THREE MINUTE WONDERS

Studio Artois is proud to announce an exciting new film making competition in partnership with BRITDOC and Channel 4 – ‘Adventures in Recycling’. Anyone with a passion for film and a unique idea should submit their entry before April 14 2007 to be in with a chance to have their work made into a 3 Minute Wonder for
airing in Channel 4, this July.

It is not necessary for individuals to have experience in film making as the 4 winning entrants will receive the resources and professional assistance during May and June to make their films. The winning shorts will not only be screened in July on Channel 4, but also at the BRITDOC 07 Festival (25-27 July), and on Studio
Artois website. The filmmakers will receive free passes (worth £450) to BRITDOC 07 – where the jury will present the best film with an award.

Studio Artois are looking for four perspectives on recycling in all its forms: what can be recycled, the people involved and how the process works. Films can be character-led, based on the science or celebrating the power and beauty of recycling. They can be funny, angry, educational, musical, political – whatever works
best for the entrant. Film ideas can be submitted online at http://www.britdoc.org/foundation/recycling.php.

The winning films should be 4 completely different short films, shot on any kind of camera and can mix documentary with animation, music video, poetry, photography or illustration. The competition is open to anyone with a passion for film, but entrants must be 18 years or over.

Adam Oakley, Director of Marketing for Artois, said: “Supporting filmmakers and their craft is an important part of our Studio Artois film programme. Film and specifically documentary, is an excellent medium for conveying important social messages to individuals and the wider community. Film can get people to think differently and encourage people to take action and make a positive change”.


ENTRY REQUIRMENTS
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Entry ideas must be submitted online at www.britdoc.org before April 14
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2007
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Entrants must be 18 or over
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Entrants must be British or have been based in the UK for the last 6 months (proof of residence may be required)
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Entrants must be available to work on their film between May and June 2007, as all films must be completed by early July 2007
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Channel 4 will take standard UK TV rights in the films according to their usual terms of trade (allowing them to show them both on TV
and on their website)
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Studio Artois will have non-exclusive exhibition rights in the completed films. They will have sole discretion of how they intend to use
the films for corporate and marketing purposes.
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Completed films will be screen at the BRITDOC 07 Festival between 25-27 July 2007 (filmmakers will receive free passes (worth
£450) to the event)