To celebrate the Satisfied Eye International Film Festival’s sophomore season, secondary schools, colleges and universities are invited to submit short films of up to four minutes into our Get Shorty Film Competition.

This year’s theme is ‘Canada’.

THE COMPETITION

Students can interpret the theme in any way they like. It could be as simple as a protagonist eating a maple syrup pancake, an antagonist called Moose, or a character with a penchant for Celine Dion. The only limit is imagination.

Films can be up to a maximum of 4 minutes in length (including credits) or a minimum of 60 seconds in length (including credits).

WINNERS

Winning entries will be screened at the Satisfied Eye Film Festival and receive trophies at the closing red carpet awards ceremony.

Prizes will be awarded by a panel of esteemed industry experts.

THE FESTIVAL

SEIFF presents a diverse programme of only the highest quality independent feature films, animation, documentaries and shorts from around the world.

Mixing community events, workshops, mentoring, a few famous faces and a gala red carpet awards ceremony, SEIFF is a truly celebratory, inclusive and inspiring occasion to remember.

HOW TO SUBMIT

1. Entries should be delivered via an electronic link (YouTube, Vimeo etc) to [email protected] with the subject header Get Shorty Submission.
2. An email acknowledgement will be sent to confirm receipt.
3. The final deadline for entries is midnight on Friday 4 October 2019.
4. Each film must be submitted individually (eg any school/college or class submitting two or more films should send a separate submission and separate email for each film).
5. Each entry must have the following information included with the submission email: School/College/University Name, Contact Name, Contact Email, Class Name (if relevant), Film Title.
6. There is no limit to the number of submissions a school/college/university can send.
7. SEIFF are not responsible for late, lost or delayed entries.

Entry to the competition shall only be valid if the entrant has complied with these competition rules.

RULES

By entering the competition, schools, colleges, universities and entrants confirm that they have read, understood and agree to be bound by the following competition rules:

1. The competition is open to schools, colleges, universities and all students aged 11-21.
2. Entry must be made through the school, college or university.
3. Entries submitted directly by students will not be accepted.
4. There is no limit to the number of submissions by any one school, college or university.
5. Entries must be received no later than midnight on Friday 4 October 2019.
6. Winners will be notified by 4pm on Friday 11 October 2019 and results will be posted on the SEIFF website from this date.
7. Schools, colleges and universities are responsible for informing winning pupils and making the necessary arrangements to attend the awards ceremony.
8. The winners of the competition shall be decided by a panel of judges (consisting of representatives from SEIFF) and who shall decide, in their absolute discretion, the winners.
9. The decision of the judges shall be final and binding and no correspondence shall be entered into by SEIFF.
10. The copyright of any film entered in the competition shall remain with the entrant. However, entrants consent to SEIFF screening the winning films and using footage or images from the winning work for any publicity and/or promotional activities.
11. Winners consent to the use of the school/college/university name being used for publicity and/or promotional activities.
12. The competition prizes shall consist of a specially designed trophy, festival screening and invitation to the festival’s closing ceremony where winners will be presented with their trophy.
13. If winners are unable to attend the ceremony, SEIFF will ensure delivery of trophy to the winning school/college/university.
14. No cash alternative to any prize is available and the prizes shall be non-transferable.
15. SEIFF takes no responsibility for work not received.

ENQUIRIES

Any questions or enquiries should be directed to [email protected]

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