BEST SHORT – Finding Franklin – Alex Bohs

BEST ANIMATION – Kachho Gadulo – Pranay Patwardhan

BEST MUSIC VIDEO – 80’s Fitness – Tim Hendrix

BEST EXPERIMENTAL FILM – Sneer – Sarah Rivka & Tomas Mickiewicz Seidita

BEST DOCUMENTARY – Raising the Titanic – Alexander Mitchell

BEST SPORTS FILM – Cycle[s] – Mathew Clark Mulligan

Chipotle Presents
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL FILM – Shadows – Ethan Stupp

AUDIENCE AWARDS:

OPENING NIGHT – Tina For President – Carmen Emmi

AFTERNOON ECLECTIC – Palled In Elm – Aaron Seller & Celeste Barbosa & Shelly Badal

HAPPY HOUR SHORTS – Ladies Knight – Joseph Rothenberg

KEEP IT CINEMATIC – Head West – Aaron Keeling & Austin Keeling & Chase Horseman

FRIDAY NIGHT SHORTS – Nostalgia – Dylan McGale & Aidan Walters

A GUIDE TO GROWING UP – Match. – Rebecca Hawkins & Chad Corhan & Kyle Brawley

LATE NIGHT COMEDY – Surveillance Team – Chris Aitken & Liam Ingraham & Denis Ogrinc

LATE NIGHT COMEDY SPECIAL MENTION – Chef’s Special, Eno Friedman Brodman & Joey Depasquale & Matthew Morgan

BRING THE KIDS – Broken Wing – Amos Sussigan & Nikitha Manam

LIFE ON EARTH – The Summer of ’81 – Preston Randolph

FOR THE LOVE OF THE SPORT – Shred It – Lane McCall

JUST FOR LAUGHS – Bruce 2: Senior Year – Michael Lubin & Steven Santos

POWERFUL GRIT – Manhood – Jonathan Gelvan, Astrid Hoder & Emma Agergaard Svendsen

CENTERPIECE – Free Pie – Caleb Slain

EDGE OF YOUR SEAT – The Wanderer – Shaun James

BE YOURSELF – The Painted Girl – Ben Kadie

NORTHWEST SCENE – TV For Two – Adam McArthur & Joe Nissell

A DAY IN THE LIFE – In Plain Sight – Max Retik and Tyler Corsello

#KINDAWESOME INSPIRATION – Juggle & Cut – Caleb Slain

ANIMATE YOUR WORLD – The Call of Farqunglu – Kris Theorin and Kurtis Theorin

MUSICAL MASTERPIECE – Reflection – Thomas Molina Jr.

EXPERIMENTAL SHORTS – Indifferent City – Rui Cui

CLOSING NIGHT – Ellie Heart – Dom Fera

NEW TALENT AWARDS:

Ages 18-22 - NEW TALENT AWARD – Andrea Sand Gustavson

Ages 13-17 - NEW TALENT AWARD – Chase Crittenden

Ages 12 and under - NEW TALENT AWARD – Kyle Jensen

48-HOUR FILM OFF WINNER:
CASCADE HIGH SCHOOL

Sunday’s Must List

It’s the last day of NFFTY 2013, which means you only have a few hours left to see films from the world’s best young filmmakers! Meet the directors after each screening during an audience Q&A session, and vote for your favorite films to help determine the award winners! NFFTY 2013 is nearly over, so don’t miss out on these remarkable films.

Be Yourself, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM 

Saturday’s Must List

Saturday’s film screenings at NFFTY 2013 have something to interest nearly everyone. Here’s the “Must List” for Saturday, April 27. This is a day you really shouldn’t pass u, you won’t see this spread anywhere else!

Masterclass: Documentaries The Danish Way, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Life On Earth, presented by Chipotle, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Chipotle presents a collection of short films that all focus on issues that are currently affecting our planet. This is a great screening to attend if you like documentaries and are interested in learning about what is happening across the planet in modern times.

Double Featurette, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Enter alternative realities with two must-see featurettes. The first film will transport you to relive any memory of your choice, and the second film is a gripping 1920s era drama about a dystopian society turned upside down by the heresy trial of a well known artist.

