We suggest uploading an mp4 file instead of a sharing link (password or not) as initial reviews will start soon after entry deadline. This way SHOOT Editors would be able to see it inside our secure system if comes up for review before the your embargo date and you’re assured no one else could possibly […]
Category: NDS Entrants & Submissions
How to add work to an existing NDS Directors Entry
To add work to an existing entry go to https://nds.shootonline.com/nds/my-entries and click view under the director listing: If you still have videos left, simply click on Add Video: And just select which Director the video belongs to, and fill in the necessary fields. Also of interest: Creating an NDS Entry
How to create a New Directors Entry and Videos
Here are step-by-step instructions on creating an SHOOT NDS Entry and adding Videos to the entry.* *This FAQ assumes that you’ve already paid your $95.00 NDS Entry fee and registered on our site. 1) If you’ve just made your purchase, click on My Membership Area: Then click on the My NDS Entries tab: Alternatively, you can go […]
I have never directed any type of advertising or entertainment professionally but I have been self funding and making my shorts since 2010. Does this disqualify me to enter ‘The New Directors Search’?
You’re not disqualified unless you you received payment(s) from any professional company/organization for any work you directed prior to 3 years back and/or received payments for showing any work you directed prior to 3 years back. In other words, receiving payment for your work prior to 3 years back disqualifies you. If you’re still not […]
I’m trying to create my NDS entry but I don’t know how to add my work(s). Is it a video share link you want? An uploaded video file?
We accept Vimeo & YouTube links as well as video file uploads (Mpeg 4 format) for work entry(s). So if your work is already up on Youtube and Vimeo, you can simply use those “share” links.* Either way, an uploaded thumbnail is required if you’re uploading or using YouTube or Vimeo links. IMPORTANT: If you’re […]
How will I know if my entry is selected or not?
For a weeks after the Entry deadline, entered work in the New Directors Search is reviewed by The Editors of SHOOT with input from agency and studio creatives & heads of production, as well as production company heads and established directors. After this review, SHOOT will notify, via email, everyone who entered whether or not […]
I never got a confirmation for my NDS Entry(s)? How can I be sure all of my materials were received.
We send confirmation emails to user email who posts the entry. Check your spam folder. If not there. Log in at http://shootonline.com and in your MY MEMBERSHIP area click on “My NDS Entries.” Here you can review your entry details, make sure your videos play properly and make edits. You can get entry purchase details, […]
How am I sure that all of my submission info has been received?
For entries & uploaded videos: Our system automatically issues confirmation emails for purchases and entry information to the person’s email who created the entry. Check your spam folder if you did not receive. If not there. Log in at http://shootonline.com and in your MY MEMBERSHIP area click on My NDS Entries tab. Here you can review […]
If my work is selected for the final NDS showcase reel. What do you need from me?
We’ll need a BROADCAST QUALITY final edit of the entry chosen by SHOOT. DO NOT include credits, film fest logos, etc; just send what is requested by SHOOT in the email you will receive if you are selected for the Showcase. If you are selected, the email you will receive will have in-depth details on […]
When do you announce the directors selected into the NDS Showcase?
All entrants will be notified via email if they have been selected or not. Then SHOOT will issue a publicity release on the SHOOT Publicity Wire service with selected directors listed. If you are selected, the email you receive will have full details on what you will need to do next.