Swan Movie Makers Programme 2024
THE SWAN SHORT FILM AWARDS 2024
Who Can Enter
A free to enter competition for amateur/non commercial filmmakers - that is individuals or groups who do not make films professionally as a business. Only ONE FILM per entrant.
Running Time and Categories
15 minutes maximum including credits. Any category - drama, documentary, animation, music video, nature, experimental, etc. Foreign language entries should have English subtitles.
Key Dates
Closing date March 8th. Final round judging and screening evening April 26th.
How to enter
Either an MP4 file (no other file formats please) by We Transfer to [email protected] Plus by a separate email with the following details: - entrant's name, film title and running time.
Or by sending a standard DVD (not Blue Ray) to - Competition Manager,
61 Greenfields Drive, Little Neston, Neston CH64 0UL. Please include email address, title and running time. (Only one film on disc please. Discs will not be returned unless a pre-paid envelope is provided.)
First Round Judging
An independent judge will view all the entries then will: a) select a Short List of the best films, b) select the Best Film overall and c) write a short Critique of the best film.
Second Round Judging
Other judges will view the short listed films and select the film that has:-
Best story/script - The Graham Kay Award.
Best directing
Best film with a Transport Theme - The Angus Tilston Award.
Screening Evening
The short listed films will be screened (in random order) at the Swan Movie Makers' Club Night on Friday April 26th 2024. The award winning films will be announced plus the Best Film by Audience Vote. Awards will take the form of certificates plus judges' comments. Notification will be by email. Any entrants wishing to attend the award evening will be most welcome to come and join us.
Competition is run by Swan Movie Makers (Wirral) UK
Who Can Enter
A free to enter competition for amateur/non commercial filmmakers - that is individuals or groups who do not make films professionally as a business. Only ONE FILM per entrant.
Running Time and Categories
15 minutes maximum including credits. Any category - drama, documentary, animation, music video, nature, experimental, etc. Foreign language entries should have English subtitles.
Key Dates
Closing date March 8th. Final round judging and screening evening April 26th.
How to enter
Either an MP4 file (no other file formats please) by We Transfer to [email protected] Plus by a separate email with the following details: - entrant's name, film title and running time.
Or by sending a standard DVD (not Blue Ray) to - Competition Manager,
61 Greenfields Drive, Little Neston, Neston CH64 0UL. Please include email address, title and running time. (Only one film on disc please. Discs will not be returned unless a pre-paid envelope is provided.)
First Round Judging
An independent judge will view all the entries then will: a) select a Short List of the best films, b) select the Best Film overall and c) write a short Critique of the best film.
Second Round Judging
Other judges will view the short listed films and select the film that has:-
Best story/script - The Graham Kay Award.
Best directing
Best film with a Transport Theme - The Angus Tilston Award.
Screening Evening
The short listed films will be screened (in random order) at the Swan Movie Makers' Club Night on Friday April 26th 2024. The award winning films will be announced plus the Best Film by Audience Vote. Awards will take the form of certificates plus judges' comments. Notification will be by email. Any entrants wishing to attend the award evening will be most welcome to come and join us.
Competition is run by Swan Movie Makers (Wirral) UK
SWAN MOVIE MAKERS – WINTER/SPRING PROGRAMME 2024
JAN 26. Ghost Film Night – Scary films & tales of the supernatural
FEB 9. Chairman's Evening – James will share his love of movies
with examples of his own work & examples from the cinema and TV
FEB 23. Members' Choice – Clips from longer movies and movie shorts
Chosen by club members.
MAR 8 Frank Barnet competition - any subject any length
(For movies longer than 20 minutes and excerpt will be shown)
MAR 22 Frank Baker presents – Frank’s latest programme of fascinating film work
APR 12 An Evening with Rob Orr – an evening of fun & entertainment
APR 26 Swan Short Film Awards Screening – our very own nationwide
Movie Competition to rival BIAFF
MAY 10 Movie to Music and One minute film competitions
MAY 24 The Les Holloway Spectacular – in Keith’s luxury home cinema – not forgetting the ice cream in the interval
The Swan Short Film Awards opens for entries on January 12th closing date March 8th
New payment arrangement from January 26th
No subs will be collected. Refreshments are free. Members, Associates, Visitors and Guests will pay £3 each on entry and add their name to an attendance list. Simply put the money in the red cash box. (if you forget to bring your £3 please remember to pay £6 the next time you attend)
JAN 26. Ghost Film Night – Scary films & tales of the supernatural
FEB 9. Chairman's Evening – James will share his love of movies
with examples of his own work & examples from the cinema and TV
FEB 23. Members' Choice – Clips from longer movies and movie shorts
Chosen by club members.
MAR 8 Frank Barnet competition - any subject any length
(For movies longer than 20 minutes and excerpt will be shown)
MAR 22 Frank Baker presents – Frank’s latest programme of fascinating film work
APR 12 An Evening with Rob Orr – an evening of fun & entertainment
APR 26 Swan Short Film Awards Screening – our very own nationwide
Movie Competition to rival BIAFF
MAY 10 Movie to Music and One minute film competitions
MAY 24 The Les Holloway Spectacular – in Keith’s luxury home cinema – not forgetting the ice cream in the interval
The Swan Short Film Awards opens for entries on January 12th closing date March 8th
New payment arrangement from January 26th
No subs will be collected. Refreshments are free. Members, Associates, Visitors and Guests will pay £3 each on entry and add their name to an attendance list. Simply put the money in the red cash box. (if you forget to bring your £3 please remember to pay £6 the next time you attend)