OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS – SHORTFISH 2023

Shortfish film awards

Submissions have now been opened for “Shortfish” SPRETTFISKUR 2023. The Short Film Competition of Stockfish Film Festival and Industry days.

Four categories are registered and awarded

BEST SHORT NARRATIVE

BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY

BEST SHORT EXPERIMENTAL

BEST MUSIC VIDEO

The goal of the competition is to draw attention to aspiring and versatile filmmakers and encourage further attention with prizes that lay the foundation for the next project. Prices are supported by KUKL Rental, Trickshot Post production house and the Icelandic broadcaster RÚV. Winners will be included in RÚV, VOD roaster in 2023.

Prices

Narrative

KUKL 1.000.000 ISK – in house rental

RÚV 700.000 ISK – cash

Trickshot 200.000 ISK – in house service

Documentary

KUKL 500.000 ISK – in house rental

RÚV 700.000 ISK – cash

Trickshot 200.000 ISK – in house service

Experimental

KUKL 250.000 ISK – in house rental

RÚV 300.000 ISK – cash

Trickshot 200.000 ISK – in house service

Music Video

KUKL 250.000 ISK – in house rental

RÚV 300.000 ISK – cash

Trickshot 200.000 ISK – in house service

Rules for submission

The films can be maximum 30 minutes length and should not have been produced before 2022. The Icelandic premiere is required to be at Stockfish Festival 2023.

Films will only be considered if the author, director and/or main producer is Icelandic. Icelandic music videos are only considered If the director is Icelandic and the music needs to be made to an original song.

Submissions are free of charge and executed through FilmFreeway.

20 short films will be shown during the festival, 5 projects will be selected to compete in each category.