Filmmaking
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Closing date - Fri 04 Sep
Enter CompetitionPut on your director's hat and prepare for an epic challenge as we get popcorn-ready for The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan's new, epic film which releases in cinemas July 17.
If you'd like to win some exciting prizes including a very cool vlogging camera and iPad read on..
We've partnered with Universal Pictures to invite you to make the everyday, EPIC. Think about an ordinary, everyday task or challenge, and imagine what it could look and feel like if it was played out on the big screen on an epic scale.
Please be advised that The Odyssey has been rated a 15 certificate by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).
You can choose one of the following routes to take part:
Route 1: Draw it
Complete an illustrated 6-panel storyboard of your epic journey. Include descriptions to briefly explain the story and any other technical details you'd like us to know.
Route 2: Shoot it
Either
Tell a story by taking 6 photos. Include descriptions to briefly explain the story and any other technical details you'd like us to know.
Or
Using only 6 shots, create a short film of your epic take on an everyday event (max. 2 mins).
Route 3: Write it
Tell your story using the power of words! Write 6 max. 100-word paragraphs or verses (max. 600 words in total) of descriptive writing for an epic retelling of an everyday event.
Guidance on making your entry
We will not be judging you on technical ability alone and remember - you don't need expensive equipment to tell a great story!
Entries will be judged on the quality and creativity shown by the entrant, particularly their use of original visual, audio and/or written tools to transform "the everyday" into "the epic".
Good luck making your entry. We can't wait to see how you make the everyday, EPIC!
Enter CompetitionWe recommend you enter using a desktop computer and an up to date browser
Judging and Eligibility Criteria
In order to be shortlisted for the judges' consideration, entries submitted must meet the following criteria:
- For the ‘draw it' option, the storyboard must contain x6 illustrated panels, and can include short written details of camera angles, movements and sound.
- For the ‘shoot it' still option, there must be x6 still images, and can include short written details of camera angles, movements and sound.
- For the ‘shoot it' filming option, the completed film must contain x6 shots, and be no longer than 2 minutes in total duration.
- For the ‘write it' option, there must be x6 written paragraphs or verses of up to max. 100 words each, covering no more than 600 words in total.
- Copyrighted materials must not be used (including images, music, video or other media). Any use of copyrighted material will result in immediate disqualification.
- AI must not to be used in the creation of the entry.
- No surnames of young people aged 17 or under should be used in the film, including the title and end credits. Into Film are committed to the protection and safety of young people, and the addition of surnames in your films can compromise this.
Content must be suitable for a general audience:
- Avoid swearing, offensive language, or explicit depictions of risky behaviors (e.g. drugs, smoking, excessive violence).
- If sensitive or risky behavior is part of the idea, entrants should think creatively about how to suggest rather than explicitly show it.
Important: You are asked not to use AI or any copyrighted material in the creation of your competition entry.
How to Enter
Simply use the ‘Enter Competition' button above and complete the entry form.
You will then be able to upload your PDF, images, and/or film (max. 2 mins in length). You are welcome to use the provided Everyday to Epic comppetition sheet for your entry - you can download this for free below.
You'll receive confirmation on the upload page when your upload has been successful.
Here is an example of what a Route 1: Draw it entry might look like.
Important: All entries must have a parent, guardian, teacher or other responsible adult's permission and contact details included to be considered. If you are aged 17 or under, please make sure you ask a parent or guardian to complete the entrant details part of the form. Please see more info in judging and eligibly criteria.
Please note: Into Film will contact winners via the authorised adult's email address and only collect the necessary data to allocate the prize. We will not store or pass on your data; all data will be destroyed after the winner is selected. View full terms and conditions.
If a safeguarding concern is identified, Into Film will follow established safeguarding procedures and contact the named authorised adult. Concerns may be escalated in line with statutory guidance where appropriate.
