Wednesday, March 6th 2019
The SVA Theatre, NYC
About
The Cynopsis Short Form Video Festival & Conference is gearing up.
Finalists to be announced in December, so stay tuned! Winners will be announced live on-stage at the 2nd Annual Short Form Video Festival, taking place this March in NYC. At the festival, we’ll also offer panels on the state of short form video as well as opportunities to network with creators and buyers. View winning videos from last year’s event.
Introducing the Second Annual Short From Video Festival
Categories
Animals/Pets
Series
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a short video series focused on animals and/or pets.
Single Entry
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a stand-alone short video focused on animals and/or pets.
Animation
Series
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in an animated short video series.
Single Entry
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in an animated short video series.
Branded Content/Content Marketing
Series
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a short video shown in advance of a TV show.
Single Entry
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a brand–sponsored single short–form video that does not explicitly promote a brand but stimulates interest in a brand’s product or service.
Comedy
Series
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a comedy video series.
Single
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a short one-off comedy video.
Culinary
Single
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a one off video focused on food and/or beverage.
Series
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a short video series focused on food and/or beverage.
Documentary
Series
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a documentary short video series.
Single
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a stand–alone documentary short video.
Drama
Series
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a dramatic video series.
Single
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a one–off dramatic video.
Esports
Series
Honoring outstanding creativity or engagement in an esports video series.
Single
Honoring outstanding creativity or engagement in an esports one–off video.
Game/Competition/Quiz
Series
Honoring outstanding creativity or engagement in a short game, competition or quiz–based video series.
Single
Honoring outstanding creativity or engagement in a stand–alone short game, competition or quiz–based video.
Instructional
Series
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a how–to video series.
Single
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a how–to one–off video.
Live Event
Series
Honoring outstanding creativity or engagement in a short video series focused on a live event.
Single
Honoring outstanding creativity or engagement in a stand–alone short video focused on a live event.
Marketing Campaign
Marketing Campaign
Honoring an outstanding short video series of videos used in marketing a product or service.
Music
Series
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a short video series focused on music and/or musicians.
Single
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a stand–alone short video focused on music and/or musicians.
News
Series
Honoring a short form news series.
Single
Honoring a stand–alone news short.
PR Campaign
PR Campaign
Honoring an outstanding short video or series of videos used in publicizing a product or service.
People
Best Actor
Honoring outstanding performance by a male or female actor in a short video.
Best Director
Honoring outstanding directing in a short video.
Best Host
Honoring an outstanding host of a short video.
Best Influencer
Honoring a single or series of outstanding appearances by an influencer in a short video produced for a client.
Preview/Sneak Peak
Preview/Sneak Peak
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a short video shown in advance of a TV show.
Spin-off/Complementary
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a short video connected with a TV show.
Prosocial
Prosocial - Single Entry
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a stand-alone short video with a prosocial message.
Prosocial– Series
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a short video series with a prosocial message.
Social Media
Best Short Form Content for Facebook
Honoring outstanding short programming created explicitly for Facebook.
Best Short Form Content for Instagram
Honoring outstanding short programming created explicitly for Instagram.
Best Short Form Content for Pinterest
Honoring outstanding short programming created explicitly for Pinterest.
Best Short Form Content for Snapchat
Honoring outstanding short programming created explicitly for Snapchat.
Best Short Form Content for YouTube
Honoring outstanding short programming created explicitly for YouTube.
Sports & Recreation
Series
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a short video series focused on sports and/or recreation.
Single
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a stand–alone short video focused on sports and/or recreation.
Stand–Alone Short from a TV Network or Digital Publisher
Series
Honoring a short–form series produced by a TV network or digital publisher that’s not connected to an existing series.
Single
Honoring a single short–form video produced by a TV network or digital publisher that’s not connected to an existing series.
Travel
Series
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a short video series focused on travel.
Single
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a stand–alone short video focused on travel.
Viral Video From a TV Network or Digital Publisher
Series
Honoring a short–form video series that spread rapidly through online sharing.
Single
Honoring a single short–form video series that spread rapidly through online sharing.
Viral Video from a Brand
Series
Honoring a brand–sponsored short–form video series that spread rapidly through online sharing.
Single
Honoring a single brand–sponsored short–form video that spread rapidly through online sharing.
Virtual Reality
Series
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a short form VR video series.
Single
Honoring outstanding creativity and engagement in a stand–alone short form VR video series.
Check Out Our Panels!
Not only will the winning videos will be screened at this one-of-a-kind festival, but we will also present thought-provoking and idea-rich panel discussions with producers, directors, marketers, and more. Topics will include:
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Finding the Right Platforms for Premium Short Form Video
While the business of streaming platforms is still finding its footing, opportunities to share short form video are expanding. Netflix, Amazon and Hulu have entered the market for premium short programming, eager to spur growth and engage young viewers on mobile. Then there are short-form-first ventures including Snapchat’s new Originals, ATTN and Jeffrey Katzenberg’s mobile video venture Quibi – places to excite and entice viewers with snackable programming and branded content. What are the best platform partners? Where will content most likely get discovered - and shared - by the target demo? Experts will offer insights and case studies for optimizing video in today’s fast-changing landscape.
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What Advertisers Want From Short-Form Video
It’s simple: Advertisers are looking for thumb-stoppable content in a brand safe environment. But how can you deliver a marketer’s message without looking like a commercial? What’s the sweet spot when it comes to length? And what are the measurement metrics that matter?
Advertiser and agency execs will explain what they are looking for from short form producers, from pitch to final product.
Venue
The SVA Theatre
333 W 23rd St
New York, NY 10011
(212) 592-2980
2019 Jurors
Paula Kaplan
EVP, Talent & Development
Adam Westcott
Partner
Randy Abramson
Head of YouTube MCN
Tom Caraccioli
VP, Communications
Perrin Chiles
CEO/Co-founder
Polly Conway
Senior TV Editor
Lisa Filipelli
Partner
Jeff Grossman
Senior Vice President of Digital Content
Christine Lubrano
SVP, Original Programming
Bruce Gersh
Head of Four m Studios and EVP & President of People, Entertainment Weekly + People en Espanol
Vikki Neil
GM
Ajay Kishore
Founder & CEO
Zach Schwitzky
CEO and Co-Founder
Veronica Zelle
CCO & Co-Founder
Howie Kleinberg
COO
Andrew Snyder
Head of Meredith Video
Evan Shapiro
Owner, producer
Chris Vivion
Executive Producer
Pricing
Entry Fee
$695/ PERSON
Entry Fee
$645/ GROUP RATE
*If you register after 2/27, a $100 late fee will be applied.
Juror Insights
“Why is short-form content so hot now?”
Contact
Questions
For questions related to award entries or event tickets:
Cathy Pearson
Marketing Coordinator
Cynopsis
cathyp@cynopsis.com
203.899.8470
Sponsorship
If you would like to purchase a sponsorship:
Mike Farina
VP, Sales & Marketing
Cynopsis Media
mike@cynopsis.com
203.218.6480
Program
For information on programming and speakers:
Cathy Applefeld Olson
Awards Producer
Cynopsis
cathy@cynopsis.com