FunMill Films Fest Competition
Think you've got what it takes to win the FunMill Films Fest Competition? We'd love to see what you've got!
Each team will receive the same first page of a script and the challenge will be to see how each team chooses to complete the story. There are no set genres to abide by, and there are very minimal rules - we want to see the best of what you can come up with while having very minimal creative restrictions. All films are guaranteed to screen at our main event and cash prizes and awards will be distributed at our after party!
Each team will receive the same first page of a script and the challenge will be to see how each team chooses to complete the story. There are no set genres to abide by, and there are very minimal rules - we want to see the best of what you can come up with while having very minimal creative restrictions. All films are guaranteed to screen at our main event and cash prizes and awards will be distributed at our after party!
celebrity guest judges
Official Rules
- Only 16 teams will be accepted into the competition. Availability is on a first come, first serve basis so make sure to sign up ASAP so you don't miss your chance!
- Each team will be given the same first page of a script, you MUST use this first page exactly as is to begin your film or you will be disqualified with no refund provided. (Your film will still screen - but you are ineligible for prizes and awards)
- Short films cannot exceed 7 minutes total (including credits).
- Our kick-off date is April 1st. You will have from April 1st until May 1st to complete your film. There are no other rules or stipulations to filming within this time frame other than you must turn in your completed film before time runs out on May 1st in the required format.
- You may NOT show your film publicly until it screens at the event May 16th. You may post a 1 minute trailer, release a poster, and any behind the scenes photos - but the completed film must premiere at the event or you will be disqualified.
- Judging will commence as follows:
- Each team captain will be given (1) vote at the screening. You may not vote for yourself, and collectively a team captain winner will be chosen through a majority vote.
- A panel of judges will be in attendance at the screening and collectively will vote for a judges winner.
- FunMill Films will then choose a 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place winner based on the Team Captain vote and Judges vote winners.
- All other awards will be pre-determined by FunMill Films and distributed at the after party following the event.
- Awards & Prizes
- 1st Place Grand Prize Winner receives a cash prize of $500
- 2nd Place Winner receives $250
- 3rd Place Winner receives $100
- Other awards can be found on our FAQs page.
