DStv Film Talent Competition
To Download a copy of the Entry Form and for the Terms & Conditions click here
The DStv Film Talent Celebration competition run by MultiChoice will be focusing attention on the ability of South African filmmakers to tell wonderful authentic stories through very short films. The competition will be challenging specifically those filmmakers who overcame the limits of time and continued to display their craft as talented story tellers. The length of the films has to be between three and ten minutes. This is a nationwide short film competition for South African filmmakers which is open to any genre of film as long as you believe that your film is a high impact offering.
The competition not only celebrates talent but the winners will receive cash prizes which they can add to their funds to tell more beautiful South African stories. The categories and prizes are as follows:
| Best Production | =R50k (Overall) |
| Best Director | =R40k |
| Best Editor | =R40k |
| Best Sound | =R40k |
| Best Cinematography | =R40k |
| Best Newcommer | =R20k |
The competition will be judged by highly respected industry professionals. To make it easier for you to participate in this competition we have provided two options for you to send your entry. The only accepted format is DVD, and all submission must included a completed entry form. All entrants must abide by the rules and regulations of this competition. The entry options are:
POSTAL OPTIONS:
1. Lehlohonolo Nkhabe
DStv Film Talent Competition
MultiChoice
P O Box 1502 Randburg 2125
OR
2. Tamsin Ranger
DStv Film Talent Competition
P O Box 2228 Cape Town 80003. Gugu Zungu
DStv Film Talent Competition
P O Box 4000 Durban 4001
DELIVERY OPTIONS
4. Lehlohonolo Nkhabe
DStv Film Talent Competition
Corporate Building Reception Area
MultiChoice 251 Oak Avenue 2194
OR
5. Tamsin Ranger
DStv Film Talent Competition
1st Floor 27 Caledon Street Cape Town 80016. Gugu Zungu
DStv Film Talent Competition
11th Floor Rennies House 41 Margaret Mncadi Avenue Durban 4001
COMPETITION CLOSING DATE IS 29 FEBRUARY 2012 NO SUBMISSION FEES REQUIRED.
As with all competitions MultiChoice standard terms and conditions apply, these are included in the entry form.
Let us work together to develop "an authentic South African cinematic voice".
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? THEN ENTER NOW!
1. For further information email film@multichoice.co.za
• or phone Hloni Nkhabe on +27+112893068
Contact by email is preferred.
This competition will culminate in a special event during which the winners will be announced and the top short films screened. It will be an occasion for networking, appreciating talent and generally reflecting on our achievements as an industry. We will also take this opportunity to recognise the up-and-coming filmmakers from DStv's Film Skills Development programme.
We hereby encourage your organization to urge its members to participate in the competition which kicks off during the last week of November 2011. Should you require additional information, your office is welcome to contact me any time.