Centerpiece, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

If you’re going to come to any screening today, it would be wise to consider this one. Centerpiece brings a variety of remarkable films together. At NFFTY, the cream rises to the center. Explore the rich, visceral environments created by these fantastic films, discover new integers, and sing along with the inspirational songs of a high school kid who sings out about being bullied.

Edge Of Your Seat, 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM

If you like to be horrified or thrilled, then this batch of horror films and thrillers should be on the top of your list! You may start the screening relaxed, but this white knuckle ride will get your heart racing up the walls.

Make sure you browse the full schedule to see what the full line-up has to offer.

Watch the NFFTY 2013 festival trailer if you’re still on the fence about what to see, it may not clarify your decision, but it will definitely pump you up.

NFFTY 2013 Festival Trailer

Friday’s Must List

It’s easy to get overwhelmed if you’re trying to choose between the Friday film events at NFFTY 2013. The good news is, you can’t go wrong. Any screening or panel you’re able to attend will be enlightening and interesting, and you’ll be sitting alongside many of the filmmakers themselves. You’ll get a chance to hear from the filmmakers after each screening during a Q&A session.

If you’re working with limited time today, here’s a “Must List” for Friday’s events to help pinpoint which NFFTY events would most interest you. (In reality, the “Must List” really includes everything at this year’s festival, it’s all promo-worthy, but these are the Friday events to suit particular interests.)

A Web Of Content: Filmmaking In The Digital Age (Panel) – 11:30 AM, 90 minutes

This panel features a group of filmmakers, corporate brand leaders, and digital distribution experts that explore the current landscape of digital filmmaking. Whether or not you are a filmmaker, you are likely immersed in the world of digital filmmaking with the explosion of YouTube popularity, and we’re all witnesses to its evolution. Panelists will help audience members learn how to harness the power of the Web to promote their work and themselves, to make connections, and to ultimately create revenue from filmmaking in the digital world.

Panelists include:

Johan Liedgren – Writer/Director/Brand Consultant (Moderator)

Peter Trinh – Agent, ICM

Vic Walia – Senior Director, Brand Marketing, Expedia

David Brewster – Interactive Content Manager, Digital Ventures, Starbucks

Dom Fera – Writer/Director, YouTube Channel (with over 70 million views)

Create A Career: Life After NFFTY (Panel) – 2:00 PM, 90 minutes

Experience the significance of NFFTY firsthand in this panel featuring NFFTY alumni who have successfully developed profitable careers in the filmmaking industry. This panel is a great way to start out your NFFTY festival experience, presenting a panel of like-minded young filmmakers with inspiring stories. Making a NFFTY film is an accomplishment in and of itself, but joining the group of incredible young filmmakers from all over the world provides countless opportunities to learn and find inspiration. Join four prominent NFFTY alumni as they discuss their career choices, their paths to finding specific trades, and their experiences navigating the film industry to ultimately develop prosperous careers.

Panelists include:

Kyle Seago – Co-Founder of NFFTY, NFFTY Festival Manager/Filmmaker/Producer(Moderator)

Kevin Klauber – Editor/Writer/Director (NFFTY Alumni ’08)

Colin Levy – Camera & Staging Artist, Pixar (NFFTY Alumni ’12, ’13)

Caleb Slain – Writer/Director/Editor (NFFTY Alumni ’11, ’12, ’13)

Erica Sterne – Director of Post Production, The Weinstein Co. (NFFTY Alumni ’08)

Happy Hour Shorts (Film Screening) – 6:30 PM, 66 minutes

This film s Avoid the Happy Hour crowds at restaurants and bars and come to Happy Hour Shorts, which includes a sample of beers from Fremont Brewing Company before the screening begins (tasting at 5:30, screening starts at 6:30). The tasting is included with your film ticket and ID. This Happy Hour option is inclusive as well, only happy-hour participants have to be 21+, but the screening itself is open to all ages. This group of films is fun, funny, and it ends before the night begins so you can still have time to kill afterwards.

Keep It Cinematic (Film Screening) – 7:30 PM, 62 minutes

This screening is a good fit for those who appreciate visual art, visual storytelling, and the beauty of the shot. Get a taste of how these visual masterpieces work across genres in this mix of short films. They all exemplify a clear vision, executed beautifully from the first frame to the last.

