Zest film Festival 2024

COMPETITION DETAILS

The page contains all the information you should need to enter a short video project in the Zest Film Competition. For any further enquiries you can email kieran@artsmildura.com.au

Films must be 2–3 minutes in length.

The theme for 2024 is WATER. Your short film must include water in some form.

ZFC 2024 offers two categories:

  • Under 18 Category: For filmmakers aged under 18 years (as of 1st September 2024).

  • Open Category: For filmmakers aged 18 years and over.

Finalists will have their films premiered on November the 9th 2024 at Wallis Cinema, Deakin Avenue, Mildura. There will be a single $200 cash prize for the winner of each category.

Family members, friends, and professional associates of the Mildura Film Society and Arts Mildura are eligible to submit film entries into the official competition. The judging process will ensure its integrity and impartiality by strictly excluding judges from evaluating entries with which they have conflicts of interest.

Eligibility

  • Films must be between 2-3 mins in duration.

  • Films can be of any genre. 

  • One film entry per person (or group, if entering a group submission) will be accepted.

  • Deadline is October 15th, 2024. No films will be accepted after this date.

  • Each film may be entered in either the Under 18 or Open category but not both.

  • No entry fees are required. 

  • In the Junior category, the Filmmaker may receive some support from individuals (parents or guardians) over 18 years old.

  • Films must have original content.

  • Films must not have been publicly screened, broadcast, or featured online.

  • Films submitted in languages other than English must include English subtitles.

  • Filmmakers are responsible for ensuring all copyright in their film is cleared for all the uses described in these Terms & Conditions.

·       You give us the right to screen your film in front of a live audience and broadcast online.

·       Submit as .mp4 or .mov (QT). Aspect ratio for film i.e. 16:9 (1280×720 px). Max file size 2GB. You must include your name, age, email and mobile number  

·       Send submission via Dropbox or We Transfer to kieran@artsmildura.com.au

Judging Criteria

The judging panel’s decisions are final and are not subject to appeal in any way. 

By applying you warrant and represent that:

You have the unencumbered right to grant Mildura Film Festival and partners the usage rights required in the submitted film and in the associated materials for publicity. All rights not granted are retained by the applicant.

For further information email kieran@artsildura.com.au or checkout the Zest site at www.artsmildura.org/zest

GOOD LUCK!