Yep, It's happening again...
the
2012
It's happening again, but this year we're changing some things. For the first time ever, we have added a short film category. We want to see some short but very impactful films, and we think you can make a good video that is 5 minutes or less.
Our challenge to young filmmakers this year is: Let's see what
you can do in 5 minutes or less that moves people deeply, makes them
laugh out loud or hits them right between the eyes!
No, we are not excluding longer films. We do want to allow young
filmmakers to be able to make longer films, up to 20 min. as usual. So
you still have the freedom to express yourselves with a longer film if
you wish.
We've also upped the age range for the intermediate group to 28. This way more young Sikhs will be eligible to win either of the $1,000 cash prizes.
For the Intermediate age group, we've eliminated the second and third
place cash prizes previously awarded and we've created new award
categories: Best Short Film and Best Long Film along with:
- The Sangat's Choice Award (online voting)
- Best Comedy
- Best Documentary
- Best Drama
- Best Action Film
- Best Animation
- Best Original Music
- Best Script
- Best Acting
- Best Production
More developments will be announced as we confirm the details of this years festival. Stay tuned, spread the word, and start thinking about what your film is going to be about this year.
Age Groups
Junior: 11-17
Intermediate: 18-28
Senior: 29+
Categories
Short Film: max. 4 min. 30 sec.
Long Film: max. 20 min.
Prizes
Junior
First - $500
Second - $250
Third - $125
Intermediate
Best Long Film - $1,000
Best Short Film - $1,000
+ non-cash winners for categories like best documentary, best comedy, best script, best production, and users choice award.
Submission Deadline: August 31st, 2012
Theme
Open! - Make your video about anything
relating to being a Sikh and living this lifestyle. It can be a drama,
documentary, comedy, animation, song, or anything else you want to
share.
