June 19th, 2023Opportunity for young film makers: COscars Youth Film Festival entries open

Entries are currently open for the fourth annual COscars Youth Film Festival, a competition for filmmakers aged 8-25 years.

The film competition celebrates the talent and creativity of Mount Alexander Shire’s young community members.

Local young film-makers have until Sunday 1 October to lodge their entries with three categories open to filmmakers – Snapshot, Short and Short Film.

“The COscars is an amazing opportunity for young people to show their work, tell stories and make industry connections,” said Billy Lister, Mount Alexander Shire Council’s Youth Advisory Group member.

“You don’t need an expensive camera to make a great short film. You can use any type of camera – mobile phone, tablet or laptop.”

“Judges are looking for creativity, originality and story-telling rather than high production values.”

“Films can be any genre or theme and you can use any kind of filmmaking technique, including animation, stop motion or live action.”

“This is an opportunity for young people to tell their stories, their way. And there’s cash prizes on offer for winners too.

“Grab an entry form and starting planning your film – you’ve got nothing to lose!” said Billy.

Categories

Snapshot
Runtime of less than or equal to one minute

• 8-13 years ($50 cash prize)
• 14-18 years ($50 cash prize)
• 18-25 years ($50 cash prize)

Short
Runtime of between one and five minutes

• 8-13 years ($100 cash prize)
• 14-18 years ($100 cash prize)
• 18-25 years ($100 cash prize)

Short Film
Runtime of between 5 and 10 minutes

• 14-25 years ($150 cash prize)

Winning films and a selection of entries will be screened at the COscars Youth Film Festival on Sunday 29 October in Castlemaine.

Those keen to enter can obrain entry forms and guidelines at;  www.mountalexandershireyouth.com.au/portfolio/coscars.