Here is an opportunity to break some photographic barriers and try something new! The Village Cinematic Award is a creative prize supported directly by Village Cinema.
The winning entry will be showcased through Village on screens in the foyer and in the theatres.
What can you enter?
The winning entry will be showcased through Village on screens in the foyer and in the theatres.
- The possibilities are endless you might enter a subtle cinemagraph, a short video clip, showreel, promo video, teaser video, bts or social reel.
- The limit of 60 seconds ensures your entry is social media friendly
- Theme is up to you! Make it inspirational!
- Use graphics to help tell the story
- Feel free to go crazy with your creativity!
The Village Cinematic Award will be judged on Thursday the 8th of September, and the judging will be livestreamed to the community.
The Village Cinematic Award will be judged on Thursday the 8th of September and the judging will be livestreamed to the community.
The Prize

Win a $1000 voucher from Village Cinema to use on anything you wish! Host a huge party with friends or visit the cinema regularly throughout the year, the choice is yours.
Big thanks to Village Cinema for the support! The winner will be announced at the Gala Presentation Event on Sunday the 11th of September at Village Cinema VMAX
Entries Open July 18th, 2022
Need some inspiration? Check out the examples below!
Need some inspiration? Check out the example below!
A Teaser Video Example
(Please note the example is 3mins long, entries are limited to 60 secs, but any section of this teaser video could be cut and used as an entry)
Created by Filmmaker Peter John who will be one of our leading industry judges for this Award: https://epikfilms.fluro.site/
A Cinemagraph Example
Created by Karen Alsop – founder of Artymate (a Photoshop Plugin) who will be our COJ for this Award: www.storyart.com