WELCOME TO THE BORDERLAND
THE FILM RACE is a competition that challenges three film crews to produce a short film throughout the borderland (El Paso, TX).
Our viewers ride along on the journey as we follow the teams with our behind-the-scenes crews who will document the filmmaking drama and experience.
The clock is ticking…
Meet the judges
THE RULES
3 FILM TEAMS
3 BEHIND-THE-SCENES CREWS
5 DAYS OF FILMING
OVER 20 LOCATIONS
$10,000 CASH PRIZE
THE BASICS
Five crew members per team
Locations, actors and challenges that teams will need to incorporate into their films
Teams will be provided $1,000 to assist them in their production
Teams will have five days to shoot, edit and submit their films to our industry judges.
SCHEDULE
Submissions Open - June 1
Submissions Closed – July 10
Competitors Announced – July 22
Opening Ceremony - September 14
The Race – September 15 – 19
Film due - September 22 (10pm MST
Closing Ceremony - September 26
BECOME A PATRON
When you support The Film Race, you become a part of promoting filmmakers and film production opportunity in The Borderland Region. Thank you for your support.
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