IWM Short Film Festival is a showcase of imaginative and challenging films inspired by our collections and our role – to explore the causes, course and consequences of war and conflict, and its impact on people’s lives.
IWM tells the story of people who have lived, fought and died in conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth since 1914. We challenge people to look at conflict from different perspectives, enriching their understanding of the causes, course and consequences of war and its impact on people's lives.
Submissions should use IWM collections or should be based on our subject matter in its broadest sense. The film doesn't need to be about IWM subject matter if it uses IWM collections and vice versa.
Originality of subject matter is a key factor – the Judges will be looking out for less well known content and stories.
The judges will consider how the films:
- Use archive material ethically
- Tackle the subject matter objectively
- Make historically accurate use of source material
- Treat material and subject matter sensitively
Production values, while important, are not the most important consideration when judging the films – we welcome submissions from first time, student and amateur filmmakers.
PLEASE NOTE THE DATES FOR THE FESTIVAL ARE YET TO BE CONFIRMED, BUT WILL TAKE PLACE IN AUTUMN 2018
IWM Short Film Festival
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