CTV BEST IN SHORTS COMPETITION

Cinéfest Sudbury organizers, in partnership with CTV, are thrilled to launch the CTV Best in Shorts Competition for 2024. The film competition provides Northern Ontario filmmakers the opportunity to advance their careers, have their work screened to a festival audience, receive exposure within the film industry, and have a chance to compete for a variety of cash prizes, including:

OPEN CATEGORY

  • First Place: $1,000
  • Second Place: $500

POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL CATEGORY

  • First Place: $1,000

SECONDARY SCHOOL CATEGORY

  • Up to $1,250 will be granted to secondary school students who display notable talent in areas of animation, documentary, experimental, music video, and/or narrative filmmaking. Eligible entries that do not exceed 5 minutes will also be entered into the Ontario Youth Film Festival (OYFF) Competition (a province wide program developed specifically for high school students).

NORTHERN FLICKS AWARD

  • $750 will be presented to the film that best celebrates aspects of life in Northern Ontario.

 

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Please note that all entries must be accompanied by the completed application form (download available below). 2024 submissions and application forms can be emailed to cinefest@cinefest.com OR mailed to:

RE: CTV Best in Shorts
Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival
40 Larch Street, Unit 103
Sudbury, ON P3E 5M7

Finalists will be announced following the submission deadline on Friday, July 12 at 4:30 p.m.