Locations Challenge
It's all about Location, Location, Location!
For this challenge we are proud to be collaborating with The Biscuit Factory Foundation to showcase the full creative breadth of the vibrant oasis that is the Ouseburn in Newcastle.
This challenge encourages participants to engage directly with local venues and spaces – from galleries and studios to cafes and community hubs – using the Ouseburn not just as a backdrop, but as inspiration for a short film.
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Create a short film 7 minutes or less within a 1km radius
of the Ouseburn area of Newcastle.
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See all of the rules for this film challenge below and find out how you can take part!
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If you're a business or organisation within the 1 km radius that would be happy to take part as a filming location, please fill out our Filming Location Enquiry Form Here.
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Challenge Rules
LENGTH OF FILM: 7 minutes or less (including credits)
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DATES: April 27th - July 3rd, 2025
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FILM REQUIREMENTS:​
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Your film can be any genre (comedy, drama, documentary, etc.) and must be made for general audiences as winning films will be played for the public
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Your film must include subtitles, for accessibility as films will be played for the public
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Your film must be fully shot within a 1 km radius of the Biscuit Factory (see radius map below or see radius map link here)​
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So that we know you made this film for the challenge you will need to take a BTS photos of you / team and show us you were filming during the challenge timeline
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This could be with a phone with date on it, with a newspaper with date on it, etc.
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You can upload these BTS photos to our Members HUB
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You can upload these BTS photos to social media but you must tag Newcastle Film Club
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Somewhere within your credits please include:
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The line 'Made as part of Newcastle Film Club 2025 Location Film Challenge'
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A thank you to any location you filmed at (note this might not be applicable to outdoor spaces such as parks or woods)
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Submit a poster or screenshot thumbnail for your film which includes the name of your film on the image which can be used on social media
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Image size: 1920x1080 png or jpeg image
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​AI Rules specific to this challenge:
- If you used AI to help in the creation of your product, you must disclose what AI programmes you used in your credits.
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When submitting your film please identify if your content will need a Trigger Warning.
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See list of content that can result in trigger warning here.
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If we believe your submission will need a trigger warning, we will create a trigger warning slide that will need to be added to the front of your video. This slide will not effect the time you have for your film.
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Remember, this challenge has a specific general audience rating to it, so if you think your film will need a trigger warning, check with NFC team to see if it'll meet the general audience criteria.
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DEADLINE: You must submit your film via google drive or WeTransfer to NewcastleFilmClub@gmail.com by 23:59 on July 3rd 2025
SCREENING: Films will be screened on at The Biscuit Factory, see events page for details and RSVP.
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Filming Locations List
We know how intimidating it can be to approach a venue to ask if you can film there, so we've approached some locations within the 1km radius for you! Check back frequently as we'll update this list as we get confirmation from more venues!
See a list of all locations for this challenge here.
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Select 'View More' for each location to see what the filming location looks like, when they're open to letting you film, and any requirements you need to film there.
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(Note: If you need insurance to film in a location, send an email to NFC and we'll happily help sort with you!)
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If you're a business or organisation within the 1km radius that would be happy to take part as a filming location, please fill out our Filming Location Enquiry Form Here.
Film Challenge Judging
Meet the judges for this challenge and connect with them online. The judges look at all of the submissions and give the films a rating based on certain criteria. Together, their scores are combined to determine the winners of each category. ​
Judging Criteria
Judges Criteria
The judges for this challenge will be looking at the following 5 key areas when judging and will be ranking each point out of 10 points, for a total of 50 points. The film with the most points will win best overall or runner up.
Learn what's the judges are looking for when it comes to this challenge.
Directing
How well would you rate the directing of actors / story within the film?
Does the film effectively communicate the story? How well would you rate the directing?
Location Integration
How well did they use the location to drive their short film narrative?
Did the film use the location creatively?
Did the filmmaker use the location as a storytelling tool or the main focus of the film?
How would you rate the use of the location in their film?
Relevance
Did the submitted film follow the guidelines for the challenge?
For this challenge we want you to create a film which creatively uses its location to tell it's story.
7 minutes or less (including credits), full rules on NFC website
Audio / Production
How well was the film made? You may take team size into this consideration. How well produced do you think this film is?
Do shot choices enhance the storytelling (e.g., camera angles, movements, and pacing)?
Does the film use visual storytelling effectively to convey information without relying on exposition?
Originality
Have you seen anything like this before?
Rate the overall creativity here!
Is the film visually engaging, with creative use of cinematography, colors, and design that enhances the story?
Film Challenge Prizes
The prizes for this film challenge have been kindly provided by local businesses
and are listed by each business. More prizes to be announced!
Best Overall Location Film Challenge Film
(1st Place)
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Davinci Resolve Speed Editor + License
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Camera Bag
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Film to be shown within the Biscuit Factory Gallery throughout the year during special events, preview nights and more! (Provided by the Biscuit Factory Foundation)
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Private cast & crew screening for winner of the film challenge (Provided by the Biscuit Factory Foundation)
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Winning film uploaded to NFC's YouTube Channel
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Framed Certificate & Digital Certificate
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Official Film Challenge Film Wreath
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Runner up Film Location Film Challenge Film
(2nd Place)
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Rode Wireless Go Microphones
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Camera Bag
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Newcastle based treasure hunt experience
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Print from Biscuit Factory (Provided by the Biscuit Factory Foundation)
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Discount to Biscuit Factory Café (Provided by the Biscuit Factory Foundation)
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Film to be shown within the Biscuit Factory Gallery throughout the year during special events, preview nights and more! (Provided by the Biscuit Factory Foundation)
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Framed Certificate & Digital Certificate
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Official Film Challenge Film Wreath
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Honourable Mention Film (3rd Place)
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Benro Tripod
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Camera Bag
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£20 gift voucher to Bibelnot Nook (Provided by Bibelnot Nook)
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Film to be shown within the Biscuit Factory Gallery throughout the year during special events, preview nights and more! (Provided by the Biscuit Factory Foundation)
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Framed Certificate & Digital Certificate
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Official Film Challenge Film Wreath
It Takes the Biscuit (Audience Award)
​As voted on by the audience on the day of the film challenge screening, this award goes to the film that the audience enjoys the most.
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Camera Bag
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Voucher for 2 people for a guided walk of Ouseburn (Provided by Ouseburn Trust)
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Print from Biscuit Factory (Provided by the Biscuit Factory Foundation)
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Film to be shown within the Biscuit Factory Gallery throughout the year during special events, preview nights and more! (Provided by the Biscuit Factory Foundation)
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Engraved Item for Audience Award
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NFC Tote Bag
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Framed Certificate & Digital Certificate
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Official Film Challenge Film Wreath