Late Night Comedy (Film Screening) – 10:30 PM, 58 minutes

If you like a range of comedy, this screening is the perfect fit. Come see a batch of raunchy, slapstick comedy shorts made by filmmakers from across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Denmark. From dark, violent comedies, to perverse stories, to playful shorts, you’ll be able to satisfy and maybe even challenge your own sense of humor with this collection of original comedy.

Make sure you browse the full schedule to see what the full line-up has to offer.

Watch the NFFTY 2013 festival trailer if you’re still on the fence about what to see, it may not clarify your decision, but it will definitely pump you up.

Jesse Harris
Artistic Director 

One of my favorite parts of NFFTY are the incredible filmmaking panels we put together every year. A Web of Content: Filmmaking in the Digital Age (Friday @ 11:30a) is no exception. It will be a fascinating discussion on the latest trends and opportunities in filmmaking with an all star lineup or panelists. Another thing that makes NFFTY so special is the fact that unlike almost any other youth film festival, we screen features. This year I’m thrilled to present Double Featurette (Saturday @ 3:30p). The screening includes two mini features, Mesmerize and The Case of Amber Gram. These longer films always allow for a much deeper story and connection with the audience. They are great films that will pull you in and keep you watching. Finally this year, I’m stoked for Animated Your World (Sunday @ 3:00p). This is a fantastic lineup of animated films, from all different styles and genres. Sometimes it’s fun to just sit down and watch a bunch of super creative and playful films. Of course, every screening at NFFTY 2013 is outstanding, so see check out the full schedule too.

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Lindsey LeDuc
Managing Director

Everyone needs to cancel any plans they’ve made and show up for our Happy Hour Shorts screening (Friday@ 6:30pm).  Not only are the films funny and uplifting, but if you are 21+ and show up an hour before the screening (5:30pm), with your ticket purchase there will be beer tasting from Fremont Brewing!  Then I’m really looking forward to the Masterclass: Documentaries (Saturday @ 12:30pm).  Anyone who is interested in being a documentary filmmaker, or who wants to learn from a filmmaking master should definitely attend.  The presenter, Pernille Rose Gronkjaer, is coming here all the way from Denmark to share her expertise!  And since I LOVE music videos, I’m super excited to watch the Musical Masterpiece screening (Sunday @ 4:00pm).  I’ve been lucky enough to see a few of these ahead of time, and I can tell you – the music itself is great and the films are AMAZING!

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Kyle Seago
Festival Manager

The #kindawesome inspiration screening (Sunday @ 2:00 PM) is a new addition to our festival lineup and I highly recommend it. Sponsored by KIND Snacks, the screening showcases films that all focus on people and organizations that are doing awesome, inspirational work around the world. Some of the films films shed light on people who have over come personal obstacles, and others focus on people who are doing their part to make the world a more awesome place. So do the #kindawesome thing and check out this batch of films! Every year, NFFTY’s grittiest dramas are screened together in a Powerful Grit screening (Saturday @ 6:30 PM). This block of moving, evocative films is a personal favorite screening of mine. These shorts dive deep into some hard-hitting human emotions and leave you with a lasting emotional impact. To be so emotionally affected by a short film made by a young filmmaker is a unique experience, and something that makes NFFTY truly special.  The Create A Career: Life After NFFTY panel (Friday @ 2:00 PM) is a must-see for filmmakers, industry professionals, and the whole film-loving community. Four current and alumni NFFTY filmmakers will discuss the path they paved to a successful working career and how they utilized NFFTY to help launch their careers in the industry. Each panelist has built a career in a very different part of the film industry, so each will offer a unique point-of-view of how to find a trade and jump-start a career post-NFFTY.

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Kaleigh Ward
Filmmaker & Outreach Coordinator 

I’m really excited for people to see the films in Keep It Cinematic. This is a great showcase of the artistic genius that these filmmakers possess and it’s a beautiful screening to experience. One of my other picks would have to be Life on Earth. I love documentaries, and this screening is the perfect way to learn about a variety of issues and stories in a short timeframe. My last pick would have to be Experimental Shorts. This screening offers a really unique opportunity to see just how creative this group of filmmakers is, it’s pretty inspirational!

