ENTER SHOOTOUT 2026 - FOR COMPANIES
we’ve opened unusually earlY
COMPANIES ARE ALREADY TAKING THEIR PLACES!
COMMIT YOUR COMPANY TO making a 2.5 MINUTE film
ON ONE ROLL OF SUPER 8
guaraNTeed to screen TO THE INDUSTRY
at CANNES + LONDON in june 2026
THE SCHEDULE
enter - now*
film - by end of april 2026
premiere at cannes - june 19th 2026
uk premiere - june 25th 2026
* max 25 companies, it’s first come first served
any questions, please contact us - but please read how it works below first!
HOW IT WORKS
enter before all 25 places are taken. apply using the button above, and pay your £850 entry fee invoice by return
we then send you a unique slate number to include in your first shot, and the full rules which you must read and accept before you start
you supply the camera, your roll of colour super 8 neg, your idea and everything you need to make it
you send your exposed but unprocessed film to us in london, by 30th april 2026
you upload your original soundtrack file, made ‘blind’, by 6th may 2026
we line up your soundtrack with first frame of picture
you see your film for the first time at the cinema at cinema les arcades, cannes - 19th june 2026, at prince charles cinema, london 25th june 2026
win! - if your competitors love your film best. only entered companies can vote + not for their own film. voting takes place in cannes
entry fee includes:
processing, scanning from world-class motion picture film lab cinelab film & digital
creation of master pro-res file with straight 8 slate and your soundtrack (lined up with first frame of picture)
an incredible team-building, creatively freeing experience
a nerve-wracking premiere in cannes, and replay in london
voting rights
the chance to win a coveted shootout trophy
entry fee excludes:
super 8mm film - we sell film
camera hire / purchase - great super 8 cameras are easier to find than people think - check here. and we rent them
shipping to cinelab film & digital in london for processing in time for deadline
physical film spool return
props, cast, locations, insurance, catering - everything you need for your gr8 film!
cost of champagne for everyone you know when you win
get inspired
watch all the shootout trophy winning films to date
HUGE THANKS TO SHOOTOUT 2026 PARTNERS
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