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 open soon!

Key events and dates

  • Team registrations: Opening soon
  • Filmmakers Workshop: Sun 4 Aug, The Collaroy Swim 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

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

We’ve compiled a handy list of resources to make your film the best it can be

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Previous film festivals

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