NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES

COMMIT TO making a film to COMPETE WITH THE INDUSTRY at shootout 2027 IN CANNES + LONDON

ENTRY FEE: £850

THE SCHEDULE

COMMIT TO TAKING YOUR PLACE AND START MAKING YOUR FILM NOW

FILM BY MAY 21ST 2027

PREMIERE AT CANNES - JUNE 2027

UK PREMIERE - LATE JUNE 2027

entry fee includes:

entry to this competition as described on the straight 8 website

entry number supplied after successful entry - this must be included visually in first 3 seconds of your film

processing & scanning from world-class motion picture film lab cinelab film & digital

creation of master pro-res file with straight 8 slate and your soundtrack (lined up with first frame of picture)

an incredible team-building, creatively freeing experience

a nerve-wracking premiere in cannes, and replay in london

voting rights

the chance to win a coveted shootout trophy

full rules apply - available after entry

note:
shootout films must be shot on a fresh roll of colour negative super 8. all films are scanned at 24fps (not 18fps)
no push/pull, no lab instructions, no copyrighted music

excludes:

cost of one roll of super 8mm film

cost of shipping to cinelab film & digital in london for processing in time for deadline

physical film spool return

camera hire / purchase - great super 8 cameras are easier to find than people think - check here

idea creation

props, cast, locations, insurance, catering

cost of champagne for everyone you know when you win

THANKS TO SHOOTOUT PARTNERS