DepicT! is Watershed’s international short film competition that, since its creation by Brief Encounters in 1998, has been challenging filmmakers to create 90 second ultra-short masterpieces. The focus is on uncovering emerging international filmmaking talent, which shows originality, imagination and the ability to engage in just a minute and a half.

Who may enter

The competition is open to anyone from anywhere in the world.

Description

DepicT! is a Watershed Project, and a part of Encounters Short Film & Animation Festival. 

DepicT! is open to short films of all production techniques, including animation, documentary, drama, experimental or artist film and hybrid work.

We want to see great films – it doesn’t matter what your budget is or what genre you’re working in. The competition is open to anyone from anywhere in the world, and entry is absolutely free – but there is ONE simple rule: Your film MUST be 90 seconds or less in duration.

The duration of your film(s) must not exceed 90 seconds including titles and credits.

Only films completed since September 2017 may be submitted. 

Entry fee

Entry is free.

Prizes

• Main DepicT! 2018 Award: £1500 cash.

• DepicT! Royal Photographic Society Cinematography Award: £1000 cash.

Deadline

 2nd July 2018

Website

Please visit www.depict.org to learn more about the competition.