The CineSpace short film competition, which is organized every year by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) and Houston Motion Picture Arts Association, is taking place this year as well. The winner of the competition, where everyone can participate, regardless of experience, whether experienced or novice, will receive the grand prize.
You must be 18 years or older to apply. Persons under the age of 18 can participate with the signature of their parents or guardians. There is also a second condition: the film must be in English. Films in different languages are also accepted, but must be reviewed. Submitting a copy with English subtitles needs.
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The best short film will win 10 thousand dollars.
The following statements were included in the announcement made on the website of the competition:
“NASA and the Houston Motion Picture Arts Association come together once again to host the annual CineSpace Short Film Competition. Filmmakers, editors and animators from around the world Exploring NASA’s digital archives and inspired by real NASA images and invites to create short films that bring them together.”
Applications for the competition will be open until July 15, 2022. Films will be judged on their creativity, innovation, and attention to detail that are hallmarks of space. In addition, its duration must not exceed 10 minutes, and at least 10 percent of images from NASA’s archive is requested to be used.
Top 3 participants will receive great prizes.
- First Prize: $10,000
- Second Prize: $5,000
- Third Prize: $3,000
Contest conditions
- May contain graphics, music, and other production elements found on YouTube. To use NASA footage on YouTube, it must be cleared of third-party materials (i.e., non-NASA content).
- You may modify, edit, and add special effects and graphics images owned by NASA as long as any third-party material you use is properly licensed.
- You can adapt an older short film you’re working on, but your video must be created after January 1, 2020.
- If your film is in a language other than English, a review copy of your work must be subtitled in English. If you are selected as a Finalist to be screened at the Houston Cinema Arts Festival, you will be required to submit the 1080p version without subtitles and provide the transcript with English subtitles or the SRT file with English subtitles.
- There is no fee to enter CineSpace. You can send up to 5 short films!
- If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must submit and sign all paperwork on your behalf.
All details and application form NASA CineSpace short film competition is published on the website.