Oscar-winning Director's $5,000 Challenge to All Filmmakers! Deadline: July 31, 2017

Oscar-winning Director's $5,000 Challenge to All Filmmakers!  Deadline: July 31, 2017

Make a 60 second film. Win $5,000!

Oscar-winning director Terry George wants to discover you!

The director of Hotel Rwanda and The Promise challenges you to make a 60-second short film that tells a human rights story important to you. The challenge is to capture this story in one minute or under - and without dialogue. Entries will be judged by a jury of renowned filmmakers and human rights pioneers, and will include Terry George himself and Cannes-winning filmmaker Atom Egoyan. Apply at www.terrygeorgechallenge.com

Guidelines

• 60 seconds or under
• narrative, fiction, documentary, animation & new media
• original content (the work of the filmmaker)
• limited use of licensed archival/stock footage is permitted
• no dialogue or subtitles
• no opening or end credits, except film title

What will you win?

• $5,000 cash prize
• Broad promotion on website and social media platforms
• Select finalists will be invited to join a collaborative submission to human rights film festivals

How can I enter?

1. Fill out online application: www.creativearmenia.org
2. Provide two short statements
3. Submit your video (Vimeo or YouTube link - with or without password)
4. Payment of $10 (Armenian citizens applying from Armenia are waived the fee.)

For more information visit www.terrygeorgechallenge.com