Diversity in Cannes Short Film & Webseries Showcase ()

Festival start: 22 May 2023      Festival end: 23 May 2023

Created to encourage content creators from unique backgrounds to share their stories during the Cannes Film Festival, the independent Diversity in Cannes Short Film & Web Series Showcase will promote the work of diverse (thought, race, gender, age, religion, physical ability and sexual orientation) filmmakers and recognize them globally for their achievements in film.

Top six to eight films & web series from ALL eligible entries as determined by Beyond Borders: Diversity in Cannes and its partners will be considered in competition and screened during the Diversity in Cannes Short Film & Webseries Showcase in May 2018 at an independent event during the Cannes Film Festival. Winners will be determined by jury and announced at the showcase.

While the events take place in France at the same time as the Cannes Film Festival the Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase is an INDEPENDENT EVENT!!!

Prizes for General Showcase Winners

Top six to eight films/web series from ALL eligible entries as determined by Beyond Borders: Diversity in Cannes and its partners will be considered in competition and screened during the Beyond Borders: Diversity in Cannes Short Film & Web series Showcase in May 2017 during the Cannes Film Festival. Winners will be determined by jury and announced at the showcase.

Winner (1)

*Script Coverage (Feature or Short Film Script) from an entertainment company
* (2) meetings (in person, conference call or video conference) with industry experts in the areas of sales, distribution, production etc as determined by Diversity in Cannes program administrator

* Feature article in an online magazine or blog

* (1) complimentary submission to global film festival as determined by the Diversity in Cannes program administrator.

* Link to winning film on the Diversity in Cannes website, Facebook, Youtube, Vimeo and Twitter Pages (as appropriate)

* Legal consultation with entertainment attorney

* 60 minute film marketing/pr consultation & strategy plan development with Entertainment Publicist and Brand Strategist, Yolonda Brinkley

* Comprehensive list of approximately 30 global film initiatives complete with deadlines, requirements and websites

* Global exposure via press release announcing winners of the Diversity in Cannes Short Film & Webseries Showcase

* Film screened at the Beyond Borders: Diversity in Cannes Pre-Cannes Film Festival Information Session and US Screening Series Q1 2018 in the US (Los Angeles, New York or Atlanta)

*Diversity in Cannes Short Film & Webseries Showcase certificate, plaque or trophy
*Prizes subject to change*

2016 Prizes

* One hour consultation (in person/phone/video conference) with a CBS Entertainment Diversity executive as well as script coverage for your TV script, if applicable.
* One hour marketing consultation with Moca Media to discuss project goals and film strategies. To learn more visit mocamedia.tv.
* Complimentary submission of winning film to global film festival as determined by the Beyond Borders: Diversity in Cannes program administrator.
* Guest appearance on Film Fervor, a film podcast hosted by Justin Kinkaid.
* Link to winning film or trailer on the Beyond Borders: Diversity in Cannes website, Facebook, Youtube, Vimeo and Twitter Pages (as appropriate).
* Participant on Diversity in Cannes’ Twitter Trailer Tuesday where we’ll share your films trailer and discuss your current and future projects.
* Global exposure via press release announcing winners of the Diversity in Cannes Short Film & Webseries Showcase.
* Film screened at the Beyond Borders: Diversity in Cannes Pre-Cannes Film Festival Information Session and US Screening Series in the US (Los Angeles, New York or Atlanta).
* Diversity in Cannes Short Film & Webseries Showcase certificate.

Submission Guidelines

There is no limit to the number of entries as long as they meet the requirements below.

* must be submitted by April 1, 2023
* must be the work of a diverse filmmaker or tell a diverse story
* must be under 20 minutes including credits
* must have English subtitles if shot in another language
* must not contain pornography
* must not contain racist, sexist, offensive or defamatory statements
* must not cause harm to anyone
* must not be an invasion of privacy
* must have complete rights to film’s content
* must have a copyright owner who is at least 18 years of age
* must be copyright free
* must be original work and not based, in whole or in part on material, fictional or nonfiction, produced or un-produced, published or unpublished, unless such material was originally created and published/produced by the applicant in another medium and not based

Judging to Determine Finalists

All entries received during the open call for entries will be reviewed by the festival administrator for eligibility and compliance with the entry requirements. Following the festival administrator’s review, eligible entries will be made available for judging by a panel of Beyond Borders: Diversity in Cannes partners. Films will be judged on the elements below and competition films will be selected from all eligible entries. Decision of the screening committee is final!

* Creativity and Originality

*Direction

* Writing

* Cinematography

* Performances

* Production Value

*Pacing

* Structure

* Sound Music

* Overall Impression

Top six to eight films from ALL eligible entries as determined by Beyond Borders: Diversity in Cannes and its partners will be considered in competition and screened during the Diversity in Cannes Short Film & WebSeries Showcase in May 2017 at an independent event during the Cannes Film Festival.

Winners will be determined by jury and announced at the showcase.

By agreeing to showcase your work with Diversity in Cannes Short Film & Web Series Showcase, you agree to the following:

* Diversity in Cannes Short Film & Web Series Showcase & Awards is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen items, including films in any medium, while en-route or in our possession, on or off of festival grounds.

* All fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.

* Applicant claims all liability and damages in relation to any screening of applicant's submission to which applicant does not hold complete rights to its content.

* Applicant is responsible for clearing all rights to the content of the film prior to exhibition.

* Applicant grants DIC Short Film & Web Series Showcase the right to use excerpts from accepted films including audio, video, names and images to promote the festival.

* The rights-holder allows the DIC Short Film & Webseries Showcase to screen the submitted work, in full, at the 2017 DIC Short Film & Web Series Showcase without further communication or approval.

* Applicant permits the DIC Short Film & Web Series Showcase to retain one or more copies of applicant's film for use in the Showcase archives.

* Applicant permits the DIC Short Film & Web Series Showcase to create DVD copies of applicants film for use by Showcase staff & associates to facilitate the pre-screening process.