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NZ On Screen is excited to announce that registrations are now open for the 2025 OnScreen short film competition! With a prize pool worth over $12,000, this is your students’ chance to showcase their talent by creating a film, documentary, or music video.
What’s OnScreen?
OnScreen is a nationwide challenge for intermediate and high school students to create an original short film (up to 7 minutes), documentary, or music video. It’s free to enter and open to all students across Aotearoa.
Competition Sections
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Senior: Narrative Short Film, Documentary, Music Video (7 minutes max)
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Intermediate: Short Film (5 minutes max)
2025 Prizes
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1st Place Short Film: $2000 cash
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Best Documentary: $1000 cash
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Best Music Video: $1000 cash
Plus, individual awards and prizes for Best Director, Producer, Editor, and more!
How to Enter:
Students will receive the OnScreen Manual with everything they need to get started, including tips on how to create their masterpiece.
You can check out previous first place-winning films here.
OnScreen is proudly presented by the Wright Family Foundation and RQP, and supported by NZ On Screen, Vista Foundation, SAE Creative Media Institute, ZM, Smokefreerockquest and Academy Cinemas.
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