TikTok has introduced that it’s internet hosting its third annual #TikTokShortFilm competitors this 12 months, as a part of its broader partnership with the Cannes Movie Pageant, offering TikTok creators with a chance to showcase their quick movies, “and be found by over 1 billion individuals around the globe”.

As defined by TikTok:

“From February twenty first to March fifteenth, 2024, we invite creators to participate within the competitors by submitting their authentic 1min+ movies in TikTok’s signature vertical format utilizing the hashtags #TikTokShortFilm and #TikTokShortFilmCompetition. Winners throughout three classes: Grand Gagnant, Finest Script and Finest Directing, will probably be chosen by a highly-acclaimed panel of judges and will probably be invited by TikTok to current their work and obtain their prizes, through the #TikTokShortFilm ceremony that can happen in Cannes (France), on the time of 77th version of the Pageant de Cannes.”

Fascinating to notice that the video needs to be in vertical format, contemplating TikTok’s more moderen push to get extra panorama movies within the app.

The Grand Winner will obtain a money prize of 10,000€ (approx $US10,700), whereas winners of the Finest Script and Finest Directing classes will obtain 5,000€ ($US 5,350) every to help their tasks.

And for the primary time this 12 months, US creators will be capable to participate, which is able to develop the pool of expertise for the competition, and supply extra alternatives for aspiring filmmakers.

TikTok says that numerous previous winners and contributors have gone on to kickstart their movie trade careers, with the quick format offering a precious showcase for rising expertise.

“Over the previous 12 months, greater than 2 million movies have been created globally with the hashtag #TikTokShortFilm, which noticed a rise of just about 180% in movies created in comparison with 2022.”

It’s additionally a great way for TikTok to get extra artistic content material into its app, by placing elevated emphasis on publicity and alternative for aspiring movie creators.

It could possibly be your likelihood to take your first steps into the world of cinema, and to construct an viewers together with your work. And for manufacturers, it might additionally act as a showcase of potential creators who it’s possible you’ll wish to associate with on future in-app promotions.

You may be taught extra about TikTok’s Quick Movie competitors right here.