GIPHY Film Fest: Powered by Squarespace

Welcome to the first ever GIPHY Film Fest: Powered by Squarespace! We’re here to prove that audiovisual storytelling does not have to be feature-length or even short length. Micro-films up to 18 seconds can be just as compelling, entertaining, creative, and professional-grade as any other film entering world-famous film festivals. Can you entertain the world in only 18 seconds or less? SUBMIT YOUR WORK FOR A CHANCE TO BE SCREENED AT THE FIRST GIPHY FILM FEST IN NEW YORK CITY THIS NOVEMBER AND FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN THE GRAND PRIZE OF $10,000 + MORE. -All submissions must be micro-films: up to 18 seconds of loopable HD content (HD mp4 files only: 16:9, 1080p) -We will accept works published in the last two years (since Aug 2016). -Submissions with and without sound are accepted. If using music, ensure you have the rights to use it. -Content creators can submit up to three pieces of their work to the following categories: Narrative, Stop-Motion, Animated, Experimental and Wild Card/Other. -Creators must be US residents, 18 and over. Grand Prize Winner to be chosen by our panel of the following esteemed judges: MUKUNDA ANGULO ALEX BODMAN JERON BRAXTON CHRIS BUTLER BROOKE KEESLING DAVID LEE CASEY NEISTAT MONA PANCHAL JOE PERA JULIA ROTHMAN RAJENDRA ROY Special Thanks to our sponsors: Squarespace Spotify Oh My Green Find all information at www.giphyfilmfest.com!