The 2nd Act Film Festival is a unique take on the film project. Its mission is to encourage and promote the growth of independent filmmaking in South Carolina by gathering highly creative and diverse voices that represent independent filmmaking in the state.
The 2nd Act Film Festival is a curated film project. Filmmakers submit their names to be considered for participation in the festival. A group of media and film professionals will select the final group of filmmakers based on their previous work, the filmmaking team they have organized, and their enthusiasm for independent filmmaking. There is no entry fee to participate. The level of filmmaking experience by the filmmaker can range from beginner to professional. Participating filmmakers will be featured in Jasper magazine and promoted heavily in events leading up to the festival screening.
Filmmakers are given the same first and third acts of a three act short script. The filmmaker's job is to write the second act and make the film. There is no restriction on genre or subject matter. This year, filmmaking teams will receive $100 to help produce their film.
The $250 2nd Act Film Festival Audience Award is given to the film that the audience recognizes as the most outstanding product of those created for the festival. Participating filmmakers will also receive gifts from the event sponsors.
The ten selected filmmakers will screen their films at Tapp’s Arts Center on Friday, October 14th, 2016. Past festivals have played to overflow crowds. Complete guidelines and entry forms may be found at www.secondactfilmfestival.com. The call for entries closes August 31st.
According to independent filmmaker OK Keyes, winner of the 2013 Audience Award, “Second Act was a wonderful experience as a young creator trying to find inspiration to do art outside of a school project. I also think the parameters for the project create a unique challenge to not be like everyone else that pushes you to really know your own style.”
2nd Act Film Festival Highlights
There is no entry fee for participating filmmakers and teams.
- Filmmakers will receive $100 to help produce their film.
- Selected filmmakers must currently live in South Carolina.
- The final group of filmmakers will be selected by a group of media professionals.
- Filmmakers will be selected based on their prior works, as well as their passion and commitment toward independent filmmaking.
- All filmmakers will receive the same two script pages as well as additional instructions on producing the film.
Contact Festival Director Wade Sellers at 803.467.4206 or wade@coalpoweredfilmworks.com for more information.
