Entries are now open for the fourth annual COscars Youth Film Festival, a competition for filmmakers aged 8-25 years to celebrate the talent and creativity of young community members in the Mount Alexander Shire.
“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 storytelling 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.
There are three categories available: Snapshot; with a runtime of less than or equal to one minute and three $50 cash prizes, Short; with a runtime of between one and five minutes and three cash prizes of $100 and Short Film of between five and 10 minutes open for ages 14-25 years with a cash prize of $150.
Entries are now open and close on Sunday 1 October.
Winning films and a selection of entries will be screened at the COscars Youth Film Festival on Sunday 29 October in Castlemaine.
For entry forms and guidelines visit www.mountalexandershireyouth.com.au/portfolio/coscars. For more information contact Shannon Lacy, Council’s Youth Development Officer, on 5471 1700 or youth@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.