Vote for your favorite film to win $10k in filmmaking gear. The winning filmmaker takes home $10k in cash.

Prizes

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Ten brands have put together $150k in cash and gear to support filmmakers.

The Categories

Make a film that falls into one of nine categories.

Adventure

Seek thrill by diving deep, climbing high, or wandering aimlessly. Winner of this category goes to the best film capturing the spirit of the wild in the areas of sand, snow, water, and/or rock.

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Mini-Doc

Tell a true story. Help us learn what makes someone or something special.

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Music Video

Create the perfect visual journey to accompany an incredible song.

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Long Form

For experienced and ambitious filmmakers, we welcome your sub 15-minute films.

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Experimental

Get a little weird and wild with your experimental film. Up to your interpretation.

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Drama Narrative

Drive us to tears, anguish, or pure suspense with a story from the heart.

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Urth Logo
Comedy Narrative

Because we all need a laughing break, tell a unique & humorous story.

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Sci-Fi Narrative

Go beyond the unthinkable (literally) and wow us with a story from another world.

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How-To

Get ultra creative with showing the audience how to do… anything! Think Youtube, but for a film fest.

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how to submit

Choose your category, submit your film, tell all your friends.

The Rules

  • It’s simple—the film must be shot on a phone or drone and fit within one of our 9 categories. Must be under 3 minutes for Adventure, Mini Documentary, Experimental, Sci-Fi Narrative, Comedy Narrative, Drama Narrative, and How-To categories. Under 5 minutes for Music Video and under 15 minutes for Long-Form.
  • By submitting a film, you agree to help promote the Premiere. Your support helps all of the filmmakers to gain more exposure for their work.
  • Once you submit… Share, share, share! Let people know about the hard work you put into this film. If you upload it to Youtube, we’ll add you to our MIFF 2021 submissions playlist. And make sure to tag @moment and #momentinvitational on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

The Requirements

  • Must only submit one film per category.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be filmed on a mobile phone or drone.
  • Must be under 3 minutes for Adventure, Mini Documentary, Experimental, Sci-Fi Narrative, Comedy Narrative, Drama Narrative, and How-To categories. Under 5 minutes for Music Video and under 15 minutes for Long-Form.
  • Must be shot/uploaded in 1080p or higher.
  • Must be submitted by June 4, 2021 at 11:59pm PST.
  • For additional information, check out the Official Rules and FAQ.