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Introduction to the film festival

We welcome filmmakers from all over the world and short films of all genres and especially first time filmmakers who have a passion for producing films that are well developed and have an interesting story-line. Our awards competition is dedicated to recognizing filmmakers and once a year we have screenings at several cinemas in New Zealand where the best films of the year will be shown to a live audience. All submitted films will be previewed by a team of experienced judges who then evaluate the films during each season. All winners of the year will receive the Official Laurels at the end of the season. These winners will be published through our social media and website. A range of the selected films will be screened during the festival in October 2024 at theaters in New Zealand. Sfilmmaker is our contract submission platform in China, and we look forward to your films.

Awards

Best narrative short Best New Zealand short Best debut filmmaker short Best zero budget short Best student short Best documentary short Best sport documentary short Best sci-fi short Best animation short Best dance short Best music video short Best micro-short Best action short Best adventure short Best Sea, River, Ocean short Best Mountain short Best comedy Best film noir short Best trailer Best poster

Rules

Genre ：Action Comedy Science fiction Thriller Adventure Crime Family Music Love Magic Fantasy Suspense Inspirational Literary Biography Drama Documentary
Subject ：Unlimited
Video Format ：AVI MPEG4 DCP MOV MPEG
– In order to submit a film, you must own the rights or have permission from the owner. – Any foreign film that is not in English must have English subtitles. – All fees are non-refundable. – Not all the submissions are selected for the official competition and it is up to the discretion of our Judges to make the decisions. – A submission can be disqualified if some content is considered inappropriate, for example pornography or depiction of abuse of people or animals. – Films can be submitted in multiple categories in order to become a multi-award film. – By submitting your movie, you authorize us to use, distribute and share the film, poster, trailer, synopsis and movie stills in our social media, online and during the festival. – Multiple submissions and multiple category submissions are accepted. – All films must be less than 20 minutes. - The festival reserves the right to change the event’s date and the date of the deadline for submissions. - Submissions cannot be withdrawn after the official selection announcement of each round. - The filmmaker has liability for any claims that may occur in result of screening the film either live or online.

Evaluation

Jury Profile
Jury Name Judge photos Jury Profile
Jo Lang director

Authorization type

    Contract

Duration (several sessions)

    2

Film Festival Features

  • Filmscreen
  • Prize
  • Certificate

Dates & Deadlines

  • 2023-11-01
    Submission start time

  • 2023-12-26
    December Deadline

  • 2024-01-24
    January Deadline

  • 2024-02-22
    February Deadline

  • 2024-03-20
    March Deadline

  • 2024-04-18
    April Deadline

  • 2024-05-16
    May Deadline

  • 2024-06-14
    June Deadline

  • 2024-07-10
    July Deadline

  • 2024-08-31
    Final Deadline

  • 2024-08-31
    Submission end time

  • 2024-08-31
    Finalist notification start time

  • 2024-08-31
    Finalist notification end time

  • 2024-10-01
    Award ceremony start time

  • 2024-11-01
    Award ceremony end time

Categories and fees

  • Short film
    Video length ：1 - 20
    less than 20mins

    2023/12/26
    December Deadline

    Standard: 23 Dollar

    Student： 19 Dollar

    2024/01/24
    January Deadline

    Standard: 26 Dollar

    Student： 22 Dollar

    2024/02/22
    February Deadline

    Standard: 29 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    2024/03/20
    March Deadline

    Standard: 32 Dollar

    Student： 28 Dollar

    2024/04/18
    April Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 31 Dollar

    2024/05/16
    May Deadline

    Standard: 38 Dollar

    Student： 34 Dollar

    2024/06/14
    June Deadline

    Standard: 41 Dollar

    Student： 37 Dollar

    2024/07/10
    July Deadline

    Standard: 44 Dollar

    Student： 40 Dollar

    2024/08/31
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 48 Dollar

    Student： 44 Dollar

    Not available

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