NFFTY Is…
Future. Just by looking around and seeing all those filmmakers at NFFTY, you know that lots of them are going to be the NEXT BIG THING. I watch films that were beyond amazing and its hard to believe how these guys, who are my age and younger, are able to produce something so amazing. NFFTY definitely is Future.

Favorite part of NFFTY: 
The screenings. I saw films that blew my mind and throughout the films, I kept asking myself how these filmmakers were able to do all that. It made me realize the reason for the huge gap between Egypt and American cinema. It is because Americans work and make such amazing films from a young age. This made me return to Egypt with the will of working harder to decrease this gap for myself and the network of filmmakers in Egypt.

People who inspired me at NFFTY:
The three people who inspired me the most were Jesse, Caleb Slain and Colin Levy. Jesse – for being the founder of something that grew to be as large as NFFTY and for making a real difference in people’s lives and film careers. Caleb and Colin – for being my main inspiration as filmmakers. I loved their work; it was full of everything – art, emotion, and inspiration. It’s a shame I wasn’t able to get to know them better during the festival but I’m keeping track of their news and work all the time now. I also loved Airokhsh Faiz Qaisary & Arthur Johnson’s spirit throughout the whole festival!

Screening my film in front of an audience:
As my film was in Arabic, I kept asking myself if anyone understood anything from my film and I kept criticizing the film during the screening because it was actually the first time my work was introduced to an audience. But it was a relief that people understood my film and even asked question about my country and its current situation, it made me happy that I shared something with the world that they had no idea about.

How NFFTY has helped me:
NFFTY has opened up lots of dimensions that I never knew were there for me. I saw films that I will never forget in my life and it inspired me to work harder for my dream. I was inspired that I could start with something small, but with a great dream and really make a difference in people’s lives through it. NFFTY is also a chance for you to prove to everyone that you’re good enough at what you do and that you can do it.

Why YOU should go for NFFTY:
NFFTY is an experience that shouldn’t be missed for the world. It can change everything for you at young age, every idea you had can be completely changed from the things you’ll experience there from film opportunities, people you’ll meet, films you’ll see and the techniques you get to learn. I traveled all the way from Egypt to attend NFFTY and I’ll do it again every time I get the chance to.

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Omar A Rashed, 22, is a young Egyptian filmmaker who discovered his passion for film in early 2010. Since then, he has never looked back. This Architecture graduate is a self-taught filmmaker has directed 4 short films, several commercials and a documentary. His short film El Kenisa (The Church) won the NFFTY Earth Award in 2012

Check out his award winning film here: 

“I think that I may be the voice of my generation…or, at least, a voice of a generation.” An ambitious statement coming from Hannah – the self-loathing, financially unstable aspiring writer from HBO’s hit series, “Girls.”

But it wouldn’t be so, if it came from the writer and director of the show, 26 year-old, Lena Dunham. New to the business, Dunham has already taken the film industry by storm. Recently, she bagged two Golden Globe awards – one for Best Actress in Comedy or Musical and another for Best Comedy or Musical for “Girls.”

Dunham with her win at the 2013 Golden Globes Award Ceremony

Largely influenced by Dunham’s real-life experiences, “Girls” is a comedy-drama that follows a group of twenty-something friends living in New York City and the problems that each of them face. The show received high praise for showing its honest portrayal of women in their twenties. However, others felt that it lacked diversity and the representation of minority groups. Despite this criticism, HBO confirmed a third season for “Girls” even before the premier of the second season on January 25th, 2013.

Dunham directs, writes and plays frustrated Hannah in ‘Girls’

Things are only getting better for Dunham. With two Golden Globe wins under her belt, she is set to work on another comedy for HBO based on the life of high-profile personal shopper, Betty Halbreich, who has dressed the likes of Joan Rivers, Meryl Streep and Sarah Jessica Parker. Apart from showbiz, she also landed a 3.5 million dollar book deal for her collection of essays titled “Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She’s Learned.”

It’s hard to imagine that just 3 years ago, Dunham was a 23-year-old college graduate living in her parent’s loft. It all changed when Dunham submitted her second feature film, “Tiny Furniture,” to the South By Southwest (SXSW) Festival where it won the festival’s top prize. Following that, she received a nomination for Breakthrough Director at the Gotham Awards and a chance to work with Comedy producer, Judd Apatow on “Girls.”

