CUPRA, J.A. Bayona and ESCAC join forces in search of the next generation of great storytellers
“The Dream Makers” initiative showcases two competitions to find and boost young creative talent in cinema, providing substantial funding to produce a short film and a full scholarship for film studies at ESCAC.
1. Short film contest
Projects of the Short Film Contest may be submitted from June 3rd to June 9th, 2024
2. Film studies contest
In July, CASA SEAT will host an event to explain all the details of the second competition, the Film Studies, adressed to young filmmakers between 17 and 21 years old. The winner will receive a full scholarship to develop his/her cinematographic talent at ESCAC.
More details soon.
The competition, targeting young filmmakers aged 22 to 30, is looking for innovative short film scripts and with an open theme.
Participants
All contest participants must be individuals born between 1994 and 2002.
Prize
The prize of the contest is the production of the short film of the winning project, and entails the corresponding transfer of all exploitation rights of the short film, as established in these rules.
The winning project will be announced during the Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival, which will take place between the 3rd and 13th of October, 2024.
Project Requirements
Documentation
The participant must provide the following documentation:
Jury of the competition
The jury will shortlist ten projects and subsequently select one winner from the top five finalists.
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Submissions
June 3rd – June 9th 2024 using this form.
For all information about the Short Film Contest and their rules and conditions, click here.
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Inquiries: thedreammakerscontest@escac.es
Additionally, CUPRA and J.A. Bayona will invite young filmmakers between 17 and 21 years old to enter another competition to present a short film based on specific themes.
The winner will receive a full scholarship to develop their cinematographic talent at ESCAC.
In July, CASA SEAT will host a presentation event for the project, detailing the Film Studies Contest.
More details about this contest soon.