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CONTESTS
During the submission season, our dedicated jury team diligently reviews and selects outstanding projects across a diverse range of categories. All nominated projects are bestowed with official award laurels in high-quality digital format, along with promotional features on our official website and social media channels, reaching an audience of over 15,000 followers. Nominated projects will also have the opportunity to showcase their award nominations on IMDb, the renowned database for the film industry.
Winners in each main category receive all of the above, in addition to receiving highly sought-after screening slots at #SPFF24, allowing them to showcase their exceptional work to our esteemed audience. They are also granted automatic entry to the final stage of the festival competition, where they have the prospect of competing for a £500 cash prize film grant, which can be utilised towards the realisation of their next creative endeavour. More information about the awards for each category can be found below.
Monthly Awards:
⭑ Best Short Film
⭑ Best International Short Film
Winners of the monthly awards will have their films screened live at #SPFF24 and receive official award laurels and certificates in high-quality digital format. They will also be featured on our official website, social channels, and may showcase their award on IMDb. The monthly deadline for submissions is September 27, 2023, and the notification date is October 7, 2023.
Additional Monthly Awards:
⭑ Best Director
⭑ Best Screenplay
⭑ Best Cinematography
⭑ Best Editing
⭑ Best Music
⭑ Best Sound
⭑ Best Actor
⭑ Best Actress
⭑ Best First-Time Filmmaker
⭑ Grand Jury Award
Winners of the additional monthly awards will receive official award laurels and certificates in high-quality digital format. They will also be featured on our official website, social channels, and may showcase their award on IMDb. The monthly deadline for submissions is September 27, 2023, and the notification date is October 7, 2023.
Quarterly Awards:
⭑ Best Documentary Film
⭑ Best Student Film
⭑ Best Animated Film
⭑ Best Experimental Film
⭑ Best Micro Film
Winners of the quarterly awards will have their films screened live at #SPFF24 and receive official award laurels and certificates in high-quality digital format. They will also be featured on our official website, social channels, and may showcase their award on IMDb. The quarter deadline for submissions is September 28, 2023, and the notification date is October 7, 2023.
Script Awards:
⭑ Best Short Script
⭑ Best Feature Script
⭑ Best Web/TV Script
Winners of the script awards will receive official award laurels and certificates in high-quality digital format. They will also be featured on our official website, social channels, and may showcase their award on IMDb. The quarter deadline for submissions is September 27, 2023, and the notification date is October 7, 2023.
Annual Awards:
⭑ Best Film
⭑ Best International Film
⭑ Best Student Film
⭑ Best Script
Winners of the annual awards will receive a £500 cash film grant.
The awards will be presented on July , 2024, at #SPFF24.
RULES & TERMS
We welcome projects representing all themes and genres, liberating your artistic expression without any constraints on narrative content. If you are an impassioned filmmaker possessing bold, unique, and compelling stories, we cordially invite you to submit your work. However, we kindly request that all projects adhere to our full list of rules and terms specified below.
⍟ All short film submissions must be under 30 minutes in duration.
⍟ All short script submissions must be under 30 pages in length.
⍟ All script submissions must be written in English.
⍟ Foreign language films (non-English speaking) must have subtitles in English.
⍟ Submitted projects must have been produced after January 1st, 2021.
⍟ Entry fees are paid in full at the time of submission. Filmmakers can only pay/submit via FilmFreeway.
⍟ All submissions must be fully complete at the time of submission. Incomplete submissions will not be selected.
⍟ We require proof of student status for student submissions.
⍟ Monthly and Quarterly contest winners from each main award category (Best Short Film, Best International Short Film, Best Documentary Film, Best Student Film, Best Animated Film, Best Experimental Film, and Best Micro Film) are the only eligible categories for live screening at our annual event.
⍟ By submitting to us, you consent to the promotion of your film through our website and social media pages, including the use of posters, photographs, and trailers. The full-length version of your film will only be shown at the event if it is selected. Filmmakers selected for the event will be requested to provide an HD, MOV, or MP4 copy of the film.
⍟ The filmmaker must obtain all necessary releases for all content, including music and talent. Screen Power Film Festival is not liable for any copyright infringement or unauthorised usage.
⍟ We reserve the right to refuse entries to the competition at any time. Refunds may not be permitted.
⍟ By submitting to us, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the submission rules and declare that your submission is in compliance with all the rules stated by Screen Power Film Festival and FilmFreeway.
HOW TO SUBMIT
All submissions are accepted via:
filmfreeway.com/screenpowerfilmfestival