23 year-old Dunham in her second feature, ‘Tiny Furniture’ 

Dunham is truly an indie film hero who’s not afraid to show the world the raw, unpolished side of women – at her own expense. In “Girls,” Dunham often flaunts her less than perfect naked body and bare face, while other times trudging around in ill-fitting clothes. Her courage to recognize the difficulties and problems she encountered in her life allows her to capture the frustration of fellow twenty-something year olds who constantly feel like they’re ‘almost kind of getting it together.’ Her art is refreshing and unlike anything seen in Hollywood, which is exactly the reason why she has skyrocketed to success.

Another thing Dunham proved to the world is that there are eyes always looking out for talent. She never expected that her humble film shot on her Sony Camcorder would win the top prize at SXSW, paving the way for her first TV series, and her eventual Golden Globes. Just like most filmmakers, she had a talent, a camera, a story to tell and she did. So to all filmmakers, get out there and show your stuff. You’re never too young to start. Start here!

The sun has gone down on yet another cycle of the legendary Sundance film festival. Held in Park City, Utah from the 17^th to 27^th of January, the annual film festival had its first full screening of the 7-part television series Top of the Lake directed by Jane Champion. The entire series comprised of 6 hours of screen time ran from 9am to 5pm on 20^th January with only two intermissions.

Top of the Lake is a story about the disappearance of a pregnant 12-year-old girl (played by Jacqueline Joe), daughter of a local drug lord (played by Peter Mullan). This mystery involves detective Robin (played by Mad Men’s Elisabeth Moss) whose limits are put to the test in the search. This thriller series will have its television debut on 18^th March at 9pm on the Sundance Channel.

Mad Men’s Actress Elisabeth Moss in Top of the Lake 

We’ve definitely seen more of TV at film festivals in the recent years. In 2010, Carlos, the French-German television and cinema biographical movie premiered as a three part TV series on the French channel Canal + the same day it was screened at the 2010 Cannes. The 2012 South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival also screened the first three episodes of HBO’s Golden Globe’s winning TV series, Girls.

Looks like television is going to be a rising trend for film festivals in the years to come. That leads us to one question: Is television the way to go for independent filmmakers?

Artistically, yes. According to an article by Indiewire, it says, “Television’s serial format lends itself to accretive stories and characters that develop over time, providing a built-in opportunity for the rich characterizations and measured storytelling style that has characterized so many independent films.” The episodic structure of a television series will allow the filmmaker, who has so intricately designed his characters, to flesh out their personalities and possibly work on the significance of secondary characters that are often neglected in movies.

Also, with a deeper understanding, the audience will start to grow attached to the character and will keep them coming back for more. It is tough to create such a strong emotional attachment with the audience within the short two hours of a movie.

Viewers of HBO’s ‘Girls’ have grown to love Uptight Marnie (Allison Williams), Free-spirited Jessa (Jemima Kirke), Frustrated Hannah (Lena Dunham) and Peppy Shoshanna (Zonia Marnet)

Filming for television might also make more sense commercially. One of the main concerns indie filmmakers have is finding the right distribution and audience for their films.  Evan from Huffington Post has noticed that some indie films have “terrific stories, with great direction and unique characters that for various reasons are difficult to categorize and tricky to market… But with the reach and influence of cable TV right now, I can say they [have] a better chance of reaching an audience and influencing the culture.” Instead of waiting for theatre seats to be filled, television shows on cable channels like HBO reach out to a variety of viewers including unsuspecting channel surfers who might be end up being potential fans of the show.

It is interesting how great films have transitioned from movie theatres to the comfort of our own homes. To which I say, to my fellow couch potatoes, raise your soda cans and cheer because we can expect to see more great television in the years to come.

Will NFFTY see any TV pilots this year? Submit today!

NFFTY is great, and no, I don’t only say that because I’ve been interning at this organization for the past couple of months. Wait, scratch that, NFFTY is great because I’ve been interning with them and I’ve seen how much work goes into making it the largest youth film festival in the world.

Having travelled more than half way around the globe from Singapore, I didn’t know what to expect from NFFTY but I must say that this trip is worth the distance and my time at NFFTY has been nothing short of amazing. Below are three reasons why NFFTY is so great.

