5x5 for Life - 5 Minute Film Competition

 

What We're Doing:

 
This year we are doing something different.  Hand-in-hand with 2012's annual Life Fest Film Festival, we are also hosting a film challenge called the 5x5 for Life.  It is an international competition where film students, film hobbyists, independent and professional filmmakers from all over the world create their own 3-5 minute film in a period of 5 days.  All creativity--writing, shooting, editing  and all post production work-- must occur within that period.  A selection of the best entries will be screened as part of Life Fest.

Submission & Entrance Fee Info:

 
Submitting a film to 5x5 for Life is easy if you follow these simple steps:
  • Select a team Captain
  • Pay your registration Fee at Eventbrite (one per team)  If you act eary, registration is only $5 through the month of February, $10 for the month of March, and finally $15 if you register in April.
  • Shoot us an email to tell us who is in your group
  • April 6th at 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time, team Captains will receive an email marking the official start of the competition.  They also have a choice to attend a meeting in person at the same time, that details the same information.  This meeting will be in L.A. at a still undecided location.  Details coming soon.
  • Upload your film to YouTube using your own channel before 11:59 p.m. on April 11th.
  • Then send us a link to your film via email.  Make sure we get this before 11:59 p.m., as well

What are the Parameters?

 
Teams are given a character name, a prop and a line of dialogue that must appear in their film.  They are then cut loose to complete a 3-5 minute film in the genre of their choosing: comedy, drama, horror, action, romantic comedy, western, sci-fi; the sky is the limit.  Although, although all films must reinforce the  the intrinsic worth of human life and the profound significance of each life.  Remember, these films are short: a minimum of 3 minutes and a maximum of 5 minutes. 

Who are the Filmmakers?

  
The 5x5 for Life is geared towards film students, film hobbyists, independent and professional filmmakers all over the United States, as well as the rest of the world.  Life Fest Film Festival, as well as the 5x5, is an international event. Not only can you be anywhere in the world to participate in the filmmaking, you can be anywhere in the world to participate in the viewing and voting. 

What are the Prizes?

 
ALL FINALISTS will have their film screened at Life Fest in front of Hollywood producers, directors, writers, distributors, folks who know the industry and are looking for talent. From wherever you are in the world, this is your 5 minute shot at getting a foot in the door of Hollywood! PLUS, the winners in each category will get a special invitation for a closed-session, studio meeting with producers at a Hollywood film studio.  Some of the Category Awards include:  Best Director, Best Picture, Best Acting, Best Editing, Audience Favorite, Best Use of Props and Lines, etc.  However, the best prize you can win is the appreciation and the exposure of your work to industry insiders.

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