Latest Film and Video Contests

Stand For Japan! Video Contest

Edward — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:07:06 +0000

Closing Date:

Thursday, March 1, 2012

1st prize is 5,000€, 2nd prize is 2,000€ and 3rd prize is 1,000€. plus the nicest entries may be printed and displayed in an exhibition that will take place in Tokyo this year.

Participants must retain a quality copy of the submitted submissions. Minors wishing to participate must present a signed waiver from a parent/legal guardian.

Video Contest Info:

Tell eYeka "what does Japan offer you that no other countries do?" They want you to do this by creating a video that shows what you love about Japan that is uniquely Japanese and no other country can do as well as Japan. This could be arts, food, cartoons, technology or anything else that you truly love about the place. To get the full brief you'll need to join eYeka. Completed videos should be uploaded to the eYeka website.

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1st Annual Karat Proposal Video Contest

Edward — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:33:27 +0000

Closing Date:

Friday, March 16, 2012

There is a grand prize available of $1,000.

Open only to individuals over the age of 18 who are legal residents of the United States who are at least 18 years old. Karat.com automatically owns non-exclusive rights to all videos submitted for the contest, but you still retain the original rights to your video and can do with it as you please. Waivers must be obtained from location owners and all participants. The fulls rules can be read here.

Video Contest Info:

To enter you have to film a wedding proposal, but don't worry as you can film an original idea, re-enact a proposal or even film a real proposal. Videos should be 3 minutes in length or under. Completed videos should be submitted to the Karat.com along with all the required documentation.

USA

Panasonic: Shoot It, Share It Video Contest

Edward — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:41:19 +0000

Closing Date:

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

The grand prize winner gets a Panasonic 42” TH-42BT300U Pro Plasma reference Monitor & Vocas Micro Four Thirds to Prime Lens adapter. 1st prize gets a Vocas 0255-2000 Matte Box and rail System.

Open only to residents of the United States. A portion of the video entered must have been recorded using a Panasonic AG-AF100 cinema camera. A maximum of 5 videos per entrant will be accepted. Entrant grants to sponsor the non-exclusive ability to use their submission.

Video Contest Info:

To enter you need to submit a video that showcases an innovative way in which you are using a Panasonic AG-AF100. Making sure you tell them how the camera has allowed you to "capture unique footage and improve the quality of your piece". Video should be no longer that 5 minutes in length.

USA

GCUC: I Share My Space Video Contest

Edward — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:59:14 +0000

Closing Date:

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

The winner will receive $1,000 USD from LiquidSpace and a $1,000 USD donation to the winners' charity of choice also provided by LiquidSpace. The winner’s coworking facility will receive a $500 USD Apple gift certificate provided by Turnstone and a Medusa PlaceMaker Starter Kit provided by Phoenix Broadband (valued at $3000).

Only open to legal residents of the United States who are over 18 years old. Entrants must be able to prove that they are currently and active, paying member of a coworking space. By submitting a video, you are giving GCUC permission to use your video however they and their sponsors see fit. The fulls rules can be read here (PDF file).

Video Contest Info:

In this video contest by GCUC called "I Share My Space" you have to submit videos which are no longer than 30 seconds in length about coworking and which answers one of three questions which are: (a) What is coworking? (b) Why do you love coworking? or (c) What is your favorite coworking story? Completed videos should be uploaded to their Vimeo group.

USA

6th Annual doGooder Nonprofit Video Awards

Edward — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:51:29 +0000

Closing Date:

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Prizes include: Winning video featured on the YouTube homepage on April 5th, each winner receives $3,500 in donations and a suite of great products provided by Cisco, free registrations to the Nonprofit Technology Conference from NTEN and Special Prize Grants from the Case Foundation.

Open only to the United States, Canada, Australia and the UK. Entrants must be over 18 years old. All entries must have been produced between January 1st, 2011 and February 29th, 2012. Entrants retain all rights to entries. The full contest rules can be read here.

Video Contest Info:

To enter your non-profit organization into these video awards you have to create a video which shows how your non-profit uses sight sound and motion to make an impact. The categories are best small organization, best medium organization and best large organization with a special category for best storytelling. Paticipants must be a member of the YouTube non-profit program.

