£1,000 up for grabs for young filmmakers in Devon for anti-prejudice film competition

By D+CFilm, on Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Young filmmakers in Devon and Torbay could win £1,000 in a competition to make a film about prejudice and extremism

The Community Cohesion Film Project, as it is called, is intended for 16- 25 year olds to explore issues around prejudice, extremism and active citizenship.

The competition is open to students aged between 16 and 25 studying at a 6th Form, College of Further Education or the University of Exeter.

It is also open to any young person between the ages of 16 and 25 who is a member of a youth group. All educational establishments and youth groups must based within the county of Devon or Torbay (excluding Plymouth).

You’re task is to make a short film that focuses on prejudice or extremism. It could explore how prejudices develop; look at the impact that prejudice or extremism can have – on victims, on their families and on the whole community; or show what your school/college/group is doing to combat prejudice and extremism.

The film can use live action, animation or a mixture of both.

The prize pot includes £1,000 for the overall competition winners, with prizes in both categories of £500 for the first prize, £300 for second and £200 for third. And the winning films will also be included in a programme of various media and publicity initiatives throughout Devon and Torbay.

The deadline for your films is Friday, May 28.

For more details, download the entry form scoot along to the Torbay Safer Community Pages