9:16 Film Competition

ENTER HERE USING FILM FREEWAY

We are holding a very accessible film competition for short films shot on phones. 
Anyone aged 16 or over can enter, the prizes are good and the screening and awards event will be great fun and good exposure for you. 
Shoot a short film on your mobile phone – 9×16 
Duration: 1-3 minutes 
Subject matter: films must have a strong narrative/story thread whether they are factual or fiction. Music videos and animation accepted provided they involve a narrative structure 
Entrants aged 16 & over of all filmmaking levels and experience welcome. Comedy encouraged!


Awards and Prizes

Winner: iphone 14 pro 
Ticket +2 to award ceremony with creative industry professionals at Beau Beaus, Gravel Lane, East London. 
Mentorship through Presence Team for 3-6 months.
Admission to Young Presence Community for 3-6 months 
Film to be screened on Presence Team’s website for 3-6 months 
Runners-up: 
Ticket +2 to award ceremony with creative industry professionals at Beau Beaus, East London. 
Mentorship through Presence Team for 1-3 months 
Admission to Young Presence Community for 1-3 months.
Film to be screened on Presence Team’s website for 1-3 months.

Shoot a short film on your mobile phone – 9×16 ratio 


Rules and Terms

1-3 minutes in duration (excluding titles) 
Shoot entirely on a phone and your work must be your own and original. 
You may use any editing/post technique (non phone is allowed) 
Ensure you have permission to use any visuals or sounds if you have sampled and credit them in your titles 
Please get written consent from performers/artists to be shown in screenings and credit them in your titles 
Please submit through Film Freeway 16/9/23-16/11/23 
Notification of selection to shortlist on 16/12/23 
Winners to be announced at event on 18/01/24 
Entrants of all levels and experience.
Age limit: 16 & over.
Subject matter: narrative/story structure (factual or fiction). Music videos and animation accepted if they involve a narrative structure.
We need your consent to show your films at the Competition Award ceremony and online at Presence Team website and relevant social media, subject to clearances. We will not sell your film or pay you for its use.