Local filmmakers in with chance of cash prize in competition for Stratford’s Big Picture Festival.

Big Picture Festival is an annual film festival, run by non-for-profit arts organisation Live & Local, that will take place next year in and around Stratford-upon-Avon from 25 - 28 May 2023.

Big Picture Festival is looking for short films from local filmmakers across the West Midlands. The theme is ‘One World – Many Stories’, showcasing the best of humanity, the beauty of our world and the keys to well-being. Big Picture Festival particularly encourages submissions from diverse and disabled filmmakers. All entries must be submitted before 5pm on Friday, 31st March 2023. All short film entries are also in with the chance of winning a cash prize: the first place will receive £200 and two runners up will be awarded £50 each.

The submitted short films must be no longer than 40 minutes. Filmmakers whose films are chosen by the jury to be featured in the programme will be contacted after the deadline. For the full terms & conditions and to submit a short film, please visit liveandlocal.org.uk.

If you're a local business and interested in sponsoring next year's Big Picture Festival we'd love to hear from you – films@liveandlocal.org.uk