SCREENPLAYS & SHOrtS
FILM FESTIVAL
Welcome to the Annual 'Screenplays and Shorts' Contest in Manchester. This contest is aimed at screenwriters and filmmakers who are looking to gain some positive attention in the industry.
The contest has various categories to support everyone from the amateur writer to the seasoned filmmaker. So whether you're a screenwriter looking to add some laurels to their CV, whether you're a screenwriter who wants to get their first project produced or whether you're a filmmaker who wants to have their work screened - this contest is for you.
Last year we opened as a Screenplay competition but this year we our taking on produced films as well! Whilst the official venue is to be announced, we plan to have a screening of all the winning films as well as the finalists. Every filmmaker who has been selected as a finalist in any category will be invited to the event, where they will have the opportunity to see their own work screened, see their peers works and hopefully bring filmmakers together. A short awards ceremony will take place for winners on the night (for the filmmakers who choose to attend).
CATEGORIES & AWARDS
The Big Kahuna Award Feature Award - Best Feature Script - Winning script will receive laurels, trophy and have their script listed on InkTip.
The Big Kahuna Award Short Award - Best Short Script - Winning script will receive laurels and trophy.
The Kadoorie Films Award - Winning script(s) will have their script produced by an award-winning production company.
All film winners will be presented with trophy/laurels on the night of screening.
Best Feature Film Best Short Film Best Super Short Best Micro Short
Additional Categories
Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Score and Best Soundtrack.
Up to 2 feature films, 3 short films, 8 Super Shorts and 20 Micro Shorts will be screened at the live event. All filmmakers who are chosen for the live screening will be invited to the event.
RULES & TERMS
Regarding Script Submissions
The Title Page of all submitted scripts should include the Script Title, the author(s) name(s) and a Logline.
Submitted scripts must be original screenplays, and the sole property of the applicant(s).
All ages are eligible.
All entries must be in English.
No feature screenplay should exceed 130 pages.
No short screenplays should exceed 30 pages.
There is no limit to the number of screenplays you may submit.
All entries must be uploaded in PDF format.
Please do not send materials, information, budgets, talent attached or anything to show any packaging work done for the project.
Entries to the Kadoorie Films Award must no exceed 5 pages, and not have been previously produced.
Regarding Film Submissions
Feature Films submitted should be longer than 45 minutes.
Short Films submitted should be no longer than 45 minutes.
Super Shorts should be no longer than 3 Minutes.
Micro Shorts should be no longer than 20 seconds!
Feature films and short films should include a synopsis and/or logline on its project page. All films must be available on online screener, or privately (or hidden, password protected) on YouTube or Vimeo.
Any feature film, short film, super short or micro short can enter additional categories for the opportunity to be considered for extra awards. Films that do not enter these additional categories will not be considered.
Additional categories include; Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Score and Best Soundtrack.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
