The theme for the film competition is ‘KIND’
PLEASE only submit films that are clearly related to the theme of KIND, otherwise they may not be considered for judging.
The deadline for submissions will be the 1st October 2023 At 17:00 GMT.
All entries must be submitted online through FilmFreeway. Please visit
https://filmfreeway.com/ for more information.
The top 10 shortlisted films will be shown in September in Sway, Hampshire, United Kingdom. This will be followed by the Judges talk and prize giving.
Brief:
Theme: KIND – “One theme, endless possibilities”
“We want to challenge filmmakers to investigate the theme of KIND and explore other words that use the word KIND within them. This is a broad theme and can be interpreted in a seemingly endless amount of ways. It is the filmmaker’s job to be as creative as possible when taking this theme into consideration”
Use your imagination and think outside the box.
Entries can be from anywhere in the world,
We will be looking for the most attention grabbing and creative films. We will focus on the strength of the ideas and how they are conveyed through thought provoking and engaging storytelling.
General Rules:
All films must be no more than 6 minutes long including titles and credits. All films must be submitted in Mp4 format with a maximum file size of 3gb.
It would be helpful if entrants could also provide versions of the film without background music or subtitles if possible – but this is not compulsory. This will help us in using any submitted films for future promotional content for the competition.
Any type of camera may be used to create your film.
Any Genre of film is acceptable. Everything from Horror, Comedy all the way to Animation is acceptable.
All entries into the competition must be your original work and must not infringe the copyrights, trademarks, rights of privacy, publicity or other intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity, or otherwise be unlawful.
spudFILM has overall discretion in determining whether to publish, screen or broadcast any material.
Judging process
Judges will choose from 10 shortlisted films to be shown on the night.
Prizes will be awarded at the end of the showing to the winners of the categories:
Best Youth Film
Best Smartphone Film
Best Local Film
Best International Film
Best Overall Film
People’s Choice (The overall favourite film of the evening. Voted for by the general public)
There will also be runners up chosen as well as certificates for all 10 shortlisted films.
All entries submitted will be reviewed for each category. The judging panel will then decide the finalists or winning entries.
Any entry which doesn’t follow the rules or guidelines will be disqualified.
The selection of the shortlists and winners will not be up for dispute. The judging panel’s decision is final and conclusive, and no further discussion will be entered into.
Entries:
All entries must be submitted online through FilmFreeway.
Please visit https://filmfreeway.com/ for more information.
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the spudFILM 2023 judging panel from and against any and all claims, liabilities, costs, damages and expenses of any kind arising out of or relating to your entry to the competition, your use or acceptance of any prize, or the use by spudFILM of any proposals submitted by you.
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