FAQs / Rules, regs and info
If it's not listed here, please do send any queries you may have to events@onepointfour.co
What format should I submit my work?
Media type: Video
File types: mov, mp4
File size: Up to 350 Mb
Minimum resolution: 1920 x 1080
Video codec: H264
We can also accept your entry media as a Vimeo or Youtube link.
PLEASE NOTE this should NOT be private or password protected.
What is the maximum length of film ?
20 minutes.
If placed in the showcase we will not be able to show the entire film on the night of the Virtual Awards ceremony.
We will show a clip however and the full length films - unless they are still in festival - will be shown online on 1.4.
What are the three levels of entry?
Flying High Directors (Established/more than 4 years professional experience)
On the Cusp of Greatness (Up to 4 years professional experience)
In the Making (Film students and unsigned VERY new directors)
The categories?
There are three showcases: In the Making; On The Cusp of Greatness and Flying High Established.
The categories are:
Music Video
Dance
Planet Positive
Commercial
Short Film - Fiction
Short Film - Non Fiction
Animation
Branded Content
Fashion Film
Personal Project (Non-commercial, spec, video art etc)
Sports
VFX
How much does it cost to enter?
EARLYBIRD Entry fees (until July 22)
£110 for 1 entry
£210 for 2 entries
£300 for 3 entries
subsequent entries in the same order are £100 each
STANDARD Entry fees (From July 23 to September 14)
£150 for 1 entry
£290 for 2 entries
£420 for 3 entries
subsequent entries in the same order are £140 each
LATE Entry fees (From September 15 to September 30)
£160 for 1 entry
£310 for 2 entries
£450 for 3 entries
subsequent entries in the same order are £150 each
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IN THE MAKING: (Until September 14)
£60 for 1 entry
£110 for 2 entries
£150 for 3 entries
subsequent entries in the same order are £50 each
LATE Entry fees (From September 15 to September 30)
£70 for 1 entry
£130 for 2 entries
£180 for 3 entries
subsequent entries in the same order are £60 each
Payment Methods
Credit Card payments via Stripe
If you need to pay by Bank Transfer please Contact Us with the subject 'Bank Transfer Please'. Contact link: https://onepointfour.awardsengine.com/?action=contact.us_new
After payment your confirmation email will contain a PDF file with your entry forms and an invoice for your financial records.
Taxes
20% VAT 20%
VAT Charged on entries from UK only
How many times can I enter?
You may enter as many times as you like.
The more you enter the greater the discount. Please see costs above.
Will there be a jury this year?
A jury of commissioning editors, music labels, brands, heads of tv, creative directors, and cultural producers will select the final shortlist and winners.
Key dates for 2022
EARLYBIRD entries close 22 July, 2022
STANDARD entries close 14 September, 2022
FINAL DEADLINE for entries (with late fee) is 30 September, 2022
Awards Ceremony: November 23, 2022
The winners will be announced online after the ceremony.
Celebration and ceremony - Party time
The Shortlist and Winners will be honoured at the 1.4 Awards of Brilliant Filmmaking Party scheduled for 23 November, 2022.
Shortlisted and Winners’ work will be shown in full-length (unless there are festival restrictions) on the 1.4 website.
Many of the shortlisted and showcased directors will be interviewed and featured on 1.4.
We value your support:
We are aware that this is still a difficult year.
if you are struggling to afford the full entry fee please get in touch.
Our goal is to encourage talent not to stifle it.
Please include a link to your work so that we can view it.
Please bear in mind though 1.4 is self-funded and independent.
We are completely dependent on your entries support for sustaining 1.4's online magazine which is used as a year-round resource for commissioners. It's also a damn good read of interviews with brilliant filmmakers.
How long have the awards been running?
The inaugural 1.4 Show and Party was on September 17, 2015.
Followed by the 1.4 Show and Party on:
October 5 2017,
November 21 2018,
October 10 2019
February 18 2021 Virtual Ceremony 2020
December 7 2021 Virtual Ceremony 2021
