UPDATE:
Our team is working now to turn our 2020 Detroit Voices Program into a virtual offering to be held in Fall 2020 (aiming for early October).
We are deeply saddened to announce that, with the health and safety of our audience as our highest priority, we have taken the difficult decision to cancel this year's Cinetopia Film Festival. Our team is working now to turn our 2020 Detroit Voices Program into a virtual offering to be held in Fall 2020 (aiming for early October). Please email detroitvoices@cinetopiafestival.org for more information.
The Cinetopia Film Festival's Detroit Voices Short Film Competition champions Michigan filmmakers by showcasing the talent and creative spirit of our state. As the only submission-based program of Cinetopia, Detroit Voices provides local filmmakers with the opportunity to showcase their short films to a Michigan audience, compete for cash awards totaling $6,000, and participate in networking and educational opportunities leading up to and during Cinetopia.
The competition is open to Michigan filmmakers of all ages.
Grand Jury Prize - Best Short Film
Jury prize for the most dynamic narrative short film in competition.
Cash Award: 2,000 U.S. Dollars
Audience Choice
The audience decides and votes for the crowd favorite!
Cash Award: 1,500 U.S. Dollars
Honorable Mention
Jury prize for the short film that has that special something that makes us smile, laugh, and/or cry.
Cash Award: 1,500 U.S. Dollars