Horn of Africa Edit presents:
The 30-Second Commercial
Editing Challenge!
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Grand Prize:
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15,000 Ethiopian Birr
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A chance to shadow a professional editor with Qene Films.
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Special Mentions: Top 5 submissions will be showcased on our Instagram page.
PARTNERS
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How to participate?
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Step 1: Follow our Instagram page, @hornofafricaedit.
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Step 2: Download the footage package from here.
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Step 3: Edit a 30-second commercial that creatively showcases your unique style.
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Step 4: Submit your final edited video through a youtube or vimeo link via email at post@hornofafricaedit.com by the deadline.
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Step 5: Post your submission to your Instagram profile using the hashtag #HornOfAfricaEditChallenge and tag @hornofafricaedit.
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Competition Timeline
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Launch Date: November 17th, 2024
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Submission Deadline: December 8th, 2024, 11:59PM
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Winner Announcement: December 15th, 2024
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Judging Criteria
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Creativity: Originality in editing style and storytelling.
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Technical Skills: Proficiency in cuts, transitions, and overall pacing.
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Cohesion: How well the final piece fits as a commercial.
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Sound Design: Effective use of audio to enhance the video.
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Eligibility
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Eligibility: Open to all Ethiopian filmmakers ages 14 and above.
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Submission Guidelines: Only original edits created using the provided footage will be considered.
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Copyright: Participants retain rights to their edits but grant Horn of Africa Edit permission to showcase their work.
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FAQs
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What format should I submit my video in?
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Answer: MP4, 1080p.
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Can I add my own music?
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Answer: Yes, as long as it is royalty-free or original.
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Is color grading allowed?
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Answer: Yes, you are encouraged to color grade and enhance the footage.
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Contact Information
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For Questions: Contact us via post@hornofafricaedit.com or DM us on Instagram at @hornofafricaedit.
Join the #hornofafricaeditchallenge and show us what you got!
Horn of Africa Edit, a leading post-production company supporting filmmakers in Ethiopia and the U.S.