originally published: 03/26/2019



(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The Jersey City Arts Council has a fun challenge for filmmakers - create a short film in two days! Filmmaking teams (with at least one participant from Jersey City) will have 48 hours to make a 2 to 5 minute film, with inspiration from Jersey City's Big Read book, Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel.

At the kick-off party for the 2019 Jersey City Film Scramble on March 29, the teams will receive the props and dialogue to be included in their films. The head of the City's film and television department will review the guidelines for filming without a permit. The participants can then create and upload their film by 10:00pm on Sunday, March 31. Each individual entry has a maximum duration of 5 min. Minimum entry length is 90 seconds. Additional 15 seconds allowed for credits (if necessary only). Each team must have at least one member who lives or works in Jersey City. The Kickoff event takes place on Friday, March 29th at 8:00pm at &Co (201 Montgomery St, Jersey City, 2nd floor). A representative from each team must attend.

The judges will have access to the films on Sunday night through Monday afternoon with a screening party on Monday night, April 1st. Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places and the winner gets a 45 minutes consultation with Big Vision Empty Wallet - an inclusion-focused incubator that develops and amplifies unique voices in film and televsion.

Entry Fee is $50 per team. This includes up to 5 tickets to the screening for Team Members. Additional team member tickets are $5. Tickets for non team members are $10 each. This fee is non refundable, and must be paid at the kickoff or prior.

The Jersey City Arts Council (JCAC) is an inclusive and diverse, community-focused 501(c)(3) organization, established to protect, strengthen, and promote the Arts in Jersey City. They are committed to supporting and advocating for arts organizations and individual artists, across all artistic disciplines, as well as encouraging new and innovative additions to the artistic landscape and the cultural growth of Jersey City.





