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SCREENING OF YOUR FILM

UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS

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LARGE FORMAT FILMS

is a Creative Studio founded by

Richard Bell and Joe Ransom in 2020.

We are based in London but

operate worldwide.

Utilising our industry leading

kit and carefully crafted team

we are experienced across

the entire creative process.

THE COMPETITION

Access to the film industry can be challenging and creative individuals can often face numerous obstacles when trying to produce their own work.

We are launching an annual short film competition with a difference.

Whether you’re a first time writer, seasoned director or aspiring cinematographer, we want to give you the opportunity to work with Large Format Films to bring your idea to life.


HOW IT WORKS

ROUND 1

THE ENTRY

If you're not yet a CenterFrame member, sign up for FREE, create a project and add your script to enter the competition.

ROUND 2

THE SHORTLIST

A TOP 10 will be selected and asked to submit a treatment for their script.


ROUND 3

THE FINAL

The TOP 3 will be announced at a presentation evening and the Judges will choose their winner.

FORMAT

NO FAVORITISM

Each script will be assigned a number and therefore judged blind.

NETWORKING

The shortlisted applicants will be invited to a networking morning where they will get advice from industry professionals on how to approach their treatment. This will also be a chance for them to meet the rest of the Shortlist.

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

The Top 10 will rehearse and shoot a short extract from their script at the Large Format Films Studio (produced and edited by our inhouse team) - these scenes will be shown to the judges along with the treatment deck at the presentation evening.

INDUSTRY EXPOSURE

Our presentation evening will be full of industry professionals and a chance for our finalists to network and showcase their film to a room full of potential supporters.

THE SELECTION

Our high profile judging panel will watch the extracts and listen to the writers pitches, supported by their treatments and decide on their winner.

FIRST LOOK SCREENING

We will host a screening to showcase the winning film ahead of it beginning its festival run.


KEY DATES

MARCH 7th

Submissions Open

MAY 1st

Submissions Close

JUNE 1st

Shortlist Announced

JUNE 9th

Networking morning for the Top Ten

JULY 1st

Deadline for Treatments to be submitted

JULY 27th

Presentation evening

WINNER ANNOUNCED

POST COMPETITION

AUG/SEPT

Make the movie

OCTOBER

Screening Night

FESTIVAL RUN BEGINS!

WHY SUBMIT?

CHECK THE PRIZES

Unlike any other Short Film Competition the winners prize will be tailored around what you need to get your film made. Whether that’s a high end cinema camera and lighting package, full production support, or an intro to the right director or cinematographer we are here to support you.

FIRST

Will receive £5,000 towards getting their film made, full support from Large Format Films, a £500 CVP voucher and a screening of their finished film to industry professionals.

SECOND

Will receive a £250 CVP voucher.

THIRD

Will receive a £150 CVP voucher.

THE CRITERIA

Large Format Short Films Competition is open to people between the ages of 18 and 35 based in the UK.

Whilst we see this as an opportunity for aspiring filmmakers to make their first movie, gain experience, and enter the industry, we also want to appeal to those already working in the business who have an itch to scratch and get their short film made. So whether you’re new to the industry or a veteran script writer, a first time director or a seasoned pro, a cinematographer or even a videographer, we want to hear YOUR story.

We also know that you may not want to direct the film you’ve written, so we will connect you with the right people to get your script made.

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QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE

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