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Capricorn Film Festival

Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia, Oceania

13 - 17 Jan, 2021

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Capricorn Film Festival

Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia, Oceania

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General Information

edition

6th

Contact details

Yeppoon, Queensland 4703 Australia

4703

help@capricornfilmfestival.com

+61 7 4-972-9167

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Venues

Yeppoon Town Hall 25 Normanby Street Yeppoon, Queensland 4703, , Australia Show me on the map
Yeppoon Lagoon 3 Lagoon Place Yeppoon, Queensland 4703, , Australia Show me on the map
Capricorn Caves 30 Olsens Caves Road The Caves, Queensland 4702, , Australia Show me on the map
Yeppoon Amphitheatre Anzac Parade Yeppoon, QLD 4703, , Australia Show me on the map

About the festival

THE 6TH CAPRICORN FILM FESTIVAL WILL GO AHEAD AS A IN PERSON EVENT ​ADHERING TO COVID-19 SAFE PRACTISES UNDER DIRECTION FROM THE QLD GOVERNMENT.

The Capricorn Film Festival is a not for profit organisation that discovers local, national and international cinema gems, and shares them with a diverse audience of film lovers.

The Capricorn film festival was established to encourage production, not just exhibition. Our event is not just about ‘showing’ films – it’s about ‘making’ them. We aim to provide you with the opportunity to showcase your work to as wide an audience as possible, and help you promote your career and film-making endeavours.

The event is held in mid January, where a crowds of thousands from all over Central Queensland enjoy five days of cinema, supporting filmmakers from the region and all corners of the globe.
​
Shortlisted films are screened at the event with a total prize pool of $4,000 awarded between the winners of each category as judged by a panel of celebrity judges (actors, filmmakers and industry professionals). 
​
The festival is open to any level of filmmaker, from amateur to professional and is supported by some of Australia's premiere filmmakers and industry companies.

We appreciate our Festival ALUMNI. Contact us to receive your DISCOUNT coupon code on any upcoming entries.

The Capricorn Film Festival was established to encourage production, not just exhibition.

Our event is not just about ‘showing’ films – it’s about ‘making’ them. We aim to provide you with the opportunity to showcase your work to as wide an audience as possible.

The Capricorn Film Festival is competitive, with over $4,000 in prizes awarded on to the winners. The categories include:

Feature Films in competition:
CAPS Feature - $1000 (AUD) World Open 

Documentaries in competition:
CAPS Doco - $1000 (AUD) World Open 

OTHER LONG FORM AWARDS:
CAPS Best Director
CAPS Best Actor

CAPS Short Film Competition:

CAPS Short - $1000 (AUD) World Open 
CAPS Open - $500 (AUD) Central Queensland Over 18 
CAPS Junior - $500 (AUD) Central Queensland Under 18

OTHER SHORT FORM AWARDS:
CQ Rising Star
Best Short Director
Best Short Actor

About

THE 6TH CAPRICORN FILM FESTIVAL WILL GO AHEAD AS A IN PERSON EVENT ​ADHERING TO COVID-19 SAFE PRACTISES UNDER DIRECTION FROM THE QLD GOVERNMENT.

The Capricorn Film Festival is a not for profit organisation that discovers local, national and international cinema gems, and shares them with a diverse audience of film lovers.

The Capricorn film festival was established to encourage production, not just exhibition. Our event is not just about ‘showing’ films – it’s about ‘making’ them. We aim to provide you with the opportunity to showcase your work to as wide an audience as possible, and help you promote your career and film-making endeavours.

The event is held in mid January, where a crowds of thousands from all over Central Queensland enjoy five days of cinema, supporting filmmakers from the region and all corners of the globe.
​
Shortlisted films are screened at the event with a total prize pool of $4,000 awarded between the winners of each category as judged by a panel of celebrity judges (actors, filmmakers and industry professionals). 
​
The festival is open to any level of filmmaker, from amateur to professional and is supported by some of Australia's premiere filmmakers and industry companies.

We appreciate our Festival ALUMNI. Contact us to receive your DISCOUNT coupon code on any upcoming entries.

