My Community
Attention budding film makers!
60 seconds on screen is not enough to express what your community means to you, but that’s the challenge! Show us in a short film of up to 90seconds what makes your community special to you.
Get creative, and start filming to tell your story!
Your film could be screened as part of Dulwich festival (11th-19th May 2024).
The rules:
- Theme: 'My Community'. Show us what makes it special to you. What does 'My Community’ mean to you? Is it the people, food, buildings or parks? We want to find out what ‘My Community’ means to you... It could be about the area that you live in, your school, your sports team or favourite club you attend, your place of worship or the people that make your community – your family or friends.
- Format: Videos can be edited, all in one shot, a collection of images or any other form you want to try!
- Age: Open to 11-19 year olds (individuals/max of 3 participants)
- Length: Must be between 55 - 90 seconds.
- Closing date: 26th April 2024
- How to enter: create your film, and submit online
· The competition is open to those aged 11-18 on the closing date of the competition. Entrants under 18 must have a parent/guardian permission to enter. If you are aged 17 or under, please make sure you ask a parent or guardian to complete the entrant details part of the form. Films can also be entered by a parent/guardian, teacher or other adult on behalf of a young person or group of young people.
· The work must be solely made by those named as the artist(s), up to a maximum of 3 participants.
· Any music, video or still images used in the film should be cleared for use by the copyright holder or be copyright free. With this submission, the applicant confirms that they possess all rights necessary for the screening of the submitted film online or at the Dulwich Festival.
· You must NOT feature the surnames of any young people under the age of 18, anywhere in the film, including the titles and credits. Dulwich Festival are committed to the protection and safety of young people, and the addition of surnames in your films can compromise this. If surnames are included in your film, your entry may be disqualified.
· The entries will not be judged on technical ability alone. Judges will use the following criteria to make their decisions on the winning film:
o Idea - the film idea is original and creative and has been delivered well.
o Story - the story is strong and engaging and captures the audience's attention.
o Sound - the music, sound effects and dialogue are clear and strengthen the narrative
o Look - the use of camera angles, movement, lighting and framing support the narrative.
· The submissions can be any format – landscape / portrait and filmed on phone / film camera.
· Please ensure the content of the film is appropriate. Films that appear to condone or encourage risky behaviours will not be permitted. Please avoid swearing and offensive language and showing risky behaviours such as drug taking, smoking and violence.
· Applicants may enter as many eligible films as they wish. A separate entry form and upload is required for each film submission.
· We reserve the right to use extracts from submissions for festival publicity and marketing purposes.
· Dulwich Festival will not comment on individual films or selection decisions either prior to or following submission or selection/rejection.
· The Dulwich Festival reserves the right to amend these rules where it is deemed necessary to do so. Any changes to the rules will be posted on the Dulwich Festival website.