ELIGIBILITY
Films completed after February 1, 2019 are eligible for the Big Shoulders Film Festival 2021.
Filmmakers should be enrolled in a degree-seeking program at the post-secondary level, OR have been enrolled in a degree-seeking program when the film was completed.
Films should be less than 15 minutes.
Films should be in English or have English subtitles.
Works in progress or incomplete work will not be considered.
Rights must be attained and documented for copyrighted music. If rights cannot be proven, the movie will not be considered.
PRESS KIT (required):
- One production photo in jpeg format.
- A short (40 word) synopsis.
- Director and Producer’s short (40 word) bio and headshot.
QUICKTIME FILE SPECIFICATIONS:
• Frame rate: 23.976 (23.98), 25, or 29.97.
• Frame size: HD: 1920x1080 or 1280x720
• Compression: Apple ProRes 422 (not HQ)