In spite of the unprecedented changes and challenges we have to face due to CoVid-19, we did not want to cancel the competition this year, and therefore necessary changes need to be made to ensure the safety, and fun, for all participants.

More cash for 10 Minute Shorts, and a collaboration with Elimin8hate for 1 Minute Ultra Shorts!

1. Selected 8 Teams of 10 Min. Shorts will receive $1,000 per team. Conditions apply.
2. Submission period 3 weeks only! June 1 – 24, 2022.
3. Early Bird Submission period June 1 – 7: $50 for 10 min Shorts; $10 for 1 min Ultra Shorts
4. Regular Submission period June 8 – 24: $60 for 10 min Shorts; $15 for 1 min Ultra Shorts
5. For 10 minute Shorts, you must incorporate how you respond to the Creative Element “Representation“ into your video pitch.
6. For 1 minute Ultra Shorts, MAMM is collaborating with Elimin8Hate (E8) to bring awareness to their “ReClaim Your Name” campaign.  The theme of “What’s in a name?” must be reflected in your video and explained in your written pitch. (Details in Information Package.)
7. The 10 minute Short category will require a video pitch as usual, while the 1 minute Ultra Short category will also go through an adjudication process based on a Written Pitch.
8. All BC Film Production must follow communicable disease prevention protocols strictly, while any production occurring in other provinces should follow their provincial health and safety guidelines.
9. The MAMMentorship program will be held in the form of Webinars.
10. MAMM17 is open NATIONWIDE!  Any Canadian or Permanent Resident can lead a Team to enter from anywhere in the country, and will be sponsored to travel here for the MAMM 17 Gala Screening and Awards Presentation.

See the MAMM 2022 Information Package for more details.

• Registration is from June 1 to June 24, 2022
• Registration form will be available on June 1, 2022

1. MAMM 2022 Entry Form – 10 minute short category – Registration closed
2. MAMM 2022 Entry Form – 1 minute ultra-short category – Registration closed

• Video Pitch Submissions before June 24, 2022
  
• Any questions regarding your registrations can be emailed to: mamm@vaff.org

See the MAMM 2022 Information Package for more details.

MAMM17 Info Session: Date: June 8, 2022  – Sign up here.

All registrants will get a chance for a lucky draw to win a ticket to a selected screening during the November 2022 Film Festival.

Coming Soon!

1.What is the rules?

Read through the MAMM 17 Information Package – coming soon

2. What is the role of Key Creative Members?

All key creative team members (e.g. Team Lead, Producer, Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor) and at least one (1) Lead Actor.

3. What is Visible Minority? 

see reference – http://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p3Var.pl?Function=DEC&Id=45152

4. What will consider to disqualify?

• Any team that does not have at least one key creative member from a Visible Minority or of Asian/mixed Asian heritage, is disqualified.
• Any film found not to be created originally for MAMM will be disqualified and will not be screened.
• Any final films and required materials did not submit on the final time.
• Submitted films that are significantly different from the video pitch and submitted script, will be disqualified.

5. How do I attend the Info Session?

MAMM17 Info Session: Date: June 8, 2022  – Sign up here.

See the MAMM 2022 Information Package for more details.

MAMM Director & Producer:
Lynne Lee

MAMM Producer:
Regina Leung

Lead Creative Producer:
Joshua Lam

Creative Producers:
Moheb Jindran
Panta Mosleh

Vincie Lin, MAMM Assistant
Roisin Abbott, Social Media Coordinator
Vanessa Borowicz, Social Media Editor
Hanlon Wu, Lead Graphic Designer
Karen Leung, Web Design / Admin
William Hu, Web Design / Admin

Walid El Atrache, Content Marketing Director
Nikki Woo, Creative Director
Jonathan Lee, Event Operations Director