I’ve been a Producer and Story Producer on reality-based programming for years. However, the projects I’ve done in the past 2-3 years have been wearing both hats – Producing and Directing. Would my prior work Producing disqualify me?

No. As long as you weren’t directing prior to 3 years ago you’re considered a new director.  Whether you’re a producer, actor, cinematographer, editor or TV network owner etc for 20 years doesn’t matter. The only thing that matters is you weren’t a professional “Director” farther back than 3 years from annual search year. Remember […]

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I want to enter work I’ve just completed, however, the web spot is embargoed for a few days after the entry deadline. Can I enter/pay before deadline but wait until the embargo lifted?

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 […]

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How to add work to an existing NDS Directors Entry

To add work to an existing entry go to https://nds.shootonline.com/my-account/ (login required) 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. WATCH VIDEO: Also of interest: Creating an NDS Entry

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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