U FILM FEST

U Film Fest wants you to make a film.

Making a film is a fun thing to do and pretty much everyone should do it sometime in their life - so why not now? We're not that interested in super-polished, broadcast-quality stuff, we just want people to come up with an idea, grab a camera and get busy!

We think that whatever you make is going to be great. That's why every single legal U Film entry that we get will be screened at the U Film Fest screening celebration at the Tav in October. Plus everyone who submits a film will receive a free voucher for a meal and a jug at the Tav to enjoy while you watch the screening!

You can make your U Film about anything you want to; it can be funny, it can be sad, it can be crazy, it can be whatever you feel like doing. It doesn't matter if it's an animation or a documentary or some new type of filmmaking that you've invented yourself, we'll love anything you come up with!

If you've never made a film before, then now is a good time to start. If you have made a film before, then feel free to cut loose, be bold and make something new!

HOW TO ENTER

Registration is a two-step process.

1. Register online by filling out the online form. Registration is free. When you register, you'll get a copy of a DVD with video tutorials to help you make an awesome short film, plus copies of the best U Film Fest entries from the past few years.

2. When your film is finished, hand it in to the Guild Activities Officer (on DVD or Mini-DV), OR upload your film to YouTube and email the link to activities@guild.uwa.edu.au.

You must register and hand in your film by Friday 26th September. All entries received by this date will be in the running for some awesome prizes, plus you'll get to see your film screened at the Tav! Your film will also automatically be entered into the national U Film Fest competition, and could be selected to be screened at the National Finals in Melbourne.

HOW TO MAKE A SHORT FILM

Writing, shooting and editing your film can be a challenge if you don't know where to start. Download the official U Film Fest tutorial guides to help you get going!

Film Writing

Film Shooting

Film Editing

U FILM FEST SCREENING AT THE TAV

All U Film Fest entries from UWA students will be shown at the Tav on Tuesday 14th October at 2pm. Entry is free, so come on down and check out some great short films by budding student filmmakers!

WHAT U CAN WIN

The U Film Fest is proudly sponsored by Crumpler, makers of awesome messenger bags, camera cases, laptop bags and bags for all your baggy needs. With names like "The Salary Sacrifice", "Reginald Transfer" and "The Chumpy", why would you want anything else? The winners of the U Film Fest will get to take their pick from Crumpler's crazy, colourful swag of designs, with store vouchers going out to the top three films.

1st Place: $250 Crumpler voucher
2nd Place: $100 Crumpler voucher
3rd Place: $50 Crumpler voucher

What could you buy with that hypothetical voucher? Here are a few examples of what's on offer. Want to check out their full range? Have a squiz at the Crumpler Online Store.

GOT A QUESTION?

Give us a yell at activities@guild.uwa.edu.au.