Now entering its fourth year, We thought it was time to rebrew the ‘Beer Town Film Festival’ to something with a little more flavour.

Allow us to proudly introduce: FESTIVAL DEUX CANS

Held in the historic brewing capital of the UK, Burton-upon-Trent. ‘Cans’ was created to counter the invitation-only festival of similar name based on the opulent shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Besides, we much prefer the golden brown liquid in our barrels than the aquamarine liquid in their bays.

Proudly championing creativity at all levels, from all places. From the unknown, those just setting out on their film exploration journey; to the undiscovered, those who’ve been in the game for a while…just haven’t made it to the spotlight; yet. And to the unsung, those who unleash all their skills and wizardry bringing to life other peoples stories.

So join us in an event on the 12th September 2021 at The National Brewery Centre in Burton where we celebrate all things film in the company of like-minded folk.

Awards & Prizes

£1000 for the film judged to be the creme de la creme from all categories.
£1000 for a filmmaker or director that all judges decide should merit an award.
£250 for each category winner (comprising of 6 categories).

Rules & Terms

CATEGORIES

1. Fake Views:
Short fiction narrative of 15 minutes or less.

2. Reel Deal:
Factual documentaries of 20 minutes or less (mockumentaries and other fiction will not be accepted, these need to be submitted in the Fiction Category).

3. MPA:
Promotional pieces can be a standalone production or a collection of short videos (provided they are promoting the same products) and the total length of the submission must not exceed 10 minutes in total.

Entrants who are under the age of 18, shall not submit any productions which are advertising or promoting products or activities which are for or aimed at adults over 18 years of age.

4. Altered State:
Animation (in any animated form) of 10 minutes or less.

5. Home Brew:
Film type: films entered in this category must also be entered into one of the other categories as follows: fiction short, documentary short, promotional, advertising and music and short animation.

Special requirements: Only open to individuals residing or studying within a 20-mile radius of Burton-Upon-Trent.

5. ID MATE:
Reserved for those aged 21 years or younger.

Special requirements: Only open to individuals residing or studying within a 20-mile radius of Burton-Upon-Trent.

Plus, the TALL BOYS awards

• Chosen One
A judges’ selection for filmmakers or directors that the judges decide should merit an award. This award cannot be entered as a category but is selected by the judges from films entered into one of the other categories as follows: fiction short, documentary short, promotional, advertising and music and short animation.

• HOP D'OR - Overall Festival Winner
The film judged to be the best of the best from the five categories above. Selected by the judges from all categories.

ENTRY CRITERIA

1. UK residents only

2. Aged 16 or above on 1st January 2021

3. Must not name or refer to any individual without explicit permission. Personal releases may be requested by the festival board to ensure filmmakers have the right to represent individuals in their films

4. Must not contain the image or likeness of any individual: (1) under the age of 18; or (2) other than the entrant without that individuals’ express consent and may need to be signed/co-signed by a parent or guardian

5. Must be own work and not contain copyrighted material and must have the rights to use all material in your film

6. Must not explicitly refer or allude to logo, trademark or product without written permission

7. Must not contain material that is inappropriate, contains strong nudity, is indecent, lewd, pornographic, obscene, illegal, unlawful, hateful, disparaging, defamatory, slanderous or libellous

Must not contain material that promotes bigotry, racism, hatred or harm against any group or individual or promotes discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, political belief, sexual orientation or age

Must not promote excessive or irresponsible drinking or illegal drugs or tobacco.

By entering the Festival Deux Cans you are agreeing to your film being available for immediate download by Festival Deux Cans and will allow full permissions for onward upload and distribution to the Festival Deux Cans Website, YouTube, Vimeo and social media channels and official sponsors of the event. Please ensure that any copyright organisation affiliated with your film is aware of this. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from the contest.