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What is THE Sundance TV Shorts Competition?
beIN is partnering with SundanceTV for the first SundanceTV Shorts Competition in the region. We have a panel of prominent jurors to support up-and-coming talent, whilst celebrating creativity and uniqueness. The competition is open to entrants from a number of MENA countries, providing a unique platform that showcases emerging filmmakers and original storytellers.
Why participate?
It’s the ideal platform to exhibit your passion for filmmaking, opening up a world of opportunity with recognised brands such as SundanceTV and beIN.
How can you participate?
Meet Competition Criteria
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The contest is only open to individuals who have directed or produced a film (not companies)
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Films should be no longer than 15 minutes and must be delivered with English subtitles if English is not the spoken language.
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All genres welcome including, but not limited to, narrative, documentary, animation, etc.
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Entries must meet SundanceTV’s official rules and technical requirements, CHECK HERE
Check important dates
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4 August
Competition launch and submissions are open -
25 October
deadline of the competition, last day to submit your entries -
November
Announcing the winner and runner-ups winner movie broadcasted on AMC channels exclusive to beIN
Prizes: Winner and Runner-ups
Grand prize
- A one-on-one Masterclass experience with Actress and Producer Uma Thurman
- A one-on-one live streamed Q&A with Uma Thurman
- Short film broadcast on SundanceTV channel exclusive to beIN on Channel 75
- A home entertainment package
- beIN CONNECT voucher for one (1) year
The Runners-Up prizes
- Short film broadcast on SundanceTV channel exclusive to beIN on Channel 75
- A home entertainment package
- USD$50 worth of beIN Video-On-Demand credit once subscribed to the beIN TV platform /li>
About Sundance TV
SundanceTV is the television destination for independent-minded viewers seeking something different. Bold and imaginative, SundanceTV offers audiences a diverse and engaging selection of high-quality independent feature films and documentaries, and local Arabic productions. It is available on channel 75 exclusively on beIN in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).