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SHORT FILMS

Short films are a powerful way to process, protest and educate others on war and conflict. Documentary, animation, drama, stop animation, video diary, or anything in between –  show us what conflict looks like through your unique lens!

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For NSI’s 2026/27 competition, we want you to respond to the theme: Through My Eyes. Good luck!

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SHORT FILM COMPETITION RULES

Here are some important rules to consider before you start making your film:

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  • Your film should respond to the theme: Through My Eyes.

  • Your film must have a title.

  • Your film must be no longer than 3 minutes.

  • Your film can take any format - documentary, animation, drama, archive footage, stop animation, video diary or mixed media! 

  • Your film can be written or feature any language, but we would appreciate English subtitles / translation! 

  • Your film must be your own, original work. Films created using AI will not be accepted.

  • Please submit your film as an MP4 file, or as a Youtube / Vimeo link. 

USEFUL TOOLS & RESOURCES

Educational Resources

  • StudioBinder

  • MasterClass

  • Save the Cat! online tools


Video Editing Tools

  • DaVinci Resolve

  • CapCut


Stock Video, Photographs and Stills

  • ShotDeck, which offers a free trial

  • Pexels

  • Pixabay

  • Wikimedia Commons


Screenwriting Software

  • WriterSolo

  • WriterDuet

  • Celtx

  • Final Draft (payment required, student discounts available)




Recommended Books

  • The Art and Science of

  • Screenwriting by Philip Parker

  • Film Directing: Shot by Shot by Steven D. Katz

  • Cinematography for Directors by Jacqueline B. Frost



*Some platforms may require an account, subscription or free trial, so younger members should please check with a parent or guardian before registering.*

Inspiration

Why not take inspiration from one of our previous competition winners?

This short animation by 'Youth of Suha Suha' Art Group in the USA is called A Butterfly's Journey. 

ENTER BELOW:

Use the links below to enter! 

Our Individual Entry Form is for one piece of work, by one person.

Our Group Entry Form is for one piece of work, by more than one person. 

Our Multiple Entry Form is for multiple pieces of work by multiple people e.g. a class. 

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Individual

One entry by one individual

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Group

One entry by a group

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Multiple

Multiple entries by multiple individuals

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Artist credit: Icons designed by Dagyum Chung, UAL Student

Thank you to our supporters:

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