| SHOOT is conducting a worldwide search to discover the best up-and-coming directors who, based on their initial work, show promise to soon make major positive contributions to advertising and/or entertainment in its traditional and emerging forms. This global search is conducted by SHOOT's editorial staff with input from advertising agency creative directors & heads of production, as well as production company heads and established directors. Official 2008 NDS Entry Form Here
After the best work is chosen SHOOT will compile the 2008 SHOOT New Directors Showcase Reel and interview the directors for a special feature that will appear in SHOOT's May 23rd issue, pdf version, HTML e.dition, and on SHOOTonline.com, bringing worldwide attention to the work and the directors. In addition, the work will be screened for an audience of 400 key advertising agency and production industry decision-makers at SHOOT's 2008 New Directors Showcase Event at the DGA Theatre in New York City on May 28th. Coverage of that event will appear in SHOOT in June and the showcase reel will be posted on www.SHOOTonline.com.
Directors receive enormous career-making exposure!
"I have read SHOOT for many years, and being included in the 2007 New Director's Showcase was truly an honor. SHOOT consistently has an eye out for fresh and exciting new talent, and this Showcase does not disappoint. This is one of the finest new talent presentations in our business."
Nir Bashan, 2007 New Director, BeachHouse Films
"Being included in the 2006 showcase was a fantastic entrée into the ad business. If you can’t get past building security at the major ad agencies, then the best way to rub shoulders and exchange ideas with creatives and agency producers is SHOOT’s New Directors Showcase."
Zack & J.C., 2006 New Directors, losthighwayfilms
"I was honored to be to be included with other new directors in the 2005 showcase. It's always invigorating to see new work and exchange ideas. The showcase is an ideal opportunity for new directors, industry leaders and agency producers to come together for the first time."
Harry Cocciolo, 2005 New Director, Tool of North America
See the directors' work that was chosen for last years showcase event on SHOOT's 2007 New Directors Web Reel. The helmers selected for the Showcase come from diverse backgrounds. Some first established themselves on the agency side of the business, while others were DPs, feature filmmakers or film students. One bond the directors share is great style and vision, whether it be reflected in comedy, visuals or storytelling.
In the 2007 New Directors Web Reel, each director reveals how he or she got into the business, as well as his or her aspirations. Included are credits for the work that was screened on May 25 2007 during SHOOT's 5th Anuual New Directors Showcase event at the DGA Theatre in NYC.
Click here to see last years New Directors Showcase 2007 Web Reel
ENTER SHOOT'S 2008 NEW DIRECTOR SEARCH TODAY It could be a big step towards being noticed by the companies that can represent you and the advertising agency creatives and producers that can hire you.
Where To Mail/Overnight Official Submission Form
(must be completely filled out). Send form, entry fee, and work (on DVD) to SHOOT's East Coast office below. Note: Include high quality dvd verision and also a web quality duplicate of the entry is needed for online viewing. Web version should be in Quicktime format at 320 x 240 and no more than 5 megabytes in size.
SHOOT
21 Charles Street, Suite 203
Westport, CT 06880 USA
Att: New Directors Entry
Phone: 203/227-1699 x13 |
What Work is
Eligible to Enter?
Category 1
Traditional broadcast television spots, spec work, cinema, branded content
Category 2
Alternative media content
webisodes, spots created for online use, mobile-phone content, in-game advertising, advergaming, virals, alternate reality gaming, ads created for PDAs
Category 3
Other
music videos, short films, feature films
For the 6th Annual Showcase, Directors can submit work that was completed in the last 16 months. (January 2007-April 2008) (excerpts from shorts, longform film or other entertainment fare must be NO MORE than 5 minutes in length) *Must be directing commercials less than two years (three if work has been regional only) & must be available to direct commercials.
Entry Deadline "Final Extension"
Entry MUST be postmarked by Wednes. April 23, 2008
Entry Fee
$75.00 for first 2 pieces of work, $25.00 each addtl
For additional information
rgoldrich@shootonline.com
or by telephone at
323/960-8035, ext 6681
For New Directors Showcase event sponsorship information
or by telphone at
203/227-1699, ext 13
2008 New Directors Showcase Event Sponsors To Date include:
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