Welcome to the #lockdownlover, a brand new Valentine’s Day Short Film Competition.
So you’re stuck in lockdown over Valentine’s day. Dinner over zoom, amazon delivered flowers, maybe a deliveroo date. How about making a film about it? What is it like for lovers in lockdown?
In case you need more convincing: The top 3 films will win 2X Festival passes and your film screening off-competition in the Raindance Player during the festival
How to Take Part:
First: Shoot a film following all these conditions:
- It can’t be longer than 60 seconds
- It must feature a wide angle shot
- Create a film based on love in lockdown
Second: Post the completed film on Instagram, including @raindancefilmfestival and the hashtag #lockdownlover
E.g.: Hey @raindancefilmfestival, here’s my #lockdownlover short film entry
Submissions close at midnight, Thursday 11th February.
Third: The winners will be announced Sunday 14th February on our Instagram
The Fine Print
- One entry per person.
- Submissions under 60 seconds will be accepted,
- Submissions over 60 seconds will be ineligible.
- Opening titles and closing credits are included in your runtime.
- Your film must be made after January 1, 2020
What you’ll win
- 1st Place: 2X Festival passes and your film screening off-competition in the Raindance Player during the festival
- 2nd Place: 2X Festival passes and your film screening off-competition in the Raindance Player during the festival
- 3rd place: 2X Festival passes and your film screening off-competition in the Raindance Player during the festival
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