Timeline
Registration begins October 1, 2022
All scripts and treatments turned in by November 30, 2022
Announcement of five teams moving on December 15, 2023
On-Location shooting begins January 2, 2023
The deadline for completed films to be submitted is March 12, 2023
Screening and Awards Ceremony March 31, 2023
Qualification
The Producer, Writer, and Director must be veterans or members of the Legion Family.
Non-legion members may participate, although in order to be considered for an award one must qualify as a Veteran or Legion Family member.
Registration
Registration begins October 1, 2022, and ends November 30, 2022
The registration fee will be set at $35.
All registered teams will be required to submit a script, and treatment or detailed shot list for their project by November 30, 2022.
Theme “Let’s Laugh Together”
The proposed date of the screening and awards ceremony will be March 31, 2023. In an effort to open up to a wider audience and create a light-hearted atmosphere, the theme for this year’s competition will be, “Let’s Laugh Together!”
Whether is slow and subtle or gut-punching laughter we want to take a look into the lighter side of being a veteran.
Script Submission
Teams must submit
1. Less than 10-minute script
2. Film treatment and/or detailed shot list
Please attach the treatment and/or shot list as additional documents and be sure to include any other production files that support your project.
Demonstrate to the judges that you’ve not only written a script but put some thought and follow-through into the production of the project.
Selection
Judges will review the submissions and choose five teams to move forward in the competition. Those five teams will be announced on December 15, 2022, and will have an opportunity to schedule a shoot day at the Post 43 Clubhouse.
Shooting
The teams moving forward will have the opportunity to schedule one 10-hour shoot day on location at the Hollywood Post 43 clubhouse between January 2, 2023, and February 28, 2023.
Deliverables
Final deliverables are due by March 12, 2023. Which include: video file, poster, crew list, title, description, and a crew photo.
Judging
Between March 13, 2023, and March 24, 2023 judges will review the submission and determine winners in all categories.
Ceremony
The screening and awards ceremony will take place Saturday, March 31, 2023.
Awards
Awards will be given in the following categories:
Best Overall
Best Direction
Best Acting
Best Writing
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Honorable Mention
Miliza Milo Spirit of 43 Award