7 Minute Scifi Filmmaking Challenge at Elfordstown Earthstation

Create a 7-minute sci-fi film. 10 teams, one month, screened beneath Elfordstown's Big Dish! The 7-Minute Sci-Fi Filmmaking Challenge Ten teams. Ten colours. One month to create a sci-fi film! Join us for a unique filmmaking challenge at Elfordstown Earthstation. Teams will have from 11 October to 11 November to write, shoot and edit an original science-fiction short film of no more than seven minutes. Each team will be assigned a colour on entry. Your colour is your theme, we are excited to see how you interpret this. Space must be central to the film, and every team must also create an original movie poster. The film can combine any genres you like with sci fi. Rom-com, horror, we want it all. Whether you're an experienced filmmaker or picking up a camera for the first time, this is your chance to get creative, experiment with storytelling and bring your own universe to life. All films will be screened beneath the iconic big dish at Elfordstown Earthstation in a red carpet showing on 15 November, followed by judging and awards. Judges to be announced. Films must adhere to 15a guidelines. These are available at https://ifco.ie/Website/IFCO/IFCOWebV2.nsf/IFCO-New-Classification-Guidelines-2025.pdf?openfileResource#page=13 The use of ai is not permitted in this challenge. One person on each team will need to enter. If you want to join a team or are short crew or cast get in touch and we help link up talent. Contact Rory at 0858403248 or [email protected]. Entry fee: €50 per team Challenge launch: 11 October Submission deadline: 11 November 11:59pm Screening & awards: 15 November at 7:30pm