CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Mixed Mag
DEADLINE: June 10, 2021
INFO: Mixed Mag, an online multimedia publication dedicated to promoting creatives of color and celebrating multiethnic/multicultural voices, is accepting articles, think pieces, short stories, reviews and essays between 500-3000 words (sections include ART, FASHION, POLITICS, PROSE, TV/FILM/THEATER, MUSIC, FOOD, HEALTH/SEX/WELLNESS).
Please read specific section requirements below:
POETRY: Submit up to three poems.
PROSE: Submit creative non-fiction, flash fiction or short stories between 500-3000 words.
TV, FILM & THEATER: Monologues must be 5 pages max. Plays/screenplays must be between 10-15 page max (this includes plays, films and web series). Short films or web series episodes must be no longer than 15 minutes.
ART: Submit 10 photos/videos max for visual submissions. Please include an artist’s statement.
MUSIC: Send us your essays, albums reviews or original music links. Please include links to Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Youtube, etc. as well as a paragraph about your submission.
FOOD: Send us your food stories, recipes, conversations and good eats related to culture or ancestry. Please include photos and if sending a recipe, please include a paragraph explaining what this food means to you and your culture.
FASHION: Submit articles, essays or reviews about clothing, accessories, upcoming designers, sustainable fashion and more. Also submit your own upcoming labels/lines with up to 10 photos/videos max and an artist statement.
Please send your submissions to submissions@mixedmag.co
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DISNEY LAUNCHPAD SHORTS INCUBATOR PROGRAM
Disney
DEADLINE: June 11, 2021
INFO: With a focus on building a more inclusive entertainment industry, Disney is looking for experienced writers and directors from underrepresented backgrounds with diverse and varied perspectives, including but certainly not limited to women, people of color, the LGBTQ community, various religious groups, military veterans, people with disabilities and others, to produce a short in the Disney Launchpad: Shorts Incubator program.
As we consider the impact of the global pandemic on our everyday lives, the multifaceted value and importance of “connection” has never been clearer. For Season II of our program, we look to tell stories that explore this theme in surprising and unexpected ways.
In the Launchpad, writers and directors will be paired with Disney creative executives who will serve as mentors. Additionally, with the full support of the studio behind them, they will learn how to creatively collaborate and work effectively with their studio partners.
Select shorts will have the opportunity to live on Disney+ and it is possible that they may be considered for further development for long-form or episodic motion pictures, based on the short’s quality, performance on the platform, future arcs, and other factors, though future development is not guaranteed.
The Launchpad is a twelve (12) month program starting in December of 2021 and will include the following (please note that timeframes and program parameters are subject to change):
Four (4) months of script development and professional development classes, specifically designed to strengthen your professional and storytelling skills.
Bringing the robust curriculum of the American Film Institute (“AFI”) to the Launchpad, classes for the writers and directors will be led primarily by our educational partner, AFI, and held once or twice per week on the Disney studio lot in Burbank, California from 6:30pm - 10pm PT, with one (1) Saturday field trip to the AFI campus in Los Angeles (Please note that depending on the state of the pandemic, classes may be conducted remotely for safety reasons).
A staggered production schedule, which will include: up to eight (8) weeks of pre-production, ten (10) to twelve (12) weeks of principal photography (staggered schedule for all six (6) projects), and up to ten (10) weeks of post-production.
How To Apply
When applying, you will need to provide the following:
Essay
One (1) Directing Sample if you are applying as a Director, One (1) Short Film Script if you are applying as a Writer and both if you are applying as a Writer/Director.
Resume
Legal Agreements
One (1) Professional Reference (Optional)
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THE GREAT UNTOLD
Netflix / Adobe
DEADLINE: June 13, 2021
INFO: The Great Untold is a contest from Netflix and Adobe to find the stories the world needs to hear.
It’s your story told your way. Maybe it’s a coming-of-age story or an overcoming-the-odds one. A feel-good saga or an existential journey. Whatever moves you — we want to know.
If your story is one of the three selected, you’ll get to turn it into a short film with the help from Adobe and the guidance of a mentor from the Netflix community. Winners will receive $10,000 and come away with a priceless experience.
MENTORS:
Ryan O’Connell: Writer, actor, director, LGBTQ+ activist, and disability advocate known for creating and starring in the Netflix series Special.
Lyn Sisson-Talbert: One of Hollywood’s most accomplished producers. She’s the guiding force behind plays, books, and Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
David E. Talbert: An imaginative author, director, and producer who breaks boundaries. His most recent project was the film Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey.
HOW TO ENTER:
Create a 1-minute trailer for your story. Be sure to communicate what it’s about, the main characters, and setting. If you want, you can add music, sound effects, and animation — it’s up to you.
Submit via TikTok using #TheGreatUntold and #contest. Don’t forget to follow and tag @adobe and @netflix to complete your entry.
Or upload your trailer here: https://submit.whatsyourgreatuntold.com
https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/buy/students/explore.html
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FEATURE FILM SCREENWRITING COMPETITION
Launch Pad
DEADLINES:
Late: June 25, 2021
Final: July 23, 2021
INFO: Enter now to join The Launch Pad’s tradition of industry access and writer success, including projects sold to Netflix, Paramount, Sony and more.
