60secondscircusfilm is an international competition for circus films with the duration of only one minute, initiated by DYNAMO Workspace and OFF – Odense International Film Festival in Denmark in 2023, and presented in 2026 in collaboration with OFF, Southern Sweden Circus Festival / Cirkus Syd (Lund, Sweden). Selected films will be showcased as a part of OFF 2026 in Odense and SSCF in Lund.
THEME
“Circus” can be widely interpreted: As artistry, ideas, inspiration, narrative, wild physicality and hugely specific details. Just as contemporary circus itself, the 60secondscircusfilms-competition is free from restrictions and genre-definition, but instead asks you to be creative and curious towards the opportunities the mash up between film media and circus art present.
What happens when the circus body enters the screen? Which opportunities arise when highly specialized tricks meet the ability to bend time? What modes of expression does film represent, and how do they correlate with the infinite expressions of circus?
Capture this in 60 seconds, and you’re free to enter the competition!
Awards & Prizes
PRIZE
3.000 DKK
Rules & Terms
Create a film of 60 seconds
All genres are accepted
No limits regarding production year
No re-submissions from last year’s competition
Theme circus
Submit on FilmFreeway – €5 fee for submission
Deadline for submission 1st of June 2026
TIME FRAME
15th April: Open for submission
1st June: Deadline for submission
15th June: Notification
1st July: Deadline for film upload
24th-30th August: Screening films at OFF – Odense International Film Festival and announcing the winner!
28th Aug – 12th Sept: Screening films at SSCF in Lund.
PRIZE
3.000 DKK
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