Contest

Contest Details

Submit a script up to 10 pages in standard script format. Initial judging is based solely on the merits of the script and its film-ability. At this stage there is no need to package the film.

From the entries, 5 scripts will be selected to be read at a special Cold Reading Series event in August. Prior to that, the writers will form a team of key crew (mandatory) and cast (optional as winner receives casting session) and then pitch the film to a panel of judges.

One winner will be announced in September. The winning film will be provided with approximately $20,000 worth of sponsored services, approximately $6,500 in cash and 90% of Contest entry fees to shoot and post the film. The production of the film to commence at a time convenient for all but with the stipulation that there will be enough time to submit to the 2013 Toronto and Vancouver International Film Festivals in April 2013 (or other major film festivals if completed sooner).

IMPORTANT DATES AND FEES

Hard copy and entry fees to be submitted at an upcoming Celluloid Social Club event:

Early Entry
EXPIRED

Reg. Entry - June 28
$35
at RIO Theatre

Final Entry - July 11th
$45
at ANZA Club

5 Finalists Announced - August 7

Cold Reading Series - Public reading of the 5 selected scripts - August 22 or 23

Pitch - August 26 (TBC)

Winner Announced - September date TBA

QUESTIONS

Please send any questions to submit.hotshots@gmail.com More information and updates to be posted soon here.

News

Hot Shots Shorts V

The Celluloid Social Club and William F. White International Inc. are proud to announce the launch of the 5th Annual Hot Shot Shorts Contest.

The purpose of the Contest is to provide sponsorship and monetary support to an exceptional local short film script that might not otherwise have the opportunity to be made into a film.

The Contest was founded by Ed Brando (William F White International Inc.), Paul Armstrong (Celluloid Social Club), Aaron Houston ('Sunflower Hour') & Scott Campbell.

The Celluloid Social Club event on April 18 is your first opportunity to submit your script. The application materials you need to submit your script are as follows:

Submit a hard copy of the script in standard script format with synopsis and an Entry Form at an upcoming Celluloid Social Club with the applicable entry fee payable by cash or cheque made out to 'Ameland Films Inc.'

Also please submit by email a PDF copy of the script (in standard script format) with a short synopsis to: submit.hotshots@gmail.com by noon on the day following hard copy submission.

[ Entry Guidelines and Form ]
(PDF)

For more information, please visit us at the CSC facebook page or check out the Hot Shot Shorts V page.