UK, USA, Canada, Australasia

Rapid Fire Theatre 2012 Online Video Competition

Edward — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:33:14 +0000

Closing Date:

Thursday, March 1, 2012

$1,000 cash plus the winning video gets featured on the Rapid Fire Theatre website and YouTube channel for 12 months.

If you want to enter you should send a RSVP email to the email address on the video contest page. Entrants retain all rights to your content, and can feature your video on your own channels.

Video Contest Info:

Rapid Fire Theatre (An Improv Theatre in Edmonton, Canada) are looking for a video sketch which is under 4 minutes in length. The video must include the suggested sentence somewhere in the dialog which is "better late than never". All entries will be shown during a competition week commencing 5th March and the winner will be determined by views, comments, likes and favorites.

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Knice Short Film Contest

Edward — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:32:20 +0000

Closing Date:

Friday, June 15, 2012

The winning filmmaker will receive a screening of their film and a Apple 15" Mac Book Pro complete with install pro software Final Cut Studio 2, Adobe CS5, Maxon Cinema 4D, iWork, Microsoft Office 2011, and Logic Pro 9.

Entrants must be between 16 and 25 years old.

Video Contest Info:

Create a short film between 1 minute and 5 minutes long. The theme of the film contest is "Priceless Moment" and all entries should be filmed especially for this contest. Completed films should be submitted to the email address on the film contest page as a YouTube link complete with a filled in entry form.

International

DepicT! 90 Second Super-Short Filmmaking Contest

Edward — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:48:37 +0000

Closing Date:

Monday, July 9, 2012

The winning filmmaker of the DepicT! 2012 Award wins £1500 cash and UK distribution of the winning film through the Digital Screen Network plus lifetime membership to and bundle of goodies from Shooting People. The winning filmmaker of the Shooting People DepicT! 2012 Audience Award wins a lifetime membership to Shooting People plus UK distribution of the winning film through the Digital Screen Network. There are also other prizes/awards for a British Special Mention and shortlisted entrants.

Only films completed since September 2011 may be submitted. They do not accept advertisements. The maximum number of entries per individual is ten. The DepicT! British Special Mention Award is open to UK productions only.

Video Contest Info:

"Can you do it in 90 seconds?" That is what DepicT are challenging you to do by submitting super-short films which are no longer than 90 seconds in length (including titles and credits). The rules state that you can enter films utilizing all production techniques, including animation, documentary, drama, experimental or artist film and hybrid work. Completed short films should be uploaded to this page.

International, UK

One Shoot Films Short Film Competition 2012

Edward — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:47:50 +0000

Closing Date:

Monday, March 12, 2012

The winning short film script will be produced by One Shoot Films with a budget of up to $15,000 USD.

Entries from U.S. residents only who are aged over 21. Entry requires a $25 entry fee. Multiple entries are accepted.

Video Contest Info:

Tim Kang (best known for his role as Kimball Cho on "The Mentalist") has recently launched One Shoot Films and they are having a competition to find a dramatic short film script which is between 5 and 15 minutes long and no more than 20 pages in length. 3 entries will be selected to pitch their script to the judges via video conferencing.

USA

Pizza Hut: Pizza Makes The World Go Round Assignment

Edward — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:13:03 +0000

Closing Date:

Monday, March 12, 2012

Pizza Hut are guaranteed to purchase one video for $7,500 USD and there are also $1,500 worth of cash awards up for grabs.

Must be aged 18 years or older. All rights in and to the videos that you submit for an assignment are owned by Poptent’s client.

Video Contest Info:

Pizza Hut is on the look out for a video of between 30 and 45 seconds. Specifically they are looking for "an inspiring submission that has the potential to become a global communication platform for the brand" which targets Pizza Hut's global consumer base. Completed videos should be uploaded to Poptent.

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Lumber Liquidators: Wood vs Carpet Video Assignment

Edward — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:08:06 +0000

Closing Date:

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

It is guaranteed that one video entry will be purchased for $7,500 USD by Lumber Liquidators. There are also $1,500 USD worth of cash rewards to hand out too.

