Film and Animation

This category explores the moving image, one of the most evocative forms of media in the world. It is both one of the most difficult and powerful categories in the competition. 

What will life be like in the future if we combined high-technology and UAE culture? What stories of birth, growth, challenge and opportunity might we face? How would the traditional elements of life in the, both for those born here and those living or working here, change over time?

In particular, how will the art of film, animation and cinema change with virtual reality? How will cinema change when viewed only on our phones? What will it look like?

You are invited to submit compelling visual stories that induce emotions, captures a mood and communicates your perspective on what Emirati Futurism looks like. The goal is not to predict the future, but to suggest the looks, sights and sounds of the moving image as it relates to the UAE.

What is covered by this category?

• Documentary
• Stop Motion Animation
• 2D/3D Animation
• Short Film

Submission should include the following

• A storyboard of your idea (one to three A4 to A0 size files which includes either 2D/3D renderings, sketches of your characters, drawings or images of your idea with a 300dpi resolution).
• A short video, clip or animation (between 15 seconds to 3 minute in length).
• 100 words describing your story/idea and how it reflects the Emirati Futurism aesthetic.

Optional

• One A4 to A0 size file which includes sketches, mood-board, or images that support your idea.

Submission formats

• Images (.jpg or .pdf)
• Video (.mp4)

Judging Criteria

Your idea will be scored according to the following factors:

1. Innovation: How original, creative and clever was the submission? Does it conceptually deliver on the challenge theme?
2. Presentation: How well executed was the submission, from a technical / quality point of view?
3. Values: Does the submission build on, respond to, or reference the heritage and experience of the UAE?

Final Submission date

28 May 2021

Terms and conditions apply.