THE FILMMAKING INITIATIVE FOR 16-23 YEAR OLD CREATIVES LOOKING TO FOLLOW THEIR SPARKS INTO THE INDUSTRY.

PARTNERED WITH

Up for a challenge?

This year Matchbox Film Awards have teamed up with clothing phenomenon Lucy & Yak to provide you with a unique creative filmmaking challenge.

CREATE A 30 SECOND FILM TO MAKE THE WORLD THINK DIFFERENTLY ABOUT THE WORD “COMFORT”.

THe Judges

JAKE HAFER

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

GIRL&BEAR

ROBYN SAUNDERS

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

SHARE CREATIVE

ANNABEL THOMSON

HEAD OF creative & CONTENT

LUCY & YAK

CHRISTOFF TAYLOR

CEO & CO-FOUNDER

Young Creators UK

Angelica Riccardi

Head of Production

Park Village

Korrie Powell

Director

Freelance

Prizes

1 YR SUBSCRIPTION TO EPIDEMIC MUSIC
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RESOLVE STUDIO LICENSE KEY
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FREE ENTRY TO SHINY SHOWCASES
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1 YR SUBSCRIPTION TO EPIDEMIC MUSIC
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COMMERCIAL DIRECTING MASTERCLASS WITH JORDAN BRADY
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FREE ENTRY TO SHINY SHOWCASES

STUDIO TIME AT PARK VILLAGE
1 YR SUBSCRIPTION
TO EPIDEMIC MUSIC
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DIRECTOR MENTORSHIP WITH YOUNG CREATORS UK
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FREE ENTRY TO SHINY SHOWCASES

FIVE SPECIAL MENTION CATEGORIES WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON THE NIGHT

AWARDS NIGHT

THE AWARDS CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE AT PARK VILLAGE, 28TH JANUARY 2025 AT 7PM.

1 Park Village E, London NW1 7PX

PART 1
THE AWARDS

Winners will be announced, their work played on the big screen, and prizes awarded to help you on your career journey. Our panel of judges will talk through the pieces, offering their insights with the winners.

PART 2
THE Q&A

We then open up the floor for a Q&A between you and our industry panel, with an emphasis on career advice and fulfilment within our complex but wonderful industry.

PART 3
THE SOCIAL

It all ends with a mingle. A chance for you to network with each other and chat to working professionals.

The Details

Theme

COMFORT

Length

30 SECS

Format

9:16 (PORTRAIT)

Deadline

19/02/25

All entrants will require their music track to be provided by our partners, Epidemic Sound. You will be given free access to their library and a free trial of their library for use on other projects

JUDGING CRITERIA

PROVOKE

Ability to make the viewer think differently about comfort.

FRESHNESS

Have we seen something like this before? Is it new? It is original?

LEVEL OF CRAFT

From concept, scripting, and narrative to production, editing, sound design, music and colour.

CONSIDERATIONS

Thinking sustainably and avoid brands (including Lucy & Yak)

How to enter

For your entry to count, you must register to compete in the Matchbox Film Awards using the form below. Once your film is complete, you will receive an email telling you how to submit your entry.

The winners will be announced at our live awards night at Park Village, London.

Frequently asked

How old must I be to enter?

You must be aged between 16-23 on 19/01/25 to enter.

How do I submit my film?

You must upload your film to the link provided in your registration email. We will need the video file and not a link. If you experience technical difficulties uploading your film please email matchbox@gusto.film

Can I submit a film I've already made?

Absolutely! As long as it fits the brief (comfort).

How long should my submission be?

30 seconds.

Can my submission be longer or shorter than 30 seconds?

No, it should be exactly 30 seconds.

When will the winners be announced?

Winners will be announced at our awards night ceremony on 28th January at Park Village in London (NW1 7PX)

Can I use stock footage?

Yes, you can.

Can I work as part of a team?

Yes, but entries must be submitted on behalf of one individual.

Can I submit my film to other film festivals?

Yes you can, but only once the winners have been announced.

Can I submit more than one film?

Yes, as long as each submission is distinctly different.

Can I edit my submission after submitting?

No. All submissions will be final. Please make sure you are uploading the correct version of your edit before submitting.

Can my film be in a language other than English?

It can, but please include English subtitles.