[REC] YA Shorts 2018 Youth Film Competition Closing Soon
Young regional filmmakers aged 12-25 are encouraged to submit their original short...
Young regional filmmakers aged 12-25 are encouraged to submit their original short films to [REC] YA Shorts 2018 Youth Film Competition! Applications close Monday, 24 September 2018.
Seize the opportunity to win from a prize pool worth over $40,000, including camera equipment from Black Magic Design, RODE Microphones and SAMYANG lenses, and experiences for further study from Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) and National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA).
[REC] YA Shorts 2018 Youth Film Competition
Presented by Screenwave and Headspace, the [REC] YA Shorts Youth Film Festival program provides an opportunity for young, regional Australian’s to explore filmmaking, express themselves and their experiences and be recognised for storytelling, passion and creativity.
Actors, directors, cinematographers, editors and writers all have the opportunity to take out awards. Filmmakers can also compete for the coveted Best Film prize in their age category, scoring a film kit worth nearly $4,000.
Submissions will be judged by a panel of established Australian filmmakers, including the creators of Australian features, Alice Foulcher and Greg Erdstein (THAT’S NOT ME), Stevie Cruz-Martin and Daniel Monks (PULSE), alongside actor Tysan Towney (CLEVERMAN).
15 short films will be recognised as finalists for the Short Film Competition and hit the big screen at the NEXTWAVE Youth Film Awards in January 2019, as part of the Screenwave International Film Festival on the Coffs Coast.
How to Enter
Eligibility
In 2018, submissions must creatively explore the theme of ‘escape’ and include the signature item ‘sign’- to be interpreted by the filmmakers.
In order to be eligible, films must be less than 6 minutes long, including all credits, and be created by young Australians aged 12 -25 living in non-metro areas.
Submit Your Film
Visit the [REC] YA Shorts page on the Screenwave website to read the full terms and conditions and submit your film.
Program Contact
If you have any questions about the competition, please visit the [REC] YA Shorts contact page.