In partnership with the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the rest of their co-sponsors: Microwave Films, University of the South Pacific Marshall Islands Campus and Six9Too Productions.
The Pacific Media Institute is excited to announce the :My Pacific Story Short Film Competition 2025″, celebrating World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2025. This competition invites Pacific Islanders and filmmakers from across the region to share their unique stories and creativity through short films.
Prizes
-Best of Competition:
1st Place: US$1,500 | 2nd Place: US$1,000 | 3rd Place: US$750
Media Freedom Award: US$1,000 for the best film highlighting the importance of media freedom in the Pacific.
Winning Criteria
Films will be judged on:
1. How narrative, language, editing, setting, and characters convey a Pacific story.
2. Use of sound effects, filming techniques, and music to enhance the story.
3. Effective visual and auditory storytelling to immerse viewers.
4. Creativity in approaching the Pacific story.
The “Media Freedom Award” will honor the film that best communicates the importance of media freedom in the Pacific region.
Screening of Films
Up to 20 selected films will be showcased in Majuro, Marshall Islands, during World Press Freedom Day celebrations.
Competition Rules
– Deadline: April 18, 2025
– NO ENTRY FEES
– Films must be 3–10 minutes long and focus on life in the Pacific Islands.
– Genres accepted: Drama, Documentary, Animation, and Comedy (no music videos).
– Films must be completed after October 1, 2024, and unpublished on social media before May 1, 2025.
– Indigenous Pacific Island language films are encouraged (with English subtitles).
– Films must be family-friendly and suitable for public viewing.
– One film per filmmaker (group projects are welcome).
– All participants must consent to public screenings.
How to Submit
Submit your film as a .MOV file via:
1. WeTransfer to [email protected] (free for files under 2 GB).
2. Dropbox link emailed to [email protected] (for larger files).
Don’t miss this opportunity to share your Pacific story and celebrate the power of storytelling! For more details, contact [email protected].
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-Pmi
