How do you get into short film festivals?

Submitting to Film Festivals

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What is screen it ACMI?

Screen It is Australia’s largest moving image competition for primary and secondary students. Screen It is presented by the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI). ACMI calls for creative responses to a theme, which changes each year, in three possible formats – live action, animation or videogame.

Do you win money at film festivals?

Prizes are always a big draw for festivals. Many festivals offer great prizes like distribution or gear and subscriptions, but sometimes the best prize is cash.

What does ACMI stand for Melbourne?

Australian Centre for the Moving Image
Navigate the universe of film, TV, videogames and art with us. Located in the heart of Melbourne’s Fed Square, ACMI (formerly Australian Centre for the Moving Image) celebrates the wonder and power of the world’s most democratic artform – fostering the next generation of makers, players and watchers.

When did ACMI open?

2002ACMI / Opened

On 1 January 2002, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image was officially established by the Film Act 2001 (Victoria). The first stage was opened in October, with two exhibitions, Deep Space: Sensation & Immersion and Ngarinyin Pathways Dulwan, running in ACMI’s Screen Gallery.

Is it worth submitting to film festivals?

It’s generally cheaper if you submit early but, if the festival demands a premiere, that might mean your film is out of circulation for a few months. You might find you have to pay for trophies, if there are any, or even pay for seats in the cinema where your film is screening.

How much does it cost to submit to film festivals?

The majority of film festivals do charge for submissions (an average of $27 for short films and $40 for feature films), but this isn’t their main source of income. Filmmaker submission fees make up less than 15% of the total income of film festivals.