Rushes Soho Shorts Festival 2012 has opened for submissions

Recognised internationally as a leading showcase of short films and renowned for its championing of emerging and established creative talent, Rushes Soho Shorts has built a phenomenal following and maintains a significant bridge between the independent and commercial filmmaking communities.

In this years competition there are eight very competitive categories to enter.

UK FOCUSED CATEGORIES:
Short Film Award – live action work under 15mins, from long standing filmmakers.
Newcomer Award – live action work under 15mins, from new filmmakers.

FOREIGN FOCUS CATEGORY:
International Award – live action work under 15mins, from new and long standing filmmakers.

GLOBAL CATEGORIES:
Animation Award – animated work under 15mins from new and long standing filmmakers.
Documentary Award – factual work under 15mins from new and long standing filmmakers.
Music Video Award – promo work under 15mins from new and long standing filmmakers.
Long Form Award – live action work under 30mins from new and long standing filmmakers.
Pushing Boundaries Award – brilliantly creative, experimental work or branded content under 5mins from new and long standing filmmakers.

Films can be submitted up until the 5th April 2012, with the shortlisted films being announced early in June. The festival will open on Wednesday 11th July and will culminate, as is tradition, with the Rushes Awards on Thursday 19th July 2012.

Rushes Soho Shorts has an open submissions policy for all programmes.

Work should have been completed between 1st January 2011 and April 2012.
Full terms and conditions are available on application.

Location: Worldwide