Annual Standing Rock International Shorts Festival

The 19th Annual Standing Rock International Shorts Festival This event will take place on Saturday, January 28, 2022 at 8pm. Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Downtown Kent, Ohio. A virtual film festival will take place if pandemic emergency protocols are necessary. Open to all filmmakers and videographers worldwide with original work. We are seeking films/videos that are 15 MINUTES IN LENGTH OR LESS DEADLINE: Nov. 30 First deadline Dec. 31 Final deadline Traditional approaches as well as experimental or unconventional entries are welcome. We look for Originality, Technical Skill, and Cultural Relevance as a way of screening our entries. ABOUT THE COMPETITION: The competition takes place in the 1st part of the festival, among shorts that are screened from around the world. There are two awards. 1. Juried Choice 2. People's Choice Criteria for Judging 1. Originality 2. Technical Skill 3. Cultural Relevance Juried Choice Award is a framed certificate announcing Best of Show among the jurors. People's Choice Award is $200 U.S. Cash award. The audience is given a ballot and votes for a favorite at intermission. Ballots are counted and winner is announced at the end of the night. The winner of the People's Choice award is also invited to be the featured artist for next year's festival. ENTRY FEE The nonrefundable $10 entry fee for Ohio Residents & $15 for non-Ohio Residents is for each film or video submitted by November 30th. Submissions from December 1st through December 31st will be a nonrefundable $15 entry fee for Ohio Residents & $20 for non-Ohio Residents for each film or video submitted. TIME FRAME Nov. 30 First deadline Dec. 31 Final deadline Jan. 4 Jury notifications sent January 28th Film/Video Festival Feb. 9 Films/Videos returned