TikTok
From your favorite movie clips to reviews and recommendations, TikTok is a unique place that brings together creators, artists, filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts to discover, create and share stories they love. Singapore is home to a wide array of homegrown film productions, celebrating diversity in both genres and languages. These films have ignited the local population's love for film and entertainment, and have also inspired the younger generation to explore the art form by producing their own original films and content for social media.
As we continue to celebrate creativity as the Official Partner of Festival de Cannes (@festivaldecannes on TikTok), we are bringing back the #TikTokShortFilm competition, now on its third year. The #TikTokShortFilm competition reinforces TikTok's commitment to the entertainment and film industry by providing creators an opportunity to showcase their short films and be discovered by over 1 billion people around the world.
From February 21 to March 15, 2024, we invite creators* in Singapore to take part in this competition that brings together more than 55 countries, by submitting their original 1min+ videos in TikTok's signature vertical format, using the hashtag #TikTokShortFilm.
Winners across three categories, Grand Gagnant, Best Script and Best Directing, will be selected by a highly-acclaimed jury and will be invited by TikTok to present their work and receive their prizes, during the #TikTokShortFilm ceremony that will take place in Cannes (France), at the time of 77th edition of the Festival de Cannes. The Grand Winner will receive a cash prize of 10,000€, while winners of the Best Script and Best Directing categories will receive 5,000€ each to support their next creative projects.
A launchpad for established and emerging filmmakers
The affinity of the TikTok community with the entertainment and film industry is reflected in the growth of the #TikTokShortFilm community. Over the past year, more than 2 million videos have been created with the hashtag #TikTokShortFilm, which saw an increase of almost 180% in videos created compared to 2022.
#TikTokShortFilm has helped define TikTok's role as a launchpad for both emerging and established filmmakers around the world. Since it first launched in 2022, the #TikTokShortFilm competition has empowered many creators to turn their passion into new career opportunities by helping them break into the entertainment industry. Here are some of the inspiring stories from past winners.
- Madalena Aragao and Lucas Millions Dutra, who won best script at #TikTokShortFilm 2023 with his short film (Nos) na Cabeça has been named the "Revelation of the Year" at the XXVII Globos de Oruo Gala, one of Portugal's highly-esteemed entertainment awards. Following these accolades, Lucas has also landed deals with leading Portuguese TV channels and is currently writing and directing a web-series for Channel 4.
- Claudia Cochet, winner of the 'Best Script' award at #TikTokShortFilm 2022, has gained credibility in the industry, thanks to her award. Following the competition, she has been invited to numerous short film festivals, having co-written two feature films and directed a pilot for a multi-platform series.
- Shinichiro Ueda, one of the winners of #TikTokShortFilm 2023, directed One Cut of the Dead, the film that inspired Final Cut, which was featured at the opening ceremony of the 75th Festival de Cannes and directed by Michel Hazanavicius, one of France's greatest directors.
Matej Rimanić, whose film, Love in Plane Sight, won the #TikTokShortFilm Grand Prix, encourages everyone to be a creator to open doors to more opportunities in the industry. "Since we started posting on TikTok, all kinds of amazing things have been happening. I've had an opportunity to organize the biggest TikTok tourism campaign in Slovenia and have landed a role at Dunking Devils Studios, the best TikTok content creation agency in the Adriatic region. I would encourage you to be a creator and not just consume content - a world of opportunities await."
A new window to the world of cinema
The world of cinema fully unfolds on TikTok, offering creatives, entertainment enthusiasts and industry insiders around the world an opportunity to express themselves, connect with a global community and share stories behind-the-scenes. Artists and international stars, technicians, dubbers, propsmen, stuntmen, directors, studios all come together on TikTok to share their daily lives, favourite moments, red carpet highlights and much more.
By offering creatives around the world an innovative new way to approach storytelling through an easy-to-use short-form vertical video that encourages and unleashes their creativity, TikTok positively influences the entertainment and film industry as it continues to evolve. Beyond this competition, TikTok has also forged partnerships with leading cultural institutions, schools and associations to continue harnessing the creativity of the next generation.
The platform is also where trends are blooming. In France, a few weeks ago, a unique movie raised awareness and the curiosity of users, turning "Le consentement" directed by Vanessa Filho, into a success. The movie has become a veritable phenomenon on the platform, with users sharing their emotions after seeing the film. The enthusiasm of the TikTok community helped to put the film in the spotlight, taking it to the top of the box office with over 600,000 tickets sold. In Vietnam, one captivating tale stands out—the inspiring journey of Denis Đặng and his short film "Con Cưng" (The Golden Child), unveiled on the dynamic platform of TikTok. Delving deep into the heart of Vietnamese folklore, this masterpiece intricately weaves together the vibrant tapestry of indigenous culture with cutting-edge visual effects. Denis Đặng's work represented Vietnam at the TikTok Short Film Competition 2022 held at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
Join us as we continue to celebrate and experience the creativity and magic of cinema at Festival de Cannes 2024 through the third edition of the #TikTokShortFilm competition. We can't wait to see what you discover, create and share with our global community.
*The #TikTokShortFilm competition is subject to terms and conditions.
