The Zoom In Awards, now in its third year, is a competitive event with both student and professional tiers. This year's submissions will be judged in the following categories: Short Film (Fiction), Short Film (Non-Fiction), or Music Video. All entries are judged by influential jury of industry veterans and will be scored on the merit of their craftsmanship, with emphasis on editing, cinematography, sound design and graphics & visual effects.

The mission of the Awards is to connect the generations in the entertainment industry by honoring industry legends while discovering emerging talent. As the media and entertainment industry undergoes rapid change, an appreciation of its business and technology, and the tradition of mentorship has never been more important.

 

Both students and professionals are encouraged to submit their Short Film (Fiction), Short Film (Non-Fiction), or Music Video to their respective tier of the competition. Finalists will be chosen via online voting from the Zoom In Online community of creative professionals. The top three students and professionals in each category will receive complimentary VIP tickets to the Zoom In Awards day long event and evening gala in May, where their work will be viewed by top industry enablers from Miramax, HBO, Universal Studios, The Sundance Channel, IFC and more.

In the evening join us for an opportunity to network and mingle with industry veterans during the cocktail hour before the awards ceremony. Competition winners are announced and presented with their respective awards during the ceremony. Top honors and a tribute reel highlighting the milestone contributions to the industry will then be presented to our legendary honorees.

Finally, celebrate the day's events at the awards reception with music, food and drink.