🎬 ZEST FILM COMPETITION 2024 — CALL FOR ENTRIES
Theme: WATER — your short film must feature water in some form.
ZFC 2024 is now open for submissions! We’re inviting emerging and established filmmakers to create a short film exploring this year’s theme. Selected finalists will have their films screened at Wallis Cinema, Mildura, on Saturday 9 November 2024, with a $200 cash prize awarded to the winner in each category.
CATEGORIES
Under 18 Category – for filmmakers under 18 years of age (as of 1 September 2024)
Open Category – for filmmakers aged 18 and over
ENTRY GUIDELINES
Films must be 2–3 minutes in length
All genres welcome
One entry per person or group
Entry is free
Submission deadline: 15 October 2024 (late entries will not be accepted)
Each film can only be entered in one category
ELIGIBILITY & TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Junior entrants may receive support from adults (e.g. parent/guardian)
Films must be original content
Non-English films must include English subtitles
Filmmakers must ensure all necessary copyright clearances
By submitting, you grant permission to screen your film publicly and online
Accepted formats: .mp4 or .mov (QuickTime)
Aspect ratio: 16:9 (1280×720 px)
Max file size: 2GB
Submit via Dropbox or WeTransfer to: kieran@artsmildura.com.au
JUDGING & SCREENING
Finalists will be screened on Saturday 9 November 2024 at Wallis Cinema, Deakin Avenue, Mildura
The judging panel’s decisions are final and impartial – judges with conflicts of interest will not assess relevant entries
QUESTIONS?
Email kieran@artsmildura.com.au or visit www.artsmildura.org/zest