Røde Microphones has announced the return of the World’s Largest Short Film Competition, My RØDE Reel, which is now accepting entries.

Now in its 7th year, this year’s competition gives participants the chance to compete for a share of US $1 million, the biggest cash prize ever offered in a short film competition. There are 10 categories in total: five genre categories – Drama, Comedy, Action, Documentary, Animation and Behind-The-Scenes – and five special categories – Judges’ Choice, People’s Choice, Sound Design, Young Filmmaker, and Best Chinese Film. All-in-all, 28 filmmakers will win a share in the prize money. Winner of the major prize, the Judges’ Choice, will receive a life-changing prize of $200,000. Also up for grabs are prize packs for each of the 10 categories with gear from the world’s leading filmmaking brands, including LUMIX, Nanlite, Zhiyun, Mzed, Musicbed, Rhino, Adobe, Brevite, Pelican, ARRI and, of course, RØDE microphones and accessories.

Entries close on 7 October 2020. Click here for more information.