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A short film contest from BET where the winning short filmmaker gets

$100,000.00 to produce a short film to be aired on the BET Networks and program services

Got a short film? Played it at film festivals?
Now what?
Why not submit it to the Lens on Talent: Johnson & Johnson Presents A Filmmakers Challenge?

Can I submit more than one film?

Yes.

Can my short film have been previously screened at a film festival?
Yes. The contest is open to short films that have been screened at any film festival.
 If so, please indicate the film festival(s) and year(s) that your film(s) played. The contest is also open to films that have not previously been screened at film festivals

What constitutes a short film?
For the purposes of the contest, a short film is any film under 20 minutes in length.

What are the contest dates?
The entry/ submission period begins April 3, 2009 and ends on November 30, 2009 

Is there a required film format?

Each entry must be submitted as DVD screeners on DVD-R (AVI or Quicktime), or VHS format. Please send in a copy, NOT your Master!

Who determines the winner?
A reviewing committee comprised of executives within the film industry will judge each entry and select the winner. 

I'm interested, what do I do next?
Follow the Official Rules located in this document. 



Good Luck!!

How to Enter

1. Read the Contest Rules
2. Complete two (2) Entry Forms
3. Complete two (2) Music Cue Sheets
4. Execute two (2) Short Film License Agreements
5. Execute two (2) Talent Letter Agreements