Stratford festival looking for short films as part of cash-prize competition
A SHORT film competition is returning to Stratford as part of the Big Picture Film Festival, which takes place later this year.
Organised by Live & Local, the competition is now open for submissions from film-makers from across the Midlands.
Chris Davis, engagement manager at Live & Local said: “This competition aims to celebrate and support the vibrant film community in the region, offering a platform for both emerging and established film-makers to network and showcase their work.”
The competition, which is free to enter, is open to all genres of film, including drama, comedy, documentary and animation, from students and professionals.
Each submission should be an original film with a runtime of no more than 20 minutes.
Winners receive a cash prize and the opportunity to have their films screened at the festival’s awards ceremony.
Chris added: “Last year’s winning short films covered social and societal issues and personal stories inventively and with exceptional skill and sensitivity so we’re looking forward to what this year’s submissions will bring.”
The deadline for entries is 29th July. The festival itself, which is support by Stratford Town Trust, takes place at the Bear Pit Theatre and other venues from 29th August until 1st September.
Films confirmed so far include Atuel (2022), The Old Oak (2023), Son of the White Mare (1981) and Typist Artist Pirate King (2022). Others films are to be announced and there will also be Q&As and films with live scores.
The festival has a pay-as-you-feel ticketing model.
To find out more, visit https://bit.ly/BPF24Tickets.
