Shoot a short Doc in 24hrs
Submissions open October 2nd and close November 6th at 11:59pm ET.
We can’t wait to see what you create!
“Being part of One Day Doc completely changed my film and filmmaking journey. It has given me precious experience to be better prepared for the documentaries I’m filming now.”
CONTEST RULES + REQUIREMENTS
Categories
Best Film
Best Emerging Film
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Rules:
- Shoot your doc in 24 consecutive hours (an extra 1-2 hours on a separate day is permitted for pick-up shots only)
- Must be an AOD member who submits as the Director
- Crew members can be from outside AOD, but working with fellow AOD members is recommended.
- Use any camera (even an iPhone can work)
- Duration must be between 2-8 mins
- English subtitles required for non-English films
- Has to be new work (not previously filmed)
- Archival footage is allowed, as long as it was provided to you by your character, and is genuine and relevant to your character’s past.
- No stock footage may be used
- Submit the film as a Vimeo/Youtube link (with no passwords/unlisted link)
- Films must be submitted by the specified deadline, and ownership rights must be secured for both the film and its music. No exceptions are allowed.
Prizes
Best Film:
- $2,000 USD
- Winning Film Premiered on AOD Films YouTube*
- One-on-one meeting with distributor, Show + Tell
- Festival submission advice & funding
- Promotional funding
- and more
Best Emerging Film:
- $1,000 USD
- 1 hour feedback call with Mark Bone & Michael Del Monte
Best Cinematography:
- $500 USD
Best Editing:
- $500 USD
*AOD reserves the right to exclude a film’s premiere due to subject matter, brand involvement, or any other reason AOD finds acceptable.
Get Inspired by previous one day docs
First One Day Doc
Winner
Drawing a Line
Directed by George Henton
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Honorable Mention
Going Deep
Directed by Kelsey Blake
One Day Doc
Honorable Mention
Point of Balance
Directed by Gabriele Farinella
One Day Doc
Emerging Filmmaker Award
Air Time
Directed by Hakeem James Hausley
One Day Doc
Audience Winner
Extension
Directed by Ryan Mjoen
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