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| Posted on 01.04.2010 | Posted by JF
Tony Blair Faith Foundation Competition
This is an opportunity for aspiring filmmakers to have their work shown on the stage as the three winning entrants will come to London to introduce their film as it is premiered at BAFTA in July 2010 in front of representatives from the film, television and faith world. .
Young people around the world are being asked to make a short film demonstrating how their faith, values or beliefs inspire them. Lack of access to equipment should not be a barrier to taking part and if they don’t already have a camera they can submit a short written pitch by the 12th April for the chance to win a portable video camera to make their film. Those who already have access to filming equipment have until 15 May to submit their fully completed film online.
The films will be judged by Tony Blair and a panel of global personalities including Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan, Jonathan Caplan, Amr Khaled, Jet Li, Wendi Murdoch, Natalie Portman, Nik Powell, June Sarpong, and, Deepak Verma.
Pitches will be accepted in English, French, Spanish, Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Hebrew and Mandarin.. Click here to find out more.
“By gaining insights into the lives of young people across the world this competition has the potential to build bridges across cultural and religious divides.
“I hope this competition will provide a platform for creative and talented young people and an opportunity for young filmmakers to see their work promoted on the global stage.
Tony Blair.
“I'm delighted to be a part of the judging committee for the Tony Blair Faith Foundation’s Faith Shorts competition. The way I interpret the idea behind this festival is that faith doesn't have to be a separator, but rather, it can unite us. Best of luck to all the entrants; make terrific movies!" Jet Li
“Everyone at BAFTA will be delighted that the Tony Blair Faith Foundation’s Faith Shorts competition is encouraging young people across the world to get involved in the medium of film and providing new opportunities of expression through film making.” Kevin Price, Chief Operating Officer of BAFTA
Further details about the competition:
Faith Shorts:
There will be three categories:
· Up to 18 film pitch
· 18 – 25 year olds film pitch
· 18-25 year old filmmakers
· Submissions will be accepted by groups or individuals, school classes or faith communities and multi-faith films are very much welcomed. There must be a lead film maker.
The Brief:
· “Let me show you how my faith inspires me”.
· This competition is open to those from all faiths.
· This competition is also open to those who do not align themselves with a particular faith but have a belief that inspires them.
· Emphasis will be placed on creative and inspirational stories.
Timetable and deadlines:
Film Pitch Category:
Split into two age groups which will be judged separately
Ø Under 18
Ø 18-25
· Entries open 18 March: entrants have until 12 April to submit 500-word written pitches via the Tony Blair Faith Foundation website www.tonyblairfaithfoundation.org/faithshorts
· The best 50 entrants will receive a portable video camera recorder.
· Using this camera they will have 3 weeks to produce a short (3 minute) film based on their pitch.
· Winners will be contacted in June.
· BAFTA premiere in July 2010.
Filmmaker Category:
· Entrants must be between 18-25.
· Films can be made in any language but must have English subtitles.
· Completed films can be uploaded onto the Faith Shorts website from 18 March 2010: www.tonyblairfaithfoundation.org/faithshorts.
Deadline: 15 May.
· Winning filmmaker contacted in June.
· BAFTA premier in July 2010.
Young people around the world are being asked to make a short film demonstrating how their faith, values or beliefs inspire them. Lack of access to equipment should not be a barrier to taking part and if they don’t already have a camera they can submit a short written pitch by the 12th April for the chance to win a portable video camera to make their film. Those who already have access to filming equipment have until 15 May to submit their fully completed film online.
The films will be judged by Tony Blair and a panel of global personalities including Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan, Jonathan Caplan, Amr Khaled, Jet Li, Wendi Murdoch, Natalie Portman, Nik Powell, June Sarpong, and, Deepak Verma.
Pitches will be accepted in English, French, Spanish, Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Hebrew and Mandarin.. Click here to find out more.
“By gaining insights into the lives of young people across the world this competition has the potential to build bridges across cultural and religious divides.
“I hope this competition will provide a platform for creative and talented young people and an opportunity for young filmmakers to see their work promoted on the global stage.
Tony Blair.
“I'm delighted to be a part of the judging committee for the Tony Blair Faith Foundation’s Faith Shorts competition. The way I interpret the idea behind this festival is that faith doesn't have to be a separator, but rather, it can unite us. Best of luck to all the entrants; make terrific movies!" Jet Li
“Everyone at BAFTA will be delighted that the Tony Blair Faith Foundation’s Faith Shorts competition is encouraging young people across the world to get involved in the medium of film and providing new opportunities of expression through film making.” Kevin Price, Chief Operating Officer of BAFTA
Further details about the competition:
Faith Shorts:
There will be three categories:
· Up to 18 film pitch
· 18 – 25 year olds film pitch
· 18-25 year old filmmakers
· Submissions will be accepted by groups or individuals, school classes or faith communities and multi-faith films are very much welcomed. There must be a lead film maker.
The Brief:
· “Let me show you how my faith inspires me”.
· This competition is open to those from all faiths.
· This competition is also open to those who do not align themselves with a particular faith but have a belief that inspires them.
· Emphasis will be placed on creative and inspirational stories.
Timetable and deadlines:
Film Pitch Category:
Split into two age groups which will be judged separately
Ø Under 18
Ø 18-25
· Entries open 18 March: entrants have until 12 April to submit 500-word written pitches via the Tony Blair Faith Foundation website www.tonyblairfaithfoundation.org/faithshorts
· The best 50 entrants will receive a portable video camera recorder.
· Using this camera they will have 3 weeks to produce a short (3 minute) film based on their pitch.
· Winners will be contacted in June.
· BAFTA premiere in July 2010.
Filmmaker Category:
· Entrants must be between 18-25.
· Films can be made in any language but must have English subtitles.
· Completed films can be uploaded onto the Faith Shorts website from 18 March 2010: www.tonyblairfaithfoundation.org/faithshorts.
Deadline: 15 May.
· Winning filmmaker contacted in June.
· BAFTA premier in July 2010.
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