Déjà View

Filmmaking Competition

This filmmaking competition is a copy of a copy of a copy of a copy of a copy of a copy...

Have you ever had that eerie feeling like you've been there or done that before?  Have you already experienced a present experience?

At OSIF, we call that Déjà View.  This experiment contest is simple:

We give filmmaking teams the exact same script to shoot and edit.  What we hope to get are completely different results.  

We want to see how different creative minds interpret and produce the same idea.  But, there is a twist:  Each team gets to choose how to end their story. 

Go grab some popcorn... it's time to experience some Déjà View.

We are also pairing this with a separate scriptwriting contest!  Calling all scriptwriters who want to have their story duplicated many times over.  Submit your script, and have a chance to see your story played up on the big screen, again, and again, and again!


View the Past Déjà View Contest - 2022

CLICK HERE

Déjà View Scriptwriting Competition

Interested in seeing your story duplicated, copied and maimed many times over?  Submit your short screenplay today! CLICK HERE

RULES:
- Scripts are due by November 1st, 2024 - 11:59pm
- Open to all Okanagan based Scriptwriters
- Scripts must be 4-6 pages long (not including title page).
- Must be written in industry standard Proper Script Format - no exceptions.
- 2 characters minimum, 3 characters max.
- Characters must be unisex and physically ambiguous - any actor, regardless of sex or physical body type, should be able to play any role within the script.
- 1 or 2 physical locations only (multiple scene headings within the same location is fine - ex. INT - HOUSE - BEDROOM & INT - HOUSE - KITCHEN is only 1 physical location).
- Script must have an open-ended finale - we want the filmmaker to have the final say on what happens at the very end. 
  Ex. In our first reincarnation of Deja View, a box was a main prop within the script, the story ends by a character opening the box...         What's in the box?  That's up for the filmmakers to decide and shoot.
- All scripts must follow safe practices for the crew and cast - no stunts, no car driving scenes while acting, no dangerous activities, or anything that could put a person in harms way.
- No gratuitous violence, swearing, sex or drug useSome is okay, but Keep it PG-13.
- Scriptwriters can submit as many scripts as they like.
- Submission Fees - OSIF Members - FREE ~ Non-Members - $15

TIP: Make your script impactful, exciting, achievable to shoot, and leave it on a good cliffhanger!

All Scripts will be read and judged by a panel of industry professionals, to select the best script to bring forward for our local filmmakers to create, over and over again.

Déjà View Filmmaking Competition

WHAT TO KNOW:
The script will remain a secret until Wednesday, Nov 13th at 6:00pm.  We will email it to the Team Leader.

The script will be only 1-2 locations, with 2-3 actors (unisex and physically ambiguous), and be between 4-6 pages in length.

You will have 14 days to shoot, edit, and submit your film.

Your final film should be produced as closely to the provided written script as possible.  Your artistic style, impression and interpretation of the characters & dialogue is up to you.

Eligibility

  • Open to all Okanagan based filmmakers.
  • A Team Leader from each team must fill out the Registration Form.
  • Entry Fee - OSIF Members ($20) - Non-Members ($50)

Prizes

1st Place Team Receives:

    • $500 cash
    • The OSIF Championship Belt
    • The winning film will play at the Okanagan Screen Awards in late March 2025

All films will be judged by a panel of independent industry professionals. 

It will be judged on: Script Accuracy, Technical Quality (Sound & Cinematography), Acting, Production Value, Creativity, & Overall Impression.

Dates

The Script will be revealed by email to the Team Leader at 6:00pm on Wednesday, November 13th.

All films must be submitted (see below) by 6:00pm on Wednesday November 27th.

The Winner will be revealed at a live screening on a date TBD.

How to Register / Submit

REGISTRATION FORM & ENTRY FEE PAYMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE.

First Step

Fill out the Registration Form - CLICK HERE.

Second Step

Pay your entry fee - OSIF Members $20 - Non-Members - $50

You can e-transfer to payment@osif.org or, or pay by credit card using the donation form at the bottom of the page, or during registration.

Not a member?  Join us Today!  Click Here

Third Step

Submit your film!  Use the Submission Form below.

Upload your video file to Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, OneDrive, WeTransfer, etc. or Vimeo if downloads are enabled.

We recommend exporting using the codecs H.264, H.265/HVEC or ProRes 422 or by using the Youtube export option available in your video editing suite. Please export no smaller than 1080p/2k, 2160p/4k preferred.

* DO NOT submit just a screener link to us, we need an original downloadable copy.

This submitted version will be played on the BIG SCREEN!


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