Call for Submissions
CBC Short Film Face-Off Call for SubmissionsDear Filmmaker, CBC Television is pleased to announce another season of Short Film Face Off. The program is Canada’s only television magazine program which features short films from across the country. The critically acclaimed show has already enjoyed four successful seasons and has brought a new mainstream audience for short films and increased profile for filmmakers. The CBC is looking for the best short films from every region to take part in this program. In Short Film Faceoff films are screened and a panel of industry professionals will provide commentary as well as discuss the creative and technical aspects of the films with the filmmakers. The series has a competitive component. The studio audience will vote to choose three finalists and the viewing audience will ultimately vote for the top film. The CBC and sponsors will be offering a cash prize and production services to be used by the winning filmmaker towards his or her next film. Films must be under 12 minutes in length, must have been completed in the past two years, and must not have been broadcast on network television. We are looking for comedies and dramas. Music videos and documentaries are not suitable for this program. Directors must be available for tapings at CBC Halifax from May 15 to 18. The program producers will pay all travel and accommodation costs. If you are interested in entering your film in Short Film Faceoff please send a DVD copy of your film to: Carrie Haber CBC 1400 Boulevard Rene-Levesque Montreal (Quebec) A 48-1 H2L2M2 Participants must own or control all the rights to the content in the film and be able to waive those rights for broadcast. The deadline for entries is March 30. Sincerely, Carrie Haber |
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Call for Submissions