Must be aged 18 years or older. All rights in and to the videos that you submit for an assignment are owned by Poptent’s client.

Video Contest Info:

Poptent are back with another assignment for you to do and this time they are looking for 30 second TV commercials for Lumber Liquidators. Lumber Liquidators sell hardwood and laminate wood flooring and want a commercial which "sets up a contrast between "wood" and carpet in a memorable, funny way." To enter you'll have to sign up and/or log in to Poptent and then you'll be able to download the creative brief and the assets.

International

First Light: YouTube Digital Innovation Award

Edward — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:51:13 +0000

Closing Date:

Friday, February 24, 2012

The 3 best entries will be invited to the First Light Awards at the BFI in Southbank with the winner getting £1,000 towards future filmmaking projects.

Must be between 18 and 25 years old and a resident of the U.K. The full terms and conditions can be read on the application form on the right hand side of video contest page.

Video Contest Info:

First Light are giving young people from the UK the chance to submit short films that are under 3 minutes long which are "digitally innovative". This could be special effects, innovative shot or unusual style. You can submit your film using the application form and send it in with your film on DVD.

Morning Parade: Headlights Music Video Contest

Edward — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:36:29 +0000

Closing Date:

Monday, March 12, 2012

Morning Parade's favorite video will become the official music video for Morning Parade's track 'Headlights' and will be featured on many video platforms. The winner will also receive $1000. 3 runners up will get their videos featured on Morning Parade's social media channels and will receive an exclusive merchandise bag from EMI. The highest voted video will also get featured and win a Canon Digital Camera worth £175 and EMI merchandise bag.

The selected finalist shall grant ownership of all rights in and to the intellectual property in the winning submission to EMI Records. Open only to individuals who have reached the age of majority in their respective jurisdiction. Not open to residents of Florida, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Puerto Rico, the Province of Quebec, Sudan, or Syria.

Video Contest Info:

The band Morning Parade are looking for a music for their new track "Headlights". Your remix should be 3 minutes and 27 secondss in length to match the original track. There are some pre-made videos and photographs that may be used in your submission. Completed videos should be uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo and then submit the URL to Talenthouse. You can see an introduction video to the contest and also hear the track in the SoundCloud player below.

International

Magnolius - Selaron Music Video Contest

Edward — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:41:34 +0000

Closing Date:

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

The winning music video director gets $1,000 USD, $50 gift certificate for Magnolius.com, a limited edition version of MAG's sophomore release "Mary Musth" with lyrics booklet, potential for TV broadcast in Canada, United States and Brazil and an artist profile feature on The MAGNOLIUS Machine Factory.

Your music video can be in any style of film you wish: footage, animation, stop motion, typography, mixed media etc...

Video Contest Info:

Create an original music video for Magnolius' track "Selaron". You can download the Selaron from Bandcamp or you can hear it below. Completed videos should be uploaded to this Vimeo group.

Selaron by MAGNOLIUS

International

Ringo Starr: Wings Video Contest

Edward — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:08:07 +0000

Closing Date:

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

The winner get $3,000 and their video serviced to media as the official video in front of Universal Music Enterprises, one of the industry's leading record labels.

You'll need to become a member of Genero.tv to enter.

Video Contest Info:

Ringo Starr is looking for a video which will be serviced to media as the official promo video for Wings which is a track on Ringo's new album called "Ringo 2012". There isn't much more info than that apart from a video which can be watched here.

International

This is Retail Video Contest

Edward — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:36:20 +0000

Closing Date:

Friday, March 16, 2012

The top three finalists will be flown to Washington, DC in May to the National Retail Fedration’s Washington Leadership Conference where the winner will be awarded with the following prizes: 1st place $25,000, 2nd place $15,000 and 3rd place $10,000.

Open to US residents only who are currently employed at or the owner of a U.S. retail business and is 18 years of age or older.

