Calling all Storytellers: Kick Flicks Amateur Film Contest

We are excited to announce that we are partnering with SneakerWeek for The Kick Flicks amateur film contest!

Kick Flicks is a 3-day film festival dedicated to showcasing independent and influential films that highlight and help shape modern sneaker culture. SneakerWeek and Prosper Portland’s AOYP are looking for talented film makers who are passionate about storytelling and cinematography. This contest allows film makers to show off their skills by using sneakers as a medium to tell the story of Sports, Music, Art or Design.

TO ENTER THE CONTEST:

1. Create a 5-6 minute short film that involves sneakers within the scope of the four SneakerWeek pillars (Design, Art, Sports and Music).
2. Upload a 30 second trailer to Youtube and email the link to info@sneakerweekpdx.com by Thursday, August 24th.
3. If your films is selected to make the semifinals, you’ll be invited to present your trailer at Revolution Hall, August 30th for AOYP’s Summer Extravaganza.
4. The top 3 semifinalists will be selected August 30th to receive a cash prize and debut their entire film at the KickFlicks Film Festival September 18th-20th.

JOIN US AT AOYP’s SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA!

AOYP will be debuting the semifinalist’s entries, August 30th at Revolution Hall as part of their Summer Event! Join us to network, vote for the top 3 films and raise a glass to our talented local community!

CELEBRATION OF SNEAKERS IN THE SNEAKER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD 

SneakerWeek was founded by Herbert Smith, Marketing Designer at PENSOLE, as a way to showcase Portland as a premier destination for art, music, and design. It’s a celebration of those people who live here and help influence the rest of the world through footwear. To learn more about the event and his vision for it, read A&O Feature: Herbert Smith, SneakerWeek

AOYP (A&O Young Professionals) is a networking group with the mission to establish and grow a supportive community of young professionals in Portland’s Athletic and Outdoor industry by connecting individuals, showcasing industry talent, and continuing to highlight Portland as a recognized global A&O hub.