Bermuda Youth Film Festival

Films MUST be planned, shot and edited by a student from the age category indicated. However students are strongly encouraged to cast ‘age appropriate’ to maintain the integrity of the narrative eg. adults played by adults.

Films can be shot on any form of filming device; smart phone or video camera

Films must be a NARRATIVE or DOCUMENTARY that uses the art of film making to tell a story

Films MUST NOT depict nudity, weapons, actual violence, suicide or any footage that may suggest that actors or animals have been placed at risk during the filming.

Films MUST credit the source of any music used. If the artist is local then they should also sign an actor’s release form. **Please be mindful of YouTube protocols regarding well-known artist’s music.**

Students may only submit ONE ENTRY per film category but schools may enter multiple entries by different film makers

Email if you wish to clarify anything regarding these restrictions 

Students may submit their films independently of a school course but must have a member of their teaching staff endorse their submission to confirm that the film has been viewed by an adult and deemed to meet the above criteria. (Teacher Acknowledgement Form can be found below)

Films must be uploaded to YouTube and the link shared to the email provided along with the authorisation form. Actor release forms should be signed by ALL actors to confirm that they are happy for their image to be shown to a public audience. Location agreement forms should be signed by anyone who owns any property where filming may take place, other than public spaces, the school or personal home of the film makers. These forms will be required should your film(s) be chosen for viewing. If not provided upon request the film will be disqualified.