Video Contest Info:

The US National Retail Federation are looking for creative, insightful and thought-provoking retail stories in America. Videos should be no longer than two minutes and include the phrase "I'm [Name] and This is Retail". There are some themes that you should pick one and mention in the video which are: Retail Powers America’s Economy, Retail Is Main Street, Retail Drives Innovation, Retail Strengthens Consumers, Retail Creates Opportunity.

USA

Fidelity: SXSW Video Contest 2012

Edward — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:18:15 +0000

Closing Date:

Monday, February 27, 2012

Grand prize winner gets $8,000 and a round trip travel for two people to Austin, Texas with three nights hotel accommodation where your work will premiere in front of fellow winners, brand representatives and the MOFILM team. 2nd place gets $4,000, 3rd place gets $2,000, 4th place gets $1,000 and 5th place gets $1,000.

Must be over the age of 16 to enter. Submission must be primarily in English or subtitled. Uploading your video to another website e.g. YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or any other website will void your entry.

Video Contest Info:

Fidelity® are looking for entertaining, funny and unexpected short films of under 90 seconds about trying to find a better way. would like short films, no more than 90 seconds, about trying the better way. It doesn't matter whether this better way is successful or not, it’s the trying that should be celebrated. The creative brief states that your film should be built around 3 parts: The realization that there must be a better way, the inspiration on how it could be done better and what happens when it's tried. To download and read the full creative brief from MOFILM you'll need to log in to their site. Completed entries should be uploaded to MOFILM.

International

Tech Deck: Never Stop Skating Video Contest

Edward — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:56:11 +0000

Closing Date:

Monday, April 2, 2012

The best overall video wins $1500, 2nd get $700, 3rd get $300 and 4th, 5th, and 6th place gets $200. There are also prizes for the best fingerboarding with 1st getting $500, 2nd gets $300 and 3rd gets $100.

You must be 14 or older to participate. You must comply with the Zooppa general contest rules in the Terms & Conditions and Submission Agreement.

Video Contest Info:

Tech Deck make tiny skateboard that allow your fingers to do skateboarding tricks so that skate fans can practice their favorite trick in the no-skate zones. They are looking for some 30 to 60 second videos that show scenarios where skating isn't allowed and how TechDeck comes to the rescue. Your video should include the Tech Deck logo, tagline "Never Stop Skating" and close with the Tech Deck End Slate. You can download both the brief and materials from Zooppa's contest page to help in the creation of your video.

International

Skol Liter & Skol 360 Video Assignment

Edward — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:14:29 +0000

Closing Date:

Thursday, March 15, 2012

It is guaranteed that 1 video entry will be purchased for $10,000 USD. But Skol want to purchase more videos if they get some amazing videos.

Must be aged 18 years or older. All rights in and to the videos that you submit for an assignment are owned by Poptent’s client. Can not show consumers drinking the product.

Video Contest Info:

In this video assignment from Poptent and Skol they are looking for videos under 90 seconds that can either be used in Skol's national TV commercial campaign or specifically designed for the web so that it will be passed around. Skol have two new drinks out and for the Skol Liter drink they are looking for videos with a message of "When buying Skol Litrao you are not paying for the bottle; you only pay for Skol (the beer)" and for Skol 360 the message is "The beer that doesnʼt bloat you". To enter you'll have to sign up and/or log in to Poptent and then you'll be able to download the creative brief and the assets.

International

Memplai Video Contest

Edward — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:14:17 +0000

Closing Date:

Sunday, April 15, 2012

The person who makes the best video wins CAD $5,000 Cash. 2nd place receives an Apple iPad 2 16GB with Wi-Fi and 3rd place receives an Apple iPhone 4S 16GB.

Open only to residents of Canada who have reached the age of majority in their Province of residence. Only one entry per person.

Video Contest Info:

In this video contest you have to use the online video editing tools on Memplai to create and edit your video and then share it with your friends. The video with the most likes becomes the winner.

Canada

LifeStrength: It Could Happen Video Contest

Edward — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:53:03 +0000

Closing Date:

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

The grand prize winner gets a KHS XC204 Mountain Bike, signed Jersey from Professional Mountain Bike Rider Logan Binggeli, Element Series Watch, Edge Series Wristband and a LifeStrength T-shirt. 2nd place gets an Element Series Watch, Edge Series Wristband and T-shirt with 3rd place getting a Vita Series Watch.

