Title: WDIV Michigan Film Challenge:
Only open to legal residents of the state of Michigan. Entrants much be 18 years of age and reside in the local viewing area.

Specifications:
Films must be from 5-15 minutes in length.
Individuals may only enter once during the contest period.
Films can be from any genre, but must fit the theme.

This years them is: Opposites Attract.

A team from local 4 will narrow down all submitted entries to 10 finalists which will then be put up for public voting on Local 4’s website, ClickOnDetroit.

The public’s vote goes toward selecting the people’s choice winner.

On October 20, 2016 a screening event will be held at the Detroit Institute for Music Education (DIME) and a panel of four judges will choose the grand prize winner and the runner-up. All entrants must be able to accept award in Detroit on October 20th.

Timeline:
Deadline for entries is September 20, 2016 at 8:00 p.m.
October 3, 2016: Top 10 films posted on ClickOnDetroit for public voting of People’s Choice Award.
October 3-19: People’s Choice voting.
October 20, 2016: Film Challenge Detroit 2016 (at DIME).

Prizes:
1st Place: A trip to the Sundance Film Festival and $1,000 cash.
2nd Place: $1,000 cash.
3rd Place: GoPro

All interested in doing this and applying, please let Ms. Kim know your intentions prior to applying.  We want to ensure criteria submission.