Open call for TOxIC Short Film Festival

They are looking for films which in essence and content, reflects, reimagines and reconfigures realities relating to the individual & collective. They prefer films which deal with local & intimate realities, conflicts and challenges and seek ways to voice them and maybe also find solutions. These could be related to but not limited to personal freedom, privacy, environment, rights, freedom of expression, social inclusion, economic empowerment, democratic values or spiritual growth.

The MasterPeace COOLeaders is a global program which aims to build ownership and leadership at grassroots level to address the issues of environment natural, developmental and cultural. They hope to reach out to common people and engage, inform and motivate them to take practical steps to solve key issues and to transform the conditions which lead to the crisis. The program is committed to tackling climate action, toxicity in the lives and enabling equal participation of women and marginalized communities. The COOLeaders program is using creative modes like arts, films, sports, etc. towards its purposes.

The chosen film will be screened online and at physical venues throughout the world. They will also mobilize this through the MP clubs in 45+ Countries.

Award Information

• The total prize money is EURO 5000. There may be an increase in the prize money in the future.

What they are looking for?

• They are seeking films from around the world of up to 30 mins duration.
• The films can include fiction, filmed action, documentaries, animation, video art and music videos.
• They will be having a special category for films made by women and for people from marginalized communities. They will be encouraging the engagement and training of women and marginalized groups in film making as part of the initiative.

Language

• The films can be in any language and preferably subtitled in English.

For more information, visit MasterPeace.