Short Film and Video Contests
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- Aug 30 - Sep 19Now through September 19, upload a video performing a song about our Spicier Spicy Chicken at spicierspicychickensong.com and you could win up to $3,000 and a year’s supply of Church’s Chicken!
- Jun 28 - Sep 28Win $10,000 of video production kit and other great prizes. The America’s Cup Video Production Competition invites all persons less than 28 years of age to submit a unique video clip demonstrating creative production techniques.
- Jul 31 - Oct 1CREATE the next 30 second commercial for 1800MATTRESS + WIN $5,000 details:contestants must be a US citizen + at least 18 years old. contest:be creative + think outside of the (mattress) box. prizes:grand prize - $5,000, other prizes - flip video camera + mattresses.
- Sep 9 - Oct 24
- Sep 30 - Oct 30We’re asking anyone and everyone to create a short video that communicates the essence of the Wirefly brand. Anything goes. * Come up with a catchy cell phone jingle or rap about Wirefly. * Showcase Wirefly’s huge selection of phone deals in a unique way. * Stand in your room and scream from the top of your lungs how much you love Wirefly!
- Oct 12 - Nov 1Submit a short video promoting MyBargainBuddy for a chance to win $250-$1000.
- May 17 - Nov 7Philips deadline july 11th Prize: feedback from famous Dutch Film directors and producers Assignment: Parallel Lines "There are millions of ways to tell a story. There's only one way to watch one". In collaboration with Ridley Scott Associates (RSA), the renowned film production company founded by Sir Ridley Scott, Philips has developed five very different films with an overarching theme: Parallel Lines. Philips globally challenges filmmakers to make a sixth film in this range. The goal of this challenge is an original short film to complement this groundbreaking series of short films, called Parallel Lines. Members of Brandfighters get the opportunity to advance their film, to be reviewed by a number of famous directors and producers from the Netherlands.
- Aug 1 - Nov 11Most popular 11 second film wins $500 cash by November 11, 2010. 2 second intro, 11 second body, 2 second credits.
- Jul 1 - Nov 13We are hosting, for the 3rd year, a video shorts contest depicting the lifestyle aboard a luxury yacht as a crew member. All films must be filmed by yacht crew while working on board luxury yachts. Prizes will be awarded to best 5 minute in 5 categories – Comedy, Action, Documentary, Yachtie Lifestyle, and Sponsor Informercial.
- Apr 7 - Nov 14Application Security, Inc. (AppSec) is looking for teams or individuals to create an original two minute (or less) video short that mentions the importance of database security. We are not asking you to create a film about database security (although you are more than welcome to.) The only requirement is that the importance of database security is mentioned within your film.
- Apr 21 - Dec 15$10,000 for most popular video! Contest open to anybody. Home Video to Pro all accepted. Use you social networking skills to get votes and win money. Check it out today.
- Mar 31 - Dec 30Upload your 5 minute or less original short film. Your submission may reflect any genre and will be judged on the following criteria: - Content: narrative clarity and coherence, originality, and creativity - Technical excellence: editing, image quality, sound quality - General excellence: audience impact and cinematography
- Jan 1 - Jan 1MONTHLY CONTEST. Contest is sponsored by productions seeking new projects and writing talent.
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- Jan 1 - Jan 1If you aren't making money off of your videos or short films yet, you need to register at artisticpursuit.org and enter our monthly video contests. We have 3 winners every month and your film/video may be featured in an upcoming magazine release. Register today for free at http://www.artisticpursuit.org to start making money and getting great exposure!
- Sep 1 - Sep 1The War of Films is an online film contest that rewards the most popular film on Film Annex’s network with $2000 and the most active voter with $400 (US, Canada, and UK only) at the end of each month.
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09/08/2010[ September 30, 2010; 8:00 pm; ] The “242 Short Film Festival - 4th edition” is an International Short Film Contest. The festival will take place in December 2010 at the “Casa del Cinema” in Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy. It will include public screenings and Workshops. Short film length should be less than 30 minutes. Time frame: Deadline: September 30, 2010. “242 Short [...]
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09/08/2010[ October 15, 2010; 10:00 am; ] 242 MovieTv and Tezenis, invite you to participate in the "Tezenis Video Contest", a contest open to all directors, filmmakers and videomakers and to their ideas! Tezenis is a trademark owned by Calzedonia SpA always attentive to talented young artists. Tezenis, along with 242 MovieTv, organize a video contest that has as its theme " [...]
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09/08/2010[ October 15, 2010; 8:00 am; ] The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) is hosting a contest to showcase the cutting-edge technology and design of products made by companies from Republic of Korea (South Korea). Video Submissions must showcase the cutting-edge technology and design of products made by companies from Republic of Korea and must include or feature a positive reference or [...]
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09/08/2010[ September 8, 2010; 10:00 am; ] Qwest is a leading telecommunications provider for small businesses in the Midwest and West. They offer an array of voice and data solutions uniquely designed to help all small businesses at different stages of their growth. This assignment is to produce a 2-3 minute video tribute or anthem to those small business folks that risk [...]
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09/08/2010[ September 12, 2010; 10:00 am; ] Qwest is a leading telecommunications provider for small businesses in the Midwest and West. Qwest Small business has recently launched a FREE, new, major educational resource for their small business customers, rich with content, white papers, presentations, videos, brochures and guides to help “connect the dots” between small business challenges and technology. There is an [...]
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09/08/2010[ October 31, 2010; 12:00 pm; ] This year, NOLS is partnering with Patagonia for the Dream Expedition Contest. What is your dream expedition? Is it rock climbing on seven continents in seven months? Is it bicycling across Europe? Submit a video telling us about your dream expedition and how you will prepare for it. The contest is open to people 13 or older. [...]
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09/08/2010[ September 30, 2010; 10:00 am; ] Monograms is one of four travel brands offered by the Globus family of brands. Monograms is about “Independent travel. Simplified.” Monograms aims to take all the logistical elements of a tour and make them available to independent travelers so that the booking and the taking of their trip is simplified. So help us make Monograms famous, [...]
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09/08/2010[ August 31, 2010; 11:00 am; ] Do the smoky flavors from your grill constantly lead salivating neighbors to your backyard? If so, we welcome you to share your boldest flavored recipe paired with St. Francis wines in a video to see how you Savor The Flavor and Turn Up The Heat! Whether you’re an accomplished cook or a busy parent on a [...]
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09/08/2010[ August 31, 2010; 11:00 am; ] Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Ad Council have launched a new contest focusing on how friends help those dealing with a mental health problem. This is a great opportunity for 18 to 25 year olds to share a great story about how they have helped someone through a particularly hard time [...]
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09/08/2010[ August 30, 2010; 9:00 am; ] Upper Playground has launched a short film submission contest in partnership with Ultra Motor and Chrome Bags, with the winner of the contest being awarded a one-of-a-kind Ultra Motor A2B bike and a Chrome Citizen bag which have both been specially customized by artists PEZ and Joshua Blank. In keeping with the spirit of the prize, [...]
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