Calling all young film-makers!

Details of the 2nd Iņigo Film Festival (TIFF) for short films have just been announced.  Under the patronage of the Conference of European Jesuit Provincials, the festival is inviting filmmakers born in 1973 or later to submit entries which will be shown during the World Youth Day in July this year in Sydney, Australia.

Announcing the Jesuits' patronage, the President of the Conference of European Provincials, Fr Mark Rotsaert SJ, said he was delighted after the great success in 2005 in Germany that the Society of Jesus was supporting young filmmakers again.  He stated that the theme of the 2008 competition would be City of God.

'The films should reflect the spiritual yearnings and experiences of young people today, using the medium of film,' said Fr Rotsaert. 'For example, we will welcome submissions that show the presence and absence of God in our modern secularized world; and we also welcome films that take into account the twin dimensions of faith and justice.'

The 'Iņigo Award' will be given to the three best short films.  There will be a first prize of 2.500 Euro, with a second and third prize of 1.500 Euro and 1.000 Euro respectively.  There will be two additional non-monetary Awards: one to a film chosen by the audience, 'The Audience Award', and a 'Special Award' recognizing emerging young film makers who might not have access to professional equipment.

The regular deadline for entries is March 15, 2008; the late deadline April 10, 2008.  A submission form is available on: www.tiffestival.org (see below).


 Film Festival flyer

 Film Festival poster

 Submission form