Earn a Shot at Becoming the Next Indie Film “IT” Kid in Dell’s “Frame Of Reference” Short Film Contest

Aspiring cinema auteurs and visionaries can earn props, prizes and online notoriety in the “Frame of Reference” short film contest, sponsored by the Dell Lounge.

Here’s how it works:

Blend references from the required style, motif and song palettes into an original three- to five-minute tour-de-force.

Pick one inspiration from each category for your three-to-five-minute film:

1. Style : Spaghetti Western, cinéma vérité, Bollywood, epic, film noir, French new wave or silent film
2. Motif : Dystopic Future, Innocent Bystander, Infected by Aliens, Loose Cannon, Misfit Lovers, Out of Your League or Wacky Sidekick
3. Song : Tracks by Tacks, the Boy Disaster, Bear Colony, Dent May & His Magnificent Ukelele, Colour Revolt, Luke Temple or Dignan