Massachusetts high school filmmakers enjoy the opportunity to show the world what you’ve got by entering the 2011 Five-Minute Student Film Contest. The competition, entering its third year, is sponsored by Film North, CinemaSalem, and the Salem Film Fest in order to encourage excellence and conversation among emerging filmmakers.
Entrants can win cash prizes, and will have the opportunity to see their work on the big screen when the top ten films will be presented at CinemaSalem on Thursday, March 3, 2011, on the eve of the Salem Film Fest.
The contest is filmmaker-friendly, since there is no entry fee and the submission process is quick and easy. Entries must be received by the submission deadline, January 28, 2011.
There are a few simple rules:
Entries must be produced by high school students, either individuals or groups
Competition is limited to new work, produced during the years 2010 or 2011
Entries must be five minutes or shorter in duration
All genres and topics are welcome
The top 10 films will be screened on Thursday, March 3, 2011
Cash prizes of $100, $50, and $25 will be awarded to the top three films
Entries must be submitted on DVD (one entry per DVD)
Entries must be accompanied by an entry form including:
name of filmmaker(s)
contact information, including email and telephone number
name of high school or arts organization
title of film
length
a short synopsis
No unauthorized use of copyrighted images or music is allowed
Submission deadline is January 28, 2011. There is no entry fee!
Entries must be mailed or hand-delivered to
CinemaSalem, 2 East India Square, Salem, MA 01970
Entries will be judged by a panel of filmmakers and production professionals.
For more information, please visit www.salemfilmfest.com and click on the “Student Film Competition 2011” link.
Entrants can win cash prizes, and will have the opportunity to see their work on the big screen when the top ten films will be presented at CinemaSalem on Thursday, March 3, 2011, on the eve of the Salem Film Fest.
The contest is filmmaker-friendly, since there is no entry fee and the submission process is quick and easy. Entries must be received by the submission deadline, January 28, 2011.
There are a few simple rules:
Entries must be produced by high school students, either individuals or groups
Competition is limited to new work, produced during the years 2010 or 2011
Entries must be five minutes or shorter in duration
All genres and topics are welcome
The top 10 films will be screened on Thursday, March 3, 2011
Cash prizes of $100, $50, and $25 will be awarded to the top three films
Entries must be submitted on DVD (one entry per DVD)
Entries must be accompanied by an entry form including:
name of filmmaker(s)
contact information, including email and telephone number
name of high school or arts organization
title of film
length
a short synopsis
No unauthorized use of copyrighted images or music is allowed
Submission deadline is January 28, 2011. There is no entry fee!
Entries must be mailed or hand-delivered to
CinemaSalem, 2 East India Square, Salem, MA 01970
Entries will be judged by a panel of filmmakers and production professionals.
For more information, please visit www.salemfilmfest.com and click on the “Student Film Competition 2011” link.