Key Takeaways
- DJI and EpicTV announce the second edition of the Rise of the Drones Film Festival.
- The festival celebrates aerial adventure and action sports filmmaking, featuring various categories.
- Exciting awards include prizes such as a DJI Inspire 1 Pro and cash totaling over €5,000.
- The submission period runs from April 27 to June 19, drawing expert judges from the industry.
- VIP screenings will conclude the festival, showcasing talent among media and industry experts.
DJI and EpicTV have exciting news for filmmakers and sports enthusiasts alike with the launch of the second edition of the Rise of the Drones Film Festival. This dynamic event aims to spotlight the finest in aerially filmed adventure, outdoor, and action sports cinema. Categories span from traditional sports—such as climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, skateboarding, skiing, and BMX—to more exhilarating new activities like BASE jumping and wingsuit flying.
The inaugural Rise of the Drones Film Festival kicked off in July 2015, and it far exceeded expectations, garnering over 120 entries from 20 countries alongside more than a million views across videos showcasing 26 different sports. Given last year’s success and the immense popularity of drone filmmaking, DJI and EpicTV have chosen to collaborate once more, offering a platform for drone filmmakers to demonstrate their skill and creativity.
Award Categories and Prizes
Participants in the Rise of the Drones Film Festival will compete for coveted awards in several categories, including Best Editing, Best Action, Best Continuous Shot, and Best Film. The overall winner for Best Film will walk away with a DJI Inspire 1 Pro and €2,000 in cash courtesy of EpicTV. Other awards will bring the total prize pool to over €5,000, further showcasing DJI’s commitment to supporting groundbreaking talent in the industry.
Submission Timeline and Expert Panel
Filmmakers can submit their entries starting April 27, with the submission window closing on June 19. An esteemed panel of judges will evaluate the videos, featuring industry veterans such as Alan Sim, Executive Producer at EpicTV, Ferdinand Wolf, manager of DJI Studios Europe, and Martin Brandenburg, DJI’s European Marketing Director, among other distinguished figures in the field.
Industry Leaders Share Their Excitement
Expressing enthusiasm for the festival, Martin Brandenburg remarked, “We are very pleased to extend our partnership with EpicTV for the 2nd edition of the Rise of the Drones Film Festival. Following the success in 2015, it was an obvious decision for DJI to continue supporting established and new talents in the world of aerial video productions and showcase DJI’s leading products and technology.”
Alan Sim echoed these sentiments, stating, “We enjoyed great success with the DJI Rise of the Drones Film Festival in 2015 that went way beyond our expectations, so it was a no-brainer for EpicTV to carry on with the festival in 2016. Filming technology in our industry is constantly evolving, and thanks to drones and particularly DJI’s leading products, our video quality continues to improve, allowing us to capture unprecedented footage.”
Exciting Conclusion Awaits
The festival will culminate in VIP screenings, with the exact dates and locations to be announced soon. This event promises to attract both media and industry experts, showcasing the remarkable talent emerging in the world of aerial filmmaking.
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Learn more about Rise of the Drones 2016 and submit your entry today!