Must be 13 years of age or older to enter. You may enter up to 3 videos. By entering this content you understand that LIFESTRENGTH without any further notice, review or consent can print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use, worldwide in any media your entry,

Video Contest Info:

Lifestrength are looking for short videos which are between 5 and 60 seconds in length which fit the them "It Could Happen". All films must be between five (5) seconds to sixty (60) seconds in length and follow the theme, "It Could Happen." Completed entries should be uploaded to this Facebook page. This video is given as an example...

International

Mens Health Viral Video Contest

Edward — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:36:43 +0000

Closing Date:

Monday, April 30, 2012

The 1st place video gets $2,500, 2nd place video gets $1,000 and 3rd place video gets $500. Plus if you get your video in by March 7th it has the chance to be shown off at a National Hockey League game.

No specific rules found.

Video Contest Info:

The Men's Health Initiative of British Columbia are looking for a funny and informative 30 second video which will help to educate young men about healthy living habits. The main message of the video should be "Find out your family medical history" and secondly "Know what kind of man you are made of. ". This is because men of all ages are at risk of developing the same health conditions their fathers and grandfathers have faced. To view the full creative brief click here.

International

Land O'Moms: Be A Star On Broadway Video Contest

Edward — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:43:31 +0000

Closing Date:

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Two talented families will win a tip of a lifetime to New York City including VIP Camp Broadway musical experience for your family, 4x tickets to Memphis (On Broadway), Round trip airfare & 3 nights of accommodations at a Holiday Inn Hotel plus 'The Sound of Music' on Blueray/DVD.

Open only to legal residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older. Submissions featuring songs not on the approved list will be disqualified. No over-dubbing or re-mixing of sound is allowed.

Video Contest Info:

To enter you have to perform and record a 30 seconds to 2 minutes in length video of one of the following songs: “Do-Re-Mi” (The Sound of Music), “Oklahoma” (Oklahoma!), “All Shook Up” (All Shook Up), “Give My Regards to Broadway” (Little Johnny Jones), “Steal Your Rock and Roll” (Memphis). Completed entries should be uploaded using the entry form.

USA

Reporters Without Borders Student Video Contest

Edward — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:58:20 +0000

Closing Date:

Monday, March 19, 2012

The winners PSA will air on CNN on May 3, 2012 and the winner may get an internship with Reporters Without Borders if you are able. Also, Reporters Without Borders will honor you at a press conference that day, and pay for travel and accommodations to New York City for up to three of your team members.

Video contest is only open to students enrolled full or part time in an accredited university located in the United States who are 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the 50 United States.

Video Contest Info:

Reporters Without Borders is challenging US college students to create a video PSA of up to 50-seconds to help raise awareness about press freedom. Video entries should answer the question "Why should we care about press freedom?” The are looking for something that is creative, professional, and has enough impact to not only catch the viewers attention, but make them absorb the message, even after the video is off the air. The full guidelines for an entry can be read here.

USA

My View: The Asia-Pacific Video Contest

Edward — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:59:02 +0000

Closing Date:

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Grand prize (best overall) wins $3,000 USD. 1st place in all categories wins $2,000, 2nd place in all categories wins $1,000 and 3rd place in all categories wins $500.

Open only to ADB member countries can partipate, these countries can be seen here. Films produced and/or screened prior to 21 November 2011 will not be accepted. Films are accepted in any production value including mobile phone and films of any genre. Entrants may submit more than one entry. Entrants do not waive their intellectual or moral property rights by entering the contest.

Video Contest Info:

The Asian Development Bank - My View video contest is a micro documentary competition looking for 1 to 5 minute digital film all about renewable energy. Films are accepted in any production value including mobile phone and films of any genre but the content of the video must be about renewable energy, energy for all, or another energy-related theme in Asia and the Pacific. This video contest has two categories which are Youth (under 21) and Open (21 and over). Completed videos should be uploaded to YouTube or Youku.com, tagged with "ADB MyView." and submitted to their online registration form.

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