Competition Info
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What Kind of Work Can Be Entered?
ONE Screen welcomes those with a passion for filmmaking or advertising, either in its creation or in its impact in the creative world. Shorts submitted can be professional work, student work, personal projects, or a mixture of them all.
They can be from anytime after January 2023, and can span across mediums. Is it live action? Animated? AR/VR? Submit it! In short, we’re looking for whatever best demonstrates your unique mastery and understanding of filmmaking and production — a true representation of your talents.
More Details
Each submitted project must contain a working, compressed, final version of your project. This must be submitted in .MP4 format.
Additionally, each project must be accompanied by the length of time, a listing visual (whether it be a creative thumbnail or an elaborate poster), a brief written description, an explanation of your role as a primary creator, and any additional credits for your collaborators.
Important Dates
Eligibility Dates
- All work must have been released anytime AFTER January 1st, 2023.
Entry Deadlines
- Early Deadline: SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
- Regular Deadline: OCTOBER 7, 2024
- Extended Deadline: OCTOBER 14, 2024
NOTE: Entry fees increase after each deadline. Refer to the
categories page for current fees.
Judging
- First Round: Entries will be judged online, beginning END OF OCTOBER, 2024
- Second Round: Entries that advance from First Round will be judged online starting BEGINNING OF NOVEMBER, 2024.
Winners
- Winners Notified: MID-DECEMBER, 2024
The winners will be publicly revealed at the winners screening in FEBRUARY, 2025.
- Winners Confirmation Due: no later than JANUARY 10, 2024
All winners must confirm that all information related to their winning entries is complete and accurate.
- Winners Screening: February, 2024
The winners screening will take place at The One Club for Creativity.
Payment
For any payment questions, please contact accounting@oneclub.org.
NOTE: Our business hours are Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 6:00pm ET (15:00 – 23:00 GMT).
- All payments must be made in U.S. Dollars (USD)
- All offline payments must reach The One Club within 15 days of the invoice date.
Payment Options
- CREDIT CARD
AMEX, MASTERCARD, VISA, and DISCOVER credit cards are accepted. Online card transactions are encrypted for privacy protection.
NOTE: Credit card transactions are subject to a 3% processing fee.
- ALIPAY
Alipay payments are accepted via the online payment portal.
NOTE: Alipay transactions are subject to a 3% processing fee.
- WECHAT PAY
WeChat Pay payments are accepted via the online payment portal.
NOTE: WeChat Pay transactions are subject to a 3% processing fee.
- CHECK
Entrants based in the United States may arrange payment via check. For the total amount of fees, checks must be made payable to: The One Club for Creativity, Inc.
NOTE: ALL CHECKS MUST BE IN U.S. DOLLARS DRAWN ON A U.S. BANK.
- WIRE TRANSFER
International entrants may arrange payment via wire transfer. Account details will be given during the payment process.
NOTE: All wire transfer transactions are subject to a $35 USD processing fee.
Refunds
ALL ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE.
By submitting entries into the competition, entrants are committing to pay for all entry fees in full.
Submission Media
All entries must submit media for judging via the online entry system. Each media type has specific technical requirements, as outlined below.
Submission media options vary by category. Refer to the categories section for details on the submission options for each category.
- JUDGING MEDIA: This media will be reviewed by the jury.
- SUPPORTING MEDIA: This media is not required, but may be reviewed at the jury's discretion.
- REFERENCE MEDIA: This media is required, but will not be reviewed by the jury.
- THUMBNAIL: Every entry requires a thumbnail image. The jury will see this for reference only, it will not be judged.
International Entries
All work should be submitted in its original language. English translations are required for all work in another language.
- Image Media: For entries in a language other than English, provide an English translation in the "Judging Description / Translation" field with the individual media.
- Video Media: For video entries in a language other than English, provide English subtitles in the video or a translation in the "Judging Description / Translation" field with the individual media.
- URL Media: For video entries hosted online in a language other than English, provide English subtitles in the online video or a translation in the "Judging Description / Translation" field with the individual media.
Image
Image files will only be accepted through the online entry system.
DIMENSIONS
- The longest side of each image should be at least 2400 pixels long
- The longest side of each image must be a maximum of 4800 pixels long
FILE SIZE
- Each file must be no larger than 5 MB
FORMAT
- Each file must be a high res JPEG JPG, or PNG, or a URL
- Each file should be RGB color mode
Video
Video files will only be accepted through the online entry system. Videos submitted can be:
- Content Video (the original content as it ran)
Submissions should be no longer than 15 minutes.
- Supporting Video (Trailer, Behind the Scenes)
Submissions should be no longer than 15 minutes.
ASPECT RATIO / RESOLUTION
- 1920 x 1080 is preferred and recommended. Social videos may be submitted in 1080 x 1920 or 1080 x 1080
- Minimum resolution of 1280 x 720
- All videos must be submitted in 16:9 aspect ratio. Social videos may be submitted in 9:16 or 1:1
- Other aspect ratios will automatically have black pillars added after uploading the video into the online system
FORMAT
- .mov or .mp4
- H.264 compression
- Audio compression must be AAC
FILE SIZE
- Each file must be no larger than 500MB
EXTRAS
- Do NOT include color bars or tone
- Do NOT include agency information or slates (credits sequences are allowed!)
NOTE
- For video entries in a language other than English, provide English subtitles.
URL
URLs will only be accepted through the online entry system. URLs submitted can be:
- URL to Full Length Piece (i.e. YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
ALL URLS
- For long form and full length content videos, an active URL may be submitted to a content video hosted online (i.e., YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
- URL links entered must remain unchanged through March 2025.
NOTE
- Password-protected URLs are NOT recommended, as complicated logins slow down judging.
