Festival Edition 8 - December 1st to 8th - 2022

Sequence credits :

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- 2020, Maire cycliste de Mumbai

- 2016, New York, Le projet uni

- 2016, New York, Lire entre les lignes

- 2017, Rio, Le quai de Valongo

- 2018, Un antidote pour le Brésil

- 2018, Kinshasa

- 2019, Paris, Ferme Espero

- 2019, Sao Paulo, Recida Vidas

- 2015, Paris, Cité des Dieux

Megacities are places of opportunities, but they come with many challenges.

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Since 2014, over 500 filmmakers have joined us in our quest for more liveable cities, provoking and engaging people around with short documentaries. But we still need you !

Do you live in a city of more than 1 million inhabitants ? Can you shoot a 4 minutes documentary ? Do you want to inspire people around the world to make the change happening ?

Tell us your story of citizens involvement, situations to be denounced, key challenges to be addressed and be ready to make an impact.

Take your camera and shoot your reality.

Your story can change the world.

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The Total of the 4 Awards & 3 Prizes represent a total value of 11 500€, or approximately 13 000$.

The Awards (Best MegaCities-ShortDoc Maker, Best Positive ShortDoc, Best Student’s ShortDoc, Best Urban Initiative) & The Prizes (The Greater Paris Metropolis, “15 Minute City” & “Urban Climate Crisis”) are open to ShortDoc Makers in all Urban agglomerations or single cities of more than 1 Million inhabitants. There is also "People's Choice" and "The Public Sector Innovation" which are honorary recognitions.

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How can I get in touch with the MC-SD team?

You can find detailed information on our website, be sure to check the Terms and Conditions of Use. If you still have questions, we we recommend you to contact us by email at contact@megacitiesshortdocs.org, by Facebook, WhatsApp or LinkedIn. Over the years we have established a rich network of local coordinators and helpers around the world. We will make sure to put you in touch with the one closest to you, if you need additional support.

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In which cities can I shoot my ShortDoc?

The ShortDoc must be shot in a city with a population of more than one million. 
of inhabitants. 
In the past, we only accepted films shot in a "megacity", defined by the UN as any urban area with more than 10 million inhabitants. As a result, we have a long list of inspiring and powerful short films
shot in cities like Paris, New York, Los Angeles, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Al-Qahirah (Cairo), Lagos, Delhi, Jakarta, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai and many more. From now on, we are ready to welcome in the MC-SD Festival any city with more than one million inhabitants that is included in the official list of "World Cities in 2018" by the United Nations. For check if your city is included in the list, you can go to this link, click on Reader and check "City population (NB: in thousands) in 2018" for your city. 
You can find a simplified view in the Terms of Use. 

How can I enter the contest?

All applications must follow these two steps:
- Register through our website. To enter the contest, you have to fill in the registration form online you can find on our website. We would like to bring your attention to the fact that this is a mandatory step. In addition, we recommend you do so as soon as you decide to participate in the contest, for it will allow us to reach out for any updates and closely follow you and your ShortDoc.
- Upload your ShortDoc on the shortfilmdepot platform. After having registered on our website (NB: uploading your ShortDoc 
shortfilmdepot is not sufficient), you can proceed to upload your 
ShortDoc (and other attachments if needed) on shortfilmdepot following this tutorial. You must upload your ShortDoc before October 15th, 2022, midnight French time.

Who can participate in the MC-SD competition?

Applications are open to all: individuals, organizations and since this year, cities this year, cities as well!
There is a special prize for students: if you are a student, please make sure to present 
a student card/certificate to prove your status. Special recognition is given to cities: you can find more details in the Terms and Conditions, and contact us at city-innovation@megacities-shortdocs.org.

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Where and when will the award ceremony take place? 

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For the 8th edition, the award ceremony is scheduled for December 8, 2022 in Paris. 
However, we would like to draw your attention to the fact that the feasibility of the Festival depends on the health conditions. 

What is an honorary recognition?

This year we have introduced two honorary recognitions: The Public Choice Honorary Recognition, given in collaboration with French Institutes worldwide, to the most voted ShortDoc in public screenings around the world; and The Public Sector Innovation Honorary Recognition, given to a city having more than 1 million inhabitants which has submitted an institutional film showing a high level of commitment to the 
social and/or environmental urban sphere.

