DepicT! is Watershed‘s (Bristol independent cinemas) short filmmaking competition that has been challenging filmmakers since 1999 to create 90 second mini movie masterpieces. Aimed at emerging filmakers or cinematic fans this 100% on-line competition is part of the Encounters Short FF, one of the most renown southern England film festivals which tries to give exposure to many new artists.
“Flighty” by Leigh Hodgkinson… DepicT! ’06 Winner
Each year all the shortlisted filmmakers are invited to attend Encounters and see their 90-second creations on the big screen before a consistently sold-out audience. The winning films are then announced at the Awards Ceremony and all go on to be enjoyed by thousands online through depict.org, in cinemas through the digital screen network, and at other film festivals and public screenings around the world.
The Entry requirements are very simple:
Must be 90 seconds or under
Must be completed after September 2009
Open to all genres and production techniques
and the prizes are also quite substantial….
Main DepicT! ‘10 Award:
£1500 cash and UK distribution of the winning film through the Digital Screen Network
(thanks to Arts Alliance*)
Shooting People DepicT! ‘10 Audience Award:
A lifetime membership to and bundle of goodies from Shooting People, plus UK distribution of the winning film through the Digital Screen Network (thanks to Arts Alliance*)
DepicT! ‘10 British Special Mention Award:
A special package of support which will both promote the winning 90-second film and further develop the filmmaker’s skills:
A tailored 6-month package of industry support from BAFTA, including mentoring and free access to BAFTA’s Learning & Events programme
A place on a short course at the National Film and Television School in 2011
The British Council will automatically accept the winning film into its International Film Festivals Support scheme, offering up to three travel grants if the work is selected
Lifetime membership to Shooting People, plus e-mentoring from senior SP members
UK distribution of the winning film through the Digital Screen Network (thanks to Arts Alliance*)
DepicT! ‘10 Shortlist:
Film exposure and promotion through depict.org, at Encounters International Film Festival (16 – 21 Nov ‘10) and on BBC New Film Network
An Encounters Network Delegates pass with all the trimmings, including tickets to the popular DepicT! showcase and the prestigious Encounters Awards Ceremony
Opportunities to apply for travel bursaries to attend Encounters
A one-year subscription to Shooting People
Operator by Matthew Walker, 2007 Shortlist Winner
So what are you waiting for? You’ve got until Sept 6th to submit your tiny film. You can also see last year’s shortlist as a source of inspiration (plus many other great 90sec films) here.
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