straight 8 challenges anyone anywhere to make an in-camera-edited short film on super 8mm film. follow to stay tuned
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9 Sep 2025
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30 Oct 2024
๐ฌ STRAIGHT 8 2025 is open NOW
๐๏ธ can you make a short film on one super 8 cartridge with no editing?
๐๏ธ for the chance to screen in cannes or the biggest screen in the uk @BFI IMAX?
๐ฅ ENTER NOW: straight8.net/2025 >>
๐ @cinelabuk, processing partner since 2016
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9 Jul 2024
our friends @shootingpeople's new shoots: filmmakers awards is now open until 30 september. the awards accepts shorts of all budgets, mediums and formats.
go here to submit >>> b.link/o1z3ij5a
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27 Jun 2024
SHOOTOUT 2024 IN LONDON TONIGHT!
the wait is over! the full line-up of shootout films is coming to the PCC this evening at 6pm
@odelayfilms was 1 of incredible creative companies who took the risk.
check them at odelayfilms.com get tix at straight8.net/shootout
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26 Jun 2024
STRAIGHT 8 SHOOTOUT 2024 IS COMING HOME! full line-up from cannes is coming to the @ThePCCLondon this thursday for a re-run screening at 6pm with the filmmakers - like @WearePresence who took the audience award for the biggest applause in the room. tix @ straight8.net/shootout
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19 Jun 2024
๐SHOOTOUT 2024 HAS BEGUN!๐
the race is on for creative companies to make a film within 1 super 8 cartridge & no editing / post-production. imagine this studio is 1 of them.
check out imaginethis.studio get tix to premieres in cannes & london at straight8.net/shootout
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17 Jun 2024
straight 8 shootout premiere is in 5 days!! hereโs a peek at whatโs to come from the amazing line-up of creative companies participating this year.
be there & watch with the filmmakers as they see their work for the 1st very time - get your tickets now at straight8.net/shootout
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13 Jun 2024
๐SHOOTOUT 2024 HAS BEGUN!๐
the race is on for creative companies to make a film within 1 super 8 cartridge & no editing / post-production. @irisworldwide is 1 of them. check iris-worldwide.com get tix to premieres in cannes & london! info @ straight8.net/shootout ๐๏ธ
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12 Jun 2024
๐SHOOTOUT 2024 HAS BEGUN! ๐
the race is on for creative co's to make a film within 1 super 8 cartridge & no editing / post-prod. @humantlife is 1 of them. check out humant.life and get tix while they last to premieres in cannes london @ straight8.net/shootout๐๏ธ
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10 Jun 2024
We're looking for short films and short scripts by or about women over 50! It's the 10th edition of the Women Over 50 Film Festival this year, celebrating the fun, fearless and real stories foregrounding older women. Submit by 25 June, more details โก๏ธ bit.ly/3rk2HTi
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11 Jun 2024
๐ STRAIGHT 8 SHOOTOUT 2024! ๐
the race is on for companies worldwide to make a film within 1 super 8 cartridge & no editing / post-production. newd content is one of them.
check out newdcontentuk.com get tix to premieres in cannes & london straight8.net/shootout ๐๏ธ
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10 Jun 2024
STRAIGHT 8 SHOOTOUT 2024 HAS BEGUN!
the race is on - creative companies worldwide make a film within 1 super 8 cartridge & no editing / post-production. kaus film is 1 of them
check out kaus.film get tix to premieres in cannes & london @ straight8.net/shootout
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7 Jun 2024
STRAIGHT 8 SHOOTOUT 2024 HAS BEGUN!
the race is on for creative companies to make a film within 1 super 8 cartridge & no editing / post-production. @outsider_tv is one of them
check them get tickets to premieres in cannes & london to see their film at straight8.net/shootout
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3 Jun 2024
๐ STRAIGHT 8 SHOOTOUT 2024 HAS BEGUN! ๐ the race is on for creative companies to make a film within one super 8 cartridge no editing / post-production.
@MrPositiveTokyo is 1 of them. check them out & get tix to premieres in cannes and london! more at straight8.net/shootout
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31 May 2024
GLOBAL ALERT!
after two sell-out premieres in cannes and london's IMAX, the top 25 films of straight 8 2024 are finally coming to your digital screen!
*TOMORROW SATURDAY JUNE 1ST AT 8PM UK TIME* at straight8.net/2024 watch and join us in celebrating 25 years of straight 8!
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30 May 2024
EARTH ALERT!
after two sell-out premieres in cannes and london's IMAX, the top 25 films of straight 8 2024 are finally coming to your digital screen!
*THIS SATURDAY JUNE 1ST AT 8PM UK TIME* at straight8.net/2024 watch and join us in celebrating 25 years of straight 8!
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29 May 2024
๐ STRAIGHT 8 SHOOTOUT 2024 HAS BEGUN! ๐
the race is on for creative companies to make a film within one super 8 cartridge no editing / post-production. @affectsound_us is 1 of them.
check them out & get tix to premieres in cannes and london! more at straight8.net/shootout
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20 May 2024
tonightโs the night! the best 8 films of straight 8 2024 premiere to everyone inc. the filmmakers at 8.30pm in cinema olympia.
RSVP-only at straight8.net/2024
see you there?
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20 May 2024
thanks to our partners @cinelabuk @WarnerChappell @shotscreative and machine shop for the love and support!
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20 May 2024
and big thanks to our jury members for the cannes selection this year - jo duncombe, john maclean, justine wright, rachel clark and robbie ryan!
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