Regarding the '15-minute city PRIZE' which is 1 of the 2 prizes that can be made in any Cities with more than one million inhabitants, could you give us some more information? 

The 15-minute city PRIZE is based on showing inspiring solutions that give easy access to the 7 social functions: housing, work, food, education, health care and personal development. 

Examples of topics that could be covered: 

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New ideas concerning housing (shared, solidarity, frugal, ...), co-working initiatives, new approaches to health care (health centers that bring together several specialists, data transmission systems, etc.), ideas around school or education in general (opening schools on weekends, decarbonized school transport, school assistance ...), meal delivery services for vulnerable people, activities around culture or sport, and everything that reduces the circulation of thermal vehicles (logistic platforms, mutualization of transport, car sharing...).

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The Total of the 4 Awards & 3 Prizes represent a total value of 11 500€, or approximately 13 000$.

The Awards (Best MegaCities-ShortDoc Maker, Best Positive ShortDoc, Best Student’s ShortDoc, Best Urban Initiative) & The Prizes (The Greater Paris Metropolis, “15 Minute City” & “Urban Climate Crisis”) are open to ShortDoc Makers in all Urban agglomerations or single cities of more than 1 Million inhabitants. There is also "People's Choice" and "The Public Sector Innovation" which are honorary recognitions.

​

In which cities can I shoot my ShortDoc?

The ShortDoc must be shot in a city with a population of more than one million. 
of inhabitants. 
In the past, we only accepted films shot in a "megacity", defined by the UN as any urban area with more than 10 million inhabitants. As a result, we have a long list of inspiring and powerful short films
shot in cities like Paris, New York, Los Angeles, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Al-Qahirah (Cairo), Lagos, Delhi, Jakarta, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai and many more. From now on, we are ready to welcome in the MC-SD Festival any city with more than one million inhabitants that is included in the official list of "World Cities in 2018" by the United Nations. For check if your city is included in the list, you can go to this link, click on Reader and check "City population (NB: in thousands) in 2018" for your city. 
You can find a simplified view in the Terms of Use. 

Where and when will the award ceremony take place? 

​

For the 8th edition, the award ceremony is scheduled for December 8, 2022 in Paris. 
However, we would like to draw your attention to the fact that the feasibility of the Festival depends on the health conditions. 

​

The Total of the 4 Awards & 3 Prizes represent a total value of 11 500€, or approximately 13 000$.

The Awards (Best MegaCities-ShortDoc Maker, Best Positive ShortDoc, Best Student’s ShortDoc, Best Urban Initiative) & The Prizes (The Greater Paris Metropolis, “15 Minute City” & “Urban Climate Crisis”) are open to ShortDoc Makers in all Urban agglomerations or single cities of more than 1 Million inhabitants. There is also "People's Choice" and "The Public Sector Innovation" which are honorary recognitions.

​

How can I get in touch with the MC-SD team?

You can find detailed information on our website, be sure to check the Terms and Conditions of Use. If you still have questions, we we recommend you to contact us by email at contact@megacitiesshortdocs.org, by Facebook, WhatsApp or LinkedIn. Over the years we have established a rich network of local coordinators and helpers around the world. We will make sure to put you in touch with the one closest to you, if you need additional support.

​

In which cities can I shoot my ShortDoc?

The ShortDoc must be shot in a city with a population of more than one million of inhabitants. 
In the past, we only accepted films shot in a "megacity", defined by the UN as any urban area with more than 10 million inhabitants. As a result, we have a long list of inspiring and powerful short films shot in cities like Paris, New York, Los Angeles, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Al-Qahirah (Cairo), Lagos, Delhi, Jakarta, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai and many more. From now on, we are ready to welcome in the MC-SD Festival any city with more than one million inhabitants that is included in the official list of "World Cities in 2018 Data Booklet" by the United Nations. For check if your city is included in the list, you can go to this link, click on Reader and check "City population (NB: in thousands) in 2018" for your city. 
You can find a simplified view in the Terms of Use. 

