New short film comp aims to help young film makers get foot in the door – deadline Oct 29
To help give aspiring film makers a head start, content marketing agency Edge is on the hunt for talented short film makers with a new short film competition called ‘The New Wave’.
Open from 9 September 2013 to 29 October 2013, the competition calls for budding film makers and creatives, aged between 18 and 25, to submit a short film centred on the theme of ‘Play’. First prize is a six month paid internship with Edge plus $3,000 cash.
According to Edge’s creative director Matt Sterne, Edge is keen to unearth the next generation of creative talent in Australia.
Says Sterne: “In a marketing sense, video and film is hugely important and can make the difference between a successful campaign and a flop. A good video or film can transform your emotions in an instant.
“We want to help grow the next wave of film creatives and give them a solid foot in the door. There’s no substitute for experience which is why we’re offering a paid internship as the first prize. Being able to learn from some of the leading minds in the content marketing space is a great opportunity for any young creative.”
Along with Sterne, the judges for the competition include industry personalities like Tropfest finalist and advertising creative, Kevin Lim; production and development expert who has recently developed and produced a comedy and drama for FOXTEL, Emma Moroney; as well as film reviewer and voice of the movies on Sydney radio station, FBi, Sam Clark.
Says Sterne: “The judges will be looking for uniqueness, something that makes us lean into the computer screen and go, wow! It can be hard to put your finger on what makes a good film, but you know it when you see it. It is the combination of unique voice, the use of film craft and the artistic vision.”
Competition details:
- Open from 9 September 2013 to 29 October 2013.
- Entries must be no longer than three minutes in length and adhere to the theme ‘Play’.
- Entrants must be Australian citizens or residents aged between 18 and 25 and eligible to work in Australia.
- To enter fill out the entry form at www.thenewwave.com.au and upload your video submission to YouTube using the hashtag #thenewwave.
Prizes include
- First prize: A six month paid internship with Edge plus $3,000 cash
- Second prize: $2,000 cash
- Third prize: A GoPro Hero 3 camera
Kevin Lim’s Top 10 tips for film making
1. Be a leader – Know when to listen to advice, when to give it and always remain energetic, proactive and positive because you are the barometer on set.
2. Assumptions are the mother of all f**kups – A concert pianist doesn’t just wing it on opening night and neither should you.
3. Feed your crew – If you can’t afford catering then do it yourself and cook. It’ll show them how grateful you are for their contribution.
4. Treat your actors as collaborators – The actor/director relationship is all about communication. It’s your job to open the relationship to be collaborative so treat your actors as such.
5. Be interested in all facets of the production – While it’s true you should let your crew own their respective fields, the best directors want to learn about everything. This will help you to be a better filmmaker.
6. Your producer is the Barry Pepper to your Tom Hanks – And by this I mean they are your solid right hand man – the sniper in the bell tower covering your arse.
7. Don’t underestimate the important of good lighting and sound – Simply put – it’s what separates your film from being amateur to something that has the calling card of a professional in the making.
8. It all begins with a story you have to tell -How can you tell if you have a great idea? When it takes hold of you and weeks later you still can’t stop thinking about it.
9. Stay true to thy voice -Three films exist – the one in your head, the one that is shot and the one that is edited. However you need to stay true to the original idea that got you excited in the first place.
10. The journey is the lesson -The end game of your short film isn’t about accolades and awards. It’s how through this process you’ll learn so much about yourself. No short film is a success or failure, it’s a learning experience.
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Sounds good Matty, might have a crack