#1: Small team, Big hearts

When you think ‘largest youth film festival in the world’, you think a crazy office full of people running around scheduling this and that. When I first got here, I was a little stunned at how small and quiet the office was. Comfortably nestled in a building along Dexter Avenue, NFFTY’s humble headquarters is home to the year-round operations of this world-class festival. It didn’t take me very long to get acquainted with the office of 3 rooms and the 3 full time staff – Jesse, Lindsey and Owen (Sam at that time).

As time wore on, I started learning the workings of a non-profit organization. It is not easy, for sure. A small team means that each staff has to take on multiple roles and duties even if its not in their interests or areas of expertise. I’ve seen them hold conference calls early in the morning and rushing out for back-to-back meetings immediately after. There are times when the company is faced with difficulties but the NFFTY team always stays positive no matter what.

A 4-day festival with an attendance of over 10,000 held by only a full-time team of 3? I think it’s pretty amazing the things this small team can do.

By youths for youths, NFFTY 2012 screened over 200 films made by filmmakers under the age of 22 

#2: NFFTY Believes

During my time at NFFTY, I was given the opportunity to talk to some NFFTY alumni (Brett Allen Smith/Justin Dane Chambers) and it made me realize that age is no barrier when it comes to doing great things. Being 20 and on my way to college, it is definitely inspiring to see people my age doing the things they love, going so far and achieving so much.

This is exactly what NFFTY stands for. NFFTY strongly believes in the talent and potential of young filmmakers and provides them with the platform to showcase their work and connect with fellow filmmakers their age. They celebrate the work and success of young filmmakers and believe that world-class treatment and red carpet events are not exclusive to adults.

Being a youth myself, it is really nice to see that we are taken so seriously. I speak from personal experience when I say that youths are often not given the same treatment or opportunities as adults because we are ‘too young’ or ‘too inexperienced’. NFFTY believes otherwise which is why I say it is a great thing, especially for young filmmakers around the world

NFFTY filmmakers getting the red carpet treatment at NFFTY 2012

#3 NFFTY is the Future of Film

 As I mentioned above, NFFTY believes and nurtures young filmmakers and these young filmmakers will eventually go on to work in Hollywood or even win the Oscars. By providing this platform and mentorship to young filmmakers, it gives them a head start into the industry and allows them to learn from their peers and professionals from a young age. The revolutionary work seen at NFFTY is only precursor of the great things that the film industry will produce in the years to come.

Although my time at NFFTY is coming to an end and it is my greatest regret that I will not be a part of the festival (life beckons), I am sure that NFFTY 2013 will be bigger and better than ever.

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Theresa, 20, has been an intern at NFFTY for 5 months. During her time at NFFTY, she writes articles for the blog and handles NFFTY’s social media pages. She is from the sunny island of Singapore in South East Asia and is currently pursuing a diploma in Mass Communication.

NFFTY is proud to partner with the ONE Campaign and iStockphoto on One Thing We Agree On, a cool online video competition hosted by our partner Zooppa.  The winner of the 22-and-under NFFTY Youth Video Award will receive $1,000 AND a trip Austin where their entry will screen at the prestigious SXSW Festival. We’ll also showcase the winner at NFFTY 2013.  PLUS your entry will be eligible for the overall award categories, totaling $20,000 in cash prizes.  (For a full list of rules, see here.)

Here’s how it works:

• Make a short film (30 seconds to 3 minutes)
  • The concept is simple.  Adversaries who disagree on everything, can agree on one thing:  We all need to come together to fight poverty.
  • Be creative!  You characters can be athletes from opposing teams, a superhero and supervillain, feuding neighbors, or mismatched roommates. (For more ideas, check out the full competition brief)
  • To make your films even better, iStockphoto is offering free credits towards video and photos to help tell your story. The first 500 registrants to submit a brief before Jan. 23, 2013 will get up to 250 free iStock credits to put towards photos, illustrations, video or music for their submissions.
  • Sign up and submit your video at Zooppa, making sure you comply with all contest rules and procedures.
  • Winning entries will be selected by a high-profile panel of film industry veterans and celebrities. We can’t name names (yet) but you’ll definitely want your work seen by these A-listers.

So what are you waiting for?  Deadline is February 26, so get started and we may just see you at SXSW this year!