The Joburg Film Festival’s (JFF) Young Voices Competition is a platform designed to encourage young filmmakers between the ages 18 and 35 to showcase their storytelling abilities through a short film. Participants are required to create and submit a film with a maximum duration of 5 minutes. The competition focuses on providing a space for emerging voices to share their perspectives, creative visions, and personal stories on themes that matter to them.
JFF: Young Voices Competition
Are you a passionate storyteller with a unique perspective on the world of sports? The Joburg Film Festival invites you to showcase your creative vision in our Young Voices Competition under the theme “The Power of Sports in Film.”
Why Sports?
At JFF, we believe that sports is a universal language—inclusive and unifying, allowing everyone to participate at any level, whether competitively or just for the love of the game. Sports can be a personal journey of growth and self-discovery or a collective experience that brings communities together. It builds character, fosters strength and embodies perseverance and resilience. It’s about achieving personal bests, fostering connections and igniting national pride.
We are captivated by the art of capturing sports through the powerful lens of film. A camera doesn’t just record events; it tells stories, reveals new perspectives and connects audiences to emotions and experiences they might never encounter otherwise. We are seeking passionate emerging storytellers who can creatively depict the world of sports in a 5-minute film, using any medium, style, format or genre.
What Stories Can You Tell?
The possibilities are endless. Perhaps you’ll explore:
- The grace of ballet or the intensity of boxing.
- A personal journey of an athlete overcoming obstacles.
- The camaraderie and humor within a local soccer team.
- The physical endurance and mental strength required in marathon running.
- The unity of a community rallying behind their underdog team.
- The cultural significance of traditional sports in your region.
The joy of participation over competition.
Whether it’s a documentary, a fictional narrative or an experimental piece, we encourage you to delve into social, cultural or personal themes that resonate with your experiences. Show us how sports inspires you, influence societies and shape identities.
Competition Details:
- Theme: The Power of Sports in Film
- Video Duration: 5 minutes
- Equipment: Any device you have (cell phones, digital cameras, etc.)
- Format: Films must be submitted in HD format, preferably in MP4, MOV or similar widely accepted file types.
- Submission Period: 3 December 2024 – 21 February 2025
- Age Requirement: 18 – 35
- Award: Trophy, bursary and screening
How to Submit:
Click Here to submit your 5-minute film and be part of a movement that celebrates storytelling through sports.
Why Participate?
Participating in the Young Voices Competition offers a unique opportunity to showcase your talent and get your work seen by industry professionals, fellow creatives and audiences who appreciate the art of film. It’s a chance to expand your network, connecting with like-minded individuals and professionals in both the film and sports industries. Your story could inspire others, motivating and resonating with people from all walks of life. By sharing your unique perspective, you can shape the future and contribute to the evolving narrative of sports in film, influencing how these stories are told.
We can’t wait to see the world through your lens!
South African Youth
The Young Voices competition is open to all South Arican youth throughout the country.
18 to 35 Years
Youth between the ages of 18 and 35 years are called to submit their very own 5-minute film under the theme, “The Power of Sports in Film”.
Submission Period
3 December 2024 – 21 February 2025