YouTube Project Direct

YouTube Project:Direct Short Contest Inspired by JUNO

Direct an original film using specific elements outlined by award-winning filmmaker, Jason Reitman, and you could get the exposure you need to turn your craft into a career.

If you win, you're going to a major international film festival where you'll attend surprise industry events, meet with executives from Fox Searchlight Pictures, and show your film at a private event. You'll also see your winning short broadcast on the home page of YouTube in countries all over the world, and you'll win a $5000 debit card.

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS NOVEMBER 9TH, SO START ROLLING!

Required Filmmaking Ingredients

• A character facing a situation above his or her maturity level.

• The ling of dialogue: "I demand an explanation for these shenanigans! What do you have to say?

• The passing of a photograph.

Go to the YouTube contest home page to find out more info! Be sure to come back to my.foxsearchlight.com and make a profile and post your movie so we can see too!