APPLYNOW:ChallengeALEXA2020

The wait is over. Our highly anticipated Challenge ALEXA competition is back for its 8th year. 

Once again, we have partnered with ARRI to offer Directors UK members the chance to win a two-day shooting package — but this year, for the first time, the package will include the new ALEXA Mini LF camera, released in March 2019, along with Signature Prime lenses. 

Package

The winning package includes: 

• A two-day shoot with an ALEXA Mini LF camera and Signature Prime Lenses 
• Kit and Equipment insurance cover for the duration of the shoot 
• A small budget to help cover transport, grip and location costs.  
• A one-on-one kit demonstration at ARRI’s Uxbridge HQ 
• A premiere screening of this year’s Challenge ALEXA-winning films at a prestigious screening venue in London  
• Support from expert in-house teams at Directors UK and ARRI throughout the process, and into festival season 
• Opportunities to showcase your work at Directors UK and ARRI backed sessions at festivals and trade shows  

What we’re looking for:

• A project that would benefit from a truly cinematic, large-format look 
• A unique directorial vision that will benefit from ARRI’s world-leading equipment 
• An idea that best interprets this year’s theme: FREEDOM 

So, if you have an idea for a short, teaser, commercial, music video, experimental or art film that fits the bill, what are you waiting for?  

Click here to submit your application. 

The deadline for applications is Friday 15 November. You will need to use a Google account to complete this form. If you don’t have a Google account, you can find out how to create one here. If you have any questions, get in touch with us: [email protected].

• Find out more about past Challenge ALEXA competitions.
• Find out more about ARRI’s ALEXA LF cameras.  

Notes for entrants  

• You must be a full or associate member of Directors UK to be eligible for selection and participation. 
• You must be available to film during 28 February – 6 April. If you are unable to commit to these dates, your prize will be void and offered to another candidate. 
• We will highly consider applications that provide as much information as possible.  
• Successful projects will be required to submit a draft shooting script upon selection.  
• Successful projects will be required to undertake a formal health and safety assessment of your shoot.  
• Successful projects will be required to contribute to Directors UK and ARRI’s publicity in relation to the challenge, including allowing access for a Directors UK/ARRI on set to capture behind the scenes stills and footage. 
• Each winner will be provided with details to share assets for the film 

Please read our terms and conditions here.