Adobe in collaboration with the NAACP unveils the relaunch of their Cinematic Shorts Competition and the introduction of a new Creative Fellowship program.
Introducing the NAACP Creative Fellowship and Cinematic Shorts Competition
The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) has announced exciting initiatives to support and showcase young adult filmmakers. The NAACP Creative Fellowship and Cinematic Shorts Competition are aimed at providing platforms for emerging filmmakers to develop and present their storytelling skills through short films.
The Cinematic Shorts Competition
This contest invites young adult filmmakers to create and submit short films, offering hands-on production experience and exposure to storytelling opportunities. Typically, short films are around 7 minutes long and are created under tight production deadlines, indicating an emphasis on quick, creative work.
The Creative Fellowship
In partnership with Adobe, the Creative Fellowship supports emerging creatives. While specific fellowship details were not fully disclosed, it is likely to involve mentorship and resources. The fellowship is a 14-week paid program for upcoming post-production professionals.
Eligibility
The programs target young adult filmmakers, with precise age ranges or other eligibility criteria not specified. These programs generally focus on early-career or student filmmakers.
Application Process
Applicants enter the Cinematic Shorts Competition by submitting a short film. The exact application steps, deadlines, or submission requirements were not detailed. The partnership with Adobe suggests digital production resources or software may be involved.
Rewards for Winners
While exact rewards for winners are not directly stated, these programs generally offer showcase and exposure for filmmakers’ works, mentorship and professional development opportunities, and possible financial awards or grants.
In the case of the Cinematic Shorts Competition, the winning filmmaker will receive an expense-paid trip to Los Angeles to attend the 57th NAACP Image Awards. The fellowship provides training in video editing, motion graphics, sound design, and content creation. The winning filmmaker of the NAACP Creative Fellowship will receive a $10,000 grant to produce a short film in collaboration with the NAACP Hollywood Bureau and NAACP+ Studios.
The fellowship will commence with a week-long retreat in Los Angeles from June 2nd to 6th. The short films produced must explore key NAACP focus issues such as Race & Justice, Health & Well-Being, Inclusive Economy, and Education Innovation. During the retreat, fellows will also participate in career-building experiences.
For more detailed information, visit the official NAACP website or their Adobe partnership page for full application details, eligibility criteria, deadlines, and rewards. The programs emphasize uplifting young filmmakers by providing hands-on experience and opening industry doors.
- The NAACP Creative Fellowship offers a 14-week paid program for upcoming post-production professionals, providing mentorship and resources in video editing, motion graphics, sound design, and content creation.
- The winning filmmaker of the NAACP Creative Fellowship will receive a $10,000 grant to produce a short film that explores key NAACP focus issues like Race & Justice, Health & Well-Being, Inclusive Economy, and Education Innovation.
- Winning the Cinematic Shorts Competition gives the filmmaker an expense-paid trip to Los Angeles to attend the 57th NAACP Image Awards.
- Beyond showcasing their works and offering professional development opportunities, these programs also focus on lifestyle improvements, such as providing assistance in fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, and shopping.
- Relationships, travel, cars, and pets are likely to be areas of interest for some young filmmakers as they narrate stories about their experiences and journey through the fellowship and competition programs.
