Shortstacks will consider films in all genres – fictional, documentary, animation or experimental (eg. timelapse, hyperlapse and drone). Entrants can produce their films on any device including mobile phones.
Films must have been made specifically for Shortstacks and must reference one or more of the five pre-selected items from the State Library’s collection.
Films should be no longer than six minutes including credits.
Entrants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents.
Youth entrants must provide proof of age and a signed parental consent form with their entry.
Only one entry per person or institution can be submitted.
Films produced by TV stations or professional production companies are ineligible. Professional filmmakers are however eligible to submit their own work.
Refer to the Shortstacks Guidelines - https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/shortstacks
Youth Prize entrants: Download the parental consent form from https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/shortstacks/permission-form
For information on how to submit your film, refer to the Entry Guide: https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/shortstacks/entry-guide