The Capricorn Film Festival was established to encourage production, not just exhibition.

Our event is not just about ‘showing’ films – it’s about ‘making’ them. We aim to provide you with the opportunity to showcase your work to as wide an audience as possible.

The Capricorn Film Festival is competitive, with over $4,000 in prizes awarded on to the winners. The categories include:

Feature Films in competition:
CAPS Feature - $1000 (AUD) World Open 

Documentaries in competition:
CAPS Doco - $1000 (AUD) World Open 

OTHER LONG FORM AWARDS:
CAPS Best Director
CAPS Best Actor

CAPS Short Film Competition:

CAPS Short - $1000 (AUD) World Open 
CAPS Open - $500 (AUD) Central Queensland Over 18 
CAPS Junior - $500 (AUD) Central Queensland Under 18

OTHER SHORT FORM AWARDS:
CQ Rising Star
Best Short Director
Best Short Actor

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

All Films must be submitted to the Film Festival by 2nd November 2020
Only films completed after 1st January 2019 will be considered for the sections.
Short Films: Any genre of film under 30 minutes length will be considered for CAPS Short and CAPS Open. Film must be under 10 minutes for CAPS Junior.
The film must not have appeared on Australian television, Pay TV or be screened on an internet site.
Short Films do not require a premiere screening to be accepted.
Must be subtitled in English if not English language .
Filmmakers must enter the correct category. Festival staff reserve the right to request proof.
Entrants may enter multiple films in multiple categories.
Short Films must NOT contain; nudity, drug use or excessive violence.
Feature Films must be suitable for audiences 15 years and above.
Entrant must have copyright over the film and music and the film submitted.
You must pay the entry fee when you submit and upload your film via this submission site in the correct format to be in the running for any monetary prizes and trophies. Submissions must be received no later than the entry deadline with all required paperwork and releases provided.
Accepted films will be required to sign a finalist agreement.
Submitters will be added organisation digital newsletters and other opportunities.

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

CAPS Junior
Entry fees
Early Bird (22nd February, 2020) $10
Regular (2nd November, 2020) $20
Late (9th November, 2020) $10
Description

We are looking for the best schools and students made short film! Open to Central Queensland schools and students at and under the age of 18 years old. Regions include Gladstone, Yeppoon, Rockhampton and Bundaberg within Queensland, Australia. Each school or students may enter multiple short films under this category. Please refer to Rules and Terms for more information. Maximum length of 10 minutes per film.

CAPS Open
Entry fees
Early Bird (22nd February, 2020) $10
Regular (2nd November, 2020) $20
Late (9th November, 2020) $10
Description

We want the best short films made by residents of Central Queensland! Anyone 18 years and older and a resident of Central Queensland (Bundaberg, Gladstone, Yeppoon, Rockhampton and surrounding areas) can enter this category. CAPS Open winner receives $1000 AUD. For more information please refer to Category rules. Maximum length of 30 minutes per film.

CAPS Short
Entry fees
Early Bird (22nd February, 2020) $20
Regular (2nd November, 2020) $30
Late (9th November, 2020) $20
Description

We want the best short films in the world! The winner takes home $1000 AUD. World Open to all ages. All Welcome. Please refer to Rules and Terms for more information. Maximum length of 30 minutes per film.

CAPS Feature
Entry fees
Early Bird (22nd February, 2020) $50
Regular (2nd November, 2020) $65
Late (9th November, 2020) $50
Description

Open to feature films not distributed or broadcast. Sales Agents and Distributors able to submit upcoming feature films. World Open. Minimum length of 60 minutes per film. Cash Prize of $1000 AUD to the winner and Trophy. Category includes other awards. Please refer to Rules and Terms for more information.

CAPS Doco
Entry fees
Early Bird (22nd February, 2020) $50
Regular (2nd November, 2020) $65
Late (9th November, 2020) $50
Description

We want emotive, challenging and experimental docos. World Open to all ages. Minimum length of 60 minutes per film. Cash Prize of $1000 AUD to the winner and Trophy. Category includes other awards. Please refer to Rules and Terms for more information.

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