Are you a Star Wars fan? Wait – that was a silly question. Lemme ask a different one. Are you a Star Wars fan who’s also a filmmaker? If so, today is your lucky day! J.J. Abrams and Lucasfilm have announced the beginning of the 2016 Star Wars Fan Film competition!
The 2016 Star Wars Fan Film Awards are now fully operational! Get started at https://t.co/DbqEtFVYik #SWFanFilms pic.twitter.com/GOFVlzaSGz
— Star Wars (@starwars) February 18, 2016
You can enter over at StarWars.com, where submissions will be accepted until 11:59 PM on April 24th in several categories including comedy, animation, and non-fiction. And what do you get for your trouble? In addition to the award and huge bragging rights when the awards are announced at Star Wars Celebration 2016, you also win a sweet Star Wars prize pack filled to the brim with awesome merch.
Here’s the official description:
Welcome to the Star Wars Fan Film Awards 2016, a celebration of fan creativity inspired by a galaxy far, far away! Create and submit your own Star Wars film for a chance to win a Star Wars Prize Pack consisting of Star Wars-themed merchandise, a limited edition print of Star Wars concept art autographed by the artist, and a commemorative trophy.
Log in to access a sound asset pack of official Star Wars sounds to use in your film. Award categories include Filmmaker Select, Best Animation, Best Non-Fiction, Spirit of Fandom, Best Comedy, Best Visual Effects, and Audience Choice.
Submissions are open through 11:59 p.m. PT on April 24, 2016. Enter now and may the Force be with you!
So, will you be entering?
(via Laughing Squid)
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