CALLING ALL SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVISTS & FILMMAKERS!
The NAACP presents the 2022 “Cinematic Shorts Competition” sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company during the 113th NAACP Convention in Atlantic City, NJ from July 15 - July 20.
This exciting competition will give six (6) filmmakers/activists the opportunity to tell their stories of social justice.
Paired in teams of two, the filmmakers will receive video equipment and work under the guidance of a professional mentor to produce a 5-7 minute short documentary.
Participating filmmakers will present their finished short films during the 113th NAACP Convention and attendees will vote for their favorite film. The team with the most votes will receive a full expense paid trip to Los Angeles to attend the 54th NAACP Image Awards. In addition, the winning filmmakers will receive one-on-one meetings with several high-level industry executives to help them take the next step in their careers.
This dynamic competition supports the ongoing work of the NAACP Hollywood Bureau and social justice programs within the NAACP.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
● Must be between the ages of 18-29
● Must submit one creative sample (video/pictures/artwork) that demonstrates your skill set and interests
● Must submit one written statement between 250-300 words answering the following, 'How can power be created in the black community? And why is empowering the black community important to you?'
● Must provide your own transportation to and from Atlantic City for the competition. (Local hotel accommodations will be provided for selected filmmakers/activists based on double occupancy).
Please complete and submit this form
by July 2nd, 2022 6PM PT/9PM ET
EVENT LOCATION
Atlantic City Convention Center
1 Convention Boulevard
Atlantic City, NJ 08401