We're calling for short films and short-form video clips that explore the landscapes, wildlife, waterways and communities connected to the Hunter Estuary. We invite filmmakers and videographers - whether professionals, students, enthusiasts, scientists, artists or everyday observers to respond creatviely with films that inspire us to explore, protect and respect our wetlands estuary environments, specifically in the NSW Hunter region.
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CATEGORIES
1. Swamp Shorts
Maximum Length: 10 min (no minimum length)
Content style may be documentary, storytelling, observational or artistic/creative (e.g. experimental, animation or visual art films).
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2. Swamp Clips
Maximum Length: 1 min
We're looking for short-form video imagery of wildlife, plants or natural wetlands systems. Clips can be minimally edited. Clips can be time-lapse, but no AI or animation.
This category is ideal for wildlife/nature photographers who now shoot video and have captured an amazing moment.
Limited to 2 Entries per person.
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ELIGIBILITY
Entry Is FREE
Open to filmmakers of all ages Australia-wide.
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CONTENT GUIDELINES
Films must have a clear environmental focus connected to the Hunter Estuary region and its broader catchment areas.
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See our "Conditions of Entry" for geographic boundaries and content restrictions.
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SCREENING & AWARDS
Films will screen at the Hunter Wetlands Centre in our BHP Theatrette during the Swamp Film Festival.
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There will be judged and audience choice awards with categories and prizes to be announced.

For our full Terms and Conditions including  specific TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS, CONTENT RESTRICTIONS and RIGHTS LICENSING go to our Conditions of Entry.

Contact: media@wetlands.org.au