Submit a short film about Race in America today

AudPop's 4th annual Race to Justice pioneered by #OscarsSoWhite April Reign celebrates Black filmmakers while exploring race in America. 

We believe that important issues must be discussed, not ignored or swept under the rug. This is no less true regarding the issue of race. Too often, merely attempting to discuss race results in being branded a "race baiter" or "racist." We disagree and seek to empower your voice.

THE CHALLENGE: Submit a short film, 20 minutes or under, that portrays an honest and instructive conversation about race.

Address one, some or all of the following: 

• What does race mean to you?
• How has the definition of race changed due to the current political climate?
• What are the most important things to remember when discussing race?
• What images spring to mind when you think about race?
• If we put your submissions in a time capsule to be opened in 50 or 100 years, what would it say about the issue of race today?

The Mission of the Race to Justice Film Challenge:

• To accelerate the careers of Black filmmakers
• Change people’s hearts
• Motivate young people to sign up to vote
• Motivate people to donate their time to making a difference in their community
• The creation of numerous short films that have the potential to go viral
• Stream the films across eyeball driven platforms

The films will be juried by an industry panel and up to 10 films are deemed the finalists films.  The finalists will premiere at AudFest 2022. The global audience will vote on the finalist films for the Audience Award.

Following the premiere, awards will be announced for

• Best Film: Jury Choice
• Honorable Mention (Jury)
• Best Film: Audience Choice

Entries will be evaluated based on the following judging criteria:

• Creativity (45%)
• Technical Merit (30%)
• Adherence to the Assignment (25%)

The finalist films in this challenge may be used across additional multiple distribution channels. Your film may have been previously screened and distributed. 
 

AudPop is a premium video platform connecting Creators, businesses, and audiences globally. We believe that real stories can change the world. That’s why we connect  Creators with brands and audiences through the creation, curation, and promotion of authentic storytelling content worldwide. Founded in 2013 and Powered by 75,000+ global filmmakers, AudPop is committed to facilitating collaboration and creating meaningful change.

SUBMISSIONS DUE BY

Submissions Closed

VOTING OPENS

Feb 16, 2022 at 12:00pm MST (America/Denver)

VOTING CLOSES

Feb 23, 2022 at 12:00pm MST (America/Denver)

WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Mar 02, 2022 at 12:00pm MST (America/Denver)

FINAL TEAM AWARDS

1st Place Team Award: 0