How to apply
SPoKE ART

What you need to know

Competition Rules

  • Entrants must be in full time education in years 10, 11, 12 or 13 at the date of application (aged 15-18 years old). Entrants are welcome from any discipline.

  • The film must be between 5-7 minutes in length.

  • SPoKE will not upload complete submitted films for public view over the internet and therefore it is not necessary for candidates to prove copyright permission for images or music used in the films. Some extracts of submitted films may be uploaded to SPoKE operated social media platforms but only when the creator has given permission for this in their Declaration Form.

  • All scripts must be the candidate’s own work.

Guidelines

  • Credit will be given for informative, well researched, historically accurate and thought-provoking scripts; for imaginative use of images, sound and camera work; and for clear and creative links made between text and image. All 3 categories will be given equal weight by the judges.

  • It is important that images are of good quality.

  • It is not necessary to include interviews or talking heads within the film although you may choose to.

  • First-hand experience of the chosen artwork is preferable but not necessary.

How to apply

  • Films should reach SPoKE by 29 January 2024.

  • We recommend submissions are made using www.wetransfer.com. We will not accept submissions using youtube or dropbox.

  • Please ensure your film file
    title is your name.

  • All applicants must fill in and sign the Declaration Form when submitting their film. This can be done online.

  • Contact Tom Parsons on tom@spokecompetition.com for more information.