straight 8 shootout is back in Cannes for 2022

straight 8’s global, analogue filmmaking showdown for companies, the ‘straight 8 shootout, is heading back to Cannes for 2022.

Entering companies are invited to compete for charity by making a short film, editing entirely in-camera on just one roll of super 8 film. The first time anyone sees the finished work, even their own - and no matter how it comes out - will be at the Cannes cinema premiere.

After two years of livestream events, the show returns to Cannes on Friday June 24, at Cinema Les Arcades and, with 2020 and 2021 being themed, this year sees the shootout return to an open creative brief, which is, simply, what do you want to do with 2.5 minutes of the silver screen at a beautiful cinema full of colleagues, competitors and friends?

We’re so happy to be bringing the most daring and raw filmmaking back to where it belongs again: on a massive screen, in Cannes.

Film must be made by end of May, and only 20 companies can compete, so sign up now to secure a place in this year's competition.

Additionally, those in London can join the straight 8 team for the launch event on March 24 at the Prince Charles Cinema, at 6.15pm and get inspired at the first ever cinema outing for the six winning films from the two lockdown shootouts, followed by a panel with last edition’s Gold winners, Caviar, who have already committed to defend their title for 2022. Each ticket includes a drink token for the post-event drinks at a nearby venue, and tickets are available here.

“We’re so happy to be bringing the most daring and raw filmmaking back to where it belongs again: on a massive screen, in Cannes," said Ed Sayers, straight 8 Founder. "If the fear is putting you off entering your company, you should fight it. Or give in to it and just come and watch how the brave ones get on.”

I’m throwing down the gauntlet here; come at us with your A-game because we are looking to retain that gold!

Any and all creative companies are invited to take part in the straight 8 shootout, taking on the challenge to make a 2.5 minute short film created entirely in-camera on just one cartridge of super 8mm film, with more information about the specifics available on the straight 8 webite.

“Caviar won gold last time, with Quba Tuakli directing, and we're aiming for the crown again," said Sorcha Shepherd, Managing Executive Producer at Caviar London. "It’s our third year doing straight 8 shootout and we support it because it’s a truly unique and fun event to be involved with. The laughs we had creating Quba’s award winner from last year is honestly one of the reasons why we are back for more. So, I’m throwing down the gauntlet here; come at us with your A-game because we are looking to retain that gold!”