Cause Film Festival began in 2014, offering filmmakers the opportunity to screen videos they have made that support a cause. Going into its third year, 100% of the profits from the festival go to the winning charity.
The festival’s Director, Yolandi Franken is a strong supporter of charities and places high value on helping others in the community. The best way to help others is to create awareness of their situations. Sometimes
pure awareness can be a prevention!
CATEGORIES: Any short films supporting a charity or cause. No political or propaganda films will be accepted.
LENGTH: 1 min – 12 min
FEE: $30 per submission / $15 Submission for current film students
All profits will be donated to the cause or charity represented by the winning film. Any cause can be entered and they will all be treated as equal. Mobile phone films are welcome.
ENTRIES CLOSE: 8 January 2017
10 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED: 10 January 2017
PUBLIC VOTING: 11 January – 7 February 2017
FESTIVAL NIGHT: Thu, 9 February 2017
