10 Awesome Reasons to Enter the Sizzling Summer Shorts Video Contest

#1.) Unleash Your Creativity: Use this platform to showcase your unique perspective and storytelling abilities. It’s the perfect stage to bring your imaginative visions to life.

#2.) Monetary Prizes: Stand a chance to win cash prizes of $150, $100, and $50 for the top three positions. Nothing like a cash boost to fund your next creative project!

#3.) Lifetime Magazine Subscription: Win a lifetime subscription to Student Filmmakers Magazine, the premier resource for all things film-related.

#4.) Be Featured: Your film will be featured in Student Filmmakers Magazine and on the StudentFilmmakers.com website, offering unparalleled exposure to a community of filmmakers and industry professionals.

#5.) Industry-Grade Equipment: The first-place winner will receive the Smart Z-Finder by Zacuto, a groundbreaking smartphone viewfinder, valued at $299. Enhance your filmmaking experience with top-tier technology.

#6.) Certificate of Achievement: Flaunt your accomplishment with a certificate of achievement, a testament to your filmmaking prowess.

#7.) Multiple Entries: You can enter up to five times, increasing your chances of winning and providing an opportunity to experiment with different styles and themes.

#8.) Accessible Submissions – We accept YouTube and Vimeo links for submissions, making the submission process simple and convenient.

#9.) Global Exposure: Get your work seen by a global audience of filmmakers and film enthusiasts. This is your chance to make an impression on a worldwide stage.

#10.) Valuable Experience: Gain invaluable experience in creating and submitting a film for a competition. It’s an excellent stepping stone for your future filmmaking endeavors.

Mastering the Art of Budgeting and Financing in Filmmaking

About Our Special Guest Speaker

Shane Stanley is a multi-Emmy® Award-winning filmmaker and author with extensive experience in Hollywood. As a child actor, he appeared in over 100 projects alongside legendary figures such as June Lockhart, Lloyd Haynes, and David Arkin. He developed his filmmaking skills at an early age, operating cameras and editing equipment proficiently.

Shane's notable achievements include producing the acclaimed docu-drama series, The Desperate Passage, which garnered 13 Emmy® Awards out of 33 nominations and spawned two successful feature films. He also served as Vice President of Sheen/Michaels Entertainment, producing motion pictures starring renowned actors like Marlon Brando, Mira Sorvino, Thomas Hayden Church, Donald Sutherland, Marisa Tomei, Sean Penn, John Travolta, Charlie Sheen, and Martin Sheen.

In 2004, Shane made his directorial debut with the film A Sight for Sore Eyes, which received numerous awards, including the Special Jury Award at WorldFest Houston. He has also directed music videos, some of which reached #1 on VH1's Top 20 Video Countdown.

Shane's directing credits extend to commercials and feature films such as Mistrust, Break Even, Double Threat, and Night Train. His book, "What You Don't Learn in Film School," has gained critical acclaim and is considered one of the best filmmaking books of all time.

With an impressive list of awards, including Emmy®, Telly, and Aurora Awards, Shane Stanley is recognized for his contributions to the film industry. He has spoken at prestigious film institutes.

Shane and his wife, actress Val Barri, are active in charities supporting cancer research, restoring hope for inner-city youth, and animal rescue. They live in Los Angeles.

Please visit shanestanley.net and whatyoudontlearninfilmschool.com.

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