The Launch Pad Competitions have led to more signings, success stories and careers than any other screenwriting competition. With nearly a decade of experience in promoting up-and-coming writers, The Launch Pad Competition has firmly established itself as the premier hub for Hollywood to discover fresh voices and new ideas. We advocate for all of our Top 100 finalists, working with them to share their work with the right industry members to advance their career.
Our prestigious juries of industry members include managers, agents, producers and executives at companies across Hollywood. We also offer exclusive partnerships with management and production companies to give writers an extra leg up.
Through these partnerships, as well as our exclusive mentorship opportunities, we seek to provide as many avenues towards success as possible. No competition will do more to help all of their finalists take the next steps in their careers, and no competition has had as much success in helping writers break into the industry. Enter now for a chance to join this tradition of Launch Pad success.
PRIZES:
Grand Prize | Top 3 Winners
Everything the Top 10 receive, plus…
Invited to our exclusive, annual Launch Pad party where you will meet top agents, managers, executives, producers, and some of our current and previous judges.
Top 10
Everything the Top 50 receive, plus…
Your work will be read, reviewed and voted on by each of our esteemed Judges.
One free entry to any future Launch Pad Competition of your choosing.
Top 50
Everything the Top 100 receive, plus…
One year free membership to the Tracking Board.
Top 100
Your project and writer profile will be shared and marketed to our extensive industry network through newsletters, website posts, promotional books and more.
Inclusion in the Launch Pad Alum community of writers who network and help each other drive forward in their careers.
Guaranteed Option Prize
A Minimum of 1 project will be selected from our option partner TBD to receive an option offer for their Launch Pad project.
To qualify for this prize, entrants must have selected the “Guaranteed Option” add-on when submitting their project.
This prize, as with all add-on prizes is not decided upon by placement in the competition. Regardless of whether the project entered makes any finalist round, your project will still be in contention for this prize until the competition ends.
Guaranteed Signing Prize
A Minimum of 1 writer will be selected for representation by our exclusive signing partner(s).
To qualify for this prize, entrants must have selected the “Guaranteed Signing” add-on when submitting their project.
This prize, as with all add-on prizes is not decided upon by placement in the competition. Regardless of whether the project entered makes any finalist round, your project will still be in contention for this prize until the competition ends.
Mentorship Program Selections
A Minimum of 3 writers (1 per mentor) will be selected by our mentors to enter our 2021 Launch Pad Feature Mentorship Program.
To qualify for this prize, entrants must have selected the “Mentorship Program” add-on when submitting their project.
This prize, as with all add-on prizes is not decided upon by placement in the competition. Regardless of whether the project entered makes any finalist round, your project will still be in contention for this prize until the competition ends.
https://tblaunchpad.com/competitions/feature/
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CALL FOR FILMS: DC South Asian Film Festival
DEADLINES:
Earlybird: June 30, 2021
Late: July 31, 2021
INFO: The Washington DC South Asian Film Festival is a 501 (c) (3) Not for Profit Organization and is one of the most celebrated screen events on the Washington, D.C. cultural calendar. The festival takes place annually in the heart of America’s capitol, showcasing the best in alternative cinema from India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, and Sri Lanka. This year’s dates are October 6 – 12, 2021.
AWARDS + PRIZES:
We give prizes in following categories:
Best Feature Film
Best Story
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Short Film
Best Documentary
Best Smartphone Film
Best Feature Film - Audience Award
Best Short Film - Audience Award
This year (2021) we might host an online film festival again. If the festival is online/virtual the dates and programming will change, but around same October timeframe. Please let us know if that will be an issue for screening your film.
Only films that comply with the following criteria will be considered.
1. The Applicant must be legally authorized to enter DCSAFF 2021.
2. Films must be from the South Asian Diaspora with a unique voice, message and creative appeal.
3. Films must feature the work of filmmakers of South Asian descent living inside or outside the subcontinent.
4. Films made by Non-South Asian filmmakers must feature significant South Asian content.
5. Films must have completed post production by July 2021.
6. Duration: Feature Films must have a maximum duration 140-minutes, Short Films (includes Music Videos and TV episodes) must have a maximum duration of 30-minutes, Smart Phone Short Film (includes TikToks) maximum duration 12 minutes and Documentaries must have a maximum duration of 60-minutes. If your film is longer in duration, please contact the festival before submitting.
7. Non-English language films must be subtitled in English.
8. Participation at another international film festival does not preclude entry into DCSAFF. However, preference will be given to North American Premieres.
9. To remain in consideration, the submitted film should not have premiered in Washington DC (including Maryland and Virginia) prior to the festival.
10. Films that are available on Amazon Prime, Netflix, YouTube or any other online platform will not be accepted.
11. Re-entry: If your work was submitted and considered for previous editions of DCSAFF, you may re-submit your film if you have made significant changes and if all eligibility requirements are met.
12. DCSAFF can only accept and consider entries submitted with a valid entry form and non-refundable entry fee.
13. Late Entries: If you are unable to meet the late submission deadline (July 31, 2021), please contact the festival and tell us of your intent to send a late entry.
14. It is the sole responsibility of the Applicant to secure clearance from the copyright holders of any copyrighted materials. The applicant releases DCSAFF from any and all claims related to infringement of copyright or violation of any other right arising out of screening the film.
15. DCSAFF reserves the right to settle all cases not covered by the guidelines and to grant exceptions in special cases.