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WELCOME TO THE BIG MOUNTAIN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

The FOURTH ANNUAL Big Mountain Short Film Festival is a FREE one-night-only event held on Labour Weekend in Ohakune:
October 26, 2009

The Big Mountain Short Film Festival celebrates short films from across New Zealand and around the world. We have screened shorts from over 30 countries, from micro-budget to massive budget.

Entirely FREE and held in Ohakune, New Zealand on the Saturday of this Labour Weekend, October 26, 2009, the fourth annual Big Mountain Short Film Festival brings together experienced professionals and film novices alike to foster new talents and forge new relationships within the New Zealand film industry.

For the inaugural program, and an indication of what may be involved this year, click here.

THE WINNERS OF THE 2008
(3rd ANNUAL) BIG MOUNTAIN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
WERE...

AGAINST THE WIND Winner of three awards: THE BIG MOUNTAIN (Best short film overall), THE RUMBLE (Best cinematography) and BEST DIRECTOR Country: USA Dir: Dan Masucci

DICTAPHONE LAMENT Winner of AUDIENCE FAVOURITE (tie)

HALF A HORSE Winner of AUDIENCE FAVOURITE (tie) and BEST STORY Country: New Zealand Dir: D Hewison, S Dickson, R Faulkner

IT WAS A DARK AND SILLY NIGHT Winner of BEST ANIMATION Country: New Zealand Dir: L Dickenson, S Jaffe

For a COMPLETE list of the films that screened at the 2007 Big Mountain Short Film Festival, and the Winners, please CLICK HERE.

For a COMPLETE list of the films that screened at the 2006 Big Mountain Short Film Festival, and the Winners, please CLICK HERE.

2009 CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW OPEN

With the tremendous success of the first three Big Mountain Short Film Festivals, we have grown into a thriving and vibrant annual event.

Return on Labour Weekend 2009, submissions are now open for the 2009 programme. WE WANT YOUR SHORT FILM! Depending on its budget, it needs to be under 5 or 10 minutes. Check out the SUBMISSIONS PAGE for all the gory details.

Please keep an eye on the submissions page, or join the newsletter! We have always maintained a submission is FREE policy. (Note that submission criteria may change. Please keep an eye on our submissions page for more details.)

So get out there and making your short film! Because when you express your voice, BIG things can happen.

If you have any questions, visit the contact page, and let us know!