Short Film and Video Contests
Win cash prizes or new video equipment by submitting your video to a short film or video contest. Entering video contests is a great way to practice making videos with the added bonus of potentially winning the grand prize. At Videomaker, we make finding current video contests easy...they're listed below.
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- Jan 1 - Feb 27
CreditCards.com is a place for prime credit card prospects to get help in their search for a new credit card or to better manage their existing credit cards. Create a :30 second video that will drive traffic to CreditCards.com
- Jan 30 - Feb 29
Lumber Liquidators wants you to produce a video that drives consumers to visit their website or stores. Your objective will be to create a compelling 30 second TV commercial that sets up a contrast between "wood" and carpet in a memorable, funny way.
- Feb 13 - Feb 29
Maine's Portland International Jetport has partnered with Virgin Vacations to offer one creative couple a six-day fly-and-drive vacation to Las Vegas and surrounding National Parks.
- Jan 20 - Mar 5
Create a video to demonstrate the Eucerin brand commitment while reinforcing that Eucerin has been pioneering Dermatological skincare and innovation over the past 100+ years and that we will continue that trend in the years to come.
- Feb 1 - Mar 7
For $10,000 CASH help us produce a fun, creative and bold 'Welcome to Prizes' video. Go to http://prizes.org/Best-welcome-to-prizes-videos A 120 second video to inspire and educate the general public about the benefits and opportunities on Prizes!
- Feb 1 - Mar 7
Win $10,000 CASH by producing a fun, creative & bold 'Welcome to Prizes' video. Go to http://prizes.org/Best-welcome-to-prizes-videos A 120 second video to inspire and educate the general public about the benefits and opportunities on Prizes.org!
- Feb 7 - Mar 11
Show consumers that Olivieri pasta can make any night's meal feel special, even Monday, the least fun day of the week. We are looking for videos to extend our existing campaign and further integrate with our full product lineup.
- Feb 1 - Mar 12
Pizza Hut is looking for an inspiring submission that has the potential to become a global communication platform for the brand. The target audience is Pizza Hut's global consumer base.
- Jan 26 - Mar 15
Create a video for the Brazilian beer, Skol. We're looking for some edgy, irreverent, good-humored, risk-taking film-makers to create what we're looking for. Read the creative brief to find out more.
- Feb 2 - Mar 16
Capture one of life's most memorable moments in a creative and innovative way and you'll be one giant step closer to the prize altar. Karat, Inc. is seeking entries for its First Annual Karat Proposal Contest. Proposals may be real, staged, re-enacted, funny, romantic - the options are only limited by your imagination. Entrants can submit a brief biography and weblink for self-promotion. The winner will be awarded $1,000 (USD).
- Feb 22 - Mar 29
In this assignment Garnier Fructis is looking for 30-60 second videos targeting the millennial audience that answer the question: "What’s the most amazing, fearless thing you have ever done – or would like to do?"
- Jan 31 - Mar 30
The Campaign for Disability Employment is looking for creative, fun, compelling videos of all genres that reflect the diversity of skills that people with disabilities offer, challenge misconceptions about disability and employment, and/or highlight employers’ inclusive employment programs and practices. The CDE will recognize winners in up to three specific categories (General Public, Youth and Employer), and the public will be encouraged to select a People’s Choice winner.
- Feb 7 - Apr 3
Win up to $10k from Trend Micro for a 30sec-2min video on one of these internet safety topics: * Take action against bullying * Keep a good rep online * Be cell smart
- Apr 6 - Apr 29
The next best digital film contest has arrived! The No Film Film Festival will give filmmakers one week to make a seven to fifteen minute spoof of a classic American film. Think! … It’s a wonderful life zombified!
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02/16/2012In 2012, Samuel Adams will reach annual sales that account for just 1% of the total US beer market. It’s an important milestone and Sam Adams wants films that highlight it is Boston Lager as ‘the beer less brewed’. Your film can be about the actual beer, or the spirit of taking the road less [...]
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02/16/2012To save lives. Distracted driving is the number one killer of teens in the United States. Your job is to capture the attention of teens and make them turn unsafe habits into safe habits. Adults have tried to do this for years and have failed. It’s time for you to take ownership of this important [...]
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02/16/2012Appsbar today launched the Myapps! video challenge as a way to hear Appsbar app builder thoughts on the future of apps and of course to share ideas on how to make them even better. The Myapps! contest invites Appsbar users to participate in a public forum and share their ideas on the evolution of apps [...]
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02/16/2012‘There has to be a better way!’ It’s something we’ve all said at some point or other, and then inspiration strikes about just what that better way could be. Sometimes you’re right, and your new, inspired way is better, sometimes it isn’t. Fidelity® would like short films, no more than 90 seconds, about trying the [...]
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02/16/2012Get ready to choose your toppings for this assignment! Pizza Hut will be providing the cheese! The main focus of this assignment: one global thematic platform. Currently, each global market is responsible for producing its own advertising. As a result, there is a degree of inconsistency in the brands message. Pizza Hut is looking for [...]
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02/16/2012It’s time to get rid of that stained, dirty, dusty, moldy, just plain nasty carpet and replace it with “WOOD”. At Lumber liquidators they know that “wood” (hardwood or laminate) is a better choice than carpet, and with their direct from mill prices, they make it affordable and within reach! Requirements 30 second TV commercial [...]
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02/16/2012Capture one of life’s most memorable moments in a creative and innovative way and you’ll be one giant step closer to the prize altar. Karat, Inc. is seeking entries for its First Annual Karat Proposal Contest. Proposals may be real, staged, re-enacted, funny, romantic – the options are only limited by your imagination. Entrants can [...]
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02/16/2012Frutz is a refreshing fruit drink with a refreshing taste, thanks to its real orange juice content. Drinking Frutz will uplift your mood; offering an exciting time, filled with exuberant fun for you and your friends. Stretch your creativity by showing them a surprisingly exhilarating moment when Frutz uplifts your mood with exuberant fun. Requirements [...]
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02/16/2012One day of the week is deeply in need of feeling special – Monday. Olivieri is ready to give consumers a reason to look forward to each and every one. The idea here is to show consumers that Olivieri pasta can make any night’s meal feel special, even Monday, the least fun day of the [...]
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02/16/2012Pringles has always celebrated flavor—and the Pringles product line has expanded to offer 200 incredible flavors. Popping open that tube of deliciousness and crunching into a perfect Pringles stack has always been a transcendent experience—it can bring a world of flavor and unexpected fun to your door—and to your mouth! And now Pringles is looking [...]
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