Have You Entered the Optima Film Fest Yet?
You’re a die-hard car guy. You’re also an experienced filmmaker. You want to show off your art to the world. And the perfect opportunity to do so is coming up at two renowned auto shows.
OPTIMA batteries, together with Formula Drift and Woodward Dream Cruise, is hosting the one-of-a-kind Optima Film Fest. Submitted films will be reviewed by a panel of all-star judges and screened at these two events:
Regional 1: Formula Drift — New Jersey
June 17-18
The first event will be held at Wall Speedway. The first selection of finalists’ films will be screened as drive-in movies to drivers and spectators. The entry cutoff for this event was May 20, so if you missed it, don’t worry, because you still have…
Regional 2: Woodward Dream Cruise — Michigan
August 19
If you need more time to make an awesome film, a second date has been added for another round of finalists. This will take place on Woodward Avenue in Detroit. The entry cutoff for this event is July 22.
Meet the judges, four guys who know automotive entertainment better than most:
- Matt Farah — The Smoking Tire
- Fred Williams — 4-Wheel and Off-Road Magazine
- Ryan Tuerk — Formula Drift
- David Freiburger — Roadkill
If you’re a finalist in the Optima Film Fest, it means these guys saw your work and personally handpicked it as one of the best. That’s not all — the films will be screened to auto enthusiasts and important figures in the industry. You’ll gain visibility and respect as a top-tier automotive filmmaker. You never know who could be watching.
Some final films screened at each event will be selected for screening at the Optima Ultimate Film Fest. This takes place on November 2 at the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. At the show, a live audience will vote to determine the ultimate winner!
The Categories
Short film: for this category, you must focus on an automotive enthusiast. Capture their passion for their hobby. Be sure to include details about the enthusiast’s lifestyle, their vehicles, and how aftermarket parts influence that lifestyle. The video must be no more than seven minutes, including credits. The video must be unreleased.
Action film: for this category, you must show a performance vehicle in action. You can only use Point-of-View (POV) action cameras such as GoPros. The video must be no more than two minutes, including credits. The video must be unreleased.
Rules and FAQs can be found on the event’s website and you can enter your film through the event’s submission form. Good luck!
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