Film tape Beaches Young Filmmakers Comp 2024

Now in its 20th year, we’re excited to be running the Beaches Young Filmmakers Comp.  Open to ages 12 – 24 years, the Comp is a great way for young people to experience film. It's a great opportunity for sharpening or developing talents, creating imaginative short films while competing for a prize pool of $3000 plus industry supported prizes. Finalists films will be screened at HOYTS.

Registrations now open

Key events and dates

  • Team registrations: Now open
  • Filmmakers Workshop: Sun 4 Aug, 1030am The Collaroy Swim Club (above Collaroy Surf Club)
  • Secret rules revealed: Fri 9 Aug, 5pm
  • Film submissions open: Fri 9 Aug, 5pm
  • Film submissions close: Sun 11 Aug, 11:59pm
  • Finals and Awards Night: Thu 29 Aug, HOYTS Warringah Mall

Checklist

  1. One team member to register your team
  2. One team member to pay $50 + booking fee for the team entry
  3. Each team member to complete the Participant Consent and Indemnity form.
  4. Register for our free Filmmaking workshop (optional, but highly recommended)
  5. Check this webpage on Fri 9 Aug, 5pm for the secret rules, and the items and phrases you need to include in your film.
  6. Don't forget to check the Competition rules and guidelines. Start filming!
  7. Submit your film by Sun 11 Aug, 11:59pm

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Register your team

Register your team to participate in this year's Beaches Young Filmmakers Comp

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Competition rules and guidelines

View the complete list of the competition rules and guidelines

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know how the short film comp works? Find your answers here

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Resources

Must-do's, tips and resources for filmmakers

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Become a sponsor

Find out about our sponsorship opportunities to maximise exposure to your business or brand

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Participant Consent and Indemnity form

Each team member must fill in the form below.

Previous film festivals

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