How To Lose A Short Film Competition.

Reverse Psychology for Success

Having just finished coordinating and judging a well-known short film competition, I have learned a great many things about the ingredients of a quality short film and where it can all fall apart before you even click the submit button.

The amateur productions I have had the privilege of watching have been nothing short of inspiring. However a number of the masterpieces I judged, did not follow the rules (official and unofficial). I therefore had to make the frustrating choice to disqualify them, when I actually wanted them to win!

The following are actions that will send you to the trash folder as fast as you can say Lights, Camera, Action!

1. Go Overtime.

Are you a long-winded person who finds it hard to reign it all in, no matter the consequences? So am I and that’s one of the reasons why I am yet to enter a short film competition!

Size does matter! Well, length does anyway. Bringing your imagination to life about your chosen subject content is a wonderful experience. However, be sure to keep tabs on where your film is heading because there is often a time limit. Yes, three minutes does actually mean three minutes!