2021 Yukon 48 Film Challenge

This event took place on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 5:00 pm

Yukon48 Keys for your film
 
FILM LENGTH: 4 min max

Please note that the maximum film length is 4min.

Yukon Only:

 “The Grey Area”: Can be used in any way. As a Theme, Words, colour, object. Be Creative

Canada Wide:

Note:
* We are aligning with the Canada Wide 48FilmFest. To comply with the other 12 organizations taking part these must be part of your film.

* if you don't follow all the rules, they won’t be eligible for the 1st 2nd and the best use of prop. They could still be eligible for the audience favorite.

* If you do not use them all, your film will be screened but not eligible for awards.
 
1.     “The Grey Area”: Can be used in any way. As a Theme, Words, colour, object. Be Creative
 
2.     CAMERA TECHNIQUE: 2 options
Option #1: Tracking Shot or
Option #2: Panning Shot
 
3.     EDITING TECHNIQUE: 2 options
Option #1: Match Cut or
Option #2: Jump Cut
 
4.     LANGUAGE: [Can be written or spoken]
Use of French or your native/family language to reference (1) an object, (2) have a dialogue or (3) or use it in the entire film with English subtitles.
 
5.     Use of local music or Canadian Music  90 seconds minimum (AVOID  music videos). In the form of a score or soundtrack in front or end, avoid lyrics. You may create this yourself.
 

FILM LENGTH: 4 min max

Please note that the max film length is 4min.

 

 

 

 

The Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) and the Yukon Film Society (YFS) present the 2021 Yukon 48 Film Challenge.

Ever wanted to make a film? Now’s your chance! No matter your level of experience or equipment, you can create whatever you're inspired to over one weekend.

This year we are inviting our participants to also be included in the Canada Wide The 48FilmFest (the48 lmfest.ca). *You can choose to participate in Yukon only.

2 films from the Yukon will go on to compete at a Canada wide event with a Spring 2022 Screening at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto.

There will also be an extra $5 fee to be considered for the Canada wide event. $25 for the Canada Wide and $20 for Yukon only registration fee per film


2 films from the completed Canada Wide entrants will be chosen by our jury to participate in the national event. Yukon only films will only be eligible for the Audience favorite award. Canada Wide films will also be eligible for the Audience Favorite Awards.

Canada Wide participants will be given a list of 5 “keys” that must be included in their film. Yukon only participants will be given 1 key

The competition begins at 5:30 pm on Friday, November 5th, 2021. Participants will be given 48 hours from the time of start to hand in a final QuickTime file at 5:30pm on Sunday, November 7th, 2021 (No exceptions). A prop that must be used in the film will be revealed at the start of the challenge. Participants outside the Whitehorse or Dawson area may participate and can upload their film to YouTube or Vimeo. We must have the link by the deadline on Sunday.

Equipment is the responsibility of the entrant, however a 50% discount on YFS and KIAC equipment is available for Yukon 48 Challenge productions. Equipment should be reserved in advance and is available on a first come first served basis.

*If booking YFS Equipment from Dawson please book in advance to allow for shipping time. All films will be shown at screenings in Whitehorse and Dawson City on November 8th. A winning entry will be decided upon by a jury. The winning entry will be screened at the Dawson City International Short Film Festival and maybe shown at the 2022 Available Light Film Festival. Two Audience Awards will also be presented, voted on by the Whitehorse and Dawson audiences.

Rules

• $25 for the Canada Wide and $20 for Yukon only registration fee per film

• Filmmakers may work individually or in teams
• There is no age restriction to enter the competition
• The films may be of any genre (drama, documentary, comedy, experimental, animation)
• No previously shot footage may be used
• Maximum length 4 minutes (there is no minimum length)

• No pornographic or inappropriate material will be accepted
• Entrants will receive a prop requirement that must appear in the film
• 50% discount on YFS/KIAC Equipment for 48 Challenge productions

• All films must acknowledge the Yukon Film Society (YFS) and the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) in their credits.

• Please adhere to safe spacing practices and other COVID19 protocols as mandated by the Yukon Chief Medical Officer.

The competition begins at 5:30 pm on Friday, November 5, 2021. Participants will be given 48 hours from the time of registration. Films can be delivered/links sent to KIAC or the YFS starting by 5:30pm on Sunday, November 14.

Drop off films at the KIAC of ce on Sunday between 5 and 6pm or Email a download link to lmfest@kiac.ca. For YFS entrants email download link to tech@yukon lmsociety.com or drop off the lms at the of ce between 3pm to 6pm. Please keep your links private until after the screenings.

To register

• Please fill out the registration form and email it to tech@yukonfilmsociety.com
• Click here to download the entry form as a PDF
• You can pay the registration fee online - https://yukon-film-society.square.site/
• Dawson entrants can register with Dan Sokolowski of KIAC - please email to filmfest@kiac.ca

All iflms will be shown at screenings in Whitehorse and Dawson City on November 13, 2021.2 winning entries will be decided upon by a jury. The winning entries will be screened at the 2022 Dawson City International Short Film Festival and maybe screened at the 2022 Available Light Film Festival and will participate in the Canada wide The48FilmFest in Spring2022.Two Audience Awards will also be presented, voted on by the Whitehorse and Dawson audiences.

The Yukon Film Society and the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture are not liable for any costs, damages, injuries or liabilities that may occur during the making of your film.

The 2021 YT 48 Film Challenge poster design by YukonU’s Multimedia Communication Capstone Class of 2021!