TikTok has introduced that it’s internet hosting its third annual #TikTokShortFilm competitors this yr, as a part of its broader partnership with the Cannes Movie Competition, offering TikTok creators with a possibility to showcase their brief movies, “and be found by over 1 billion individuals world wide”.
As defined by TikTok:
“From February twenty first to March fifteenth, 2024, we invite creators to participate within the competitors by submitting their unique 1min+ movies in TikTok’s signature vertical format utilizing the hashtags #TikTokShortFilm and #TikTokShortFilmCompetition. Winners throughout three classes: Grand Gagnant, Greatest Script and Greatest Directing, will likely be chosen by a highly-acclaimed panel of judges and will likely be invited by TikTok to current their work and obtain their prizes, through the #TikTokShortFilm ceremony that may happen in Cannes (France), on the time of 77th version of the Competition de Cannes.”
Fascinating to notice that the video must be in vertical format, contemplating TikTok’s more moderen push to get extra panorama movies within the app.
The Grand Winner will obtain a money prize of 10,000€ (approx $US10,700), whereas winners of the Greatest Script and Greatest Directing classes will obtain 5,000€ ($US 5,350) every to help their tasks.
And for the primary time this yr, US creators will be capable of participate, which can increase the pool of expertise for the competition, and supply extra alternatives for aspiring filmmakers.
TikTok says that numerous previous winners and contributors have gone on to kickstart their movie business careers, with the brief format offering a worthwhile showcase for rising expertise.
“Over the previous yr, greater than 2 million movies have been created globally with the hashtag #TikTokShortFilm, which noticed a rise of virtually 180% in movies created in comparison with 2022.”
It’s additionally a great way for TikTok to get extra inventive content material into its app, by placing elevated emphasis on publicity and alternative for aspiring movie creators.
It may very well be your probability to take your first steps into the world of cinema, and to construct an viewers along with your work. And for manufacturers, it may additionally act as a showcase of potential creators who chances are you’ll wish to associate with on future in-app promotions.
You’ll be able to study extra about TikTok’s Brief Movie competitors right here.