After the successful launch of STARZ PLAY by Cinepax, Pakistan’s favorite entertainment company has decided to enter the art community. There is no shortage of talent in Pakistan. However, people working in the creative world do not get adequate opportunities to get their work out in the mainstream or achieve commercial recognition.
The STARZ PLAY by Cinepax Short Film Competition aims to provide a platform for aspiring film-makers to showcase their talent and share their work with an audience eager to see creative and unique content. The competition will culminate in a final event filled with festivities where short-listed films will be screened in front of a live audience with people from the entertainment industry in attendance. The winner will be decided by a panel of expert judges and will be awarded a contract to produce and direct a STARZ PLAY by Cinepax original web series!
Participation is absolutely free of charge! All you have to do is submit your short-films following the rules and regulations stated and stand a chance to win a once in a lifetime contract to produce and direct the first STARZ PLAY original series from Pakistan!
Contract to produce a STARZ PLAY original web series | Shortlisted films will be screened to the industry's leading executives | Shortlisted films will be streamed on STARZ PLAY by Cinepax on a dedicated carousel
The Winner of the SSFC will have the unique opportunity to produce a STARZ PLAY original web series which will be sponsored by STARZ PLAY.
At the final event the shortlisted films will be showcased at a mega event which will be attended by some of the most renowned names from the Pakistani film and media industry. This provides all contestants a chance to have their work seen and recognized and paves the way for exciting opportunities to meet and network with professionals from the industry.
All entries in the first phase of the competition will be available to stream on the STARZ PLAY app and website on a dedicated carousel. This further allows contestants to reach a wider audience and provides the novelty of having their films hosted on a globally recognized streaming service.