What are the key dates of the Festival?

Applications for this year are already open! You can register and upload your ShortDoc on shortfilmdepot. Please, be aware of the following key dates to be sure to do not miss out:
October 15th, 2022: Deadline to register on our website and to 
upload your ShortDoc on shortfilmdepot.com.
November 2022: The results of the selection process for nominated Shortdocs will be published by our selected international Jury.
December 1st to 7th, 2022: International screenings of nominated ShortDocs, in partnership with French Institutes worldwide and other global partners.
December 8th, 2022: The Festival Award Ceremony in Paris. On this occasion, the most inspiring 15 ShortDocs will be screened, and awards, prizes and recognitions given

How can I enter the contest?

All applications must follow these two steps:
- Register through our website. To enter the contest, you have to fill in the registration form online you can find on our website. We would like to bring your attention to the fact that this is a mandatory step. In addition, we recommend you do so as soon as you decide to participate in the contest, for it will allow us to reach out for any updates and closely follow you and your ShortDoc.
- Upload your ShortDoc on the shortfilmdepot platform. After having registered on our website (NB: uploading your ShortDoc 
shortfilmdepot is not sufficient), you can proceed to upload your 
ShortDoc (and other attachments if needed) on shortfilmdepot following this tutorial. You must upload your ShortDoc before October 15th, 2022, midnight French time.

Who can participate in the MC-SD competition?

Applications are open to all: individuals, organizations and since this year, cities this year, cities as well!
There is a special prize for students: if you are a student, please make sure to present 
a student card/certificate to prove your status. Special recognition is given to cities: you can find more details in the Terms and Conditions, and contact us at city-innovation@megacities-shortdocs.org.

​

What is an honorary recognition?

This year we have introduced two honorary recognitions: The Public Choice Honorary Recognition, given in collaboration with French Institutes worldwide, to the most voted ShortDoc in public screenings around the world; and The Public Sector Innovation Honorary Recognition, given to a city having more than 1 million inhabitants which has submitted an institutional film showing a high level of commitment to the 
social and/or environmental urban sphere.

Where and when will the award ceremony take place? 

​

For the 8th edition, the award ceremony is scheduled for December 8, 2022 in Paris. 
However, we would like to draw your attention to the fact that the feasibility of the Festival depends on the health conditions. 

What is the difference between an award and a prize?

When you enter the MC-SD contest, you are eligible for three awards: The Best MegaCities-ShortDoc Maker Award, The Best Positive ShortDoc Award, and The Best Student Award. When you win one of our three awards, in addition to the given reward, you also receive a roundtrip flight ticket between your city and Paris to participate at the MC-SD Festival Ceremony. Entering our contest, you are also eligible for four prizes: The Best Urban Initiative Prize, The Greater Paris Metropolis Prize, The 15 Minute City Prize, and The Urban Climate Crisis Prize. Prizes are given to the best ShortDoc within a specific category.

What is the 15 Minute City Prize about?

The 15 Minute City Prize is given in partnership with the Chair ETI - Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, to the ShortDoc maker behind the ShortDoc which best presents the 15 minute city concept. This concept has been introduced in June 2019 by Carlos Moreno, the Scientific Director of ETI at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, who also is the Ambassador of the MC-SD Festival since its creation. This prize aims at addressing urban challenges by encouraging debates on the need to rethink city design and living spaces.

More specifically, the 15 Minute City is an urban model in which the daily necessities can be accomplished by either walking or cycling from residents’ homes, in just 15 minutes. This concept has nowadays spread around the world: the 15 Minute City is at the heart of debates and reflections on today and tomorrow’s urban planning. 

In particular, we wish to bring attention to:
- new ideas concerning housing (shared, solidarity, etc) and coworking initiatives;
- new approaches to healthcare (health centres that bring together 
several specialists, data transmission systems, etc.), to school and 
education in general (opening schools on weekends, decarbonised 
school transport, school assistance.), to meal delivery services for 
vulnerable people, to cultural and sport activities;
- innovation in terms of transportation (logistic platforms, 
mutualisation of transport, car sharing, bikes).

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Explanatory video : Youtube