Digital Cinema Production

Contest Coordinator: Joe Dean Lacy, SparkVid

This competition is designed to reflect the real-world process of developing, producing, and pitching a film. Teams will create a short film and then present it as a concept for a full-length feature.

Competition Breakdown: (No changes for 2026)

1. Film Production:

1. 1. Teams will plan, shoot, and edit a short film based on the theme: SLSC25

   2. The film must be between 2 and 5 minutes long.

   3. All work must be completed before April 5, 2026.

   4. There is no on-site production — films should be completed independently before the deadline.

2. Submission Instructions:

1. 1. Submit your final film by April 5, 2026.

   2. Email a downloadable link (Google Drive, Dropbox, WeTransfer, etc.) to: [email protected]

   3. You must bring a computer to the event. This computer must have all of your production files on it.

3. Pitch Deck & Presentation:

1. 1. On April 10, 2026, teams will attend a live session where they’ll build a pitch deck and deliver a presentation to judges.

   2. The goal is to pitch the short film as the concept for a feature film, demonstrating its potential, expansion, and marketability.

1. Key Dates:

1. 1. Film Submission Deadline: April 5th 2026

   2. Competition Date: April 10th

   3. Screenings of the film will be held in the afternoon of the 10th time to be determined.