empowering voices in the conversation about race in America

AudPop is proud to partner with April Reign, the Creator of #OscarsSoWhite, to bring into the world a film challenge dealing with the issues of race.

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, 5 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 emerging diverse 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 the Audience Awards Film Festival in Los Angeles as the premiere red carpet event. The global audience will vote for the finalist films the week leading up to the premiere at AudFest 2018. 

Following the premiere, awards will be announced for

• Best Film: Jury Choice
• Honorable Mention (Jury)
• Best Film: Audience Choice
• Honorable Mention (Audience)
• Best in Score
• Best in Cinematography
• Best in Sound
• Best in Editing

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.

PRIZE BREAKDOWN:

Best Film in Competition: Jury Choice wins a Canon C100 w/24-105 camera kit

Honorable Mention: Jury Choice wins 1 FilmStro soundtrack license for movies with up to a $1M budget worth $2,000

Best Film in Competition: Audience Choice wins 1 FilmStro soundtrack license for movies with up to a $1M budget worth $2,000

All 10 finalist filmmakers win: a year-long pro membership to Audience Awards, each team member receives an All Access pass to AudFest; year-long promotion to agents, distributors, and studios as a finalist in the prestigious Race to Justice Campaign. We will take your films to several distributors to get them picked up for distribution.

ABOUT AUDIENCE AWARDS: Audience Awards provides filmmakers the opportunity get discovered, win prizes and build an audience. Films are judged by the audience as well as top-level industry professionals. We are committed to providing a stage for diverse, emerging talent and their creative work. Created by filmmakers, for filmmakers, Audience Awards offers an invaluable platform for exposure. Our filmmakers don't just gain exposure - like press and social media engagement - but also opportunities to accelerate their careers (like studio and distribution deals). Learn More: https://theaudienceawards.com/filmmakers

ABOUT AUDIENCE AWARDS FILM FESTIVAL: Your days at AudFest will be filled with invaluable industry panels and workshops, your nights filled with screenings, networking parties and awards ceremonies. AudFest is the capstone of 365 days full of stellar filmmaking and an opportunity for us to provide opportunity and exposure to our filmmaker family. We play with cameras, gear, learn from industry experts, get mentored by industry execs. We award three pioneer filmmakers and screen your amazing films.

ABOUT THE FILMSTRO PRIZE: FilmStro offers the world’s first soundtrack creation studio. Score your film and make it a masterpiece. Winners receive a unique promo code to redeem their prize on the filmstro.com licensing page: https://filmstro.com/licensing

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SUBMISSIONS DUE BY

Submissions Closed

FINAL ROUND VOTING OPENS

Jun 11, 2018 at 12:00pm MDT (America/Denver)

FINAL ROUND VOTING CLOSES

Jun 18, 2018 at 12:00pm MDT (America/Denver)

PRIZE DESCRIPTION

Canon C100 w/24-105 camera kit + $5K in prizes

FINAL ROUND PRIZE DESCRIPTION

Audience Choice first place and honorable mention (second place) win 1 FilmStro soundtrack license for movies with up to a $1M budget worth $2,000

FINAL AudPop

1st Place Audience Award: FilmStro soundtrack license for movies with up to a $1M budget worth $2,000

2nd Place Audience Award: FilmStro soundtrack license for movies with up to a $1M budget worth $2,000

ENTRY FEE BREAKDOWN

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Extended Deadline:

May 22, 2018 11:59am (America/Denver)

Entry Fee: $35