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JustFest Film Competition 2017

Published on 24 November 16

The 2nd Annual JustFest Film Competition launches on 1st December 2016. The competition is an exciting opportunity to develop a short video (30 to 90 seconds) on an issue of social justice that matters to you and raise awareness of social justice to other students. 

This is not a professional film competition, instead, we will be judging your film on how you convey your ideas in a creative way and engage your audience. You can use your phone, tablet, digital camera – whatever you can get your hands on.

Submissions will be open from the 1 December 2016 to 12 March 2017. The shortlist will be announced at a screening event (date TBC) and the prize winners will be announced on 11 May at the Volunteer of the Year Awards 2017.

Last year the grand prize was awarded to WHEN I SAY I by Ollie Thomson and the public vote attracted over 9,500 views on YouTube from students, staff and the public.

Prizes

There are 6 prizes up for grabs with the first 10 entries also winning cinema vouchers:

• Grand Prize - £400
• People’s Choice - £200
• 4 x Runners Up - £100

How to Apply

• Choose a topic - an issue of social justice important to you
• Plan your story - consider the rules and tips to make sure you’re on the right track
• Create your film - check out the FAQs to guide you through the process
• Upload it to YouTube or Vimeo – consider guidelines for YouTube and Vimeo
• Submit it – by clicking on this link
  
  

Rules

Want to enter the JustFest Short Film Competition? Here’s what you need to know:

• Films must be between 30 and 90 seconds in length
• You can submit as an individual or as a group
• You can only enter the competition once
• Upload your short film to YouTube or Vimeo and complete the online application form
• The deadline for entries is Sunday 12 March 2017 at 23:59 – films entered after this date will not be considered
• Films must be your independent work and comply with The University of Manchester regulations
• The competition is open to all University of Manchester students
• Winning entries will be announced 11 May 2017 at the Volunteer of the Year Awards

Get involved!