The European Film Festival Zimbabwe 2023 is calling on all filmmakers from across Zimbabwe and in the diaspora to participate in the fourth edition of the Bioskop Zimbabwe Short Film Competition.
The annual event celebrates the creativity of Zimbabwean filmmakers through short films that explore the unique worldview and experiences of Zimbabweans.
This competition is open to all genres of film (animation, documentary, live-action).
Films will be judged based on content and creativity, as well as technical aspects. Also taking into consideration that some of you might be working with limited resources. Be innovative, work with what you can and tell us your story.
Guidelines
- ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for this competition you must be of Zimbabwean heritage, based, living or working in Zimbabwe or in any European or African country.
Participating filmmakers who have family members organising or judging the competition must advise the Festival Coordinators of their relationship with the participating jury/judges to avoid conflict of interest. Jury/Judges related to any filmmaker will not be allowed to adjudicate in the category of the said filmmaker. This will ensure that the adjudication process remains transparent and fair. Violation of this Advisory will constitute disqualification of your film from the competition.
OFFICIAL (JURY) COMPETITION/CATEGORIES/AWARDS/PRIZE MONEY
- An independent jury panel made up of industry professionals, academics, community and business leaders judge all films in the official competition.
- The categories/awards are as follows, with the selected winners receiving a cash prize:
- Best Narrative Short – Winner USD 400
- Best Documentary Short – Winner USD 400
- Best Sound Editing – Winner USD 200
- Best Cinematography – Winner USD 200
- Best Diaspora Film – Winner USD 200
HOW DO I SUBMIT MY FILM?
Click on the Film Freeway BIOSKOP! Zimbabwe Short Film competition link below, click the submit button and fill in the required information. Submissions will be open until 2nd of September 2023 (12pm CAT). NO Entry fee is required.
Link: https://filmfreeway.com/TheEuropeanFilmFestivalZimbabwe
