WAVES Young Filmmakers Challenge
WAVES Young Filmmakers Challenge
The WAVES Young Filmmakers Challenge offers young creators the chance to explore filmmaking by creating a 60-second film. As part of the World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES), this challenge promotes creativity, storytelling, and digital literacy among participants.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Participants must be between 12 to 19 years old.
    Categories:
  • Junior Group: Ages 12-15
  • Senior Group: Ages 16-19
  • This is open to individuals or teams (up to 4 members).
  • This challenge is open to participants globally.
  • Participants must create a 60-second short film aligned with the challenge theme.
    Note: No prior filmmaking experience is required, and films can be created using any available recording device (smartphones, cameras, etc.).
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    Judging Criteria
  • Creativity: Innovation in storytelling.
  • Appeal: Engagement with the audience.
  • Clarity of Message: Effective communication within 60 seconds.
  • Overall Impact: Emotional or entertainment value.
  • Guidelines For Participants
  • Theme: "Technology & Humanity," with variations like "The Humanity of Technology" or "The Technology of Humanity."
  • Language: Films can be in any language.
  • Duration: Maximum of 60 seconds, including credits.
  • Team Size: Up to 4 members per team.
  • Entries: Each participant/team can submit up to 3 films.
  • Technology: Films can be shot using any device, prioritizing creativity over technical quality.
  • Submission: Upload the video to an online platform (YouTube, Google Drive, OneDrive, Vimeo) and submit the link along with a brief synopsis (50-100 words) and participant details.
  • Timeline
  • September - December 2024: Participants create and submit their films.
  • January 2025: Shortlisted participants (top 15 from each category) will reshoot their films with better equipment for the final jury round.
  • Prizes
  • Showcase: Shortlisted films will be showcased at the WAVES summit.
  • Winners: Complimentary travel and stay at WAVES, recognition, mentorship opportunities, scholarships, online filmmaking courses, and certificates.
  • Feedback: All participants will receive constructive feedback to aid their growth as filmmakers.
  • How To Apply
    Follow the below steps to apply for the program:
    1. Visit Our Official Website.
    2. Read carefully all the information about the program details.
    3. Click on the "Register" to complete the registration with required details.
    4. After successful registration, Use the received credentials to log into your account.
    5. Once logged in, Click on the "Apply" button.
    6. You will be directed to the application form. Fill in all the required details accurately.
    7. Before submitting, review all the information you have provided.
    8. After that, Click on the "Submit” button to submit your application.
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    APPLICATION DEADLINE
    30 December
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    The WAVES Young Filmmakers Challenge offers young creators the chance to explore filmmaking by creating a 60-second film. As part of the World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES), this challenge promotes creativity, storytelling, and digital literacy among participants.