McJim holds first Get Reel mobile shorts filmfest

McJim Classic Leather invites filmmakers — students, amateurs and professionals — to submit entries to the first-ever Get Reel Mobile Shorts Film Festival 2019, a competition that celebrates the values, aspirations and vision of the modern Filipino gentleman.

“(It) aims to inspire filmmakers to create moving, relatable and distinctly Filipino narratives that will be screened online,” says festival director and filmmaker Chris Cahilig.

In the past two years, McJim has collaborated with Chris in creating criticallyacclaimed short films. Three of the short films titled Pitaka, Bag and Sinturon have competed in over 60 prestigious international film festivals, winning four awards so far, including the Best Digital Ad (Branded) in the 2018 Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA).

This time, McJim is engaging more filmmakers in the creative process. Eligible entries will have the chance to win a total of P190,000 worth of cash prizes in eight different categories, including The McJim Prize for the festival’s Best Short Film. The eight categories are: The McJim Prize for Best Short Film (P50,000); Get Reel Viral Film Award (P25,000); Best Comedy Short Film (P25,000); Best Action, Thriller or Horror Short Film (P25,000); Best Drama Short Film (P25,000); Best Inspirational Story (P10,000); Best in Cinematography (P10,000); Best Actor (P10,000); and Best Actress (P10,000).

All entries must be filmed using a mobile device and recorded, submitted and edited in not less than 720HD format. Films must use any McJim Classic Leather products as an organic part of the narratives. Submission must be done via e-mail at mcjimtv@gmail.com.

The deadline for submission is on June 30. Finalists will be announced on July 15, and winners will be awarded on Aug. 30.