ALL GENRES ACCEPTED:
Live Action, Animation, Experimental, Documentary and Creative Non-Fiction
SUBMISSION LIMIT:
Filmmakers may submit a maximum of THREE one-minute shorts for the Jury’s consideration. A separate signed submission form must be provided for each film submitted.
LENGTH:
60 seconds (exactly!)
AUDIO:
Silent (Subtitles & Title Cards permitted)
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 appear 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 show reels; 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 two awards to local filmmakers: the “Spirit of Edmonton Award” to a film that best expresses the spirit/character/beauty/complexity of the City of Edmonton; and a “Best Local Youth Short Award” for a film created by a local filmmaker 17 years and under.
CONTENT:
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; or works that are unduly frightening to children. With the Edmonton Transit System as our host, we also cannot accept works that detract from the image of the ETS and/or its employees.
Please also read the Gotta Minute Film Festival Rules and Regulations below.
