VERT Film Fest

About: 

The VERT Film Festival is a community-driven monthly competition that aims to inspire and motivate filmmakers to explore storytelling in the vertical format. By incorporating different forms of media, the festival encourages creators to push boundaries and discover new ways to tell stories in this unique format.

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Each month (every three to four months during the launching period), filmmakers have the opportunity to compete for several awards across different categories, with cash prizes as an incentive. The festival offers a $500 VERT Grand Prize, along with additional awards across various categories, including a $500 Audience Award for the most popular film on social media. With just one entry, films are automatically considered for all relevant award categories.

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The festival also aims to provide networking opportunities and may offer in-person events from time to time, allowing filmmakers to connect with professionals from the vertical mini-series industry and expand their creative networks.

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Key Requirements:

• All films must be submitted in vertical (9:16) format.

• Films must not exceed 5 minutes in length.

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Any film that does not comply with these format or time limit rules will be immediately disqualified upon submission.

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Our Mission:

Our mission is to highlight the versatility and potential of vertical content, bringing together creators from all backgrounds to share their unique visions. The VERT Film Festival encourages filmmakers to break away from traditional formats and embrace new ways of cinematic storytelling.

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Launching: 

We are currently in the launching phase of the VERT Film Festival. To ensure a strong start, the first few rounds of competition will last approximately 3-4 months, rather than the usual 1 month. This extended timeline allows us to receive more submissions to ensure the legitimacy of the award winners, while we build our website, grow our social media presence, and establish a solid audience base.

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Filmmakers submitting during this phase will still be eligible for all awards and prizes, with the same opportunities for recognition and networking. Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for an exciting launch!

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