Viewster Online Film Festival Open for Audience Votes

LONDON: International video service Viewster has opened its second Viewster Online Film Festival (VOFF) for public voting, allowing fans to watch and choose their favorite short films, features and web series from around the world.

The voting is set to run through June 26. Viewers will have the chance to screen more than 500 submissions from 68 countries, including France, the U.S., Germany, the U.K., Brazil and Costa Rica, among others. The projects range in genres, though they encompass the festival’s theme “Relationship Status: It’s Complicated.” A jury of experts will select the winners, to be announced July 7 on Viewster’s website. The grand prize will total $100,000.

“At Viewster, it’s all about discovering creative talent and sharing originality with people who value professional-quality videos,” said Kai Henniges, Viewster’s CEO. “That’s why we created a forum where film lovers can access amazing movies and TV shows not typically found anywhere else. The Viewster Online Film Festival (#VOFF) is a way for viewers to discover Viewster’s platform and connect up-and-coming creators with video fans worldwide.”

Henniges continued: “You might discover the next big thing on Viewster, or an awesome series or movie from other parts of the world. We have a loyal, young audience that lives in the Internet and is used to discussing and sharing what they like on social media, and our online film festival is the prime arena to bring these innovative storytellers and influencers together to discover and share originality.”