Heads up, female filmmakers! The Creative Mind Group is now accepting submissions for the 2017 Horizon Award, which gives the opportunity to aspiring female directors to win a free trip to the Sundance Film Festival and receive mentorship from Oscar-winning producers.
The Creative Mind Group’s mission is to “find the next generation of talented Film & TV professionals and usher them into the entertainment industry by providing international film programs at the worlds most prestigious film festivals and markets. At each festival and market we provide a platform for filmmakers to showcase their talents via the creation of short films and an opportunity for aspiring film professionals to prove their capabilities, competency, worthiness, readiness and value by interning with film studios, production companies, talent agencies, public relation firms and media outlets who can launch their careers.”
All you need to do to enter is submit a two-minute short film by December 9, so get those cameras rolling. More details, rules, and information are listed below, courtesy of The Creative Mind Group. Good luck!
WHAT IS THE HORIZON AWARD?
A recent study conducted by Women in Film showed that ONLY 7 percent of the top 100 grossing movies in 2015 were directed by women. The Horizon Award seeks to change this by giving emerging female directors the opportunity to have their work viewed by some of Hollywood’s most influential directors and producers.
By submitting a two minute project showcasing directing prowess, candidates are in the running for an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2017 Sundance Film Festival where their film will be screened, they will attend screenings, workshops and parties in addition to being mentored by acclaimed producers Cassian Elwes (“Dallas Buyers Club,”“ Lee Daniels’ The Butler”) Christine Vachon (“Boy’s Don’t Cry,” “Still Alice,” “Far From Heaven”) and Lynette Howell (“The Place Beyond the Pines,” “Blue Valentine,” “Big Eyes”).
THE RULES OF THE 2017 HORIZON AWARD
- Must be female without a manager or agent
- Each Director is only allowed one submission
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE 2017 HORIZON AWARD
- Upload your two minute video file to vimeo, youtube or dropbox
- Once the file is uploaded, email the link to info@cassianelwes.com
- Subject Line of your email should include your name and the title of your film
- Email info@cassianelwes.com with any questions.
