Cinematic Shorts Competition

In order to participate in the Cinematic Shorts Competition, filmmakers:

• Must be between the ages of 18-29
• Must submit one creative sample (video/pictures/artwork) that demonstrates your skill set and interests
• Must submit one written statement between 250-300 words answering the following:
  • "How can power be created in the Black community, and why is empowering the Black community important to you?"
• Must provide your own transportation to and from Atlantic City for the competition. (Local hotel accommodations will be provided and based on double occupancy.)

Paired in teams of two, the filmmakers will receive video equipment (on loan for the shoot) and work under the guidance of a professional mentor to produce a 5-7-minute short documentary film.

Participating filmmakers will present their finished short films during the 113th NAACP National Convention during Wednesday's closing plenary session. Attendees will then have the entire day to vote by text for their favorite short film.

The filmmakers with the most votes will be announced during the Spingarn dinner Wednesday night.

Filmmakers with the most votes will receive:

• An expense-paid trip for two (2) to Los Angeles to attend the 54th NAACP Image Awards live show and surrounding events
• Receive one-on-one meetings with several high-level industry executives to help them take the next step in their careers as a filmmaker