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Short Film Contest

Call for Submissions

YQFA invites you to create and share short films that feature Queer and Northern content for a chance to win up to $400 in prizes! All genres are welcome, including documentary, animation, comedy and drama. 

What to Submit

  • All submissions must be 18 minutes or shorter.
  • All are welcome to apply. However, special consideration will be given to films that are created by Northerners (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut, Northern BC, Northern Alberta, Northern Quebec, Labrador & Alaska). 
  • We encourage filmmakers to feature Queer content, meaning that they engage Queer people, places or storylines. 
  • We also encourage filmmakers to feature Northern content, meaning that they engage Northern people, places or storylines.
  • The use of sexist, homophobic, racist, discriminatory or harassing language, behaviour or content is not welcome. 
  • Submissions must be made by September 30, 2020.​

Category is...

All contest participants will divided by age: 
  • 14yrs and under 
  • 15yrs - 18yrs
  • Over 18 years of age
And, skill level: 
  • Amateur (you are new on the block &  have made 3 films or fewer)
  • Professional (you have been around the block & have made more than 3 films). 
Details on prizes to be released closer to September. Submissions will be scored using the YQFA rubric. 

Possible Inspiration

YQFA invites you to cover any topic you like, but if you need a little inspiration we would love to see: 
  • Heritage Minutes made Queer
  • ​Drag Music Videos 
  • Re-enactments of your favourite Queer moments in TV, movies or pop culture. 
  • Stories on surviving quarantine. 
We also invite you to check out the winning submission for our 2019 Short Film Contest, Tess & Maggie Save the Moon by Emily Tredger. 

How to Submit

Submit your film in mp4 format to outnorthqff@gmail.com, by September 30, 2020. Please indicate what age and skill category you would like to enter. Alternative arrangements can be made if your video is to large to send over email. 

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  • Short Film Contest
  • News & Events
  • Out North Film Fest
    • Out North 2020
    • Out North 2019
    • OUT North 2018
    • OUT North 2017
    • OUT North 2015 >
      • 2015 sponsors
      • Trailers
    • OUT North 2014
    • OUT North 2013
    • The one that started it all!
  • Contact
  • Get Involved
    • Become a Member
    • Become a Volunteer
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