South-East 24H Film Challenge 2025
EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday July 19th
Filmmaking Event Kicks Off
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Meet from 11am at the Waterford Film Centre.
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Begin at midday.
Sunday July 20th
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12 midday Submission deadline.
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7pm Screening & Awards Ceremony that evening in St. Patrick's Gateway.
PRIZE
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Prize money is €1,000
JUDGING CRITERIA
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Creativity and Originality
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Technical Execution
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Storytelling
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Collaboration
GUEST JUDGES - TBA
TERMS & CONDITIONS
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Any Genre.
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The Theme is Creative Community.
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Duration - 5 minutes maximum for adults.
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Duration - 90 seconds for teenagers.
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We will give a prop, a line of dialogue and any Waterford landmark to be used in your film.
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Films must be shot, and edited within the 24 hour timeframe.
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Top 10 best projects will be selected to take place for Adults.
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There will be Award Categories for all departments e.g, Best film, cinematography, acting, editing...
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Crew minimum 5+
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For insurance purposes, ALL CREW MEMBERS must be a member of Waterford Film Centre.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Film on any type of camera including your phone as long as its widescreen format (16:9 aspect ratio).
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Submit a high resolution .mp4 for final file delivery.
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Clear audio and steady as possible visuals encouraged.
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All projects must include end credits with all participants acknowledged within the 5 min time limit.
COPYRIGHT & PERMISSIONS
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Only copyright free or appropriately licensed music can be used.
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No stock footage or Generative AI allowed.
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Participants must have permission from everyone featured in their film. (signed talent release form)
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Creators retain all the rights; organisers have permission to screen.
REGISTRATION
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Project Title, Logline of Story & Short Synopsis (1 paragraph max)
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Team members names & department
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You must be a member of Waterford Film Centre to enter the challenge
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Have all necessary story rights obtained to produce the film
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Over 18 only
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Registrations close on 14th July 2025 at midnight
