60secondscircusfilm is a new international competition for circus films with the duration of only one minute, initiated by DYNAMO Workspace and OFF – Odense International Films Festival in Denmark.
SCREENING AND AWARD EVENT
The competition has reached its third edition in 2025, when we also partner with Circus Dance Festival in Cologne, to screen the top 5 selected films in the competition.
The long-listed films will be screened at DYNAMO Circus Festival (June 2025) and Odense International Film Festival (August 2025), where the award ceremony also takes place.
The winner receives a prize og 1,000 Euro and a statuette, as well as invitation to the screening at OFF.
THEME
“Circus” can be widely interpreted: As artistry, ideas, inspiration, narrative, wild physicality and hugely specific details. Just as contemporary circus itself, the 60secondscircusfilms-competition is free from restrictions and genre-definition, but instead asks you to be creative and curious towards the opportunities the mash up between film media and circus art present.
What happens when the circus body enters the screen? Which opportunities arise when highly specialized tricks meet the ability to bend time? What modes of expression does film represent, and how do they correlate with the infinite expressions of circus?
Capture this in 60 seconds, and you’re free to enter the competition!
AWARDS & PRIZES
The winning film will be awarded a residency in DYNAMO.
Rules & Terms
Create a film of 60 seconds
All genres are accepted
No limits regarding production year
No re-submissions from last year’s competition
Theme circus
Submit on FilmFreeway – €5 fee for submission
Deadline for submission 15th of May
TIMEFRAME
1st March: Open for submission
1st May: Deadline for submission
15th May: Notification
1st June: Deadline for film upload
7th-8th June: Top five films announced and screened at CircusDanceFestival in Köl, Germany!
18th-21st June: Screening all films at DYNAMO Circus Festival
25th-31st August: Screening films at OFF – Odense International Film Festival and announcing the winner!
PAST EDITIONS WINNING FILMS
2023: Slow Down, director Morten Lovechild Kronborg
2024: Princess, directed by Mark Newman