What is the Local Filmmaker Award?
The Local Filmmaker Award is a special category designed specifically for young filmmakers living in the three counties of Staffordshire, Cheshire, and Shropshire in the UK. It carries a prize of £250.
This category was introduced to provide a platform for local filmmakers to showcase their talent and stories to the rest of the world.
Key Rules and Eligibility
If you are considering submitting to this category, here are the essential requirements:
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Requirement |
Details |
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Age |
Open to filmmakers of any age under 25 |
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Location |
Must live in Staffordshire, Cheshire, Shropshire or Derbyshire (main residence or term-time address for university students) |
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Duration |
Films must be between 1 and 10 minutes long |
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Language |
Must be in English or include accurate English subtitles |
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Content |
Any genre accepted; films with strong adult elements (profanity, sex, gore, drugs, violence) will be rejected |
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Originality |
You must be the copyright holder of your original work |
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Entry Fee |
Submissions are free |
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Submission Platform |
Online only via FilmFreeway |
Important Note on Category Selection
If you are eligible for the Local Filmmaker category, the festival requests that you submit your film to this category only rather than also submitting to the main genre categories.
In essence, the Local Filmmaker Award is an opportunity for young creators in Staffordshire, Cheshire, and Shropshire to have their environmental stories recognised on an international platform, celebrating regional talent while contributing to global conversations about sustainability and climate change.
