Age:
Any individual submitting a short film for any category must be 18 years old or older to enter.

Length:
Films can be up to 25 minutes long (although films of 15 minutes or less are preferred).

Film Age:
Submitted films can be up to 3 years from end of principle photography.

Country of Origin:
Submitted films may originate from any country in the world.

Language:
Cameo Launch is an English-speaking platform, as such all submitted films must either be in the English language or contain English language subtitles.

Distribution Status:
Submitted films can be in general release on any free-to-view/AVOD platform (e.g. YouTube, Vimeo, etc.). However, if the film is being submitted as an online premiere, the film must not be available on any free-to-view/AVOD platforms prior to submission or publishing on the Cameo Launch platform.

Submitted films may have distribution in place, in which case submissions must be made by the distribution rights holder or with the distribution rights holder's consent. Cameo Launch reserves the right to ask for proof of such consent at any time and to remove any accepted film if such proof is not presented within 15 days from the date of request.

Rights:
Any films submitted must have all rights cleared including the use of any licensed footage or music. By submitting your film, you are declaring that you possess such rights and Cameo Launch will not bear responsibility for the violations of any copyright agreements, should these rights not be cleared prior to submission.

What We Are Looking For:
This is a platform for narrative filmmaking and includes all genres with the exception of promotional videos, music videos, experimental films that do not contain a clear narrative and trailers for films not appearing in our line-up.

We absolutely exclude any racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, religiously or culturally derogatory, pornographic or obscene content.

Premiere Status:
Cameo Launch has no requirement that your film have premiere status unless submitting as an online premiere, nor does Cameo Launch require exclusive rights to the film. If submitting your film as an online premiere, Cameo Launch will require that the film only be available via our platform for its first 2 weeks of online release. Submission to or exhibition on additional platforms may occur after this timeframe.

Refund Policy:
The fees charged for submissions are for your film to be considered. This does not guarantee that your film will be accepted or presented on the Cameo Launch platform. As such, we do not operate a refund policy internally, so please be 100% certain you wish to submit your film before doing so. As submissions are made via FilmFreeway, their refund policies in relation to payments made through their platform constitute the ultimate rule on this matter.

Exhibition:
Cameo Launch embeds rather than hosts the short films that it presents (unless the film is submitted as an online premiere). As such complete control remains with the rights holder as to the accessibility of the film from our website or elsewhere. The content owner is free to request the removal of their film from the Cameo Launch platform. Similarly, Cameo Launch retains the right to remove the film from its platform at its discretion.

Credit:
Cameo Launch will credit the author and key cast and crew of the selected film on their film page as well as in the review in which the film is presented.

If Accepted:
If your film is accepted, Cameo Launch will require a link and embed code for your film, enabling it to be included in our review and played in full HD (1920x1080) or higher.

Online Premiere: If your film is accepted, Cameo Launch will require the video files containing the film and trailer to be sent via download link (Dropbox, Google Drive, WeTransfer, etc.). Relevant agreements with specified details will be provided ahead of time for filmmaker/rights holder perusal before agreeing to have their film hosted on the Cameo Launch website and YouTube channel.

Cameo Launch will require an EPK and accompanying materials such as a poster in jpeg or png format (portrait and landscape - recommended image size 1994 x 2880 px), cast & crew list, synopsis, any available promotion and production stills.

If selected for theatrical screening at either the 'Shortest Night of the Month', the film will need to be provided in DCP format and originate on 2K or 4K resolution video formats. Assistance can be provided in the creation of a DCP if one is not available.

Cameo Launch may include the film or associated/accompanying imagery in its promotions, including promotional videos, online newsletters and social media.

For further information please contact us directly on hello@cameolaunch.com.

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  • This is a great festival with festival directors that truly care about the filmmakers at its core. It was a privilege to be part of the festival this year and we can't wait to enter more "Slick Films" into the future festivals.

    October 2023
  • I've been making short films and web series for about 10 years now. I can say that the Cameo Launch platform is not only of the highest caliber, but the people behind it are as well. Here is a platform and online festival that not only champions short film and offers storytellers a place to tell their stories, but in doing so, Cameo Launch also seeks to build our community of filmmakers. I feel very fortunate to have connected with Cameo Launch and I would encourage anyone to submit and check out the amazing lineup of shorts they have curated!

    March 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks so much for your wonderful review! Likewise, working with you has been a fantastic experience and a reminder why we work so hard to promote the short film medium and the filmmakers committed to it. We're incredibly proud to be able to include your work on our platform and hope your film and your team enjoy the broadest possible success with this and your future projects. Thanks again!