ALL GENRES ACCEPTED:
Live-Action, Animation, Experimental, Documentary and Creative Non-Fiction
SUBMISSION LIMIT:
Filmmakers may submit a maximum of THREE one-minute silent shorts for the Jury’s consideration. A separate signed submission form must be provided for each film submitted.
LENGTH:
60 seconds (EXACTLY. Not over, not under)
AUDIO:
Silent (Subtitles & Title Cards permitted)
CONTENT:
General Audience (more on this below)
FORMAT:
Apple Pro Res 422 or H.264 (10 Mbit/s minimum); 16:9, 1080p recommended; Frame Rate 29.97
CREDIT NOTE:
IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO INCLUDE THE FILM TITLE AND CREDITS IN YOUR FILM. The title and creator’s name appears beside the film at all times within a set GMFF frame on PATTISON Onestop LRT Screens and on a Title Card before each film on our showreels; longer credits will appear with the film on the GMFF website and in the GMFF print program.
THEMES:
There are no pre-determined themes for the festival, but among our slate of awards, we offer a “Best Short for Young Audiences (children)” award. We also offer the “Spirit of Alberta Award” to a film that best expresses the spirit/character/beauty/complexity of our province; and a “Best Youth Film” award for a film created by a filmmaker 17 years and under.
CONTENT Cont.:
As Public Art on Public Transit in Public Space, the Gotta Minute Film Festival will reach a general audience of all ages. Given the makeup of our audience, GMFF is unable to accept works that contain profanity or nudity, works that condone or incite violence, hatred, or discrimination, works that portray violence, alcohol, smoking or drug use (even implied), or works that are unduly frightening to children. With both the Edmonton & Calgary Transit Systems as our hosts, we also cannot accept works that detract from the image of the ETS or C-Train and/or its employees.
AWARDS & PRIZES
Please note, that due to international barriers, not all prizes are eligible to those outside of Canada, and prize money is subject to transfer fees. We apologize for the inconvenience.
